Category Archives: SkinSelf Renewal Blog

Sugar is a hot topic these days, and for good reason. Excessive sugar consumption can have a detrimental effect on your health. I am not suggesting you can’t enjoy a treat or two occasionally, but beware. Today’s typical western diet is full of hidden sugars and consumers are unaware. The adverse side effects of too much sugar can result in an array of health concerns including premature aging. Yes, sugar can cause wrinkles. Research has shown that advanced glycation due to sugar can cause damage to elastin and break down collagen in the skin. In addition to sagging skin, sugar can lead to many other health conditions as well. Sugar can contribute to the break down of collagen resulting in premature aging. Sugar causes imflammation in the body. Imflamation is the leading contributor to most diseases and health conditions. Sugar can lead to a fatty liver. Our bodies use insulin…

Summer is gone and what remains is older looking skin. Now that winter is approaching, it is more important than ever to take good care of your skin. Chances are, your skin feels dry and appears dull as a result of too much sun and not enough cell turnover. The winter months bring dry, cold weather making your skin appear even older. It is essential to promote skin cell turnover in order to reveal new, younger and more vibrant skin. A vital way you can achieve a more youthful appearance is with proven medical grade skincare products. Medical grade skincare is recommended because it will provide the most effective results available without a prescription. There are many good skincare lines on the market but at Azani Medical Spa, we pride ourselves in having done the research to bring our clients an excellent skincare line with highly effective cell turnover ingredients…

Ever wonder how many hours you’ll spend shaving in your life? Or how much you’ll spend on shaving supplies and waxing appointments? Try our calculator to find out! Input the number of weeks per year you’d like to stay hairless, whether you wax or shave, and the number of years you’ll want to stay hairless for. Then enter how often you must wax or shave per month, and how much it costs per razor or waxing session. The calculator will estimate your lifetime shaving/waxing cost. Tell it how many hours you spend shaving per week, and the calculator will also estimate how many hours you’ll spend shaving over your lifetime. laser hair removal Time consuming? Expensive? You may want to look into permanent laser hair removal, not only should it save you money in the long run, but it will save you time and ingrown hairs too! Azani Medical Spa,…

The video clip below shows the action of a laser hair removal tool on a patch of skin. Each flash is a pulse of laser light. The laser cooks the hair just like popcorn;* you can even see the hairs become puffy. Shaving before the treatment means only the root will be cooked. As it cooks, the cells next to the hair responsible for its growth are killed, making you hairless for life! The brief flashes prevent any of the skin from accidentally getting burnt. via GIPHY At Azani Medical Spa, a local business serving the Lehigh Valley area—Easton, Bethlehem, and Allentown—we offer this laser hair removal service and many other aesthetic and plastic surgery options to help you reach your goals. Our certified specialists would be happy to answer any of your questions at 610-625-3000. The gif above is sourced from Derek Muller. *In cooking popcorn, the microwaves heat…

Rewind the clock with IPL (Intense Pulse Light) at Azani Medical Spa in Bethlehem, PA Are you noticing sunspots, freckles, and uneven skin tone from the hot summer months? Now you can erase years of sun damage with Azani Medical Spa’s IPL Light Sheer Procedure. IPL treatments have become a popular choice over intense laser procedures because there is little to no down time. You can have the IPL treatment over your lunch break and go on with your day. The IPL device is less harsh than a laser treatment because it penetrates the dermis (2nd layer of the skin) without damaging the epidermis (top layer of the skin). The light energy is absorbed into the darker pigment and converted into heat which breakdowns the unwanted sun spots and freckles. This procedure can be done on all parts of the body including face, chest, hands, arms, legs, back and stomach. However, the…

Tips for Beautiful Skin in the Cold, Winter Months… AVOID LONG, HOT SHOWERS. Many people think the steam from a hot shower will help hydrate the skin. Actually hot water is very drying to your epidermis and can contribute to dry winter skin. USE A HUMIDIFIER. Most home heating systems are extremely dehydrating to the skin. Check with your HVAC maintenance person to see if you have a humidifier connected to your furnace. It will help keep your skin from drying out. KEEP HYDRATED. Drink lots of water. In the cold winter months, we tend not to drink as much water because we are cold and not as thirsty. Water is more important than ever in the winter months because the cold, dry air is pulling the moisture from our skin. Water helps hydrate our body and our skin. GET A FACIAL. Facials are a perfect way to remove all…

Original Article For our selfie-obsessed culture, the desire to look perfectly filtered — in photos and IRL — has never been stronger. In fact, according to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, the number of minimally invasive cosmetic procedures has grown nearly 200 percent since 2000, with no indication of slowing down. Advancements in technology and research are pacing with consumer demand, and the Food and Drug Administration is set to approve at least three new, cutting-edge cosmetic procedures in 2019. Below, we ask renowned plastic surgeons and cosmetic dermatologists to weigh in on the trends and procedures they think will be the most popular in 2019 to zap, inject, and restore our bodies in 2019. Injectables Are More Accessible Than Ever “It’s really the era of minimally invasive medical aesthetic procedures,” says Lara Devgan, a board-certified plastic surgeon in New York City. “I think that is not only because…

DISSOLVE STUBBORN FAT…INCREASE ENERGY LEVELS We all start the New Year with great expectations to be the best version of ourselves. Weight loss is the most common New Year’s Resolution. It is no surprise that diets are on the forefront of our minds after all the holiday parties and sugary treats. But the reality is, weight gain did not happen overnight and we can not magically get rid of our unwanted fat overnight. However, there is a medically safe and effective way to quickly shed unwanted stubborn fat and jump start our new healthy lifestyle in 2019. At Azani Medical Spa, serving the Lehigh Valley (Allentown, Bethlehem and Easton), Dr. Monica Gavin offers the HCG Medical Weight Loss Program. HCG stands for the human chorionic gonadotropin hormone. HCG is a hormone naturally produced during pregnancy. On the HCG diet, you will consume a medically approved simple, low calorie, low carb…

A New Slimmer You for the New Year Don’t miss out on our Azani 2018 December Special! The HCG weight loss program is ONLY $695 until the end of the month. Lose up to a pound a day of stubborn fat. Imagine losing as much as 30lbs in 40 days. Get a jumpstart on a new slimmer you in 2019. Call today and book an appointment.