Father’s Day is almost here, and at Belladerm, we believe self-care is important for everyone, including Dad. Like women, men need to manage stress and reduce anxiety in a healthy way. But for most men, “me time” is a foreign concept, reserved only for women. Self-care can mean anything with the intention of making oneself feel better on a physical or emotional level. Read on as we discuss why men need to practice self-care too.

Why Self-Care is Important

Men are notorious for not taking care of themselves. This may be due to societal conditioning, a general perception that men are supposed to be rough, tough, and able to withstand physical, emotional, and psychological pressure without buckling. Unfortunately, a lack of self-care can lead to premature aging, increased anxiety, depression, and in some instances, a shortened lifespan. Research shows that men under constant daily stressors are more likely to suffer from migraines, high blood pressure, diabetes, and heart disease.

Self-Care is More Than Just Looking Good

Many men think self-care is strictly about looking good physically. And while male grooming is important for a positive self-image, it’s not the only factor. Self-care is also about feeling your best, mind, body, and soul. There is no “one-size-fits-all” and creating a healthy self-care regimen is incredibly personal. It could include meditation, positive affirmations, communing with nature, massage, proper sleep management, a healthy diet, and of course, exercise. And, after the past year, even the most masculine man needs a chance to destress and enjoy life every once and a while.

The Ultimate Self-Care Gift Ideas from Belladerm

This Father’s Day, encourage the man in your life to take some time to reflect and decompress. If your dad, husband, or partner is new to self-care, a relaxing service from Belladerm is the perfect gift to get him started. Some of our services include:

• Gentlemen’s Executive™ facial – We combine therapeutic relaxation with corrective skincare treatments tailored especially for men. So not only will he come out feeling great, he’ll look great, too.
• LightSheer™ Laser Hair Removal – This non-invasive treatment is nearly pain-free with little patient downtime, and can treat the face, neck, chest, back, and more.
• BBL Broadband Light – Light energy gently heats the upper layers of the skin, stimulating the cells to regenerate and eliminating the vessels responsible for redness and sunspots for clearer, smoother skin.
• Halo™− A deeper treatment to improve the skin’s tone and texture—fading discoloration, diminishing veins and redness, combating wrinkles, and more.
• BOTOX® – BOTOX is a highly purified, naturally occurring protein that can precisely relax the muscles for treatment of wrinkles, lines, and the aging face for a smoother, more youthful appearance which can help to be more competitive in the job market.

At Belladerm MedSpa, we believe Dad deserves the best treatment. Choose from the above services or contact us to purchase a gift card that the man in your life can use at his convenience. Request an appointment or contact us to learn more.

Microneedling is an effective, minimally invasive procedure to boost collagen, treat scars and sun damage, and reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles anywhere on the body. Created in the early 1990s, the process uses mini-needles to create tiny punctures in the skin. This stimulates the body’s natural cell regeneration process. The result – healthy, strong, more radiant skin. Read our blog as we discuss the top five benefits of microneedling.

Stimulates collagen production

Collagen is a compound in the skin that enables strength, structure, and a youthful quality. The mini injuries from microneedling boost collegan and elastin production. This reduces the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. The body’s wound healing system stimulates new cell growth, which makes wrinkles, crow’s feet, laugh lines, and forehead creases less visible. Skin treated with only four microneedling sessions spaced one month apart can result in up to a 400 percent increase in collagen and elastin six months after completion.

Reduces the appearance of scars

Because microneedling stimulates collagen and elastin production, it’s incredibly effective at diminishing acne and other scars on the skin. Moreover, it can also be used on all skin tones. According to one study, patients who received one to six consecutive monthly treatments had an improvement in the appearance of scars of at least 50 percent after an average of 2.5 treatments. However, the only type of scar that cannot be treated with this procedure is keloid (raised scars).

Improves sun-related hyperpigmentation and age spots

If your skin is blotchy or discolored from too much time in the sun, microneedling can help. The process stimulates new cell growth, which can assist with hyperpigmentation, age spots, blotchiness, or redness to even out your skin tone. Your skin will look invigorated, fresh, and more youthful.

Improves the effectiveness of topical products

Since the microneedling process involves inflicting tiny puncture wounds on the surface of the skin, it assists with the absorption of serums, creams, moisturizers, and other anti-aging treatments. The mini holes deliver the products deeper into the dermis. This helps with hydrating the skin.

Fewer side effects than laser resurfacing or chemical peels

Unlike laser treatments or intense chemical peels, microneedling gives you immediate results with little downtime. You’ll notice a visible difference 24–48 hours after the treatment instead of days or weeks with other anti-aging procedures.

Other benefits to microneedling include a decrease in stretch marks and hair follicle stimulation. Moreover, some patients notice a reduction in cellulite and crepey skin, and pore shrinkage.

Microneedling is an effective way to get a youthful and glowing complexion. However, the results are based on your overall skin care goals and areas of the body you wish to have treated. To receive maximum benefits, plan on at least three to six treatments over a two to six week period.

The experts at Belladerm MedSpa can help you look and feel your best. To find out if you’re a good candidate for microneedling, call today to schedule your FREE consultation with one of certified microneedling professionals.

The warm weather is right around the corner and with it, the sun’s harmful UV rays which can cause damage and premature aging. Don’t be afraid to show a bit of skin, but make sure to protect it. That doesn’t mean you have to stay inside or lather on the heavy foundation but it may be time to change up your summer skin care routine. If you prepare your skin now, you can show off your bare-faced, beautiful complexion all season long. Read on for our top 5 ways to prep skin for summer.

Medical Cosmetics and Sunscreen

Our skin is the most exposed organ to harmful stressors during the summer. You should proactively defend it with high-grade medical cosmetics including moisturizers, serums, and eye creams, for your daily morning and evening routines. And don’t forget the sunscreen – the single, most important product to use during the sunny summer months. Belladerm carries a variety of top product lines to keep you protected and looking your best year-round:

• The SkinMedica® aesthetic product line includes repairing creams and sunscreen formulated to restore the skin and promote self-healing.
• iS Clinical® serums improve complexion and provide antioxidant protection.
• Colorescience®  offers non-chemical sunscreen to protect your skin from harmful UV rays throughout the day.
• Epionce® toners, cleansers, and sunscreen keep your skin clean, refreshed, and protected.

Facials

Facials are an effective way to detoxify the skin, promote blood circulation, lower stress, treat acne, and help repair sun damage. They can even encourage collagen production and give you a smoother, more even skin tone. Belladerm offers a wide range of facial services to keep your skin healthy and glowing throughout the season. Here’s a few of our favorites:

• The Bella Classic Corrective and Gentlemen’s Executive™ defend against environmental aggressors, reduce imperfections, and feel amazing at the same time.
• Our specialized HydraFacial™ exfoliates to clear away imperfections like sun damage, blackheads, whiteheads, enlarged pores, acne, brown spots, uneven skin tone, and wrinkles. This four-in-one treatment uses a variety of revolutionary serums and is great for oily or acne-prone skin.

BOTOX®

If you’ve been squinting in the sun and are struggling with frown lines, crow’s feet, or deep forehead wrinkles, consider BOTOX®. This treatment only takes a few minutes and is performed by our highly skilled injection specialists. With BOTOX®, you won’t have to worry about those lines getting deeper.

Fillers

In the summer, your levels of hyaluronic acid (HA) may decrease the more you are in the sun. HA is a naturally occurring substance in your body that retains water, giving you plumper, softer, and smoother skin. Skip the highlighting and opt for a non-surgical face lift with our dermal fillers, which replace the HA you have lost over the years.

Microneedling

Microneedling is the perfect treatment for busy summer schedules. It’s quick and versatile, treating a variety of skin issues from hyperpigmentation and scars to sun damage and stretch marks. The more skin is exposed to the sun, the less collagen it produces. Microneedling increases the production of collagen, making your skin look and act younger. Best of all? It’s not just for the face; treatments can be applied to the neck, arms, hands, legs, abdomen, and back.

Your skin is your body’s largest organ. Make sure it’s protected this summer with proven, effective skin care products and treatments from Belladerm MedSpa. Our expert aestheticians can recommend the best brands and services that align with your desired goals and outcomes. Request an appointment or contact us to learn more.