When people think of reversing the aging process and starting the journey to a smoother, younger-looking face, they often think of Botox. While Botox can smooth wrinkles and make you look years younger, dermal fillers can address issues Botox can’t. Let’s talk dermal fillers. Dermal fillers lift and smooth deep wrinkles and folds by adding volume to the face for a fresher look.
As we age, natural collagen production decreases, making skin less elastic. Due to a lack of hyaluronic acid (HA) production, skin becomes drier, thinner, and less able to repair itself. Therefore, wrinkles and lines appear. The dermal filler injection procedure involves injecting gel that mimics your own naturally occurring HA through a tiny needle into the skin to add volume and freshness to the face.
There are many different types of fillers. Which one is best for you? Read on.

Juvederm Ultra

The softest dermal filler in the Juvederm family, Juvederm Ultra is injected into the dermis layer of the skin and used to treat mild to medium-depth wrinkles located from your nose to the corners of your mouth. It also smooths out depressed scars and enhances lips. Juvederm 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 or fat loss. Results will last up to 12 months.

Juvederm Ultra Plus

Juvederm Ultra Plus is a thicker version of the Juvederm Ultra. It’s used to fill in depressed areas in the cheeks and correct deeper facial wrinkles, nasolabial folds, and marionette lines. Ultra Plus is ideal for those looking to smooth deep folds and wrinkles or plump areas with deep skin depression or fat loss. Results usually last up to 12 months.

Volbella

Volbella is a blend of different molecular weights of HA that creates subtle, long-lasting volume. A member of the Juvederm family, Volbella is used to increase lip fullness and soften the appearance of lines around the mouth. Since it contains the thinnest, most spreadable gel, it is also used to fill in acne scarring on the face, and even smooth out the delicate under eye area. Volbella usually lasts up to 12 months.

Vollure

Vollure is the middle child of the Juvederm clan. It combines a perfect mix of spreadability and durability allowing for more natural facial expressions and movements after injection. It’s ideal for treating nasolabial folds and marionette lines as well as filling in moderate wrinkles and refreshing the lower part of the face. The treatment can last up to 18 months and has been found to be the longest-lasting dermal filler for nasolabial folds.

Voluma

The thickest and strongest gel of the Juvederm family, Voluma is ideal for deeper injections into the cheeks. It gives your face a nice lift and boost of supple volume. If you’re looking for a natural contour and a defined, youthful look, Voluma is for you. No downtime is needed after the injection and it can last up to two years.

Whether you’re suffering from a lack of collagen production, acne, or other effects of the aging process, dermal fillers can give you a more natural appearance than surgical face lifts. They are used to reduce or eliminate wrinkles, raise scar depressions, enhance lips, and replace soft-tissue volume loss. For more information about dermal fillers or other the services we provide, contact Belladerm MedSpa. Book an appointment today!

From the first signs of puberty to childbirth and menopause, women’s bodies are constantly changing. Some of these changes are mechanical and some are hormonal. Although the body has ways of naturally healing, a decline in vaginal health isn’t uncommon – especially after childbirth, menopause, a hysterectomy, chemotherapy, or breastfeeding. Reverse the mechanical and hormonal effects and improve your vaginal health with the benefits of diVa laser vaginal therapy.

What is diVa Vaginal Therapy?

The diVa laser was developed by Sciton® to safely and effectively heal the stretching of the vaginal canal and surrounding tissues caused by childbirth, as well as address the thinning, drying, and inflammation of the vaginal area from menopause, hysterectomy, chemotherapy, or other issues.
The diVa vaginal therapy treatment takes about three to five minutes per procedure and requires no downtime afterward. It is recommended that women receive three procedures, scheduled four to six weeks apart. No surgery or anesthesia is required, and the procedure is customizable to your specific needs.

Benefits of diVa Vaginal Therapy

Using two lasers, diVa uses heat to resurface tissue. The heat from the first laser causes a natural thermal response that repairs the surface tissue by regenerating new glycogen cells, which are necessary for proper lubrication. The second laser treats the deeper vaginal tissue through heat to stimulate collagen by coagulation. The addition of collagen increases the fullness of the tissue and thickens the vaginal walls. This tightens the vagina and helps support control of the bladder and urethra.

This type of laser vaginal therapy allows women to immediately return to their normal daily routines and experience minimal side effects with maximum benefits. Patients report minimal to little discomfort and 98 percent of patients reported that their expectations were met. Some spotting and mild cramping may occur post-treatment, and other than refraining from sex for up to 48 hours, there are no restrictions for what you can do after a procedure.
If you’re experiencing pain during sex, lack of lubrication, vaginal atrophy, bladder control issues, vaginal laxity, or any other related vaginal mechanical or hormonal issues, diVa Laser Therapy might be the answer. For more information or to request an appointment,  contact Belladerm MedSpa today. We look forward to treating you.

At Belladerm, we LOVE rolling out new products to you and this one is sure to get a lot of buzz.  SkinMedica just launched an amazing new duo called The LUMIVIVE™ System. This powerful two-step system is designed to protect skin from blue light and environmental damage. Everyone knows to avoid sun damage but THIS? Chances are this type of damage isn’t on your radar. But did you know that the average person spends around 10 hours in front of a screen daily?! Are you aware that blue light produced by screens actually causes skin damage by degrading antioxidants in the skin? It also increases free radicals that cause aging, dark spots, wrinkles, and saggy or loose skin.

Benefits of LUMIVIVE™

Since aging is accelerated from many modern environmental factors (pollution, blue light, UV rays, heat, etc..) LUMIVIVE™ is designed to protect skin from these external factors. Simply add this to any skincare routine that you already have in place. It is designed for ALL skin types. Defend from environmental aggressors during the day with LUMIVIVE™ Day Damage Defense Serum and revitalize and detoxify at night while you rest with Night Revitalize Repair Complex. Visible results of truly radiant skin can be revealed in as little as 14 days, users have reported. This innovation is a game changer! Click here for more info and check out the special HA5 freebie offer below.

If you are ready to defend and recharge your skin, we’d love to see you at Belladerm. You will be among the first to take advantage of an awesome promotion available right now: RECEIVE A FULL SIZE HA5 with the purchase of LUMIVIVE™.  ($178 value – available while supplies last)