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 [...]
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 [...]
Exosomes are most often used in anti-aging, hair loss, and collagen restoration treatments. They are also increasingly replacing PRP therapy in med spas and doctor's offices, and are a hot topic on beauty vlogs and TikTok. So this is the part where you might be asking: What even are exosomes? And maybe even: Okay, so what's [...]
If you follow the latest developments in aesthetics, you probably know that "exosomes" is one of the latest buzzwords. And for good reason! Exosomes are nanoparticals that activate our body's healing and regeneration response. They contain a nutrient-rich mix of peptides, proteins, lipids, and growth factors. Plus, they are 100 times more potent than PRP [...]
It happens at least several times a week: A potential new client calls our office and asks if we offer The HydraFacial™. We tell them no, we don't. Well, not exactly. Our practice firmly believes in the med in med spa, meaning that the treatments we offer have been carefully researched, vetted, and yield proven results [...]
Laser facials and laser skin resurfacing treatments have grown tremendously in the aesthetics' space in the past decade. However, with so many laser options to choose from and so many competing brands making big claims, it can be hard to know which options are genuinely most effective versus which merely have great marketing campaigns. Our [...]
As a thriving med spa in downtown Los Angeles, we get calls about Morpheus8 on a weekly basis. And it makes sense. Morpheus8 was one of the first RF microneedling devices on the market when it debuted in 2019, and it has since eclipsed most other RF microneedling machines in brand awareness. But here's why [...]
