You’re likely familiar with Radiesse, one of our favorite dermal fillers here at Revive Medical Spa. In its original form, Radiesse is a volumizing filler used to restore volume loss and soften the appearance of wrinkles. One of the many reasons we love Radiesse is that it also helps restore your own natural collagen by …
The short answer is no and no. Most studies have found that the hCG (human chorionic gonadotropin) hormone, a hormone produced during pregnancy, has nothing to do with weight loss. In fact, HCG medications are required to carry a label from the FDA noting that the medication is not effective for weight loss. While the …
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As winter is fully upon us, it’s a great time to reinforce the role and benefits of exfoliation. This frequently overlooked step in a skincare regimen can be accomplished with either a physical exfoliator (a textured substance massaged onto skin to manually remove surface debris) or a chemical exfoliator such as the hydroxy acids which …
Understanding what’s in your goop With so many effective skincare lines available, I have become a proponent of specific ingredients – or, more specifically, classes of ingredients – when I educate my clients about skincare. These categories are the big players that will bring the change you are seeking for your skin. Break out those …
Sunscreen is an essential part of a healthy skin regimen. Daily, year-round application works to prevent two major skin issues: premature skin aging and risk of skin cancer. An effective sunscreen should be labeled broad-spectrum, have a sun protection factor (SPF) rating of at least 50 and be water-resistant. Product usage is also key for …
One of the hottest trends in skincare is microneedling, a procedure in which very small needles are used to repeatedly penetrate the skin, inflicting “micro-injuries” in order to stimulate the body’s natural wound-healing cascade. This wound-healing cascade, in turn, induces the production of collagen. Microneedling, then, harnesses the power of your own body’s healing process to …
