Anti-Aging and Antioxidant Skin Serums

Summer is in full swing, with record heat and blazing sunshine... are you doing all you can to protect your skin?

Do you know if you've been effected by the damaging rays of this hot Texas sun? Chances are, you have.

Even when you have the best skin care regimen in the world, and religiously use a suncreen, you can still suffer the consequences of photo-aging and free radicals that remain in the skin from harmful sun exposure. What can help? A powerful, daily topical antioxidant can help neutralize the free radicals that linger in our skin from damage caused by the sun's rays.

SkinCeuticals makes the very best antioxidant serums, each individual and customized blend is enriched with powerful vitamin-C, and designed to provide the most advanced protection from free radicals and environmental aging - or photoaging.

Did you know? Most of the issues we have with aging skin, such as pigmentation problems, dark spots, leathery texture, fine lines and wrinkles - all can be (and usually are) a direct result of prolonged sun exposure and UV radiation. And you already know - that UV exposure is the #1 cause of skin cancers.

There are a few options when it comes to antioxidant serums from SkinCeuticals, and each is a custom blend for specific purposes and types of skin.

• C E Ferulic^® is a combination of L-ascorbic acid, alpha tocopherol, and ferulic acid.
  
  
• Serum AOX+ combines 10, 15 and 20% (you select the strength) L-ascorbic acid with ferulic acid to provide a punch of antioxidant and anti-aging benefits.
  
  
• C+AHA is great for acne prone skin, and is a combination of 15% L-ascorbic acid and 10% mixed hydroxy acids - to assist in natural exfoliation.
  
  
• Phloretin CF^® is the choice for people experiencing hyperpigmentation, and is a broad-spectrum antioxidant treatment containing phloretin (a flavenoid found in apples), L-ascorbic acid, and ferulic acid.

All of the serums are meant to be used with a proper skin care program - including cleansing and moisturizing. AND most importantly - SUNSCREEN. Stay cool, and protect your skin.

Special Savings On Fraxel Laser Rejuvenation

THE FRAXEL® OPPORTUNITY OF A LIFETIME.
This week - we're offering an exclusive deal on this advanced treatment - plus a bonus incentive to pre-purchase your Fall and Winter Fraxel® treatments.

FRAXEL: $575 per treatment*
(regularly $895 - that's over $300 savings!)

And, buy 3 ore more treatments to bank for use in the Fall and Winter - we will give you:
ONE FREE AREA OF DYSPORT®**!

What is it?
With Fraxel® laser therapy - you can look years younger - by (quite literally) regrowing new skin. Fraxel® treatment is a safe and non-invasive laser rejuvenation treatment that utilizes an advanced laser technology that encourages collagen remodeling. The process uses your body's own natural healing process - to simulate new collagen production.

What is it used for?
Fraxel® Laser therapy treats a plethora of skin disorders pertaining to damage and aging - conditions such as sun damage, pigmentation problems, melasma, wrinkles, and diminished elasticity.

How does it work?
The laser effects tiny fractions of skin tissue at a time, with thousands of microscopic laser columns — each just one-tenth the diameter of a hair follicle. Then, your body takes over, kicks in it's natural healing powers to work from the inside out, replacing damaged tissue with new, younger healthier skin. This treatment can create quite dramatic results - without the side effects, risks or long downtime of other procedures.

Here is a dramatic before and after photo from Fraxel.com:

Learn more about Fraxel® and how it can help you look years younger at the Fraxel® website Call us at 214-705-7676 to pre-purchase your Fall Fraxel® treatments at this exclusive price. But hurry - this offer only valid this last week of July.

*Offer only valid for the remainder of July. Cannot be combined with other offers. Must pre-purchase treatments to use in Fall and Winter. ** To receive the free area of Dysport, you must pre-purchase 3 or more treatments. Please contact our office for more information.

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.