Category Archives: ANTI-AGING + PROCEDURES + MEDICAL AESTHETICS

Cliovana: The Orgasm Support You Need Right Now

July 19, 2023

cliovana

Excited to share my personal experience and delve into the captivating world of Cliovana, an innovative treatment that has taken the realm of sexual wellness storm. I headed over to Dr. Asandra’s office (he did not perform it, a female practitioner only!)

Imagine: Increased responsiveness leading to more frequent orgasms • Increased responsiveness leading to more intense orgasms • Lubrication…

The process: easy, quick, fun – Felt great. I waited a few weeks to test-run things with my Maude vibrator and happy to say – orgasms are AWESOME.

*Note: typically takes 3 months from the last treatment for full revascularization to occur.

The Science of Cliovana: Nuggets of Knowledge

Sexual health and wellness products have made a lasting impact on millions of love lives all over the world. Unfortunately, many of these treatments and resources have primarily focused on male sexual gratification. [2] Not many treatments are catered to females.

This is alarming because recent students have found that most women are not happy with their sex life. [3] Unfortunately, there is a huge disparity in sexual enjoyment between men and women. Sadly another study found heterosexual women only report orgasming 33 percent of the time. [1] Thankfully Cliovana can help. It is the first and only procedure to focus specifically on regenerating the clitoris to increase sexual enjoyment, sensitivity, and lubrication. Using sound wave technology,

Cliovana stimulates the growth of new blood vessels and nerve endings in the clitoris, which results in increased clitoral sensitivity and responsiveness. In just four sessions spaced a few days apart, women start to feel increased sensitivity immediately after treatment with progressive results showing after subsequent sessions. Best of all, Cliovana is a comforting, enjoyable procedure that only takes a few minutes.

How Cliovana Can Help

Enjoy the pleasures of being intimate again with a Cliovana treatment. This easy, non-invasive procedure has helped women enjoy a healthy sexual life—all with the help of soundwaves.

Other advantages you can experience are:

  • Heightened arousal and lubrication
  • Intensified orgasms with increased frequency
  • Greater overall sexual satisfaction
  • Improved sensitivity of vaginal tissues
  • Simple, non-invasive, non-surgical process
  • No downtime
  • Results can last for up to a year

Schedule a personal consultation with Dr. Asandra and see how Cliovana can stop anti-climatic endings. Or, simply call (424) 213-1118. We are here to help.

Ideal Candidates

Seeking treatment is highly recommended for any woman simply looking to get more out of sexual intimacy—better satisfaction, sensation, and pleasure. If your love life isn’t as fulfilling as it once was, Cliovana is an excellent solution. The pain-free treatment was specifically designed to help with painful sex, decreased lubrication, and infrequent orgasms.

Personal Consultation with Dr. Asandra

Throughout his medical career, Christopher Asandra MD has dedicated years to groundbreaking technical research to provide effective anti-aging solutions to improve the lives of countless patients from all walks of life. In 2013, Dr. Asandra opened his first medical center devoted to sexual health and wellness. Together with the help of Dan Bertrams, MMS, PA-C, and Marlene Roberts, PhD FNPAsandraMD has helped patients find satisfaction in all areas of their life.

Your initial consultation will take place inside our state-of-the-art offices in Beverly Hills. Your consultation is a compassionate and open discussion that helps us understand your needs. Then, we will examine the genital area to help us create a treatment plan. After we have solidified an approach, we’ll go over how Cliovana will provide a better sex life. Finally, just before you go, we will provide you with a few preparatory items to complete between now and your appointment date. It is essential to follow these steps for a smooth journey.

Make an empowered step to your sexual health and see how a Cliovana treatment works. Schedule an appointment using our easy online form or call (424) 213-1118. In the interim, read up on other anti-aging services we offer on our blog.

Preparation

Cliovana is an easygoing process that needs very little preparation. The non-invasive procedure allows patients to enjoy a seamless process before, during, and after the procedure. Dr. Asandra only recommends that patients avoid sexual intercourse 24 hours before their Cliovana treatment. On the day of treatment, come to the appointment clean, well-rested, and excited for a new vibrant sex life.

The Cliovana Procedure

Cliovana is a three-step process carried out in four sessions, two the first week; two the second week. Each session lasts about 10 minutes. Patients love the treatment’s completely non-invasive and highly effective nature. Here is what your treatment will look like:

STEP 1: CUPPING

A small suction cup will be placed on the clitoris for two minutes. A gentle, consistent suction helps bring blood vessels and vascularity to the surface of the clitoral area. Patients report feeling a light tapping sensation.

STEP 2: SOUNDWAVE TECHNOLOGY

A device delivers sound waves over the clitoris for four minutes. The vibration deliberately breaks down tissue and stimulates microscopic tissue damage. This helps trigger the body’s natural repairing response and creates new collagen, more blood vessels, and spurs nerve growth that leads to increased sensitivity.

STEP 3: VIBRATION AND SOUNDWAVES

The final step combines vibration and sound waves to enhance results. The applicator is placed over the glans of the clitoris for about two minutes to finalize results to make the clitoral area sensitive.

There is zero downtime associated with Cliovana. After your session, you are free to leave the office and resume your daily life. Some redness in the treated area may appear but will dissipate in a few days.

Patients can continue sexual intercourse immediately after without compromising their results. A better sex life filled with better enjoyment and sensitivity is yours to keep for six months or longer. To maintain results, patients come in for yearly touch-up appointments consisting of only two treatments spaced 3-4 days apart.

Most women are happy to see immediate changes after their first session and continued results are seen with additional sessions.

After learning about the science behind Cliovana, I was captivated by the possibility of revitalizing my intimate wellness and embracing a more youthful state. Seeking the guidance of Dr. Asandra, a renowned expert in the field, I embarked on my Cliovana journey. Dr. Asandra’s expertise and personalized approach instilled confidence in me, assuring me that I was in the hands of a true professional.

Throughout the treatment sessions, I experienced a gradual transformation. Not only did Cliovana enhance my intimate wellness and amplify sensations, but it also boosted my overall self-confidence and satisfaction in life. The rejuvenation process was gentle yet effective, and I am delighted with the results.

If you are considering Cliovana, I wholeheartedly recommend seeking the guidance of Dr. Asandra. With his expertise and commitment to personalized care, Dr. Asandra will ensure that your Cliovana experience is tailored to your unique needs and expectations. Remember, your well-being is a treasure worth investing in. So, embark on your Cliovana journey with confidence and let the transformative power of science unveil a new chapter in your life.

https://asandramd.com/

Meet Christopher Asandra, MD

*I am also seeing him for all my hormonal treatments right now, that is a whole new article!

Christopher Asandra, MD, is a revered Beverly Hills-based anti-aging physician and vitality expert. Dr. Asandra has improved the health and quality of life for countless men and women worldwide with his cutting-edge therapies and treatments.

A Kansas City native, Dr. Asandra received his combined BA/MD in 2003 from the University of Missouri at Kansas City, upon the completion of an intensive 6 year medical program straight out of high school. He then continued his training at the University of Illinois at the Chicago College of Medicine where he served as chief resident, gaining unparalleled experience and insight that would inspire the pursuit of a cutting-edge specialty.

After dedicating years to extensive field and groundbreaking technical research, Dr. Asandra opened his first premier medical center for sexual health and wellness in 2013. With overwhelming demand for Asandra’s renowned services and subsequent clinic success, the company grew to 12 locations nationwide within just the first two years of operation.

Expanding upon his acclaimed anti-aging treatments and bio-identical hormone therapies, Dr. Asandra now provides a vast lineup of anti-aging therapies, hormone replacement programs, and sexual dysfunction treatments, tailored to each individual patient’s needs and desires. Asandra continues to precept doctors and healthcare providers from around the world, training them on the latest techniques and his own signature procedures, cultivating the next generation of industry leaders.

As impressive as his accolades are, it is Dr. Asandra’s gentle demeanor and compassionate ear that sets him apart, putting patients at ease with his unmistakable Midwest charm. His greatest joy is giving so many the courage to get back to living their best, and happiest lives, with treatments rooted in his own vision of optimum health, balance, and vitality. An avid traveler, Asandra also enjoys playing the piano and weightlifting, but most of all, spending quality time with Tobi, his beloved rescue dog.

Dr. Asandra has made many television and public appearances, as well as partaken in countless editorial interviews, educating people on the benefits of hormone replacement therapy and anti-aging medicine. Most notably, the hit TV show, “The Doctors.”

Board Certification:

Anti-Aging and Regenerative Medicine

Emergency Medicine

 Joanna Vargas just opened a NEW Los Angeles Salon in the heart of West Hollywood and we are drooling.

July 7, 2023

  “I am so excited to be in this new standalone space in Los Angeles, my largest LA location to-date. I am so grateful to everyone who has supported my career in LA which started 15 years ago in a hotel room at the Chateau Marmont.”

Replacing her previous location at The Sunset Tower Hotel, this gorgeous, standalone location is her largest LA salon to-date. Along with the new opening, Joanna introduces an enhanced version of her signature Triple Crown Facial, the Triple Crown Royale which features NEW patented technology for an even more sculpted and glow-worthy result.

Celebrity Facialist and Skincare Expert Joanna Vargas introduces a NEW Los Angeles Salon. Nestled in the vibrant neighborhood of West Hollywood, this luxurious 5,000 square foot standalone salon marks a significant milestone in Joanna’s journey, representing her largest Los Angeles location to-date and an embodiment of her remarkable growth.

Replacing her previous space at The Sunset Tower Hotel, this new salon allows Joanna to comfortably accommodate her growing portfolio of cutting-edge face and body treatments and patented technologies. Housing 10 treatment rooms, in addition to a dedicated entrance for VIP and celebrity clientele, the former theater – turned exclusive skincare destination – also features art by fashion photographer Yelena Yemchuk. Along with the new opening, Joanna introduces an enhanced version of her signature Triple Crown Facial, the Triple Crown Royale.

The NEW patented technology allows her to electrify her sheet masks, contour with an electric gua sha, and hand sculpt the face with electric gloves, for a completely custom treatment. The Joanna Vargas Salon Los Angeles provides clients the opportunity to escape the bustle of the city and retreat to a relaxing and quiet space.

The extensive menu includes an array of treatments, such as Joanna’s Supernova Facial, NEW Magic Glow Dermaplaning Facial, patented RevitaLight LED Beds, Relaxation Pods, and a variety of luxurious massages. For more information about the Joanna Vargas Salon Los Angeles and to book an appointment, please visit joannavargas.com.

Her popular, go-to Triple Crown Classic Facial has been upgraded with NEW patented technology and fine-tuned steps to yield even more contoured, lifted and glow-worthy results.

The new technology allows Joanna to electrify her sheet masks, contour with an electric gua sha and hand sculpt the face with electric gloves, instantly draining puffiness, tightening the skin, and reshaping the face. Building upon the success of the original treatment, which garnered a dedicated following among celebrities and skincare enthusiasts, the NEW Triple Crown Royale Facial combines Joanna’s signature techniques with a custom, state-of-the-art patented machine, created in collaboration with 7E Wellness.

The revamped Triple Crown Royale Facial maintains the beloved Microdermabrasion, Microcurrent and Vitamin-Spiked Oxygen steps of its predecessor, while introducing new elements to enhance the overall experience and results. New benefits include improved lymphatic drainage for a defined jawline, pronounced cheekbones and refreshed eyes, and increased collagen production to diminish fine lines and wrinkles over time.

“My Triple Crown Classic Facial has always been the most popular and most recognized facial for almost 20 years. Updating the technology, fine tuning the steps and adding new features allows for a more precise and tailored approach to targeting lymphatic pathways, achieving better lymphatic stimulation, and maximizing incredible results, whether you are 25 or 85! The best part about this treatment is that it is still entirely non-invasive!” says Joanna. Includes:

Diamond Peel: For gentle exfoliation to remove impurities and dead skin.

Microcurrent: Provides a “facial workout” and stimulates muscles to promote collage and elastin, improve muscle tone, reduce puffiness, and eliminate signs of aging.

NEW Custom Waveforms: Enhances lymphatic drainage effects and minimizes fine lines and wrinkles with electrified sheet masks, electric gloves for custom hand sculpting of the face, and an electric gua sha for advanced contouring and tightening. Boosts radiance and supplies nutrients to the skin.

Vitamin-Spiked Oxygen: Boosts radiance and supplies nutrients to the skin.

The Joanna Vargas Salon Los Angeles 
Tuesday through Thursday 8AM – 8PM
Friday and Saturday 9AM – 6PM Joanna Vargas Salon Los Angeles
1107 N Kings Rd
West Hollywood, CA 90069 310-424-5141 JoannaVargas.com | @joannavargas | @joannavargasnyc

2023’s Most Trending Skin Treatment With Dr. Azza Halim

February 10, 2023

One of the most trending facial treatments in 2023 is Laser resurfacing and without a doubt one of the best ways to fix your skin concerns. The laser works by creating a beam of light through your skin to help reduce wrinkles, smooth and so much more! The light naturally pushes out the outer layer of the skin, replacing it with new skin. Laser resurfacing is found to be much more efficient than other skin rejuvenation procedures like chemical peels. It’s easier to target acne scars and spots on your skin by using the laser. The laser also is the best option for tightening your skin encouraging collagen reproduction.

I have been super excited about lasers for years and was thrilled to learn about the expertise of Dr. Azza Halim who focuses her medical practice on treatments for anti-aging and beauty solutions. Her overall goal is to create a plan for her patients that gives them the best overall skin rejuvenation results. She has done a great deal of laser resurfacing with outstanding results.

She is considered one of the top docs and educators in the country when it comes to cutting-edge lasers, with thriving practices in Newport, Boca and IL. I’ve heard incredible things about her expertise, craft and care.

There are a variety of other benefits when its comes to laser resurfacing like:

  • Reducing wrinkle and fine lines

  • Reducing size of pores

  • Smoother skin texture

  • Discoloration and redness reduction

If you are in any of these areas, be sure to book a consult with Dr. Halim to find out which laser is best for your needs.

Find Dr. Halim here:

20301 SW Birch St
Newport Beach, CA 92660
Tel: 949-431-2086

4800 N. Federal Hwy
Suite C
Boca Raton, FL 33431
Tel: 561-203-5972

EveryMe Face & Body
6740 Dempster St.
Morton Grove, IL 60053
Tel: 847-410-7747

 

Today is BOTOX® Cosmetic Day!

November 16, 2022

Today is BOTOX® Cosmetic Day – 11/16 – and we are offering deals through the brand’s loyalty program – https://alle.com/ –  For this year’s celebration, BOTOX® Cosmetic is giving consumers two exclusive Allē offers:

Buy One Get One Free (BOGO): For every $50 BOTOX® Cosmetic gift card purchased on November 16, consumers will get an additional $50 BOTOX® Cosmetic gift card to use for themselves or to gift to others for a discount on future treatments with participating Allē providers. Visit https://alle.com/botoxcosmeticday for more information and to purchase a gift card. While supplies last. Terms and conditions apply.

Double Points: Additionally, the brand is offering Allē Members double points on BOTOX® Cosmetic treatments received from November 16 to November 30. This gives Allē Members two weeks to use their gift cards while earning extra points toward future treatments.

Allergan Aesthetics, an AbbVie company (NYSE: ABBV), is inviting people across the country to take a “Moment for You” on Wednesday, November 16 and celebrate the biggest event of the year for BOTOX® Cosmetic. This annual holiday celebrates the number one selling product of its kind8 with rewards and offers creating the busiest day of the year for the brand.

For this year’s celebration, BOTOX® Cosmetic is sharing two exclusive offers available on Allē, Allergan Aesthetics loyalty program:

  • On Wednesday, November 16, starting at 9 am Pacific Time and while supplies last, Allē Members can purchase a buy-one-get-one-free (BOGO) gift card at https://alle.com/botoxcosmeticday. Members who buy a $50 gift card will get an additional $50 gift card to use for themselves or to gift to others for a discount on future treatments with participating Allē providers.
  • Additionally, Allē Members can earn double points on BOTOX® Cosmetic treatments received from November 16 to November 30. This gives Allē Members two weeks to use their gift cards while earning extra points toward future treatments. Be sure to check out https://alle.com/botoxcosmeticday for the terms and conditions of both offers.

“Millions of consumers have participated in BOTOX® Cosmetic Day in years past, and this year looks to be the biggest yet as we celebrate the people who have helped this brand become the icon it is,” said Jasson Gilmore, Senior Vice President, Allergan Data Labs. “We will reach more people than ever before. Now in its fourth year, we are looking forward to this BOTOX® Cosmetic Day being a reminder for everyone to take a moment for themselves ahead of the busy holiday season.”

“Every fall my patients start looking forward to celebrating BOTOX® Cosmetic Day and this year is no different. Our schedule for November 16 has been fully booked for months,” said Kian Karimi, M.D., Double Board-Certified Nasal and Facial Plastic Surgeon. “My patients know they can trust BOTOX® Cosmetic to deliver subtle, consistent results.1 BOTOX® Cosmetic provides natural-looking results2,*,† with full results in 30 days.1 Also, it is the only product of its kind FDA approved for adults to temporarily improve the look of three areas – moderate to severe forehead lines, frown lines, and crow’s feet – allowing me to better address my patients’ needs.1,3-7 As a brand backed by 20 years of science, I continue to choose BOTOX® Cosmetic for myself, my patients, my friends, and my family.”

BOTOX® Cosmetic is a prescription treatment and is the number one selling product of its kind.1,8 Aesthetic providers have relied on it for more than 20 years.3

Only new or existing Allē Members can participate in the exclusive BOGO gift card and double points offers tied to BOTOX® Cosmetic Day. People new to Allē are encouraged to sign up for the loyalty program in advance to take advantage of these offers. To join Allē, visit https://alle.com.

Recognized by National Day Archives as an official holiday on the National Day Registry™, BOTOX® Cosmetic Day is held annually on the third Wednesday in November.

*Patients combined from two studies treated for their forehead and frown lines reported being “Mostly or Very Satisfied” with the natural looking result of treatment. 

In two clinical trials, 90% and 82% of patients reported they were “Mostly or Very Satisfied” (top 2 out of 5 responses) with their treatment results at Day 60.

BOTOX® Cosmetic Important Safety Information & Approved Uses

BOTOX® Cosmetic may cause serious side effects that can be life threatening. Get medical help right away if you have any of these problems any time (hours to weeks) after injection of BOTOX® Cosmetic:

  • Problems swallowing, speaking, or breathing, due to weakening of associated muscles, can be severe and result in loss of life. You are at the highest risk if these problems are pre-existing before injection. Swallowing problems may last for several months.
  • Spread of toxin effects. The effect of botulinum toxin may affect areas away from the injection site and cause serious symptoms including: loss of strength and all-over muscle weakness, double vision, blurred vision and drooping eyelids, hoarseness or change or loss of voice, trouble saying words clearly, loss of bladder control, trouble breathing, and trouble swallowing.

BOTOX® Cosmetic dosing units are not the same as, or comparable to, any other botulinum toxin product.

There has not been a confirmed serious case of spread of toxin effect when BOTOX® Cosmetic has been used at the recommended dose to treat frown lines, crow’s feet lines, and/or forehead lines.

BOTOX® Cosmetic may cause loss of strength or general muscle weakness, vision problems, or dizziness within hours to weeks of taking BOTOX® Cosmetic. If this happens, do not drive a car, operate machinery, or do other dangerous activities.

Serious and/or immediate allergic reactions have been reported. They include: itching, rash, red itchy welts, wheezing, asthma symptoms, or dizziness or feeling faint. Get medical help right away if you are wheezing or have asthma symptoms, or if you become dizzy or faint.

Do not receive BOTOX® Cosmetic if you: are allergic to any of the ingredients in BOTOX® Cosmetic (see Medication Guide for ingredients); had an allergic reaction to any other botulinum toxin product such as Myobloc® (rimabotulinumtoxinB), Dysport® (abobotulinumtoxinA), or Xeomin® (incobotulinumtoxinA); have a skin infection at the planned injection site.

Tell your doctor about all your muscle or nerve conditions, such as ALS or Lou Gehrig’s disease, myasthenia gravis, or Lambert-Eaton syndrome, as you may be at increased risk of serious side effects including difficulty swallowing and difficulty breathing from typical doses of BOTOX® Cosmetic.

Tell your doctor about all your medical conditions, including: plans to have surgery; had surgery on your face; have trouble raising your eyebrows; drooping eyelids; any other abnormal facial change; are pregnant or plan to become pregnant (it is not known if BOTOX® Cosmetic can harm your unborn baby); are breast-feeding or plan to (it is not known if BOTOX® Cosmetic passes into breast milk).

Tell your doctor about all the medicines you take, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements. Using BOTOX® Cosmetic with certain other medicines may cause serious side effects. Do not start any new medicines until you have told your doctor that you have received BOTOX® Cosmetic in the past.

Tell your doctor if you have received any other botulinum toxin product in the last 4 months; have received injections of botulinum toxin such as Myobloc®, Dysport®, or Xeomin® in the past (tell your doctor exactly which product you received); have recently received an antibiotic by injection; take muscle relaxants; take an allergy or cold medicine; take a sleep medicine; take aspirin-like products or blood thinners.

Other side effects of BOTOX® Cosmetic include: dry mouth; discomfort or pain at the injection site; tiredness; headache; neck pain; and eye problems: double vision, blurred vision, decreased eyesight, drooping eyelids and eyebrows, swelling of your eyelids and dry eyes.

APPROVED USES
BOTOX® Cosmetic is a prescription medicine that is injected into muscles and used to temporarily improve the look of moderate to severe forehead lines, crow’s feet lines, and frown lines between the eyebrows in adults.

For more information refer to the Medication Guide or talk with your doctor.

To report a side effect, please call Allergan at 1-800-678-1605.

Please see BOTOX® Cosmetic full Product Information including Boxed Warning and Medication Guide.

About Allergan Aesthetics
Allergan Aesthetics, an AbbVie company, develops, manufactures, and markets a portfolio of leading aesthetics brands and products. Their aesthetics portfolio includes facial injectables, body contouring, plastics, skin care, and more. Their goal is to consistently provide customers worldwide with innovation, education, exceptional service, and a commitment to excellence, all with a personal touch.

About AbbVie
AbbVie’s mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable impact on people’s lives across several key therapeutic areas: immunology, oncology, neuroscience, eye care, virology, women’s health and gastroenterology, in addition to products and services across its Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at www.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and LinkedIn.

References

  1. BOTOX® Cosmetic Prescribing Information, July 2020.
  2. Data on File. AbbVie. Ogilvie, “Pooled Subject-Reported Outcomes From 2Phase 3 Studies of OnabotulinumtoxinA for Simultaneous Treatment of Forehead and Glabellar Lines,” 2020.
  3. Data on File. AbbVie. FDA Product Approval Information, 2019.
  4. Dysport® Prescribing Information, 2020.
  5. Xeomin® Prescribing Information, 2021.
  6. Jeuveau® Prescribing Information, 2020.
  7. Daxxify™ Prescribing Information, 2022.
  8. Data on File. AbbVie. Neurotoxin Monthly Tracker Report, August 2022.

 

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BOTOX® Cosmetic (onabotulinumtoxinA)

Dr. Sheila Farhang: LA’s Go To Dermfluencer

August 15, 2022

Meet Dr. Sheila Farhang, Millennial skincare expert,
Board-certified Dermatologist entrepreneur influencer. 

Dr. Shelia Farhang

I love meeting new experts in the dermatology and aesthetics field. When I think back on the evolution of it all, it’s truly incredible how far things have come. I get a major thrill meeting the new, young practitioners who are currently gaining momentum. It’s always interesting to learn what makes them special and why – in a field that has become so popular. What is their point of view? How is their eye? Are they jumping onto trends defined by social media and filters or are they finding their own vision? You get the idea!

Board-certified dermatologist and double-fellowship trained cosmetic surgeon Farhang recently expanded her practice from Tucson to Beverly Hills and is now seeing patients at her new part-time clinic within Sunder Plastic Surgery on Rodeo Drive.

First off, is this doctor not the most divine creature you’ve ever seen? Especially in THIS SPACE, where so many injectors look like the really played-out, over-used, tacky AF, living embodiment Instagram filters!

No overly plumped lips, over-filled ANYTHING – she waltzed in looking so naturally beautiful, I knew right away, Dr. Sheila had an eye, and a tasteful one at that. That is very important to me when I meet a new provider in this world : What is their taste level? How do they see themselves? Etc…She was a class act head to toe. Elegant, understated and natural. Hence her natural approach has been hailed in all her press.

Featured in the NY Times for her “barely there” approach to botox and her subtle “lip flip” plumping technique, many of Dr. Sheila’s patients are new to botox injections and trust her natural approach.

Named by Women’s Health and Forbes as a top derm influencer, Sheila Farhang is a board-certified dermatologist and double fellowship-trained in cosmetic surgery as well as cutaneous oncology & reconstructive surgery. Dr. Sheila is an entrepreneur–both founder of her dermatology practice Avant Dermatology & Aesthetics and co-founder of her start-up health tech company, Vispera. Dr. Sheila is also known for her integrative approach as she is faculty for an Integrative Dermatology program and lived in Bali while obtaining her Yoga instructor certification. She has been a featured expert on ENTERTAINMENT TONIGHT, THE DOCTORS, THE REAL, KTLA and more.

So I went in for a tiny basic touch-up – a little around the eyes, between brows, the light touch to soften my extremely emotive and expressive face.

Then we got down to business. How can Xeomin support me, beyond the obvious aesthetics?

First off, I suffer ( YES SUFFER!) from major Bruxism. That means, night teeth grinding, chomping my teeth until they are loose – I know, a real horror show – major gum recession, and more. On one side of my face, my masseter muscle pops out and it looks like I literally am sucking on a jawbreaker. So yes, there is a minor visual component, though it doesn’t really bother me because it only is apparent when I am talking or chewing or swallowing – none of which I do in the mirror. But there is a very real medical aspect – and that is, I have lost 4mm of my bite from clenching. I have headaches – it is a real issue – let’s not forget my teeth popping out and needing gum surgery.

So, we attended to that side. It has only been a few days – but will take some more to settle in. I cannot wait. We did a small amount so as to not over-treat, which can cause laxity. We don’t want that. So, Dr. Sheila said let’s under treat, see how this goes, and asses from there.

Next – my platysma muscles are, shall we say, EPIC. Truly so AGRO that I look like The Hulk. It’s actually disarming when I catch it on a zoom (I train clients on Zoom and can see them from several feet away) – It is like my neck is hosting an underground tree root party in the Redwoods. (Did that analogy work?)

We hit them up with some Xeomin to soften the bulges. They remind me of the trauma I experienced witnessing my mother’s varicose veins at the beach for the first time. “There are snakes under your skin! Truly just…ICKY. (And gross).

I loved my time with Dr. Sheila. The office is spectacular. I love that she is doing a lot of TV promo, sharing her expertise (you can catch her on a host of shows and news channels) and she’s young and hungry to be the best. Clearly, she’s already arrived.

Find her at:

Sarmela Sunder, MD | Sunder Plastic Surgery
421 N Rodeo Dr g8, Beverly Hills, CA 90210