Fill The Wrinkles With SkinMedica TNS Line Refine

It's no wonder it's the talk of the media - SkinMedica TNS Line Refine is a top-notch alternative to the needle - when it comes to gently softening the fine lines and wrinkles on your face. When something really WORKS - people take notice.

What's better - is that TNS Line Refine is a great holiday gift idea for anyone wanting to look a bit younger and more refreshed. It also provides long-term benefits with the patented NouriCel-MD® Complex and peptides.

If you attend our exclusive Holiday Cosmetic Expo coming up this Thursday, November 11th - you will also be privy to the SkinMedica Holiday Gift Set - which includes TNS Line Refine - and is coupled with the super-effective TNS Night Eye Repair.

This SkinMedica holiday gift set makes a GREAT GIFT and is available at Le Beau Visage!

Solutions For Ingrown Hairs

One of the biggest drawbacks from shaving is ingrown hairs. Little, tiny bacterial infections just under the skin - create red, raised bumps wherever you shave. It happens to the guys - on their face - and it happens to the ladies too, on their bikini line mostly, and sometimes on their legs and other shave-able areas. And for some, it happens after waxing or threading - on the lip and eyebrow area.

It's a common problem, but it's not so easy to resolve in all cases. But we know for sure that laser hair removal (for bikini line, lip, back) is an effective way to remove hair and to avoid ingrown hairs in the areas you can treat with this method. And, for the areas you can't treat with laser hair removal (like women's and men's faces) there is a WONDERFUL over the counter product called Bump Patrol that we've tested - and it works fabulously!

At first glance, the product appears to only be for men - but don't be fooled. Anyone can use this snazzy stuff anywhere you happen to shave. The product works the same whether you're shaving your face or bikini line - and doesn't care whether you're a man or woman. And, used in conjunction with laser hair removal - our tester is now completely free of ingrown hairs.

With regard to treating areas with laser hair removal - keep in mind that you will need 4-6 treatments per area over the course of a few months. One treatment doesn't usually kill all the hair. You have to zap it as it grows out, in stages - typically 4-6 weeks apart between treatments. And, you can count on needing intermittent touch ups over the years to follow. The reason laser hair removal is best for people who are prone to ingrown hairs - is that the laser actually kills the hair follicle - instead of just ripping the hair out of it.

However - it's best to remember too that there are some darker skinned people who might not be a candidate for laser therapies. Make sure to check that the laser equipment is suitable for darker skin types, and if so - be prepared that the therapy might take a few extra sessions.

As always, Dr. Riehs will offer a complimentary consultation for laser hair removal, as we do with all our services and products - should you have any questions or concerns.

If you aren't prepared to do laser hair removal - try giving Bump Patrol a try. We tested and approve of this over-the-counter (and very well-priced!) product to help remove unsightly razor bumps.

HOLIDAY EXPO IS COMING

It's that time of the year - the ANNUAL HOLIDAY EXPO is coming up soon. Mark your calendars for the season's most anticipated event- where you can save up to 50% on ALL our products and treatments.

It's an evening of great food, merry drinks, and holiday cheer! Plus, bring a friend who's new to our clinic - and receive a $50 GIFT CARD just for sharing your secret of Le Beau Visage.

There will be live demonstrations of treatments and products - as well as drawings for FREE TREATMENTS and a FREE Holiday goodie bag for all attendees!

Whether it's a special treat for you, or a chance to stock-up on stocking stuffers - it's THE Holiday opportunity you do not want to miss.

WHEN: Thursday, November 11th
TIME: 4pm - 8pm
WHERE: Le Beau Visage! Click here for directions and a map!

Eyes on Skin Care

There are tons of different kinds of skin care out there: you might use over the counter skin care brands, (drug store) or super high-end skincare products (department store), there are exclusive reseller products (i.e. - brands that aren't carried in stores, but sold by direct sales representatives) but we know what works best - and that's medical grade skin care products - these are only offered for resale by a physician. These would include brands like SkinMedica, SkinCeuticals, Elta MD, MD Forte and more.

You probably think you could save a lot of money by buying less expensive products - but that isn't really the case. If you're buying medical grade skincare, you are paying more when you purchase it. But it is typically so concentrated, and so effective - that you require very little every day at application and so the product lasts several months. In addition - it's the great results you get from medical grade products that help you see you're getting your money's worth. Give most new products 3-6 weeks to truly begin turning results or speak to Dr. Riehs for specifics on when you might see results.

This week we're spotlighting eye cream. The skin around your eyes is very delicate, and must be treated with care. Since most eye creams are formulated for specific ailments to the eye area, they are NOT typically the product of choice for wrinkle care, moisturizer/hydration and/or anti-aging. Eye creams, balms and gels are used in a skin care program that includes moisturizer, cleanser, and your anti-aging or restorative regimen.

There are four different types of eye creams:

General Eye Creams and Balms: These are typically used during the day, and are mostly used to restore a more refreshed look to the eye area, reduce 'puffiness' and to reduce the appearance of dark circles. These may come in a 'gel' form as well.

Post-Op Eye Creams/Gels: These are great for recovering from a procedure performed near the eye area, as well as dark circles that are caused by broken capillaries or lack of sleep.

Night Creams: Obviously used at night, night creams repair your skin and prevent damage while you are sleeping. Unlike other eye creams, balms and gels - night creams often do contain ingredients that will treat wrinkles and offer restorative or anti-aging benefits. They are typically too heavy to be used in conjunction with makeup and sunscreen - so they are recommended for use at night only for maximum benefit.

Contact us at Le Beau Visage Medical Spa today to learn more about which eye cream would be best for you - and which elements of medical grade skin care products you could be seeing the benefits from using.

Prodcuct Highlight - TNS Line Refine By SkinMedica

Dr. Riehs has been a HUGE fan of SkinMedica since he began carrying their line of medically based skin care products.

Part of the 'wonder' of many of SkinMedica's products is the exclusive and effective TNS® ingredient - a combination of multiple human growth factors, cytokines, peptides and natural proteins responsible for the production of collagen and other processes that promote healthy skin.

It's no wonder SkinMedica is all over the news and beauty magazines - they're physician-formulated products, with natural and advanced (chemical) ingredients that are very effective in achieving great results - even for the celebrities!

Next week, we'll be offering a special on TNS® Line Refine from SkinMedica as our product of the week. If you're looking to reduce fine lines and wrinkles around the eyes & mouth and gain some anti-aging benefits of the TNS® complex, then Line Refine is a product for you.

SkinMedica Line Refine is typically applied after moisturizer, twice daily (AM and PM). You can also use it throughout the day, as needed. It's got lots of other great ingredients beyond the TNS® complex (Human Fibroblast Conditioned Media) such as peptides, Dipalmitoyl Hydroxyproline (an amino acid known to increase collagen synthesis), Hyuraluronic Filling Spheres (used to 'fill' and 'plump' lines by absorbing and trapping water), Coenzyme Q10 and more.

It's great for all skin types.

Get Longer Thicker Lashes With RevitaLash®

RevitaLash® is a unique eyelash conditioner that will help you achieve the beautiful look of longer, thicker, and fuller eyelashes. With a consistency and application similar to that of liquid eyeliner, RevitaLash® is simple to use - and only needed once a day. Like MAGIC - within three to ten weeks, your own natural eyelashes will look longer, thicker, fuller, and BEAUTIFUL!

But perhaps the best thing about RevitaLash® is how it came to be. Dr. Michael Brinkenhoff created RevitaLash® while his wife, Gayle, was recovering from the loss of hair effects of chemotherapy treatments for breast cancer. The chemo had caused Gayle's eyelashes to become brittle and fall out. So, he developed a conditioner to revitalize the eyelashes and a new (miracle) product came to be. Both Dr. Brinkenhoff and Gayle, as well as the company (Athena Cosmetics, Inc.) are passionate about giving back by donating a portion of the all RevitaLash® sales to breast cancer research and non-profit breast cancer charities.

If you've been suffering from short, thin or sparse eyelashes - give RevitaLash® a try!

Correct & Replenish with This Week's Product Special

This week - at Le Beau Visage Medical Spa - we're promoting the products that help restore and rejuvenate the skin and reverse the signs of photo aging. What are these miraculous products you might ask? They're SkinCeuticals Vitamin C Serums, of course.

And this week - we're giving away a FREE Jane Iredale Lip Drink with the purchase of a Phloretin CF® vitamin C serum from SkinCeuticals.

Phloretin CF® is the "best of the best" when it comes to preventive and topical antioxidant serums. It restores and corrects the signs of photo aging and sun damage - at a cellular level.

But what is it, exactly? It's a state of the art combination of vitamin C, phloretin (an amazing plant extract/chemical found in apple tree leaves) and ferulic acid - to provide broad-spectrum restorative support to your skin (UVA, UVB, free radicals and all types of sun damage and photo aging).

Here are just a few of the benefits of using a super-power serum as a part of your daily regimen:

• Prevents damage by preventing the cellular mutations caused by free radicals and sun damage (photo aging) literally - by shielding your skin's precious DNA.
• Restores youthful skin by encouraging cellular renewal and turnover
• It increases the skin's support structure, reduces and inhibits pigmentation caused by damaging solar rays, and tightens and tones the skin for an overall more youthful appearance.

Vitamin C Serums are NOT an overnight sensation that will cause you to look 10 years younger after 2 weeks of use. Rather - Vitamin C Serums should be used as a part of a daily regimen to restore and repair your skin from damage that's already occured - as well as prevent and block future damage from the boiling rays of summer.

And don't forget - even during the winter and on cloudy days the rays of the sun can cause serious damage. Don't leave the house without your broad-spectrum sunscreen - protect your skin and keep it looking young and healthy.