As aging begins to show its mark, our skin starts to lose elasticity and volume which leads to sagging, fine lines, and wrinkles on the face. Unfortunately, we can’t stop the inevitable progress of aging that comes with the ticking clock. Injectable dermal fillers are a great way to restore the volume and radiance in your skin and return it to its original youthful state. Read on for how to turn back the hands of time with dermal fillers.

What Are Dermal Fillers?

Dermal fillers are soft, gel-like substances that are injected just below the skin. Dermal fillers work well with your body because of the main ingredient – hyaluronic acid. This naturally occurring substance is found in the body, and when injected, mimics your own HA. Fillers address a variety of concerns including sagging cheeks, loss of volume in the lips, and under eye circles without having to undergo surgery. A younger appearance can be accomplished with no down time and minimal discomfort.

Types of Dermal Fillers

Juvéderm: Juvéderm is known as the world’s #1 selling dermal filler collection because of their natural-looking and long-lasting results. With their variety of options, you’ll know your treatment will be customized to your specific needs.

• Juvéderm Ultra: One of the softest dermal fillers in the Juvéderm family. Juvéderm Ultra is used to treat mild to medium-depth wrinkles located from your nose to the corners of your mouth. Juvéderm Ultra treatments are usually relatively painless and quick. This is the ideal treatment for anyone seeking to smooth mild to medium-depth wrinkles or plump areas with minor skin depression.

• Juvéderm Ultra Plus: This filler is a thicker version of the Juvéderm Ultra. It’s used to fill in deeper facial wrinkles, nasolabial folds, and marionette lines. This filler choice is ideal for those looking to smooth deep folds and wrinkles or fill out deep skin depression or fat loss.

• Juvéderm Volbella: This filler is a combination of different molecular weights of hyaluronic acid that creates subtle volume. Volbella is usually suggested to clients that are looking to increase lip fullness or soften the appearance of lines around the mouth. Vobella is also known for being the thinnest type of filler in the Juvéderm family, making it a great option for filling out and smoothing the under eye area.

• Juvéderm Voluma: Voluma is ideal for deeper injections into the cheeks as it is the strongest and thickest filler in the collection. When injected, it defines the targeted area while giving your face a natural lift.

Radiesse: This dermal filler is suggested for moderate-to-severe facial wrinkles and folds. If you are looking to fill nasolabial folds or correct volume loss in your hands, this is a great filler option. Over time, Radiesse stimulates your natural collagen, making your treatment long lasting with no downtime.

Restylane : Designed to act like your body’s naturally producing hyaluronic acid, this filler offers solutions for a variety of needs. Whether you are looking to correct severe facial wrinkling or fill in nasolabial folds, this filler will support and structure your tissue giving you a youthful appearance.

• Restylane Kysse: Lips with natural-looking volume and Kysse-able softness. Restylane® Kysse is the first lip filler designed with XpresHAn Technology™ for flexible movement and natural-looking volume proven to last for up to 1 year. 1-3 Enhance texture and color of the lips while maintaining a full range of expressions.

• Restylane Define: Crafted with XpresHAn Technology™, Restylane® Defyne helps smooth out deep laugh lines (nasolabial folds and marionette lines) as well as enhance chin projection. Using innovative cross-linking technology, Restylane® Defyne is a HA dermal filler that restores a more youthful, natural-looking appearance, while maintaining your expressions and movement.

• Restylane Contour: Restylane® Contour is the only cheek filler that uses XpresHAn Technology ™ providing flexible movement and natural looking results.

Liquid Lift: One of the most versatile options within the non-surgical options. Liquid lift can smooth wrinkles, enhance cheeks, restore volume, lift eyebrows, and plump lips. Results are immediate without prolonged downtime.

What to Expect

Typically, your treatment begins with a consultation to discuss your concerns and your desired outcome. Your provider will review types of fillers, what their results will be and your standing medical history. It’s important at that time to disclose any medications, allergies, or neurological conditions you have with your injection specialist.

Prior to the injections being administered, the site is prepped, and a topical anesthetic is applied to numb the area. Once numb, your provider will then carefully inject the filler below the skin. Once the treatment is finished, it’s possible to experience some bruising and swelling which may last three to five days after treatment.

Our trained specialists are happy to discuss which filler is right for you and talk through any questions you may have. Call today to schedule your FREE consultation and find out more about our current specials. Buy two syringes of Juvederm and get one free! Plus, until September 30, 2021 Alle members can earn double points when they purchase a treatment of Botox at the same appointment. You also receive an additional bonus of 100 Alle points if you purchase one of the following products or treatments between August 3 and September 30: Latisse, SkinMedica, CoolSculpting Elite, or Kybella.

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.

Brilliant Distinctions® from Allergan® is now Allē℠. The premier online aesthetic rewards program has a new look and even more exciting benefits so you can enjoy your favorite treatments at an even better value. Earn points and save on popular Allergan brands like Juvederm®, CoolSculpting®, and BOTOX® as well as additional non-Allergan in-office treatments from other manufacturers. Read on as we take a tour of Allē – the customer loyalty program designed just for you.

More than a new name

Allē isn’t your mother’s loyalty program (but we think it should be). Pronounced “Al-ee”, it’s a completely personalized, not to mention rewarding, customer experience based on your needs, tastes, and preferences. The offers aren’t just cosmetic. Allē also offers deals on other interests like vacations and theatre tickets. Coupons are built into your customer profile, so you get rewarded on things you already love and there are no pesky codes or emails to clutter your inbox. *Swoon.

Enjoy your points, your way

Everything counts toward your points balance. You can come in for an injectables treatment and earn points toward your next product or procedure. And unlike Brilliant Distinctions, your points never expire if you’re on the A-list otherwise your points expire after one year. Can you say win-win?

The Allē App

Allergan used the latest technology to develop the Allē wallet app, with a seamless user interface and top-notch customer support which makes managing your account easy. Your password is your cell phone number, which eliminates the risk of forgetting and resetting. Belladerm staff can see your point balance in real time, making it simple to purchase your favorite products or services or save them up for future visits. In addition, any gift cards purchased through Allergan for Juvederm, CoolSculpting, and BOTOX, can be entered into the Allē wallet and used at Belladerm.

Joining has never been easier

Joining is a breeze. You can use your existing Brilliant Distinctions information or create a new account if you were not a Brilliant Distinctions member. All Belladerm customers that were in Brilliant Distinctions were automatically migrated over to Allē in September. However, even if you migrated and all your points were transferred, you still need to create your account to ensure your account is set up properly. Once you sign up through the Allē website or with the app, all your information from Brilliant Distinctions will be converted.

Once you sign up through the Allē website, click on “Join” with Brilliant Distinctions or with the app (available for iPhone users in the App Store, coming soon for Android users), all your information from Brilliant Distinctions will be converted. You’re all set!  Please note — if you were Diamond Level in Brilliant Distinctions you are automatically on the A-list in Allē so your points never expire.  If you were not Diamond level your points transferred to Allē’, but you have until September 2021 to use them. 

The gift that keeps on giving

Just in time for the holidays. Get a $100 Allē gift card for just $75 at Belladerm. Allē gift cards can be used on a variety of Allergan Aesthetics products and treatments we offer at our practice. Gift cards purchased directly through Allē go into the wallet.

Ready to get started? Visit www.alle.com to sign up and start saving.

The experts at Belladerm MedSpa are ready to assist with all your winter skincare needs. For more information or to schedule a free consultation, call or visit us online at www.belladermmedspa.com.