Beautique Med Spa - August 2019

The Filler 411 Demystifying the Popular Cosmetic Treatment

If you’ve noticed new, distressing wrinkles in the mirror, then you may be thinking about

and polymethyl-methacrylate microspheres correct wrinkles. Every face is unique, and different types of filler make it possible to tailor a rejuvenation program to your needs. Here at Beautique Medical Spa, we’re experts at using fillers delicately and precisely to help you achieve your ideal look. We offer four different services: Juvederm, Volbella, Voluma, and Kybella. All of them rely on hyaluronic acid except for Kybella, which uses synthetic deoxycholic acid as its active ingredient. However, each of the hyaluronic acid fillers have different molecular structures and/or particle sizes that give them unique properties. Juvederm is ideal for smoothing away wrinkles; Volbella adds volume to your lips; Voluma lifts your cheeks to give your face a youthful fullness; and Kybella can help you say goodbye to a double chin. Though fillers are often commended for their anti-aging effects, they can also be used preventively. In fact, we’ve been seeing more and more patients in their 30s and 40s request fillers in recent years to keep fresh wrinkles from appearing. If you’re curious about what fillers could do for you, give Beautique Medical Spa a call at 956-664-1234.

that mysterious word whispered in cosmetic circles: filler. You’ve probably

heard that dermal filler is a magic substance that smooths your

wrinkles, plumps your lips, vanishes the bags beneath your eyes, and softens old scars. All of those things are true — but what exactly is it?

Dermal fillers are substances that can be injected under the surface of the skin. Depending on the type of filler, they can add volume, smoothness, and the dewy appearance of youth to your skin for years without surgery. Some of the substances used in dermal fillers include calcium hydroxylapatite, hyaluronic acid, polyalkylimide, polylactic acid, and polymethyl-methacrylate microspheres, and they each have their own special functions. Polylactic acid and calcium hydroxylapatite, for example, kickstart the creation of collagen, which is a protein essential for healthy skin. Hyaluronic acid adds plumpness,

FRESH FINDS

You focus on achieving the perfect arch for your eyebrow, the ideal contour for your cheeks, and the smoothest skin around your eyes. But what about your lips? They’re often overlooked in anti-aging efforts, but fine lines around the mouth contrast with how youthful you feel inside. Combat the signs of aging with lip products that pack a one-two punch of color and hydration. With a lovely hue that complements your skin tone and a subtle sheen that serves to hydrate, you can create a fuller, more alluring look. Color + Hydration = Lips That Wow

Vegan Green Smoothie

Inspired by OhSheGlows.com

INGREDIENTS •

1/3 cup fresh cilantro, packed 1/2 cup frozen mango chunks

1 cup coconut water 1/2 cup mango juice

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2 large Granny Smith apples, cored and chopped 2 cups romaine lettuce, packed

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1/4 cup avocado

4 tsp fresh lemon juice

1 tbsp turmeric 5 large ice cubes

2/3 cup parsley leaves, packed

Talk to your esthetician about the right lip treatments for a youthful update and visit our BeautiShop

DIRECTIONS 1. In a blender, combine all ingredients, beginning with coconut water and mango juice. 2. Blend on high until smooth. 3. Pour into glass and serve. Any leftovers will keep for up to 24 hours in the fridge.

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