Great Gift Idea - The Clarisonic Skin Cleansing System

We're always on the lookout for skin care treatments and products that WORK! The Clarisonic Skin Cleansing system is something that we've carried for years that has always been both a customer favorite and a tried-and-true product that produces great results for your skin.

It's like a Sonicare Toothbrush for your face! Sonic speed, coupled with the delicate brush - loosens dirt and cleans your skin like you've never experienced. We use it with our microdermabrasion facial treatments - and our clients ALWAYS love it and ask what it is - and many buy it for themselves to use at home.

It also makes a fantastic gift - for men, women - teenagers - anyone who is concerned about having clean skin. Having clean skin is very beneficial for a number of reasons - primarily you can avoid infection with properly cleansed skin. The Clarisonic system removes 6 times the makeup than regualar cleansing, which means that your other skincare products will absorb better. It's gentle enough for twice daily use.

We've also got the brand new Clarisonic Mia - a smaller more compact version of it's larger sibling - but it's got the same cleansing power!

If you're short on time and ideas for those you love - here's a fantastic gift idea for anyone on your holiday list.

Zap Body Hair With Laser Hair Removal

Oh the hair on our bodies. On our legs, our bikini area, our underarms - Americans are ALL ABOUT hair removal on their bodies - except the hair on their heads. (Has anyone watched JERSEYLICIOUS!? It's all about the hair removal and bronzer!)

If you're looking to remove unwanted hair for good - in these specific areas - you might consider laser hair removal. Truly, for the best value of your money spent - and for the best results - it's definitely the way to go.

We offer laser hair removal over waxing and other forms of hair removal for a many reasons. The main and most important reason is that laser hair removal is more permanent than waxing - you will see a drastic reduction in hair growth from the very first treatment. In this economy - it's important to get bang for your buck. Secondly, laser hair removal is quick and painless. This saves our patients time, pain and money. It's win-win.

Depending on your hair growth cycles, you will need anywhere from 4-6 treatments per area - and it's likely you will need a few touch ups over the years to follow.

We have tons of expertise in hair removal treatments. How does it work? Well - the lasers kill the hair follicle, preventing growth of the hair. What's better - is that there are no ingrown hairs typically with this treatment.

Of course - lasers aren't for everyone. Laser hair removal and other laser skin treatments typically work the best on people with fair skin. Darker skin tones may take a few extra sessions but you can discuss this with Dr. Riehs or one of our estheticians. As always, Le Beau Visage offers free consultations for laser hair removal, as we do with all our services and products.

We Need Your Vote

Voting ends in only a few days (December 18th) - and we are in FIRST PLACE for Dallas BEST Spa Facial.

Of course - they aren't just talking about any old' 'facial'! They're referring to something much better - our exclusive microdermabrasion - a one-hour treatment that includes a cleansing, deep enzyme mask, medical microdermabrasion and a vitamin-C treatment - all in the peaceful setting of our luxury treatment room.

We're in the home stretch now, so if you haven't voted - please take a moment to vote for us on the WFAA-List Best of Dallas for Best Spa Facial!

Vote HERE!

Thanks so much for your continued support.

Holiday Gift Ideas From Le Beau Visage

This year, get the special people in your life something they can USE, and something they will LOVE. Give the gift of great skin with our holiday gift ideas for spectacular stand-alone gifts and super savings for stocking-stuffers.

Call us at 214-705-7676 for details on holiday gift sets (below) or to purchase any of our exclusive brands like SkinMedica, SkinCeuticals, EltaMD, Jane Iredale - and more!

SKINMEDICA HOLIDAY GIFT SET $122 TNS Line Refine & TNS Eye Repair

REVITALASH GIFT SET $98 Revitalash + Mascara

CLARISONIC MIA $128 Skin cleansing system

JANE IREDALE Sugar & Butter Exfoliating Lip Duo Buy two get one FREE!

JANE IREDALE Lip Drink Lip Hydration Buy one get one FREE!

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.

MARK YOUR CALENDARS

Mark your calendars - the annual BOOTOX Botox® Party is just around the corner! We'll have SPOOK-TACULAR specials on your favorite treatments and products - as well as a night of firey or fizzling drinks, terrifying treats to eat and MORE.

It's always a HUGE hit so be sure to RSVP to Donna at 214-705-7676 as soon as possible to reserve your space.




WHEN: Thursday, October 7th 2010
TIME: 2PM - 7PM
WHERE: Le Beau Visage Medical Spa
3685 Preston Road - #129
Frisco, Tx 75034

Smoother, Younger Skin With Fraxel

What if you could literally - grow new skin? With Fraxel laser therapy - you can have fresh, new skin. Fraxel treatment is a safe, non-invasive laser skin treatment that promotes dramatic results through collagen remodeling. This means - the process uses your body's own natural ability to heal itself - to simulate collagen production. This treatment promotes younger-looking skin without the side effects, risks or long downtime of other procedures.

Fraxel Laser therapy treats sun damage, pigmentation problems, melasma, wrinkles - and other signs of aging. 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's natural healing abilities take care of the rest, working from the inside out, replacing damaged tissue with brand new, healthier skin.

Fraxel treatment is unique - as the first non-invasive treatment of its kind and a safe and effective solution for someone with a busy lifestyle.

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Healthy Beautiful Lips

Having soft, supple and kissable lips is all about keeping the skin on your lips healthy.

Start with a regular regimen of cleansing and exfoliating your skin - and lips. After cleansing - prevent chapping by using a non-petroleum lip balm that offers true moisturization and hydration of the lips. Petroleum based products can actually dry your lips - while only making them 'feel' moist. Here's another tip - there are great products out there that also an SPF which further protects your lips from the damaging rays of the sun.

Another preventative measure is to include antioxidant protection for your lips. We're huge fans of Antioxidant Lip Repair by SkinCeuticals. Use of antioxidants helps reduce signs of aging and protects your skin from damaging free radicals.

Looking to 'plump things up'? There are several options to make your lips appear more full. You could opt to inject a dermal filler into your lips to enhance their appearance and create fullness. A less-expensive and non-injectible option would be to use a lip plumper product. We offer a few options in lip plump systems, such as Skin Medica TNS Lip Plump System.

There are always treatments and products to help you keep your lips and lip skin their healthiest - protected from the Summer sun - and looking their best.

Employee Spotlight - Sheena Breeden

Le Beau Visage Medical Spa is pleased to introduce Sheena Breeden, our newest medical esthetician, to our team of professionals. With over five years in the industry prior to joining our staff - Sheena brings with her cosmetic medicine experience on all the cosmetic treatments we provide at Le Beau Visage such as microdermabrasion, photo facial, chemical peels and more.

Sheena started her career in medical aesthetics because she is quite sensitive to beauty and passionate about helping others improve their appearance. She decided to attend, and then completed aesthetics school in early 2005, and she hasn't stopped since. Her career has been an ongoing learning process - learning new techniques and keeping up with rapidly changing advancements in the equipment we use to make the treatments possible.

Sheena views beauty - much like her job - as an ongoing and continual improvement process of learning and awareness. And of course, beauty doesn't stop in the treatment room. It also includes effective and advanced skincare brands such as SkinMedica, SkinCeuticals, Elta MD, and MD Forte - which patients are encouraged to utilize in their home skin care regimen; these brands are medically based skincare names that Sheena is very familiar with.

Join us in welcoming and congratulating Sheena Breeden on her new position at Le Beau Visage.

The BOTOX® Cosmetic Brow Lift

A very common procedure for people entering their forties (sometimes earlier) is an upper eyelid lift. As a surgical procedure, an upper eyelid lift requires anesthesia and of course – a scapel!

Most people who undergo this procedure suffer both an aesthetic problem considering the heavy eyelids create a sort of ‘hooded’, heavy and tired look to the face as well as a possible physical impairment where the eyelid literally hangs over the upper part of the eye. In some cases, this ‘hood’ actually hinders ability of it’s victim to see –causing and leading to blurred vision and other problems.

The cosmetic eyelid lift procedure is definitely the answer for some, and might even be covered by insurance if it’s causing vision problems with day to day activity such as driving or cooking.

However, for some there’s a less expensive, and non-invasive solution to an upper eyelid lift – that of the Botox® Cosmetic Brow Lift.

Most people don’t associate Botox® with an eyelid lift – rather they associate it with wrinkles. But a skilled physician would be able to perform a lift to the entire brow, by working with the proper muscles and well-placed injections with the proper amount of Botox® to lift the entire forehead – thus lifting the brow area and subsequently, the lids. This can resolve the ‘hooded’ appearance, as well as open the eyes for a more refreshed look. There are two types of muscles in the brow area and forehead that work in sequence with each other to both pull down the brows, and also to lift them up. Botox works by paralyzing the ones that pull down the brows, leaving the ones that pull up the brows – to do all the work on their own. What’s best, is that all the wrinkles in injected areas will also be GONE!

You get tons of extra benefits with a brow lift (wrinkles removed) or a lift effect bonus with wrinkle resolution – either way – you’re getting several fabulous results from one treatment. The Botox® Brow Lift can also help correct a ‘sad’ appearance that some people might have should the eyes be slanted in a particular way, and/or create a more feminine and higher ‘arch’ on the brows.

Botox® is one of the most popular cosmetic procedures in the United States – and worldwide. It’s safe, and “tried, tested & true” for over 20 years removing fine lines and wrinkles – and giving recipients a more youthful and fresh appearance.

Certainly consultations with Dr. Riehs are free, and he will work with you to your desired results, make suggestions - and identify the amount needed and muscles to be injected.

As common as it is, what most don’t realize is the true art behind injecting Botox®; it requires a skilled and experienced physician with an intense knowledge of facial muscular structure. You don't want your physician to inject too much, or perhaps the wrong area - to give you an unrealistic or surprised look.

Jason M. Riehs, M.D. – has been performing Botox® injections as the medical director at his office at Le Beau Visage Medical Spa for several years, has seen so many patients – that he’s been named a Platnium Level Advanced Injector with Allergan®, the makers of Botox® Cosmetic.

Get A Lift - It's Restylane Buddy Month

This month - grab a buddy and head to Le Beau Visage for Restylane® Buddy Month! What does this mean for you? BIG SAVINGS if you're looking to fill in and soften even the most stubborn lines and deep creases. Or - maybe you want to get a little somethin' somethin' extra in your lips (fuller, more plump lips). Restylane® can do that too. 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®, anyway - you ask? Well, it's the world's most trusted dermal filler. It's a gel consisting primarily of hyaluronic acid (which is present already in all living creatures) and when injected into the skin - can create volume. This is why it's referred to as a dermal filler. Restylane® works with your body's existing hyaluronic acid - and gently and naturally dissolves over time, but it can provide results up to 18 months* when following the proper regimen.

*For more information - visit Restylane® USA Online

Visit us for Restylane® Buddy Month! As long as one patient is new to the clinic; you BOTH can receive your Restylane® for only $375 a syringe! (That's $125 savings PER Syringe!). If it's not time to get injected - you can prepay your syringe and get it injected later on - we'll keep it in the bank for you to use.

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

Pores No Mores?

Pores are always necessary, and often hated - where self-image is concerned. But these tiny holes serve grand purpose. They're actually hair follicle openings which provide oil to your skin. Excess oil and skin are then purged from the pores; similar to a 'drain' for impurities and excess. They're a VERY important part of your body's largest organ - your SKIN!

It becomes a problem for self-image - when the pores become large and highly visible. Certainly, we can't all have skin like our model, left. Looking at her skin reminds me of buying sheets: thread count.

She's got a 500 thread count face, and mine's 150 thread count jersey-knit.

Should it make us feel better that we (the low face thread count) are a majority? Why can't we all have the 'like-buttah' smooth and flawless skin like Miss Tighty-Perfect-Skin over here?

Well - there's lots of factors which contribute to pore size.

• Is it hereditary? Sometimes it's a matter of genetics. Look at mom and dad. Expect a nice mix.
  
  
• Are you getting older? Welcome to the party. You can't have the high-end thread count face forever, but you can die tryin'. Sometimes - as a part of the natural aging process - we lose elasticity and our skin thickens, - which causes pores to appear larger.
  

• Do (or DID) you worship the sun? Just another great reason not to purposely boil your skin in the sun for a few months of 'being dark'. Overexposure to the sun thickens the skin. When the skin thickens, cells gather around the pores - and VOILA - larger pores. Plus, sun damage decreases the skin's elasticity or - ability to 'bounce back'!
  

• What's your daily routine? (and- you better not say you don't have one) Please don't tell me 'I'm just one of those people who doesn't need to wash my face' - GROSS! And don't tell me you 'love using Dial soap'. You GOTTA clean out those pores. Period. When there's dirt and bacteria swimming around in there - the pore expands and gets BIGGER.
  
  
• Are you a picker? STEP AWAY FROM THE MIRROR. Don't you know picking at blackheads, whiteheads or popping pimples SERIOUSLY can blow a hole right through your skin? And take it from me - it scars. For life. And the scars get worse - YEAR AFTER YEAR. Don't pick at things. Your mom told you to keep your hands off your face. She was right.

So cleanse regularly, stay out of the sun and keep your hands away from your face - this will help! But unfortunately, there isn't anything you can do to permanently reduce your pore size.

Certainly there are things you can do now, too - to reduce the appearance of large pores. Here's some ideas to include in your ANTI-PORE PLAN:

Vitamin C: These antioxidants help repair the damaging effects of photo aging and overexposure to the sun's rays. Vitamin C Serums can also increase collagen and elasticity of the skin. Try a SkinCeuticals Vitamin C Serum.

Exfoliate: Use a cleanser that exfoliates (like SkinCeuticals Clarifying Cleanser - Or MD Forte Cleanser with Glycolic Acid) and then opt for periodic chemical peels. Microdermabrasion is a great way to exfoliate as a maintenance tool - and is safe enough to do every couple of weeks.

So if you're young enough - do what Mom tells you to do: wear your sunscreen and don't pick at your face! The bottom line here is exfoliate, exfoliate, exfoliate. If you've already got some poor pore problems - then come see us and get on a good skin care regimen that will help your skin naturally exfoliate - and you can help it along with effective products and treatments too.

Be A Bikini Babe This Summer!

Join us for a very special event - and some very special offers!

SUIT YOURSELF will be here offering only the very best in swimwear - in an exclusive trunk show. Get ahead of the game with your swim attire this year - with high end and unique brands.

We'll have light food and drinks and some VERY special treatment offers - and a great time.

WHEN: Monday, June 28th from 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

WHERE: Le Beau Visage Medical Spa
3685 Preston Road #129
Frisco, Texas 75034

AND - as a special bonus - if you join us for the event - and purchase a swimsuit - you will receive:

20 FREE UNITS OF DYSPORT™
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BUY ONE GET ONE FREE RESTYLANE ®*

That's right - buy a bathing suit - and Dr. Riehs will extend 20 FREE units of Dysport™ and you can pre-purchase as many syringes of Restylane® Dermal Filler as you wish - BOGO! (Buy one get one!)

*must attend event, purchase at least one item of swimwear, and complete entire purchase same evening. Treatments may be pre-purchased and scheduled for injection at later date.

Call Donna at 214-705-7676 to reserve your spot!

But hurry, space is filling up fast!

Milia. Those BUMPS That Never Go Away

That's right friends - we're talking about milia - those pesky, hard, no-poppin', whitehead-lookin' bumps all over your face. They're often confused for whiteheads (in adults) but are very common in newborns. But in newborns - it typically goes away. In adults, however - it can be an irritating under-the-surface obstacle to smooth and glowing skin.

Milia are deeply set white or off-white bumps that are created when the skin doesn't exfoliate properly. Skin get trapped and tiny cysts appear below the surface of the skin. Milia can occur just about ANYWHERE on your skin's surface (such as delicate eyelids, lips), and mucous membranes inside the cheek, nose and lips.

There are several factors that can contribute to the cause of milia - because anything that inhibits exfoliation - will help milia form. So, things like excessive sun exposure (which thickens the skin over time) can keep skin cells and trapped under the thickened epidermis.

Or, maybe you should look at your skin care program. There are many of us who over use product (use too much) or aren't using the right ones. Either way - the goal to helping rid your life of these 'tiny bubbles' is to EXFOLIATE, EXFOLIATE, EXFOLIATE.

Check your skincare regimen. Make sure your skin care program includes an exfoliating cleanser like SkinCeuticals Clarifying Cleanser (with salicylic acid) or MD Forte Cleanser (Facial Cleanser II is 15% glycolic acid). It's like starting every day with a mini-chemical peel to gently and effectively cleanse and exfoliate your skin. Then, be sure to exfoliate some more with an skin renewal product like MD Forte Facial Lotion (Facial Lotion II is 15% glycolic acid). Also, a vitamin-C Serum like SkinCeuticals Phloretin CF are a great way to fight the effects of sun-damage, and can help that thickening of the epidermis we mention above.

Get some microdermabrasions. Microdermabrasion is a great way to safely and effectively exfoliate the skin - and it's gentle enough to do every 2-3 weeks. Your esthetician will perform a few minutes of extractions - point out your trouble spots before your treatment.

Peel That Skin. Opt for a TCA chemical peel, or a more gentle salicylic peel (best for acne prone skin) or glycolic peel. Non-TCA chemical peels are safe enough to do as often as every month.

Protect That Skin. Of course - the Texas sun is nowhere to be without a broad-spectrum (and if you're a milia sufferer) oil-free sunscreen. Try Elta MD UV Shield 45SPF.

Talk to your esthetician or Dr. Riehs if you have concerns about MILIA!

JUNE IS BOTOX BUDDY MONTH

at least one patient must be new to the clinic and product must be purchased prior to June 30, 2010 for both parties to receive discount. May be purchased and injected later.

DYSPORT Dollar Day

Join us for a very special event and $AVE!

Be wrinkle free by trying the new alternative to Botox Cosmetic - DYSPORT.

We'll be offering Dysport for only $125/area* all day Wednesday, May 26th.

Call 214-705-7676 to schedule your consultation and injection with Dr. Riehs! To receive this special offer -you must schedule your appointment on Wednesday the 26th.

AND HERE'S A BONUS! We'll even have a DOLLAR MACHINE - and you can stand inside and apply however much money you can grab to your treatment.

Join us for this fun event and smooth over the lines.


*cost at time of service is $199, and all clients injecting Dysport will receive a rebate through the Dysport Challenge.

Wrinkle Prevention and Removal

I just figured out, I am causing some of my own wrinkles! And - I discovered a new one!

I'm a little devastated. Now I know that when I lay down at night, dog-tired, just wanting to lay on my side and mush my face into the soft, soft pillow - I am further creating crow's feet, deeper nasolabial folds, and - a BRAND NEW wrinkle that I just discovered this weekend - which I call the "VERTICAL CREASE".

(disclaimer: I am not in the business of discovering anything actually, specifically medical or cosmetic discoveries, but I did happen to find two new wrinkles on my face, and they they are there - so I figured it was only right and just to report it to the women of the world.)

Here's how I made my discovery.

A few weeks ago - when Dr. Riehs gave me fuller lips (you can read the whole story here)- he mentioned a side of my face which was a little more wrinkly-creased, and said, "I see you're a side sleeper..." - I didn't think too much of it until I got home and laid down to sleep. The next morning - I stood in front of the mirror, and mimicked the side-sleeping, pillow-mushing pressure that I put my aging face through every single night - (by pressing my hand up against the side of my face) and WHOA, NELLY. Those nasolabial folds and 'Vertical crease' as I dub it, not to mention crow's feet a bit - REALLY get several hours of reinforcement during the night - just by sleeping on my side.

I think what alarmed me the most - was this new wrinkle (Vertical Crease) that is literally a up-and-down line that is formed by my cheek pushing against my nose - the line starts mid-nose on BOTH SIDES and goes straight up and outward at a slight angle toward the tear-duct of my eye. And what's worse - is that I AM SEEING THIS WRINKLE in the mornings. Luckily, right now - it doesn't stay there all day, it fades an hour or so after getting up and at' em. But this is NOT good news - this means that every night I am ADDING two more wrinkles, and I can see them starting to 'brew' right on my face!

Then, I started REALLY thinking about this every time I mush my face into the pillow.

Now, I wake up in the middle of the night, flipping over in hopes the crease will not be permanent. I wonder if they'll ever make a really comfortable straight jacket that I can just sleep in, suspended from the ceiling somehow, so that I am not creating the grandfather of all nasolabial folds on both sides of my face. I wonder if these beauty and wrinkle pillows really work.

OH! THE DILEMMA.

Certainly - we know Dr. Riehs can remove or drastically reduce wrinkles with Botox Cosmetic and dermal fillers such as Restylane.

BUT what of the 'new wrinkle' I discovered? Do you have do these cosmetic procedures 2-3 times a year if you're a side sleeper over 35? Am I doomed to never sleep comfortably again or be wrinkly? The quest is on to find out the answers to these questions and more.

I will have to report back to you on my findings of what works and what doesn't.

For now - we know these things will help avoid additional lines and creases on your face.

• Sleep on your back if you can.
  
  
• Avoid straws, smoking - as you pucker up this way, you reinforce the vertical lines around your lips.
  
  
• Pat, don't rub - when using towels and drying your face and body.
  
  
• Follow a proper skincare routine - utilizing great brands such as SkinMedica, (for TNS, Moisturizers, etc) SkinCeuticals, (for awesome serums) AHA's, Retin-A, and the other parts of Dr. Riehs' exclusive skincare program. Contact us for a customized skin care program.

Employee Spotlight - Donna

Anyone who goes to Le Beau Visage Medical Spa in Frisco, Texas knows Donna, our official Office Manager (and Bookkeeping Guru, Cosmetic Services Specialist, Fast Checker-Outer, Floral-Arranger, Candle-Lighter, Patient Scheduling, Chart-Handling, and.....*breathe*) and all-around great gal.

Donna joined our team a little over a year ago, and hails from the Golden State. Back in California, she got her start in the family business, and pursued her Business Management career and attended The University of Californnia at San Diego.

Donna worked in the medical industry for some time, and made the transition from Internal Medicine to Cosmetic Medicine/Medical Aesthetics after meeting Dr. Riehs. She says, "I love it! The transformation began with me.

"I enjoy all aspects of (my role as) Office Manager at Le Beau Visage. But the very best thing is the patients and the relationships we build with them, and those we build with the staff members. The Staff members are knowledgeable, and genuinely care about our patients and their treatments.

"I also love patients seeing results - and how it changes lives. It's all about the exclusive and outstanding patient experience..."

It's true, Le Beau Visage prides itself in hiring the VERY BEST.... and Donna is no exception.

Le Beau Visage - the one to WATCH!

We need your support!! If you love Dr. Riehs, and your esthetician at Le Beau Visage - be sure to write a review, or share and interact with us on Facebook! We've created some great interaction opportunities, some wonderful previous and upcoming sales and specials on all of your favorite treatments and products - and easy ways to share including this video and before and after presentation of some of our more popular treatments.

Cosmetic Treatment Before and After

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Spoil Mom With Le Beau Visage

Our Moms mean so much to us, and Mother's Day is just around the corner this year. It is Sunday, May 9th and it will be here before we know it! Le Beau Visage - Medical Spa Frisco - is here to help you find that PERFECT MOTHER'S DAY GIFT!

Now, this year instead of running around last minute looking for the the-perfect-gift-for-the-very-hardest-person-to-buy-for, why not get Mom something special that she really wants and will use? At Le Beau Visage we have just what your Mom will want on her special day.

Have you ever thought about getting your Mom, or treating yourself to an effective wrinkle treatment?

Mother's Day Special "ULTRA MOM"

Well… it is a simple procedure that smoothes frown lines in between your brows, crow’s feet around your eyes, and forehead wrinkles. Well you won’t be having any second thoughts when you find out that you can get one area Botox® or Dysport™ and a chemical peel for only $199.00!

Mother's Day Special "SPA MOM"

Maybe you are looking for something that costs a little less, and does not include an receiving an injection- something more to 'soothe' and 'relax' a bit. During our 'Rest and Relaxation' special, Mom will receive a microdermabrasion, a quick and painless process which is a treatment that can smoothes fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin texture, and pigmentation problems by stimulating the tissue underneath the skin and making it have a firmer more toned appearance. After the exfoliating microdermabrasion, Mom will get a Spa Facial - which will allow your face to feel rejuvenated immediately plus a chemical peel. All of these (microdermabrasion and chemical peel valued at over $200) plus the Spa Facial wrapped in a super special Mother's Day package for only $99.00!

So when your are out shopping for the person who does so much for you in your life - whether it be for your own Mom, your Wife, or Grandmother - ANY Mom that you'd like to get something special for, don’t forget to get them a gift that will love and use at Le Beau Visage Medical Spa.

And don't forget - you can buy a Medical Spa Gift Certificate online starting the week of April 13th! Stay tuned for more convenient ways to shop and communicate with Le Beau Visage.

Perfect Lips with Restylane

Ok, so I've never had an upper lip. And, I barely have a lower one - but the upper one is REALLY thin. I smile - and it disappears completely - as you can see in the picture, left.

But not anymore.

As of today - I have an upper lip thanks to Restylane® Dermal Filler and Dr. Jason Riehs of Le Beau Visage Medical Spa Frisco.

It's no wonder he's known as the Lip Doctor in Dallas. Because - for Dr. Riehs - it's artistry. His canvas is a face - and his medium (for filler) is Hyaluronic Acid - his tool a 30.5 gauge syringe.

Getting a cosmetic procedure done can be a little scary, and it might be something you wouldn't consider investing in for yourself. I felt this way a bit - before I met Dr. Riehs - even though I'd always thought about trying Restylane® or Botox®...

But after my experience - all of that has changed. I am no longer scared of getting something done - and there are several things that I would invest in to treat myself. With a little trust from his patients - there will be LOTS of very satisfied, beautiful people out there. (Yes, men too!)

Here's how my experience went:

DAY ONE:

It all starts with topical anesthetic gel on your gums (q-tips with blue gel that they stick under your lip leaving them hanging out your mouth so you look like a walrus) then onto the ole' sure-to-numb-your-entire-head dental block. (if you're enhancing your lips..) This takes about 30 minutes or a little less.

Then, once your eyeballs are numb because your head is full of lidocane, YOU'RE READY FOR YOUR RESTYLANE®!

Dr. Riehs gently and slowly uses this syringe to drop small little deposits of the Restylane® gel along the lip line. This takes about 30 minutes too. This is where the fine art comes in - he knows EXACTLY where to place these tiny drops of Restylane® to subtly enhance your lips.

The same process (sans the dental block) would go for any Restylane® treatment such as nasolabial folds, marionette lines, tear trough, cheeks, or really deep wrinkles that need filling.

And that was it. About an hour, to hour fifteen minutes - and a lifetime of no lips turned upside down.

DAY TWO:

So today was interesting! My lips are a beautiful crimson (as in - BLOOD red with a little blue!) from the bruising - and they are HUGE from the bottom of my nose to the lip itself. I have to say - I was a little panicked going in to see Dr. Riehs.

When I got there - he was THRILLED with the results. (this is because he has the 'crystal ball of cosmetic procedures' - and knows what's GOING to happen...)

The truth is that I had some bruising (TOTALLY NORMAL) and some swelling (TOTALLY NORMAL). Today was my BIG LIP DAY - and Angelina Jolie had NOTHIN' on my kissers today. She has lots on me in other places - but TODAY, my lips are EVERY BIT what hers are - TAKE THAT!!

I won't lie, I was a little worried - this is where that TRUST I was talking about earlier comes in.

DAY THREE:

Well - I have to tell you - Dr. Riehs was right. They're perfect. There's still a little bruising today - but the swelling has gone down significantly, and most people haven't even noticed I did anything to my lips. I notice though.

I have to make two passes with lipstick now. Only one before. (Yesterday, 6 passes - LOL)

It doesn't completely disappear when I smile.

I have a lip!! It's a miracle.

Q & A:

Would I do it again? Yes, I think I would. There is some discomfort - but for what I was trying to do, the results were perfect. Not TOO noticeable to others, but I can definitely see and more importantly, FEEL the improvement. Calling all ladies-without-lips!! This is your chance to actually have a lip. And - if you decide you don't like it - it'll go away. Which brings me to.....

How long will the results last? Dr. Riehs says typically around 3-6 months. It varies for everyone.

Was it that painful? Not with the dental block. I can imagine other areas (Nasolabial folds, Marionette Lines, Deep Creases, Cheeks) being a bit uncomfortable during the procedure, but they do a topical anesthetic to help with this.

Any tips or suggestions? Why, of course I have suggestions. I'm never without something to say... (just ask Dr. Riehs - it was NOT EASY for him to keep me from trying to talk - even with a dental block and a syringe in my lip - I was attempting to jabber. I bet he had something a little stronger on hand to shut me up) Anyway, here's my tips.

1/ Be sure you're numb before it begins - because there will definitely be a needle - and a little blood, and there will also be some discomfort during the procedure. It is very similar to having dental work done.

2/ Faint at heart? Ok, so we mention above - "definitely needles, definitely blood"... if you're one who drops at the sight of blood or needles - you MIGHT want to let Dr. Riehs know this before hand. It's not uncommon for those who are a bit weak in the knees to pass out during the procedure. If you're queasy, don't be cheesy. Let someone know!

3/ Bruising is worth it. Dr. Riehs has to really 'maneuver' the syringe around under the skin in the areas he wants the filler to stay. His technique takes a little longer than many other doctors, and you should be glad that Dr. Riehs takes his time with each patient - to get the result each individual patient is looking for. Because of this under-skin-movement with the needle - expect some bruising afterward from this movement under the skin (so he can place the product where it needs to be to have the effect it needs to have).

4/ Trust & faith is a MUST - It's important to have faith and trust that the professionals who have the skills and training to perform this procedure - know what they're doing and are going to follow your wishes. And how can you not trust a guy known as the Lip Doctor in Dallas?

5/ Don't get addicted or go overboard. You're going to love the results. It's SOOO likely you're going to think to yourself - "ok, I could have gone a little bigger, or done a little more..." - or want to do it again. It's the same feeling the 1980's tanning bed professionals used to reel you in after giving you 3 free tans: "you're going to love the tan you get from your free week, so you will for sure not mind paying $120 a month for a membership to fry your skin and expose yourself to damaging free radicals on a WHOLE NEW LEVEL on a daily basis!"....

Dr. Riehs is a blessing. He's going to be totally honest with you. In the clinic, we've seen him turn away many patients in certain cases where they wanted more than he was willing to inject, or repeated injections after desired result is achieved - because he doesn't want his patients to look fake, or 'like they'd had work done'. While this has disappointed many, he prides himself on helping his patients be beautiful - but with subtle, natural looking and VISIBLE results.

Visit us at Le Beau Visage Medical Spa in Frisco Texas to learn more, or call us at 214-705-7676. Every patient gets a free consultation with Dr. Riehs. What have you got to lose? Nothing. What do you have to gain? A new lip and a new you!

Sring Into A Firmer, Thinner You!

Ladies and Gentlemen, springtime is coming faster than we can blink an eye! It is time to get out of those turtlenecks and step into the dreaded shorts, tanktops and swimsuits. You can’t hide under those winter clothes forever... so DON’T!

You may be thinking …what exactly is a Mesotherapy treatment and what can it do for me?

Developed in the 1950's by a French doctor - Mesotherapy is used to treat a host of medical issues such as skin disorders, vascular diseases, sports related trauma, rheumatoid conditions and circulation improvement. It's also used for a number of aesthetic treatments; and while it is most well known as a method to reduce cellulite, it has also been used for stretch marks, scar revision, hair loss, spot weight reduction, wrinkle reduction and to improve the appearance of skin.

Mesotherapy (also often referred to as lipo dissolve) is a non-surgical cosmetic injection that is usually aimed at eliminating 'problem areas' on your body using microscopic amounts of a special combination of minerals, vitamins, traditional pharmaceuticals, and homeopathic medicines that are injected into the mesoderm, or the layer of fat and tissue under the skin. This allows for the injection to reach the target area immediately - without any surgical risks.

It seems hard to believe that our small flaws can disappear so quickly...

Mesotherapy not only works wonders on your 'winter body' but it is totally safe. Since it does not require any hospitalization, anesthesia, or downtime… it is a convenient method of reducing unwanted cellulite and is even used to treat so many other things - like stretch marks, acne and wrinkles.

The procedure may involve slight discomfort that is often compared to the discomfort that you might experience during waxing. After the treatment, the most common side effect is bruising at the injection site, which can last up to a week - and this is very common, so there is nothing to worry about if you experience slight bruising.

Once you receive your first treatment and see the astonishing results, you will be eager to schedule your next appointment. Now you will have no excuse not to get in that swimsuit this year and start to enjoy your Spring and Summer!

Why Laser Hair Removal Is Better Than Waxing

Advanced technology has made hair removal so much easier - but still there is a problem: choosing between laser hair removal and hot wax hair removal. Which one is better?

Typically people will choose the treatment that will hurt the least and last the longest. And this makes lots of sense.. as most people do not like pain, and most people want a good value for money spent.

We prefer laser hair removal over waxing, for a number of reasons. Primarily, laser hair removal is more permanent than waxing - which results in less cost over time for our patients.

With laser hair removal - you will need 4-6 treatments per area - and it's likely you will need a few touch ups over the years to follow. However, with wax hair removal - you will be told that your hair will grow back 'more sparse' and 'less thick' with each waxing - and that waxing is 'longer lasting' than shaving - which in our experience - is simply not true.

With waxing - the bottom line is that you will have NEW HAIR every 4-6 weeks. Period. Therefore - you will have the expense of ripping it out again with more painful hot wax every 4-6 weeks. We firmly believe that laser hair removal is more permanent than waxing if long term hair removal is your goal - and because of this - more cost effective.

Choose a laser center that has a expertise in hair removal treatment. Make sure that you know the cost first - it can be a bit more expensive than waxing per treatment but it requires less treatments considering the hair growth is actually reduced with laser hair removal. It is worth the money in the end - because instead of a lifetime of treatments per area every 4-6 weeks with waxing - you will have 4-6 treatments per area and annual touch ups with laser hair removal.

There is no scarring with laser hair removal and due to the fact that lasers kill the hair follicle, and an additional bonus - is that there are no ingrown hairs or unsightly bumps as with waxing (when the wax doesn’t completely remove the hair or with sensitive skin).

Hot wax removal costs less per treatment - but it is a temporary method of hair removal not much different to shaving. The hair will return and can be a bit painful depending on where you have the wax applied. Hot wax does not remove the hair forever but is a quick fix for unwanted hair as it pulls the hair from the root, just to grow back in a short while. You also must beware of wax that is too hot and the skin can be burned or scalding can occur.

Not everyone is a candidate for laser therapies; keep in mind that lasers work the best on people with pale/fair skin. Darker skin tones may take a few extra sessions but you can discuss this with Dr. Riehs or one of our estheticians. As always, Le Beau Visage offers free consultations for laser hair removal, as we do with all our services and products.

One major rule of thumb is beware of cheap centers that offer HUGE discounts. Make sure you go with a credible center with trained laser technicians and up-to-date lasers and machines. You get what you pay for, so keep that in mind as well.

Employee Spotlight - Daniella

Daniella has been with Le Beau Visage for several months now and is a huge part of our team. Daniella, a Plano, Texas Esthetician - loves performing PhotoFacials.

And, Daniella has plenty of experience with the world of medicine, her dad's a doctor!

Since getting involved with medical aesthetics, Daniella has taken a special interest in anti-aging and helping patients remove pigmentation problems such as sun damage, age spots, and melasma (mask of pregnancy).

This interest is what makes her favorite service IPL Photo Facial rejuvenation. Couple a series of Photo Facials with Phloretin CF Vitamin C Serum from SkinCeuticals - and you'll be well on your way to reversing sun damage and beginning a new anti-aging process for your skin that let's you look healthy, youthful and glowing.