Seeking out IPL alternatives for dark skin in Los Angeles? MedBeautyLA's team of experienced, diverse providers is here to help. Read on to get the 411 on the best non-IPL option for melanin-rich skin. IPL, or intense pulsed light, is often considered the "holy grail" treatment for brown spots and hyperpigmentation. The problem? IPL isn't [...]
Did you know that Botox® isn't just for treating forehead wrinkles? It's commonly used in a variety of aesthetic treatments, like slimming the jawline, creating a fuller lip, and — yes — a Botox® brow lift. (Or Botox® eyebrow lift/Botox® eye lift.) And as one of the most popular spots for Botox® brow lifts in [...]
Laser season is fast approaching, which means we're getting a surge of questions about laser treatments and photofacials. And one of the most common questions we get as providers? "IPL vs. BBL — Which is better?" (Want to know who we are? Owned by Dr. Lori Aliksanian, MedBeautyLA is one of the most trusted [...]
Lip flip Botox® has recently become one of the most popular Botox® treatments in med spas across the country. And for good reason: A Botox® lip flip creates an ultra-natural fullness to the upper lip. There's no risk of the dreaded "duck lips" and there's no filler involved. The entire process takes about 10 minutes. [...]
Heard about Renuva® and wondering which treatment is better: Renuva vs. HA filler? The honest answer is it depends on your specific needs and goals. Read on to get the lowdown on the difference between these two injectable treatments. Firstly, What Is HA Filler? Renuva® vs. HA filler HA (hyaluronic acid) filler is what [...]
Facial balancing with filler and Botox® is currently all over Instagram and TikTok. Celebrity injectors, influencers, and everyday people are posting about it seemingly hourly. However, the truth of the matter is facial balancing is nothing new. Aesthetic injectors have been using dermal filler and neuromodulators like Botox® to achieve increased facial balance and [...]
There is currently a lot of noise in the hair restoration space. Every new day seems to brings countless new treatments, serums, products, and supplements, and it can be difficult to separate real data from the hype. That's why today's blog is about Plated™ Hair Serum before and after photos. Plated Hair Serum is the [...]
Microneedling is one of our most popular in-office treatments — for both clients and staff alike. A series of 3-6 sessions does wonders for pore size, fine lines, and uneven skin texture, while also tightening skin and generating collagen. One of the most commonly-asked questions from clients involves their microneedling post care: Specifically if [...]
Skinvive is the latest addition to the Juvéderm family of fillers. However, unlike other fillers, Skinvive is not designed to affect the shape or volume of the face. Instead, it's formulated to improve skin tone and texture, adding an effervescent "glow" the the cheeks. According to Allergan — the company that manufactures the product— Skinvive [...]
