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Does Kybella Hurt? Everything To Know About How It Feels

February 2, 2021

  Kybella is an FDA-approved, non-surgical treatment for "submental fullness" — aka, the double chin. It can also be used off-label (with an experienced provider) to treat stubborn fat pockets like bra rolls and thigh pouches. The treatment has been around for several years now, and it has grown in both awareness and popularity. While [...]

What CoolSculpting REALLY Feels Like

February 1, 2021

CoolSculpting often generates a ton of interest among our clients — specifically because it's a non-surgical way to reduce fat in traditional "problem areas." (CoolSculpting can eliminate up to 20-40% of fat cells in a specific area.) However, the treatment itself can sound, well, kind of intimidating. Most people have a lot of questions involving [...]

Skin Care Products That Are Actually Worth the Splurge

December 19, 2020

Quality skin care products can yield fantastic results when used consistently and as directed ... but (let's be real) they can also be tough on the wallet. It's no secret that a number of products in high-end lines can run anywhere from $100 to $300 a bottle, meaning that buying multiple products in these lines [...]

The Do’s and Don’ts of At-Home Facials

December 9, 2020

2020 has seen a surge in the at-home self-care industry. We've seen more home manicures, an increase in bottled hair dye sales, and — yes — the rise of the home facial kit. And while at-home facials are an incredibly helpful tool for keeping our skin looking and feeling its best while spas remain closed, [...]

Why MedBeautyLA Facials Are My Favorite Facials. Period. 

November 24, 2020

Today's post is all about one of my absolute favorite things about the facials at our medispa...AKA why I recommend MedBeautyLA to my friends/anyone else I meet who's looking for a new go-to facial spot. And yes, I work here, which might make me biased. But I've also received countless beauty treatments over the years [...]

Why You Shouldn’t Be Afraid of Microneedling

October 1, 2020

https://youtube.com/shorts/xjzCx_mlCs8?si=pui78xxuXvC00NWo Last week on the blog we covered the ins and outs of a skin care treatment known as dermaplaning (check it out if you missed it!). This week we wanted to delve into another extremely beneficial-yet-sometimes-intimidating service: microneedling. Specifically: Does microneedling hurt/is microneedling painful? First, Some Microneedling Basics: Microneedling creates tiny "micro-injuries" to the [...]

The 411 On Ultherapy (Aka, The Non-Invasive Face Lift)

October 1, 2020

[content] If you’re a skin care junkie, you’ve likely heard of Ultherapy. You may have even read that Ultherapy uses “targeted ultrasonic energy to promote collagen production.” At which point you may have asked: Okay, but what the heck does that even mean? Or perhaps more importantly: Does it actually work? You’ve come to the [...]

Why Regularly-Scheduled Facials Are Important

August 24, 2020

Many people view facials as an “only every once in a while” indulgence — something reserved for special occasions or “treat yourself” moments. However, regularly-scheduled facials (as in every 4-6 weeks) are actually a major part of an effective skin care routine, and go a long way in helping your skin look and feel its [...]

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