“What is a mom but the sunshine of our days and the north star of our nights.”  ~Robert Braul

Wishing all the mothers a wonderful Mother’s Day weekend

Fat transfers are getting more popular by the day.  You can use a fat transfer to smooth out wrinkles or enhance your look without worrying about allergic reactions. For those who do not want collagen fillers for their face, a fat transfer to the face is a great alternative. If you would like to enhance your buttock or breast, this could be an alternative as well.

Fat is suctioned from another part of your body and is then injected into the parts you would like the fat to settle. Your first injection usually lasts about 6 months, as touch ups are necessary if you would like the full effect. About 35% of the fat usually will stay in place for years.

There is very little downtime for this procedure. Some swelling and bruising may occur but will only last up to 36 hours.  If you would like more information, please contact us today. We’d be glad to assist you.

1. Eliminate unwanted ingrown hairs! Laser Hair Removal will break up the unwanted relationship you have with ingrown hairs.

2. Efficient with great results! Laser Hair Removal will destroy the root of the hair so hair growth will be slim to none!

3. Completely safe! Laser Hair Removal does not cause any harm to your skin. It will actually help the complexion of your skin by decreasing pigmentation and ingrowns.

4. Save money! In the long run, laser hair removal will help you save money with all other hair removal products but with lasting results.

5.Convenient ! There’s no down time and more than one hair area can be treated at a time.

With summer just around the corner, there’s no better time to get your treatment started today! Call us today for a free consultation or schedule an appointment with us for your first treatment!

“May you live a long life Full of gladness and health, With a pocket full of gold As the least of you wealth. May the dreams you hold dearest, Be those which come true, The kindness you spread, Keep returning to you.” -Irish saying.

The simplest way to get rid of acne is probably the most clichést tip: drink water! But, it’s the truth. When the skin becomes dehydrated, the dead skin cells are lounging around even when not they weren’t invited.

Ideally, 2 liters of water would be best, but the more, the better.

Eating right will help the fight! Make sure to listen to your mother about eating greens. Increasing vegetable and fruit intake in your diet will improve your defense against acne. Food particularly high in Vitamin A (carrots, sweet potatoes, cantaloupe, etc) and Vitamin E (sunflower seeds, almonds, spinach, etc) are heavily recommended.

Using the right products for your skin is crucial in fighting acne. Everything from make up to face wash. Especially for women, buying the right cosmetics will make your face happy. Try to use oil free, water based and non-comedogenic cosmetics, which won’t clog your pores and keep your skin healthier.

“Look mom, no hands!” We often touch our face with our hands without realizing how much bacteria and oil has been collected. From typing on a keyboard to touching a doorknob, a lot of impurities can be spread to our face when we scratch our nose or rub eyes. So, next time, make sure you wash your hands prior to touching your face. This will go a long way with acne prevention.

Work it out- Breaking a sweat benefits you in so many ways. It’ll help clear out your pores by pushing the dead skin cells to the surface but also help your health mentally, physically and emotionally. So pick up a yoga class, or take a nice job on the beach, you’re doing your body and face justice.

Keep an eye out for our next blog to find out the top 5 tips of getting rid of acne!

As promised, we said we would tell you how to improve your relationship with collagen.

Herbal Supplements

Getting the right nutrients in your body is an important factor in boosting and producing collagen. There are herbal supplements available that has the collagen boost essentials. Vitamin A, C & E are also well known to be favorable by collagen as well.

Collagen Injectables & Fillers

Botox/ Dysport /Restylane /Radiesse / Sculptra

Collagen injectables & fillers are the quickest approach in collagen rejuvenation.

Collagen Injectables, such as Botox & Dysport is made from Botulinum Toxin that temporarily blocks the nerve signals of the muscle, which helps smooth out unwanted wrinkles and lines.

Collagen fillers such as Restylane, Radiesse & Sculptra contains hyaluronic acid that gives skin fullness and elasticity. These products are all hypoallergenic hyaluronic acids that will give you the volume that you’ve lost. Results are not permanent and would vary by product.

Thermage (Non-invasive face lift)

Thermage is a patented radiofrequency technology that helps produce new collagen and smoothes out wrinkles while gently lifted the skin. It is a popular alternative to a face-lift, and does not require any downtime or surgery.

As we grow older, our beloved collagen leaves us. But it doesn’t mean we cannot do anything about it. If you are interested in any of the suggestions above, don’t hesitate to let us know.

There are a couple ways that will make Collagen to want to say bye. The most common and easiest way for collagen to diminish is through sun damage. As we allow our skin to be subjected to greater amounts of sun damage, our collagen is damaged.  Secondly, the hands of time also degrade our collagen. Aging is something we cannot help. But, have no fear for there are various ways that you can attract collagen to come back!

Here at LaserPro Skinzone, Dr. Hannah Vu has various methods in stimulating collagen growth.  Stay tuned for our next blog to find out how we can help your relationship with collagen.