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Get Photo-Ready Wedding Skin Now

April 30, 2012 By Leave a Comment

Hear ye, hear ye. By order of the bride and groom, not only must all wedding guests greet a gaggle of strangers and acquaintances on the day of the festivities, but they must also have their likeness immortalized in no less than one photo with the gloriously made-up bride.

Ever feel like wedding invitations are a decree on looking your best?

Lucky for you, these treatments will help your skin look so great you just might out-shine the bride. Don’t tell her we said so.

Bridesmaids

Standing next to the bride means all eyes and camera lenses are on you too. Here are quick ways to get skin so radiant, you’ll be drinking in all the attention. Not resenting it.

  • Resurface haggard skin. Often there’s a lot of build-up of dead skin and sebum on the skin’s surface that we just don’t tend to. For smooth radiance you don’t have to rely on primers and foundations. Your skin can become smooth and refreshed with a microdermabrasion facial.
  • Pump up the volume. Ever feel like your daily grind digs its way into your skin—deepening those furrows and sucking the life out of your cheeks. Here’s a way you can improve your skin’s tautness by plumping it up from within. Laser facials send rays deep into your skin to energize your look.
  • Refresh and rehydrate. Already overdosing on too much spring sun? Or haven’t yet recovered from winter dryness? Chronically dehydrated skin is thin, fragile and flaky. By deeply hydrating with our Ultra-Hydrating Facial you could boost plumpness, improve radiance, and clear away fine lines.

Mother of the Bride

Since your own wedding day, time has done a number on your skin. But that doesn’t mean you can’t look as radiant as your daughter. Revitalize your skin and turn back the clock.

  • Rediscover elasticity. Over the years, you’ve tangoed with gravity. As a result, you now intimately know why they’re called eyebags and turkey wattle. But they don’t have to stay baggy and wattle-like. Laser facials restore collagen to tighten any facial or neck sagging.
  • Cast aside your worries. Ever wonder why in old photos you look stressed and angry when you were actually having a great time? Wrinkles have a cruel way of signaling emotions you aren’t even feeling. Look proud and overjoyed at your daughter’s wedding by smoothing away creases with Botox.
  • Focus on tone. While many hope to chase away crepe-like textured skin, they forget the importance of tone. Banishing splotches can make you look instantly refreshed. So obliterate hyperpigmentation and sunspots with our favorite Vitamin C serum: Obagi Professional-C Serum.

Wedding Guests

You’re always happy to celebrate the union of a loving couple. But ever wonder if your face really shows it? With a rejuvenated luminous complexion, your glow will leave no doubt.

  • Erase dullness. Want radiance but don’t have time for major treatments? Be rid of all those dull layers using a gentle VI Peel. No major redness or painful peeling here. All you’ll experience is light shedding. That’s why it’s the perfect peel for teens too.
  • Amplify your skincare. Great skincare tucked away in medicine cabinets isn’t enough to give you amazing skin. It’s what you do with it that counts. Enter the Clarisonic. This little tool will revolutionize your routine. It makes cleansers cleanse deeper and moisturizers moisturize more effectively.
  • Banish breakouts. Not in the mood to celebrate when your skin’s breaking out? Acne begins to form deep within, taking weeks to surface. This means resisting last-minute breakouts is futile. Obliterate acne before it even starts by killing off bacteria deep down inside with Blu Light Therapy.

For more information on these products or treatments, drop by our Raleigh and Cary spas.

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Bridal Beauty Basics & Blunders

April 26, 2012 By Leave a Comment

Table settings and color schemes and invitation fonts, oh my! As a bride-to-be, you’ll find your there’s little time to think about a beauty routine. Wedding day glow, however, doesn’t just happen overnight.

No need to spend hours researching the dos and don’ts, when to schedule what, and how laser hair removal actually works. We’ve highlighted all the right steps as well as revealed some common bridal beauty errors in this a fool-proof beauty guide.

Skincare Basics

Sorry to break it to you: great skin isn’t built on beauty sleep alone. No matter how many hours of shut-eye you nab, good skin just can’t be built in one night. You’ll need a long-term plan chock-full of skin nutrition, skincare habits and products that are perfectly suited to your skintype. Skincare is not realm where the one-solution-fits-all mantra reigns supreme. Got fine wrinkles? Need hydration? Have clog-prone pores? Visit us to learn what products and routines would be great for you.

6 months to 1 year in advance

Hair Removal

Laser hair removals and wedding bells go hand in hand—this much is certain. Smooth underarms are a must for the big day just as smooth bikini lines are ideal for honeymoon getaways. It’s such a natural pairing that the timing of laser hair removal treatments is often overlooked. Many make the mistake of leaving hair removal sessions to the very last minute. But if you want to be perfectly hair-free, you should schedule enough time for around 4-7 sessions. Are you a laser hair removal rookie? Here are some more essential laser hair removal tips.

4 to 7 months in advance

Skin Rejuvenation

When basic skincare and great nutrition aren’t enough, there are rejuvenating facials. So the only skincare mystery left is – Which facial is right for you? At BodyLase, we look for the answer in your skin. Is it begging you to fend off fine wrinkles? Is it screaming for acne-scar or broken capillary correction? Is it pleading for improved texture and tone? Whatever it needs, a specific facial can deliver. Come in for a free consultation to find out if IPL photofacials, laser facials, microdermabrasion, or corrective skin peels are right for you.

3 to 6 months in advance

Feathery Lashes

Brides want that my-face-at-its-very-best look on their wedding day. Nothing over-the-top, just your own natural beauty. So why fake those lashes with extensions, mascara, and falsies when you can flaunt your own luscious lashes? Latisse gives you all the volume, definition and length a girl could ever want. It’s such an effective way to enhance those eyes that it’s become so popular with bride-to-be. But many make the mistake of committing to the Latisse routine way too late in the game. Nurture and grow your lashes well before your wedding day so that your expressive eyes will speak volumes. While results can appear just after 2-3 weeks, optimal length and volume occur after 3 months of use.

3 months in advance

Beautiful Smile

What’s the most important wedding day accessory? It can sum up your feelings without a single word. It can make your groom weak at the knees. It’ll also show up in every wedding photo.
Your smile. So after you get your teeth whitened, don’t forget to pamper all that frames your beautiful pearly whites. Smile-induced wrinkles can easily add years and unwanted phantom emotions to your wedding day grin. Marionette lines and crow’s feet can be erased with Botox, while deep tear troughs and lip wrinkles can be tempered with dermal fillers.

2 to 3 months in advance


Plump Up

A little added oomph—it’s what fillers can give your lips. Thanks to the natural results of hyaluronic fillers like Juvederm, lip plumping for brides is becoming more and more common. Some choose to redefine thinned lips while others add a little bounce to small lips. But whatever you do, don’t forget to schedule a wedding makeup test-run after your treatment. Fuller lips might not need as much gloss. And newly defined lips might not require so much lipstick. Come in to find out how we can perfect your pout for your big day.

1 to 3 months in advance

Refreshing Facial

There’s no better way to unwind on the day before your wedding than a with facial. A perfect pre-wedding pick-me-up. But the type of facial is key! The goal of a pre-wedding day facial is achieve a glow, not to overhaul or correct the skin. So remember to stay far away from facials that could cause redness and peeling. And steer clear of all facials requiring down time. Trade them for gentle facials with minimal exfoliation, if any. All you want from pre-wedding day facial is a moment to hydrate your skin and relax your mind.

1 day in advance

BRIDAL SPECIALS

This May we’re offering two specials that are perfectly suited for brides-to-be. On May 3rd from 11am to 1pm, we’re running Lash and Dash. At this unique event you’ll enjoy three treats: the chance to buy one Latisse and get one free, 20% off all Vivite skincare products, and a free on-the-go boxed lunch! Then with our month-long Laser Hair Removal Special you get 6 free underarm treatments when you buy a bikini package ($600 savings)! Call us to find out more.

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Seeing Red? Calm and Correct Rosacea Now

March 29, 2012 By 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.

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Calm Rosacea Red Now!

March 23, 2011 By Leave a Comment

For many with rosacea, maintaining clear skin is a chronic battle. Though rosacea can be tricky to handle, the experts at National Rosacea Society say that with the right medical support and advice, rosacea can be controlled. So this April, in the spirit of Rosacea Awareness Month, here are some tips on controlling this ever-elusive condition.

What is Rosacea?

Professional examination and treatment of rosacea is essential.


Rosacea, a facial skin condition affecting over 16 million Americans, is little understood. Rosacea can manifest as flushing across the cheeks, nose, chin and forehead. The redness can also appear in conjunction with dilated, visible capillaries or rash-like patches. In most extreme cases, eyes can become chronically irritated and watery. Affected flushed skin can feel sensitive, dry or sunburned—resulting in a burning or stinging sensation.

Though it’s not harmful to one’s health, rosacea affects the face. And as many might know first-hand, facial problems can be a cause for emotional stress and anxiety. For this reason, National Rosacea Society aims to educate the public about rosacea—emphasizing the importance of professional diagnosis and treatment. “People need to know rosacea is a chronic disorder that can be effectively controlled with medical therapy and lifestyle modifications,” Dr. Odom said. “This can substantially improve the quality of their lives.”

National Rosacea Society reports that 76% of patients say that rosacea negatively affects their confidence and self-esteem, 41% have even confessed to missing work and social engagement because of their appearance. These numbers demonstrate just how important it is to get rosacea under control before it runs rampant and becomes more than cosmetically damaging

Avoiding Triggers


Are you a rosacea patient suffering from the redness, bumps, and sensitized skin? Have you tried avoiding foods, creams, and skin treatments to prevent future flare-ups? Here are some common triggers that rile up redness.

  • Avoid alcohol: approximately 72% of rosacea patients say that red wine is the biggest alcoholic trigger. 31% say that just one drink causes a flare-up, the same percentage say that only half a drink will cause a flare-up, and 15% experience a flare-up after only a sip or two. To find out what other alcoholic beverages trigger a rosacea flare-up, check out the survey review by National Rosacea Society.
  • Control your environment: Other common triggers are environmental extremes. The biting cold or a sharp breeze can trigger flare-ups. To ward off dry, sensitive skin, sunblock and moisturizers are recommended.
  • Don’t get too warm: Some rosacea patients find that a rise in body temperature causes a flare-up. Common problem-makers are extreme indoor heating, hot steamy baths, and saunas.
  • Watch your ingredients: Spicy foods are common trigger for many. But for those who love their flavors and can’t imagine a life without spice, check out some savory alternatives.

What are your food triggers? Do you have any environmental triggers? What kind of activities or personal habits lead to a flare-up?

Reducing Redness

Calm and soothe rosacea with the right products.


While the cause of rosacea is largely unknown, there’s evidence showing that rosacea can be calmed with laser treatment. Two common laser treatments used by rosacea patients are Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) and Laser Facials.

IPL applies broad-spectrum light to your skin, while Laser Facials heats your dermis which sits directly below your epidermis, or your outermost skin layer. Both treatments can reduce blotchy skin by diminishing redness and reducing the visibility of prominent capillaries. How do they work? Both treatments penetrate the skin, heating up the capillaries and causing them to collapse. They are naturally broken down and reabsorbed by the body.

Through a series of treatments rosacea patients can enjoy calmer, healthy skin. Have questions on IPL Treatments and Laser Facials? Drop them below or send us a line!

Soothing Creams


Besides special treatments, rosacea patients maintain redness through their daily beauty routine. Various creams and beauty products can irritate rosacea. So many eliminate those outbreak-prompting products from their routine in favor of products specifically designed for sensitive skin or produced with calming ingredients.

Azulene Moisture Cream contains an anti-inflammatory ingredient azulene derived from chamomile which helps calm rosacea. It’s formulated specifically for sensitive, irritated and rosacea-prone skin. Thanks to boswellia serrata extract, the very cause of inflammation (the 5-lipoxygenase enzyme) is blocked! Hyaluronic acid makes this cream highly moisturizing, while antioxidant vitamins A and E balance and protect the skin’s lipid barrier.

For more rosacea-calming creams, check out the Rosacea Support Group, where rosacea patients offer their two cents on the various redness-reducing, sensitivity-calming products that are targeted towards rosacea patients. Interested in Azulene Moisture Cream? Contact our spas for info.

Rosacea Treatments: Buy 3, Get 1 Free!


In honor of Rosacea Awareness Month, BodyLase is running a special on treatments that help reduce redness. For IPL treatments and Laser Facials, you can buy three, get one FREE! That means for the month of April you can save on $299 (the regular price of a single IPL treatment) and $199 (the regular price of a Laser Facial). Have questions? Schedule a consultation with one of our medical experts to find out if IPL Treatments or Laser Facials will work for you.

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