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Microneedling is most well-known for its antiaging benefits popularized by Kim Kardashian’s vampire facial, but it can also be beneficial in managing hyperpigmentation. As a relatively new treatment, microneedling shows promising results for skin rejuvenation, as well as the correction of hyperpigmentation. In each case, the desired result of treatment will determine the depth and method used. There are currently three different microneedling methods on…
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Antiaging
Genomic Testing: The Future of Skin Care Detection
Written by Julie Karen, MD
Skin cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in the United States, affecting more people than all other cancers combined. More than five million nonmelanoma skin cancers are diagnosed annually in this country. Diagnosis and treatment rates have risen steadily and education on the importance of preventative care has increased, which is critical when considering that regular daily use of a broad-spectrum sunscreen reduces the…
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Medical
Let it Snow, Let it Snow, Let it Snow: Spa Rooms
Written by Sara Brenninger
Cold immersion is an age-old tradition in hydrothermal bathing. The Finnish were the first known culture to actively use hot and cold contrast therapy as part of a cleansing or bathing ritual. After spending time in a hot Finnish sauna, bathers would leave the hot, smokey cabin (sweating profusely), and then take roll in the snow to both cool down and cleanse the dirt from…
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Body
Skin Infusion Modalities
Written by Kristen Johnson
The spring season, with its lingering arctic chill and unforgiving humidity fluctuations, is an ideal time for skin care professionals to focus on supporting skin hydration and product absorption as clientele often present a dry, dull, and dehydrated complexion. As aesthetic providers, the use of innovative skin infusion modalities is essential to help clientele achieve their skincare goals. {mprestriction ids="3,4,26,18,6,7,8,9,14,18"} To review, the skin is…
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Antiaging
Non-Surgical Body Contouring
Written by Ashley Bernardi
When it comes to completely altering one’s body, most individuals often first think of surgery as their only option. With technology advancing more than ever and with tried-and-true techniques still around today, there are alternative options to body contouring that do not require surgery. Most aestheticians working within the medical space have been exposed to a variety of alternatives.While plastic surgeons will often tell clients …
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The Vivace Experience
So, let’s start with the name. Vivace is pronounced vēˈväˌCHā and is taking the aesthetics…
