Seeing Red? Calm and Correct Rosacea Now

March 29, 2012 By Christie Leave a Comment

Rosacea’s a stealthy opponent. It strikes when you least expect it. You’re going about your day without a care in the world, when it attacks. First it’s warm cheeks. Then a flush creeps into your complexion. After that you’re scrambling to put out the crimson fire that’s hijacked your face with secondary problems like broken blood vessels, bumps, and thickened skin.

Chronic redness along with these other skin irritations make rosacea a difficult skin condition to manage.

But don’t let rosacea get you down. With April being National Rosacea Awareness Month, BodyLase brings you information on the latest advances in rosacea research. Lasers facials and IPL treatments are marked as an effective way to manage and clear away rosacea.

Don’t let it ruin your chance at beautiful skin. Here’s how.

The Battle of Rosacea

A network of capillaries covers your face delivering blood, oxygen and nutrients. With rosacea those facial blood vessels dilate easily, resulting in increased blood flow to the skin’s surface.

But rosacea patients don’t just battle simple flushing or chronic redness. Even once redness is controlled with medicine or lifestyle changes, rosacea patients can still struggle with bumps, thickened skin and broken blood vessels galore.

Making matters worse, broken capillaries are typically more prominent after redness has cleared. Like a veil, redness lifts away only to reveal a network of tiny busted veins that have been lurking under your irritated skin all along.

Treat Rosacea with IPL, Laser Facials or Laser Vein Therapy

There are two ways our various laser and light treatments can help.

Tackle redness head on. Laser and IPL treatments can defeat the micronetwork of broken and dilated capillaries that are causing your chronic redness and flushing.
Erase busted veins. Even after redness has been controlled, some stubborn large broken capillaries like to linger. Laser treatment is especially great at erasing these.

Both laser and IPL treatments utilize the power of light energy. The energy travels deep below where it’s absorbed by hemoglobin, the blood’s pigment within your veins. It’s then converted into heat which collapses your pesky visible veins and seals them off permanently. These veins eventually disintegrate, never to return again.

What are your results? Veins disappear and redness is reduced as your blood flow is correctly redirected to where it should flow in the first place: within hidden veins deep below the skin’s surface.

IPL Treatments for Rosacea

IPL accurately targets surface problems like redness and small broken veins. Utilizing a broadband of light, IPL combats a range of surface skin problems including tiny veins, general redness, blotchy skin tone and other types of hyper-pigmentation, such as sun spots and age spots. With IPL treatments you can free yourself from the constraints of rosacea by reducing the appearance of thin broken capillaries, easing chronic redness and flushing, and smoothing out your complexion.

Laser Facial for Rosacea

Laser facial uses a narrow light spectrum to eliminate problems below and on the surface of your skin. You’ll see an overall reduction of redness and blotchiness, which results in smooth, creamy skin. While the pigmentation problems on the surface of your skin are resolved, deep down your dermis is improved structurally as new collagen is encouraged to form. As a result you’ll also enjoy textural smoothness. Overall, laser facials are ideal for tackling deep-seated chronic redness and broken veins as well as for stimulating collagen production.

Laser Vein Therapy for Rosacea

Laser vein therapy harnesses light energy to wrangle stubborn, prominent broken capillaries around the nose into submission. This is one of our favorite treatments because we often see unsightly veins disappear right before our eyes! After a laser vein therapy session, you might experience some temporary bruising which usually dissipates within a week. The vein itself is often cleared away immediately. With laser vein therapy you can finally free your skin of those pesky red lines.

Chronic redness, flushing, red lines? Do away with it all and win the battle against rosacea. Find out more about rosacea treatments at BodyLase, by scheduling a free consultation.

April Rosacea Special

To help you calm rosacea redness and erase broken veins, we’re offering a Rosacea Special this month. Buy 3 treatments and get one free! Get an IPL package and save $299. Or grab a laser facial package and save $199. Also, you can enjoy our special 2D treatment, which combines both IPL and laser facial in one great all-around rosacea-combatting treatment, and you’ll save $349. Our rosacea special also lets you share with friend! Call us to grab your deal today.

Friday Special

February 1, 2012 By kima 2 Comments

This Special is only good on Friday

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Class Act: Study Up For Your Reunion

September 1, 2011 By Christie Leave a Comment

You probably know by now the host problems that can come with class reunions. Romy and Michele graciously demonstrated the more serious offenses for us in 1997. Only to save us from committing the same reunion crimes, of course. So before you’re off to your own high school or alma mater shindig, let’s review those key lessons. Number one: you’ll be outed if you wrongly claim the ingenious invention of the Post-it. Number two: business suits worn to class reunions are not so hot. Bonus lesson: Mini sheaths adorned with feathers in sparkly pink and blue are also not so hot for class reunions.

But here are a few things about reunions you might not already know. Class reunions are actually quite enjoyable. They present the opportunity to catch up with your besties from the good old days and share all those years that weren’t documented by schoolbook scribbles folded into secret notes. And ahhh, the reminiscing! Don’t say we didn’t warn you, because collectively remembering times that were once filled with hope, promise, and youthful skin will definitely happen.

Just one word of advice though: don’t just remember how good you looked, look as good as you feel on this special occasion! Cast off those years with some helpful tips from BodyLase.

Exercise is always good. We all know it. But a busy family life and professional schedule can easily take priority most weeks. So just in preparation for this occasion, try your hardest to work your schedule around an extra 30 minutes of focused exercise three times a week. You’ll body will feel better and look it too.
Consider a mini-makeover. No we’re not suggesting you do a full overhaul. (And hey, ladies, you probably don’t need it!) All that’s needed is a careful look in the mirror, so you can tend to any grooming oversights that have accrued over the past few busy months. Touch up those roots, get a flattering haircut, or ask a makeup artist for advice on whether you’re wielding your makeup palette to its full potential.
Just days before the big hoopla, don’t forget to tend to your tips. Schedule a mani-pedi combo in advance, and use the appointment to treat yourself with calm relaxation and positive thinking. Envision the great time you’re going to have with old friends. See how we just did that—two birds with one stone?
Many photos will be taken. And there’s a great possibility you’ll be in them! So to care for your Cheshire cat grin, look into teeth whitening. And if you’ve got parentheses forming around your smile, find out about how dermal fillers can make your smile younger.
Improve the quality of your skin at home. Obagi skin care system offers hydroquinone, the powerful gold standard in treating skin discoloration. The Obagi brand’s hydroquinone penetrates below the skin’s surface to transform skin cell functions at the cellular level and correct the damage within. The result: healthy, younger-looking skin revealed. So what are our favorite Obagi picks? Obagi Clear is a topical treatment that includes 4% hydroquinone to correct hyperpigmentation, even skin tone, and improve overall appearance starting from within. Obagi Blender is another high quality topical treatment that contains 4% hydroquinone. It’s built not only to target hyperpigmented areas of the skin but also to increase the penetration of its active ingredients into your skin.
If you’re skin needs major renewal don’t just settle for letting your old photos show you up! To help you on this one, thankfully there’s a simple way to pump youth back into those cells. A series of IPL Photofacials or Fraxel treatments can push away those wrinkles, rid you of lingering acne scars, and clear your face of age spots or sun discoloration. Contact us to find out what treatment will work best for you.

SEPTEMEBER SPECIAL

To help you prep for your reunion, we’re offering a September special. Buy three IPL Photofacial treatments and get a fourth FREE (savings of $300). Or buy three Fraxel Treatments to get your fourth FREE (savings of $850). Also you can buy a Thermage face treatment, get a Fraxel face treatment FREE (savings of $850). Contact us to find out whether Fraxel or IPL Photofacial treatments could be right for your rejuvenation.

If there’s one rule to sum up this series of reunion tips, it’s this: you’re loving life and why not let everyone know it!

Filed Under: anti-wrinkle, facial treatment, Fraxel Laser Treatment, IPL Photofacial Treatment, skin rejuvenation Tagged With: fraxel treatment, ipl photofacial treatment, skin rejuvenation

Gorgeous Bride Countdown Kit

June 30, 2011 By kima 1 Comment

Wedding stress often manifests itself on the bride’s skin. We see it a lot at BodyLase. Not enough water, poor eating habits and the rise of stress levels can lead to breakouts, dryness, and wrinkles. Brides, it’s important to work on your skin long before your big day. Find out how to achieve the best bridal glow with easy to follow beautifying steps by taking a peek into BodyLase Bridal Beauty Kit.

Step away from the cheeseburger. It’s time to start rejuvenating your skin now.

Step 1: Get Clear Skin Now

Want skin as smooth as silk and as luminous as Jessica Alba’s glow for your wedding? Great skin requires hard work. Daily. Check out BodyLase’s Ultimate Wedding Skin Primer for tips on how you can whip your skin into shape at home.

To tackle any stand-out skin problems, get a professional consultation from a skin expert. For those with redness or rosacea, a Laser Facial could be the answer. For those with more mature skin and sun spots, an IPL Photofacial could do the trick. For acne-troubled skin a series of VI Peel facials might suit you. Those with dry skin might need a Corrective Skin Peel to fully exfoliate and allow for better absorption of moisture.

Your skin is unique. That’s why BodyLase’s medical aestheticians will work with you to analyze your skin’s needs to find on a treatment that will help you achieve your dreams of wedding skin perfection.

6 months to 1 year in advance

Step 2: Unwanted Hair, Be Gone!

Why worry about your bikini line when you could be focusing on your next tropical cocktail? Banish those bikini bumps before you grab the mojitos on your honeymoon. And while you’re at it why not do it for good! Get rid of that unwanted hair with a Laser Hair Removal session. A trip to BodyLase will have you throwing your bouquet or baring it all at the beach in confidence… Piña colada not included.

1 month to 6 months in advance

Double-Duty Laser Hair Removal Special
We’ve got a great deal on for this June on our Laser Hair Removal treatments. Buy a laser hair removal package and get any other laser hair removal package FREE! Pamper yourself twice. Or Groom Your Groom while also treating yourself. Give us a call for more information on June’s Laser Hair Removal offer.

Step 3: Energy Crisis Averted

Planning a wedding is just like running a marathon. You’re committed to non-stop preparation, you watch what you eat, and the big day is always on your mind. It can easily be overwhelming. But don’t let the pre-wedding phase drain you.

Get out of that wedding planning slump with a jolt of stimulation. Muscle stimulation, that is. By snatching a massage in between bouts of color coordinating and cake tasting, your energy tank will be refilled. Let the masseuse push away all your problems, so you can take a breather. Go ahead, you deserve it.

1 month in advance

Step 4: Doe-Eyed Look

Runny eye makeup. Raccoon eyes. Mascara flakes. Will the madness ever end? To ensure you don’t fall victim to these insufferable makeup crimes, you could always appoint a spotter on your wedding day. But at BodyLase we’ve got something better than a spotter: eyelash extensions!

One session of eyelash extensions is the headache-free answer to your cries for natural, full, dark lashes. Resistant to water, sweat and tears, our eyelash extensions will see you through all your wedding highlights. And the emotions that come along.

1 day to 1 week in advance

Step 5: The Face Off

As you’re flying up to the week of your big event, a facial will instantly refresh and brighten your look. If you’ve followed a daily regime and tackled those skin problems ahead of time (see Step 1), you’re perfectly primed. Now for the finishing touch.

Squeeze in a facial that compliments your entire wedding skin program. Do you need some hydration? Or just some de-clogging? Choose any gentle facial a day before your big day to simply brighten your look. But stay away from peels or IPL Photofacials at this point, since they require recovery time.

1 day in advance

Step 6: Supreme Foundations

Everyone knows a good marriage is built upon a strong foundation. Your wedding makeup is the same. Start your wedding day beauty routine with a great moisturizer that won’t let your face down. Once primed and moisturized, your skin will look luminous.

Just be sure to choose a moisturizer that will give you the 24-hour support your skin needs. Dry skin will want moisture to seal in the plump, fresh look. Oily skin will want oil control to ensure your makeup doesn’t melt. Whatever your skin type, there’s a perfect moisturizer out there just for you. Check out SkinSelect MD (available in store) for some great moisturizers specialized by skin type. Any questions? Come by BodyLase for more tips on which products will work great for you.

0 days in advance

Filed Under: beauty products, Eyelash Extensions, facial treatment, Laser Hair Removal, Massage Therapy, skin rejuvenation Tagged With: eyelash extension, laser hair removal, massage, skin rejuvenation, SkinSelect MD, Wedding Skin Tips

Valentine’s Celebrations Made Easy: 3 Super-Simple Ideas for Any V-Day Style

February 3, 2011 By kima Leave a Comment

When it comes to Valentine’s Day everyone does it her own way. Getting out of town for a romantic weekend getaway. Saying ‘I love you’ over a delicious dinner out. Doing something completely alternative like an extreme sports class. Or making the most out of the occasion by spending quality time with your lovable children or friends!

Whatever you’ve got down for your V-Day plans, here are 3 easy ways to primp for romance or prep for some fun.

Romantic Opportunity

Look immaculate for your Valentine’s dinner. Lavish dinner out or romantic dinner in—whatever the setting, your looks will help set the mood. No need to stress over scheduling various appointments all across town. Simply get the whole primping deal done and dusted at BodyLase.

In one call, schedule it all in! Go sleek by getting an eyebrow wax. Pamper with a wonder-working facial perfectly tailored to your skin’s type and needs. Extend those lashes for the ultimate wow-effect with Xtreme Lashes Eyelash Extensions. And finally get rid of unwanted hair without any tweezing and waxing. BodyLase’s Laser Hair Removal Treatment will make it go away for good! To find out which Laser Hair Procedure will work best for you, check out our Laser Hair Removal page.

Little Indulgences

For some, Valentine’s Day is a time for self-appreciation. So go ahead, give yourself a big hug and pat on the back for all the hard work you’ve put into your nine-to-five and family life. To show yourself a little extra TLC, simply take a little me-time and go stress-free with a relaxing massage.

At home, ask your loving partner to whip out the essential oils and put in a little elbow grease in your wellbeing. Or visit BodyLase for a relaxing session of massage therapy.

This February BodyLase is offering a Hot Stone Massage Special (originally priced at $95) for the cost of a regular massage at $75. Call now to schedule your moment of zen this month.

Buddy-Time

If romance isn’t in the cards this season, you can choose to celebrate your love for the other special people in your life: those pals you just can’t live without! And what better time to celebrate friendship than a day that’s filled with dresses, chocolate, and bubbly! Sure sounds like the makings of a fun girls’ night, if you ask us.

Kick off the extravaganza with a girlie spa day. Book facials and massages on the same day to get ready for a fun night out! And as a bonus, February is BodyLase’s Double Referral Month. Refer a friend to BodyLase and get a $50 gift certificate, double the value of the usual $25 gift certificate!

Call early to book in all your facials and massages. And don’t forget to mention if you plan on bringing a friend or two!

Filed Under: Eyelash Extensions, facial treatment, Laser Hair Removal, Massage Therapy Tagged With: Durham Spa, Eyelash Extensions, North Carolina Spa, Raleigh Spa, Valentine's Spa Specials Raleigh, Xtreme Lashes

Fresh Face Forward: Luxe & Budget Facials Guide

December 6, 2010 By kima Leave a Comment

Do you pack on the glamour? Or just go with lashings of lipgloss? Whatever your beauty tactic, invest in getting the basics right. If you think there’s no treatment to suit your needs, have no fear! Because here’s a clear, crisp guide to getting the healthiest, dewiest, freshest look—no matter your timing or budget.

Pre-Party Facial: Throw In A Twinkle

Wishing the glow from your gingerbread baking session would last long enough to light up your party outfit? Thinking in order to get that glow you’ll have to jog around the block, heels and all, before you make a party entrance? Here’s a news flash you’ll like: you can grab that glow the relaxing way.

Santa’s Gilded Gift
A single Microdermabrasion Treatment will give your skin a major reawakening. With no downtime, this treat will get you smooth and glowing. Call us to book a session of celestially-inspired radiance.

A Reined-In Treat
Don’t want to exfoliate? So go a little gentler with a facial that’s chock full of nutrients. Our Vitamin C Firming Facial features an enzyme peel rich in beta-carotene, green tea, and hydration-boosting vitamin E so you’ll eliminate the bad. Next we’ll bring on the good with an anti-oxidizing serum and mask.

Post-Party Facial: Rehab That Glow

Down-time is definitely in the cards for you this month. No time, you say? Too many shindigs to attend, you say? Well, we’ve got some stocking stuffer treats that will make a super-quick at-home facial. These perfect post-party perks will rejuvenate a lackluster complexion in no time.

Santa’s Gilded Gift
You’ve heard it here before: we’re absolutely mad about the Clarisonic Brush and Classic Skin Care System! And once you sample its magic, you’ll know what the raving madness is all about. This powerful little product offers at-home revitalizing facials. Polish, cleanse and refresh between long hours of play or work. But don’t just take our word for it, call us or get it at our online boutique.

A Reined-In Treat
Need a quick super-fix treatment after a night of revelry? Tea Gel Mask is the answer. This mask relieves puffy eyes and reduces overall swelling so you’re ready and raring for the next jubilee. To grab this wonder-working mask, come by our spas!

Mid-Party Facial: Best Intermission Ever

Think we’re joking? Depending on your merrymaking style, this facial just might be for you. Some love to fête like their life depends on it, others love a night-in with their beloved daughters and besties. So if the sound of fuzzy socks and DIY manicures alongside a marathon of Christmas movies sound like your kind of celebration, fit these facials in. We think somewhere in between Home Alone and Elf would be perfect.

Santa’s Gilded Gift
Dewy skin in the dead of winter? They said it couldn’t be done. But a Collagen Infusion Mask makes it possible. Get moisturized, balanced, healthy skin for the holidays. Come by or call our spas to find out more about this product!

A Reined-In Treat
Go for a Facial Au Naturel by mixing up some avocados and extra virgin olive oil. The fusion results in a nutrient-rich mask for your face and hair. Or go for a buffing polish with a combination of plain yogurt, egg white, and granola or a mix of brown sugar and honey.

Remember as you chat, laugh, and mingle this Christmas, you’ll need to put your best face forward. So as you prep for the holidays—getting the house and wardrobe ready—don’t forget to throw some luster into your look.

Filed Under: beauty products, facial treatment, skin rejuvenation

The Unconventional Holiday Checklist

December 6, 2010 By kima Leave a Comment

Christmas lights? Check. Eggnog in the fridge? Check. Chic outfit for festive parties? Check. Already got your conventional holiday checklist covered? Well, here’s a holiday checklist that’ll add extra spark to your merrymaking. (You know we always got your back!)

1. Get The Perfect Gift for Every Gal

Need a gift that’s flexible as a Nutcracker ballerina? Something that’ll work for any lovable gal, whatever age she might be? The Clarisonic Brush is a godsend. For both giver and recipient, of course. It’s easy to wrap. It’s light enough to tote around in your gift-filled ~~sleigh~~ trunk. And if the lucky recipient is a teen, it’s perfect for fighting blackheads. Or if she’s a mother-in-law who already has it all, it’s a surefire beauty novelty that’s quickly becoming a much-needed staple.

To get the Clarisonic Brush, visit us in store or grab it at our online boutique.

2. Treat Yourself to The Ultimate Treat

Revel being makeup-free this jolly season. That’s right. No fuss, no muss, and you can still look the part of a Yuletide diva. How, you ask?

Mascara is an antiquated beauty staple of yore. As for smudge-free lengthening alternatives, you’ve actually got two great options: Latisse and Xtreme Lashes.

With Latisse you can go great lengths gradually. Apply once a day to your lashline, and you’ll start seeing results in 4 weeks. Just in time to unveil your new darling doe-eyed look at New Year’s parties!

Or go for a quick fix with Xtreme Lashes. These luscious lashes are applied one fiber at a time with pure precision. You’ll go darkened, lengthened, and curled in just one session. For what more could you ask this Christmas?

To grab Latisse or to schedule an Xtreme Lashes session, call us.

3. Take A Much-Needed Intermission

It begins with a tree farm visit, then an afternoon of baking festive treats. Next you’re navigating a whirlwind of carol services, cocktail hours, family dinners, and party hosting. It’s super demanding, even for the young at heart. So get a chance to relax and recharge before it’s time to clink champagne flutes on New Year’s Eve. Squeeze in a soothing Laser Facial Treatment to feel refreshed and also look the part.

With no down-time, this gentle non-invasive procedure stimulates collagen. Blotches eliminated, redness reduced, texture smoothed—your face will rejoice, thanks to your new vibrant, creamy complexion.

Call us to schedule a Laser Facial Treatment.

4. Don’t Match Your Dress

Fashion bibles have declared it a fact: from snazzy beading to tempting velvet, texture is in. But surely no one wants their skin to match the tactile quality of their embellished LBD. So before you put on that party dress, smooth away that chicken skin and any elbow roughness with the stellar Glycolic Body Smoother.

Come by our spas to grab a bottle.

5. Message Your Digital Holiday Elf

Gift registries are a wonderful, wonderful thing. The joys of which were first realized when you avoided the onslaught of multiple fondue sets on your wedding day. We’re giving you that convenience this Christmas. Send in your beauty wishlist—all coveted products and every desired BodyLase service—to our very own Christmas elf. She’ll make sure the subtle hints can be seen by Santa or your loved ones.

Email your list to elf@getbodylase.com.

Filed Under: beauty products, Eyelash Extensions, facial treatment, laser treatment, skin rejuvenation

How to Grab Glamour in 3 Easy Steps

October 5, 2010 By kima Leave a Comment

Get glamorous for fall! Hollywood’s hottest stars are at it again, this fall, exuding star-quality wattage. This time, they’re channeling Mad Men and 1960s charm. Satin red lips, luscious curls, impeccable tailoring, and wine-colored nails—it’s difficult to resist these voluptuous autumn styles. So how do we help you pump up the volume? Get smitten with this new trend and grab Hollywood glamour the easy way!

GLAMOROUS GLOW

Classic Hollywood sirens knew a thing or two about radiant skin.

Back in those days of Technicolor touchups, this was as easy as saying, ‘Photoshop me!’ It’s clear: for decades, everyone and their mother in Hollywood has benefited from a dash of digitally enhanced cheek-pinching or sun-kissing.

But we mere mortals know pixel-pushing magic isn’t enough to grab a glow that pops from the pages and into real-life. In lieu of the world’s best Photoshopper, get a taste of another Hollywood secret: great skin care.

Get the polished, youthful look at home with Vibrance Therapy and the Clarisonic Brush. Infused with retinol glycolc acid which is the most effective alphahydroxy compound, Vibrance Therapy is a superb cream can be used twice a day to reduce hyperpigmentation and wrinkles as well as smooth skin. Vibrance Therapy promotes the moisture-retention abilities of your skin while also penetrating deeply to promote collagen production. The Clarisonic Brush gives you a deeper clean as you exfoliate and cleanse. This brush reduces fine lines and wrinkles and allows your rejuvenating products to absorb more effectively.

The results? You’ll have skin perfected and primed for any red carpet look! Call BodyLase or check out our online BodyLase Spa Boutique to find out more about Vibrance Therapy and the Clarisonic Brush.

Alternatively come to BodyLase to rejuvenate old, damaged skin cells for a glowing look with our Fraxel Laser Treatment. This non-invasive laser resurfaces skin, while remodeling collagen and elastin proteins deep under. As a result, patients receive tighter, fresher, more radiant skin. Fraxel Treatments can tackle everything from sun spots to moderate scarring.

Contact BodyLase to see if you’ll be able to reap dramatic improvements with a series of Fraxel Treatments.

LUSCIOUS LASH LENGTHS

Mascara is all fun and games until someone gets a smudge. That’s why red carpet vixens don’t mess around with raccoon eyes and tubes of black goo. They just get extreme with Xtreme Lashes.

Beyond the red carpet, Xtreme Lashes eyelash extensions has consistently graced the pages of top fashion bibles—including Vogue, Marie Claire, InStyle, Cosmopolitan and Elle—since 2005. And there’s a good reason for this, ladies.

These extensions are synthetic fibers that attach to your own eyelashes. With a natural curve they’ll look and feel like your own lashes, only significantly longer. But, shhh, we won’t tell!

Free up some morning mascara time and go to glamorous lengths with Xtreme Lashes eyelash extension.

BRILLIANT SMILE

What do Angelina Jolie, Michelle Obama, and Serena Williams have in common? Ok, besides being successful women of power in one industry or another, each of these women exudes confidence and charm with a dazzling smile.

And with a smile like that, you’d surely be hard pressed to fit in a frown.

You may have tried to grab that star-power smile in the past. Thinking your gleaming grin depended on your chompers, you tried whitening, capping, realigning, or, heck, all of the above! But still, something was missing from the smile equation. Your lips.

Over time your lips may have lost their natural fill-factor. But you can glam up your smile, Hollywood-style with a lip augmentation treatment. Once on glamorously plush lips, your red lipstick will have never looked so good!

Lip Augmentation Treatment is a non-invasive method of plumping lips. BodyLase only uses high quality fillers including hyaluronic acid fillers like Juvederm and Restylane.

For more information on our lip augmentation treatment, call BodyLase and schedule a complimentary consultation with one of our beauty professionals.

Filed Under: facial treatment, skin rejuvenation

Learn How to Keep Your Summer Shape

September 14, 2010 By kima 3 Comments

Hunkering down for chilly weather doesn’t mean your summer shape should go the way of your summer vacation—a beautiful, but distant memory. Four simple tips could get you on track to a keeping your beach bod all year round. Learn how to keep your shape with 4 simple steps.

Facial Treatments

Mind Over Matter

Your head’s telling you to hit the gym, but your lazy bones are saying no. Stop the negative talk and you’ll find it’s easier to get motivated and stay motivated. Before a session at the gym, mentality prepare yourself with positive phrases like, ‘I want to work out, I want to work out.’ No matter how far from the truth it may be at first, you’ll be thinking, ‘I love doing something great for my body and health,’ before you’re through!

Eat Smart

Summer gave us a lot of great foods. Berries galore, watermelon slices, and heaps of healthy fish. But it seems fall just wants to round us out with hearty foods like juicy corn, roast dinners, and the acres of pies to come. Remember: though the summer’s gone, you can still grab fruit and vegetables all year long. Make it an mission to integrate fruits and fresh vegetables just as you eagerly did this summer.

No Daylight, No Excuse

Shorter days doesn’t give you an excuse to cut the afternoon run. If earlier sunsets are throwing you off your exercise regime, join a gym. Pound treadmills instead of pavement, and get the added bonus of feeling motivated by the fellow fitness-lovers.

Tone Up

So you’re staying motivated, you’re eating right, and you’re even hitting the gym. But some stubborn areas just don’t want to listen. How do you deal with those problem areas that just don’t understand your slimming, healthy ways? Zerona Laser Treatment is a non-invasive way to get stubborn fat that refuses to shape up to simply ship out. This slimming laser treatment is a great alternative to invasive surgical methods.

Find out more by checking out Zerona Laser FAQs. Have more questions? Schedule a consultation at BodyLase now.

Filed Under: facial treatment, healthy diet Tagged With: laser treatment

4 Quick Ways to Counter Summer Sun Damage

September 14, 2010 By kima Leave a Comment

Still relishing the memories of summer fun? Ah, those lingering hours of light, those relaxing poolside afternoons! Ok, so you had your summer fun, but now you’re paying the price. Skin and hair get damaged by sun, salty seas, and heat. Find out how to easily reverse the collateral damage of summertime fun.

Soften Sun-Damaged Hair

A sun-kissed look is what you were going for. Because sunny highlights and ombre fades are all the rage, you thought a little sun could give you that golden look au naturale. But little did you know that the after effects of beach-tousled hair are not so rosy.

While salt dries out your hair, harmful sun rays can actually damage your strands deep down to the core.

Make amends by using leave-in conditioners or silicone-infused hair mask which can repair hair damage and revitalize your tresses.

Nip It In The Bud

So you’re a sun worshipper. Though you know too much sun can be bad, you still need that sporty tan and you constantly crave that vitamin D kick. Then when those sun-kissed freckles start looking more like sunspots, you start to panic.

So how do you manage the damage of tomato-red sunburns, sunspots, and other such woes of overexposure?

Protect yourself during sun-time! While the dog-gone days of summer are long gone, the sun’s still sticking around. So next time you find yourself gearing up for a day of prolonged sun exposure (chilly weather or not), slather on some moisturizers with UVA and UVB protection. By protecting skin, you can enjoy the benefits of the sunlight without the beauty woes.

Facials Heal All Wounds

They used to say time did the trick. But let’s be honest—when it comes to your face, time these days does nothing but compound the sun-damage of yesteryear. Time and sun are in cahoots and it’s nothing but bad news.

Wrinkles, dryness, sun spots, and free radicals. How do you stop the overwhelming accumulation of sun damage in its tracks? The writing’s on the spa wall, ladies. And it says, facial peel.

Facial peels take off the upper layers of skin cells, allowing for repair and the formation of younger skin cells. Combat the troublesome duo of sun and time with a BodyLase Skin Peels. Or if facial peels don’t appeal, try a different tack with BodyLase PhotoFacial—a light-based treatment which delivers similar skin rejuvenation results minus the peeling action.

Boost Your Moisturizer

Dryness is just about the worst beauty crime. Lipstick on chapped lips, foundation over flaky skin. The list of horrors can go on. But no one wants to be convicted of this beauty misdemeanor just because of a little summer fun.

Over time the sun does its duty—damaging your cells’ ability to retain moisture. So reverse the drying effects of sun by pumping some more moisture into your daily routine.

Go for a moisturizer fortified with vitamins and minerals to maximize your skin’s ability to absorb and retain moisture. Vitamin C and E are both great antioxidizing ingredients that reduce the drying, wrinkle-causing damage of free radicals, while minerals give your skin cells the elements needed to repair and hydrate.

SkinSelect MD Honey and Soy Crème is a great moisturizer rich in amino acids, vitamins, minerals and enzymes, which all work together to enhance the moisture-binding ability of your skin. Alternatively try out a moisture-boosting facial like BodyLase UltraHydrating Facial or BodyLase Anti-Aging Vitamin C Firming Facial.

To find out more top tips on how to reverse sun damage, ask our experts at BodyLase.