SkinSelf Renewal Blog
Bio Identical Hormone Replacement Therapy now offered in Hatboro, PA serving Philadelphia and Bucks County
Dr. Monica Carezani-Gavin, Diplomate of the American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine, is now offering consultations for bio identical hormone replacement therapy at a satellite office in Hatboro, PA. Call Azani Medical Spa at 610-625-3000 or email us at info@AzaniMedicalSpa.com to book your consultation. Let us know which office serves your needs best. What do Suzanne Somers, Dr. Phil’s wife and Samantha Jones from the Sex and the City have in common? They are all on bio indentical hormone replacement therapy. I am. Are you?
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Vibradermabrasion | Skin Restoration now offered at Azani Medical Spa in Easton | Center Valley | Nazareth, PA.
Azani Medical Spa in Bethlehem, serving Easton and Allentown, offers Vibradermabrasion|Skin Restoration. Vibradermabrasion is considered to be one of the most inventive skin restoration treatments on the market that removes dead tissue from the skin. After only one treatment, the skin will be left feeling soft and smooth with improvements in the tone and texture of the skin. However, Vibradermabrasion treatments require subsequent treatments to keep the skin feeling soft and smooth. Fine lines around the eyes and lips appear as the body ages. The effects of the sun, pollution, smoking, alcohol, and stress begin to take a toll as the body ages. These fine lines may also turn into deeper wrinkles as the body begins to produce a decreased amount of collagen with age. Frequent and consistent vibradermabrasion treatments help deter these fine lines from forming. Vibradermabrasion treatment works by gently removing the top layers of the skin, leaving…
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Spider Leg Vein Removal now offered at Azani Medical Spa in Easton|Center Valley|Nazareth, PA.
Azani Medical Spa in Bethlehem serving Easton and Allentown offers Spider Leg Vein Removal. An estimated 60% of the population suffers from spider veins and varicose veins. Over 40% of middle aged women (ages 40-50) experience spider veins and varicose veins. In women 60-70 years of age, this percentage escalates to 72%. Spider veins commonly occur on the legs and consist of minuscule blood vessels which are located superficially. In contrast, varicose veins consist of larger blood vessels which are dilated. Varicose veins may be raised above the skin’s surface. Laser therapy is one of the latest methods for treatment of spider veins and varicose veins. Using specific pulses of light energy; small, superficial blood vessels are successfully treated. The treatment regimen includes several visits over the course of a few months. Laser therapy on the legs may feel like a pinch, similar to a rubber band being snapped to…
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Botox & Dysport for wrinkle treatment at Azani Medical Spa in Bethlehem | Allentown | Lehigh Valley.
Azani Medical Spa in Bethlehem, serving the Lehigh Valley, Allentown and Easton, offers Botox and Dysport for wrinkle treatment. Botox and Dysport are a non-surgical, highly effective, and safe way to erase fine lines and even the toughest of wrinkles. A patient may see results within 7 days of their treatment. Allergan, the manufacturer of Botox, also manufactures Juvederm dermal fillers. Galderma, the manufacturer of Dysport, also manufactures Restylane dermal fillers. Botox or Dysport is injected into the muscles of the face, which blocks nerve impulses to these muscles. Muscle activity becomes reduced while moderate to severe skin lines above those muscles soften conferring wrinkle reduction. Various benefits of Botox or Dysport include: immediately returning to normal activities, injections are completed in 30 minutes or less, and the results last for several months. “Fine lines like crow’s feet, lip lines, forehead and the area between the eyebrows are usually successfully…
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Radiofrequency for cellulite and skin tightening
How wonderful it would be to have youthful, firm skin again! If you wake up in the morning and see fine lines, wrinkles, and loose skin that weren’t there before, you’re noticing the signs of aging. Luckily, there are certain ways to make the clock slow down just a bit and help you get the tighter, smoother skin you dream of. Radiofrequency (RF) skin tightening is one such option. Radiofrequency skin tightening is a non-surgical treatment that can tighten up loose skin, reducing wrinkles, sags and cellulite. Radiofrequency (RF) skin tightening uses an electrical current. The current in this type of treatment is similar to things you use every day — like wifi and the microwave — and it’s very safe. So how do those radiofrequency waves make it happen? RF skin tightening is all about collagen. When you get medical radiofrequency treatment, the energy from the electrical current heats…
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SmartLipo Tumescent Liposuction | SmartLipo Ultrasound Assisted Liposuction at Azani Medical Spa Center Valley | Easton | Nazareth, PA.
Azani Medical Spa in Bethlehem offers various Liposuction procedures such as the Tumescent Liposuction technique and Ultrasound Assisted Liposuction (UAL) for removing unwanted fat deposits: click here for additional info. Liposuction is the surgical removal of excess fat from fatty deposits between the skin and muscles. The most significant enhancement of the liposuction technique is the addition of tumescent. This is a local anesthetic that minimizes operative risk factors. Tumescent liposuction is less painful and safer than traditional liposuction methods, and has a minimal post-operative recovery time. “Tumescent liposuction uses fluid injection, which facilitates fat removal, reduces blood loss, provides anesthesia during and after surgery, and helps to reduce the amount of bruising after surgery”, comments Dr. Gavin. Ultrasound Assisted Liposuction liquefies fat with ultrasonic energy and is highly precise. “Only the surgeon can tell which type of liposuction is best and only after the procedure has started”, states Dr. Gavin….
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Mother’s Day Facial
Pamper mom with a relaxing de-stress facial for mother’s day. On sale now for $59. Click here to purchase. (If link does not work click READ MORE first and then click the link) Dr. Gavin and the staff at Azani Medical Spa wish all moms a very happy Mother’s Day.
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College Bound teens and students
As parents we know college is one of many rites of passage in life, but as moms we realize that our children are no longer “children” and we start missing those days of lollipops and naps. I would like you to take time out of your crazy busy days, and schedule a time at Azani Medical Spa for you and your daughter to connect, relax, and enjoy a pampering/cleansing facial. To make this easier for you we are offering a great package! For $165 you get: One Skin Self Renewal Facial One Teen Facial Two professional Skin Analysis Tips on how to best care for your skinsTime to relax and connect Request your appointment today! Relax and connect with your teen now!!
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5 Tips to reduce breast cancer risk
You or a loved one can significantly reduce the risk of breast cancer. Top 5 tips: 1 – There are 3 estrogens, estriol (cancer protective), estradiol and estrone (stimulates cancer cells).Do you know if you are estrone dominant? Estrone dominant means you have a higher percentage of estrone than estriol. You can raise your estriol level with bioidentical hormone replacement. 2 – Keep your blood vitamin D3 level around 80 nanograms per milliliter. Vit D3 has been shown to reduce incidence of cancer. 3 – Take daily supplements of Indol-3-Carbinol (I3C), found in broccoli and cabbage. It has been shown to decrease the proliferation of breast cancer cells. Click here for more info and to place your order. 4 – Take daily supplements of Resveratrol shown to have anti-cancer and anti-inflammatory activity. Click here for more info and to place your order. 5 – Reduce the radiation exposure from your yearly…
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Life Connections
I write to stay in touch. Life is our connections and the experiences we share. Relationships and stories. I appreciate the connection I have with my patients and my readers. I hope we can connect on Twitter, LinkedIn or Facebook. By phone, or in person. I learn more from listening more. How about you? I came across a a short film called VALIDATION. Just 14 mins. You can watch it here. It beautifully exemplifies this human connection and how we are all here to make each others lives better. It will make your day. Just “Listen and Love” .. it’s as simple as that Share it with others and connect! Dr. Monica Gavin
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