Category Archives: ANTI-AGING + PROCEDURES + MEDICAL AESTHETICS

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

Celebrate Your #1 Mom with the #1 Selling Product of Its Kind!

May 5, 2021

Looking for a gift to honor, celebrate, and cherish the mother figure(s) in your life? Look no further than this offer from Allē to reciprocate the care they have shown you through the years!

This Mother’s Day, Allē—the loyalty program by the makers of BOTOX® Cosmetic (onabotulinumtoxinA), the JUVÉDERM® Collection of Fillers, SkinMedica®, and more—is offering $50 off a $150 gift card between 5/4 – 5/5, just in time for Mother’s Day.

The gift card can be redeemed on eligible Allē brands at an Allē provider. Additionally, when the recipient uses the card, they will also earn points in their Allē Wallet. These points can be redeemed for savings on a variety of eligible Allē products and treatments in the future. Supplies are limited, and you must be an Allē Member to purchase and redeem. See below for full gift card terms and conditions.  

  • BOTOX® Cosmetic (onabotulinumtoxinA) (available by prescription only)** – BOTOX® Cosmetic is the one and only product of its kind that’s FDA approved to temporarily improve the appearance of moderate to severe crow’s feet, forehead lines, and frown lines in adults.
  • CoolSculpting®* – If they’re looking to reduce pesky fat bulges that may be resistant to diet and exercise alone, CoolSculpting® is FDA cleared to treat visible fat bulges in 9 areas of the body including the thighs, abdomen, upper arms, and under the chin/jawline area.
  • DiamondGlow™ – a pro-grade, ultra-customizable treatment. In addition to feeling like a moment of zen, this one delivers results. The skin resurfacing treatment entails customized exfoliation, with simultaneous extraction of debris and infusion of SkinMedica® Pro-Infusion Serums onto the skin.
  • JUVÉDERM® Collection of Fillers* – You can’t gift them a time machine—but with the Allē gift card, you may be able to gift a temporarily volume-restoring treatment.
  • LATISSE® (bimatoprost ophthalmic solution) 0.03% (available by prescription only)* – The first FDA approved lash treatment to grow lashes longer, fuller, and darker in people who have inadequate or not enough lashes.
  • SkinMedica® – Use it on beauty award winners like TNS® Advanced+ Serum or on new favorites like the Neck Correct Cream.

*Consultation required. Allē provider will determine whether the gift card holder is a candidate for treatment.

Allē Gift Card Terms and Conditions 

  • This is a limited-time offer, while supplies last.
  • Each gift card can be redeemed for $150 off any Redemption Eligible Product purchase at participating Allē provider offices only.
  • Must be an Allē member to purchase and/or redeem gift card.
  • Limit one gift card purchase per member.
  • A healthcare provider will determine if a member is an appropriate candidate for the applicable treatment.
    • If a member is an appropriate candidate, the gift card can be applied toward the cost of the member’s treatment at a participating provider’s office.
    • If a member is not an appropriate candidate, please contact Allē Customer Support.
  • Standard Allē Loyalty Program Terms and Conditions apply.
  • Member will earn Allē Points on all qualifying Earnings Eligible Product purchases.
  • No refunds or cancellations. Please allow up to 24 hours for payment processing. Please allow up to 3 business days to receive your gift card by email to the email address used at purchase.
  • Gift card must be purchased online and cannot be purchased by calling Customer Support.
  • Gift card does not expire.
  • Gift card cannot be applied to past transactions.
  • Gift card cannot be redeemed or exchanged for cash.
  • Gift card can be combined with other applicable Allē or Allē brand specific gift cards, Allē points or other Allē brand specific offers.
  • Member should use the complete value of each gift card in a single transaction. If there is a balance on your gift card, please contact Allē Customer Support.
  • If you have questions, please contact Allē Customer Support at 1-888-912-1572 Monday – Friday, 8 am – 6 pm CT.
  • Allergan Aesthetics, an AbbVie company, reserves the right to alter or cancel this offer at any time.

 

SkinSpirit Beverly Hills

May 1, 2021

We popped over to the new SkinSpirit location in Beverly Hills to see what all the buzz about and saw with our own eyes (and faces!) what this pioneer in advanced aesthetic treatments, medical-grade facials, and world class body services, is all about. Turns out – a lot! We will be heading back this May, to report on their signature facial and also a few more micro-tweaks with the incredible NP, Lynn Bartels. More about Lynn later, but she did the most amazing subtle refreshers with Botox and filler. Tiny micro-updates to balance, harmonize and refresh and the work was nothing short of amazing.

SkinSpirit is known for its expertise and exceptional service, with 17 luxurious locations throughout California, Texas, Washington and Utah – it’s the number one provider for Botox and dermal fillers in the U.S.

Their team of practitioners is considered best-in-class practitioners, they use up-to-date scientifically-proven methods, and offer a comprehensive suite of personalized, tailored services

The only way to ever report on anything involving aesthetics and injections is to experience it ourselves. Groomed LA has never and will never, write about anything that goes on or in your face and body, without firsthand trying for ourselves.

Lynn Bartels graduated from the Harbor-UCLA nurse practitioner program, with a dual degree in adult medicine and women’s health, and began her career as a nurse practitioner (NP) in cardio-thoracic surgery. She made the switch to aesthetics 17 years ago and was the first NP brought on board at SkinSpirit.

Today, Lynn treats patients from SkinSpirit’s Beverly Hills, Palo Alto and San Francisco clinics and stays on the cutting edge of new technology and techniques by working hands-on with thousands of patients a year. Recognized as an expert in the field of facial rejuvenation, Lynn specializes in creating custom non-surgical programs that use combination therapy to produce stunning results.

As a clinical expert, she is known for “training the trainers” and serves a national trainer for Allergan’s Medical Institute teaching her skills to residents, physicians and nurses around the country. Additionally, Lynn sits on several prominent medical advisory boards including SkinSpirit’s Medical Advisory Board and Allergan’s Aesthetics Advisory Board. She is a regular featured expert at the top national medical aesthetics conferences annually.

For more information on SkinSpirit, please visit: https://www.skinspirit.com.

153 S Lasky Dr, Suite 8
Beverly Hills, CA 90212
Phone: (310) 552-8010

Located on the second floor.

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Saturday: 8:30am – 4pm

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