As the holidays approach, gift-giving anxiety may begin to set in. The holidays are a time to show those that matter most just how important they are, which is why there is pressure to find the perfect gift that expresses just that. Continue reading our blog to discover why a gift card is a perfect present.

Flexibility

Giving a gift card is a great way to ensure your loved one gets exactly what they want this year. Purchasing a gift card completely takes the guesswork out of finding the perfect present while still gifting more than cash. In addition to the flexibility behind the actual purchase, they also can choose the perfect time to redeem their gift card.

Stick to Your Budget

Gift cards are a great way to ensure you stay on budget. You no longer have to spend that “little extra something” for the perfect present when you can decide for yourself just how much you want to load onto the gift card. Giving a gift card ensures you stick to your original plan.

Treat Yourself

For some, putting money towards themselves isn’t a thought that crosses their mind. Between children, groceries, and bills, there doesn’t seem to be a reason to spend extra money on something that isn’t necessary. By giving the gift of a gift card, you are giving your loved one the reason they need to treat themselves.

Environmentally Friendly

It’s believed that as long as there is a gift receipt in the bag, a loved one can return the present and buy themselves something they truly want. Recent studies have shown this isn’t true. Whether the gift is never returned, or the return date is missed, each year, 5 billion pounds of holiday presents end up in a landfill. By purchasing a gift card for your family and friends, you no longer contribute to this statistic.

Give the Gift of Belladerm MedSpa

Belladerm MedSpa offers gift cards and during the holiday season they have a special offer: buy one gift card for $150 and get $25 free. Belladerm Gift cards can be applied to any skincare product or services. If you know of someone who deserves a treat for themselves, contact us today for more information or to purchase a gift card for the holidays.

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.