Your Skincare Secret - Dermal Fillers

You've been waiting for it - that special time when you can SAVE big bucks on a treatment that will make people really take notice: It's Restylane® Buddy Month!

You can look years younger with the subtle, but noticeable effects of this top-rated dermal filler. Fill in and soften even the most stubborn lines and deep creases - especially those around your mouth, or those pesky 'marionette' lines from the mouth to the chin. Restylane® is also incredibly effective for use around the parameter of your lips to gently enlarge and 'fill' them for a more plump look.

It's also most commonly used around the 'parentheses' lines (nasolabial folds - these are the deep creases from the edges of each side of the nose to the outer sides of your mouth) and the marionette lines or puppet lines (from the edges of your lips vertically down to chin area).

What is Restylane®? It is a gel that consists primarily of hyaluronic acid (which is naturally occurring in your body). It's purpose is to create volume. It gently and naturally dissolves over time.

And of course - to maintain the best appearance, you should follow up your dermal filler treatment with the right products. For example: SkinMedica TNS Line Refine is a top-notch supplement to your regimen when it comes to gently softening the fine lines and wrinkles. It also provides long-term benefits with the patented NouriCel-MD® Complex and peptides. Another great product that works well when coupled with TNS Line Refine is the super-effective TNS Night Eye Repair.

Call us at 214-705-7676 for more information or to purchase by phone.

*image credit from Restylane.com - for more information on Restylane® visit www.restylaneusa.com

A New Blemish Treatment - For Grown Ups

We're fans of SkinCeuticals. We always have been. We're SUPER fans of their vitamin-c serum especially - but now, we've got a new product to be fanatical about. And - we're not the only ones. Redbook Magazine recently named SkinCeuticals Blemish + Age Defense a A must-have Most Valuable Product for 2011.

What is it?
It's an oil-free approach t targeting BOTH adult acne and the signs of aging. It's unique blend combines 2% dioic acid with an optimal alpha- and beta-hydroxy acid formulation designed to prevent the formation of acne, minimize hyperpigmentation, and reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.

What is it made of?
A power house combination of acne-fighting acids:

• 0.3% LHA
• 0.5% Citric Acid
• 1.5% Salicylic Acid
• 2% Dioic Acid
• 3.5% Glycolic Acid

What are the benefits?
This targeted adult blemish treatment specifically created for the concern of adult blemish-prone skin, and also addresses signs of aging.

• Reduces oiliness
• Helps unclog pores
  
• Reduces acne causing bacteria
  
• Prevents hyperpigmentation caused by inflammation or UV exposure
• Diminishes surface indicators of age such as fine lines, wrinkles and pigmentation issues

Contact our office today for more information on how you can start this treatment today!

Celebrating BEAUTY - A Night At The Oscars

A special shout-out and thank you go to all the wonderful attendees of our ANNUAL SPRING COSMETIC EXPO!

We whooped it up on the "red carpet" with a night of fantastic food, drink and friends - as well as celebrity-style treatment offerings at UNBELIEVABLE prices.

Certainly, it was a party fit for celebrities - but more than anything - our bi-annual party acts more as a learning event for you - our patients.

It's a time for our patients to learn more about the treatments and products we offer. Because our product lines and treatments and equipment are so advanced - we feel it's a great idea from time to time - to slow down, and educate our patients on the "how's and why's" behind the science of what we do. Patients at the expos will see live demonstrations on treatments like Fraxel laser remodeling and IPL Photo Facial.


It was also a great time to debut two new treatments at Le Beau Visage: Permanent cosmetics and the uber successful medically supervised HCG Diet plan. Le Beau Visage patients who are already familiar with our exclusive offerings take advantage of exclusive savings on their favorite cosmetic treatments (like Botox Cosmetic, Restylane and more!) and medical grade skincare products - exclusive brands like SkinCeuticals and SkinMedica.

You can also mark your calendars for our next Expo - which will be in December. It'll be very similar to our Spring Expo - and a great time to buy gifts and cosmetic gift cards for loved ones and friends - the gift of beauty is ALWAYS a great gift idea.

Save Time and Money With Permanent Cosmetics

Nearly every woman reading this right now is either wearing make up - or will put some on in the very near future. Make up has come to be something that most women will not leave the house without having applied at least some mascara and lipstick - and today you will find very few women who don’t.

Whether it be for the purpose of impressing that special fellow, a co-worker, or a boss – women wear make up day to day. Make-up, however, can sometimes consume a lot of time in the hectic mornings – depending on how much one puts on – and it can be expensive.

Le Beau Visage is pleased to announce we now offer permanent cosmetics - also known as permanent pigment cosmetics. The main point of this “procedure” is to give you flawless makeup that you never have to take off or touch up! The permanent makeup is generally applied to the eyebrows, eyelids, and lips - and we know that having these certain areas already made up could really help with any morning scenario you may experience from day to day. Think about how long it takes you to put on everything in the morning, and deal with your kids, or spouse, or pets...(or all three) With permanent cosmetics that 30-minute stand in front of the mirror can turn into 30 extra minutes to pick out what you’re going to wear or how you want your hair done!

Permanent Cosmetics, though, aren’t something to take lightly. The reality is that these cosmetics, while helpful, are actually applied much like a tattoo – and are categorized as a tattoo as well. The cosmetics, in fact, are tattooed to the area that you want the make up in using traditional tattoo equipment. So if you are considering this treatment as an alternative to the expensive and time consuming habit of traditional makeup application - it's important to consider EXPERIENCE.

Our permanent cosmetic esthetician, Karen Angel has been performing cosmetic micro-pigmentation, also known as permanent cosmetics, for physician practices over the past twenty years. In addition, she's a Permanent Cosmetics Certified Instructor. This is an elite group, and numbers less that 30 fully certified instructors in the United States. This certification allows her to offer instruction, and to certify others in this field.

Contact us for more information on this exclusive new offering from Le Beau Visage!

Look Years Younger With Botox® Cosmetic

We all want to look young and fresh and “new,” which is why it is no surprise that more and more these days you see women (and even some men) getting Botox® Cosmetic to restore their youthful appearance. It's been the 'secret weapon' of celebrities for years - so it's great news that it's becoming more common.

Botox® , in essence, is an injection that is used to smooth out lines and wrinkles in the face, including getting get rid of things like crow’s feet as well. Botox® , over the years, has become more and more common – but it hasn’t always been that way.

In the 1820’s, Dr. Kerner discovered bacteria in contaminated meat products, which caused botulism, and eventually found a cure for it, and then about fifty years later Dr. Müller named the bacterium Botulism after Kerner’s earlier description of the Botulinum Toxin as “wurstgift” i.e. “sausage poison.” Botox® itself came about by the finding that food-born botulism would cause drooping eyelids, difficulty swallowing, muscle weakness, and if left untreated, worse things such as paralysis and respiratory failure.

In the 1950s and 1960s, scientists began researching the beneficial effects of botulism and they found that botulism could also be used as a therapeutic application. In 1989, Botulinum Toxin (Botox® ) Type A was approved to treat numerous neurological disorders such as strabismus and blepharospasm and many others as well. From there came the discovery that through the use of these injections, brow wrinkles were starting to disappear.

As soon as this news got out Botox® was a hit among almost every person imaginable. Botox® , which was originally used for treatments of certain “illnesses,” has now become something that everyone – from Hollywood stars to every day housewives – have now come to covet. If you, like so many others, would love to try Botox® Cosmetic for your fine lines and wrinkles - you should consider visiting Dr. Riehs at Le Beau Visage. Dr. Riehs is an advanced Platinum level injector - and that means - he's got LOTS of experience. He's truly an artist - and once you see the results - you'll agree.

Le Beau Visage Now Offering HCG Diet

It's your time to LOSE WEIGHT - and now, you can under the medical supervision of Jason M. Riehs, M.D. and the staff at Le Beau Visage. We are pleased to offer the exclusive HCG Diet to our patients.

With this medically supervised diet, you will enjoy a tailored eating and exercise plan, as well as HCG supplements supervised by Dr. Riehs. You'll also receive ongoing support from the staff at Le Beau Visage - and specifically - a registered nurse who is a personal testimonial to the success of this weight loss plan.

How Can HCG Help? HCG aids your body in mobilizing fat reserves from your abdomen, hips, and thighs. However - dosing with HCG alone will not bring about weight loss. You must follow a strict diet protocol. Our education includes not only what that “protocol” is, but we tailor it to your needs, and show you how to make it fit into your individual lifestyle. For example, someone who travels needs different ideas on how to manage this diet as opposed to perhaps - a mother who stays at home and has to cook for her family too.

The program starts with a physician exam, and an interactive class to learn medication administration and the diet protocol. Education is ongoing - through one on one nursing visits and progress checks. The nurse is also available via online support each and every day. We'll also educate you and support your effort to maintain your new figure once your weight-loss goal is achieved.

Contact our office today for more information on this new program!

Choose the right spring products for your face

Mineral Makeup is great in the spring and with all the multipurpose spring collections that can fit anyone’s style - it is easy to choose healthy makeup.

With the My Steppes Makeup Kit by Jane Iredale, you get a highly innovative and very convenient package that makes this product perfect for travel of any kind and on-the-go touchups too! What also makes this kit wonderful is that there are various different color selections for warm or cool skin tones, making this a pleasing product for any woman - especially in the spring.

There is also the new and highly talked about Revitalash. Everyone dreams of the perfect lashes and this wonderful eyelash conditioner will help you achieve the look of longer, thicker and more luscious lashes. You simply apply this liquid eyeliner type of liquid to your lashes once a day and usually within three to ten weeks, your eyelashes will be beautiful! Fuller, thicker and lovely is the look all women want.

With summer upon us, we must take a closer look at our sunscreens and self tanners. Make sure that you are purchasing makeup with a SPF factor and also applying a good sunscreen when you go out in to the sun this Spring and Summer. We know that women like to have a little "color" so investigate the best self tanners and make sure that it fits your skin tone. You can also check into Elta MD's Sunscreen - we recommend it!

Now while we are a medical facility, and are redirecting our focus on medical based skin care products instead of cosmetics, if you have purchased cosmetics from us before, or if there is something you need - we definitely might have it, and are happy to get it for you at La Beau Visage Medical Spa anytime!