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Kybella Injections - After Photos Day 1-3

StyleSpyGirl shared some follow up photos with us! Here is a picture days out from her firs Kybella injectable treatment. (Day 1, 2, 3)  With Kybella, you have some immediate swelling for the first few days, but as you can see it can start to come down quickly!

I"It didn't hurt as much as I expected, and went so fast I didn't have time to stress about it. So glad I took a couple days to rest and let the swelling go down! Can't wait to see the final results!! - StyleSpyGirl

What is Kybella?

Kybella is the first FDA approved injectable non-surgical treatment that reduces under the chin fat (sublemenal fat). Kybella is done in a series of 2-4 treatments, 4-6 weeks apart. Treatments are 15 minutes each, and downtime is minimal. Patients will experience swelling for the first few days after the treatment, and some mild pain is to be expected. 

Kybella has been shown in studies to melt fat and indirectly tighten skin. It can be used to rid the neck/chin of unwanted genetic fat pockets and also to contour the jawline and tighten the neck skin. Silk Touch Med Spa was chosen as one of the first in Boise, Idaho to have this newly approved medication for unwanted chin fat.

Watch her Kybella Treatment video

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Silk Touch Med Spa is the first in Idaho to offer SculpSure™ – the world’s first FDA-approved treatment for non-invasive, fast and easy fat reduction

Sculpsure is the the latest addition to our laser treatments. It is a non-invasive and easy way to melt the fat within your tissues so your body naturally removes it.With Sculpsure you can achieve up to 25% reduction in fat after just one treatment. 25% in just 25 minutes!

What is SculpSure™?

SculpSure™ is a hyperthermic laser fat removal system that works by directing laser energy into your treated areas. This laser energy heats the fat cells and surrounding tissues, thereby agitating the fat which causes them to release from your tissues. Over the next 12 weeks your body naturally removes the fat cells.

Why Choose SculpSure™?

Sculpsure is the latest technology in non invasive fat loss. Unlike other non surgical fat loss treatments that “freeze the fat” Sculpsure uses heat! It’s not painful like other procedures and only requires one session.

Sculpsure Benefits

• FDA-approved
• 25% Fat Reduction with One Treatment
• Highly effective, quick treatments. Just 25 minutes!
• Optimal results within 6-12 weeks after 1^st treament
• Can be used on the love handles, abdomen, upper arms, and thighs
• Completely non-surgical and non-invasive. No anesthesia
• Painless – most patients describe the treatments as feeling like a warming sensation.
• Only requires one treatment (for larger areas and those wanting more than 25% reduction multiple treatments will be required)
• No downtime; can return right back to work or other activities

Learn more about SculpSure here and see more before and after pictures

Have you heard about this new treatment recently featured on The Dr. Oz Show? It's a treatment for women that will seriously change your life! The best news.. we now offer it at Silk Touch! Say hello to your new best friend, ThermiVA. Thermiva is a non-surgical vaginal rejuvenation treatment.

We are so excited to be one of the first to bring this amazing technology to the women of Idaho! This is seriously a game changer in female rejuvenation treatments - with the only other alternative before this being painful, expensive, surgery.

ThermiVA is Non-Surgical 

ThermiVA is completely pain free and non-surgical. 

There is no recovery time with ThermiVA. It's the perfect lunch time treatment! One of the best parts  about ThermiVA is how easy the treatments are. You don't have to interrupt your life with expensive surgery and downtime! Who has time for that? Want to exercise afterwards? Go for it. Have sex? Sure! 

A small, slender wand (similar to ones used in transvaginal ultrasounds during the beginning of pregnancy) is used to provide a temperature-controlled radiofrequency directly to the inner vaginal tissue and the outer labias. Treatments are extremely comfortable and quick. It takes about 30 minutes total, fifteen minutes for the inner vaginal tissues and fifteen minutes for the outer vaginal area.

Is Everyone A ThermiVA candidate?

The only contraindications to getting Thermiva include pregnancy, active STD, urinary tract infection and patients with a cardiac device e.g. pacemaker/ defibrillator/ mechanical valves.

How Many ThermiVA Treatments Do You Need?

For optimal results we suggest a series of 3 treatments. We recommended that women come in for one treatment a month for three months. From that point forward, some may need one treatment a year just for maintenance. 

This month only, save up to $900 on Thermiva + get a FREE area of Botox -click here to claim offer.

Treats Urinary Incontinence

Urinary leaking is a daily struggle for many women of all ages. Chance are if you don't suffer from this, you probably know several people who do... Many women come to us with concerns of even being worried to sneeze without peeing a little. ThermiVA can stop this!

Childbirth (both vaginal deliveries and c-sections), abdominal surgeries, menopause, and even the things we can't control like genetics and aging are all major causes. Luckily, we now have ThermiVA to help! 

ThermiVA has a 96% "Worth It" Rating on Realself.com. Which is one of the highest patient satisfaction scores on Realself. Here's what some ThermiVa patients have to say about treating urinary incontinence with Thermiva.

“I couldn’t do a squat or a jumping jack during boot camp without leaking on myself, but after three treatments I have none.” — mom of four, all vaginal deliveries

“You know that whole cross your legs and squeeze when you sneeze? Well, I don’t have to do that anymore — I now sneeze freely without having to worry about leaking.” — patient after just one ThermiVa treatment

Improves Postpartum Recovery 

As early as six weeks after delivery, women can receive a ThermiVa treatment. This is a big deal for women who have had vaginal deliveries, women with stretching of the vaginal tissue, and women healing from episiotomies as a result of vaginal deliveries.  ThermiVa will restore the elasticity of the vaginal tissue much quicker and will reduce the healing time in those who had tearing or episiotomies during child birth.  Breastfeeding? Not a problem! Breastfeeding moms can still receive ThermiVa. (How exciting is that, ladies?!)

Improves the Appearance of the Vaginal Area

ThermiVa, through tightening the skin of the vagina, helps bring the outer parts of the vagina closer to the body.  The effects are sometimes immediate — the technicians can sometimes see the skin contracting and tightening during the actual procedure. 

Restores Moisture

This is something that affects so many women, and can become a serious medical issue. Menopause and the lack of estrogen in our bodies results in vaginal dryness. Which can lead to things such as — bleeding with wiping, tearing, pain during sex, collapsing of the vaginal walls, and can even allow for the bladder or the intestines to fall into the vaginal space.  Vaginal rejuvenation with ThermiVa will create softer and thicker skin and more moisture both internally and externally to make daily life and sexual intercourse more comfortable without the use of hormones or messy creams.

Improves Sex

Another great benefit of Thermiva? ThermiVa will enhance your sex life!!It will feel fuller, tighter  and smoother afterwords. Plus, in addition to restoring moisture which can help improve sex, ThermiVA can result in increased sensitivity, more coordinated and stronger muscular contractions, and ability to achieve orgasms in a shorter time period. Even women who’ve never been able to have an orgasm during vaginal intercourse before have reported having orgasms thanks to ThermiVA. 

Still have questions?  Wanting to learn more? 

Schedule a FREE Consultation today! (ThermiVA treatments are performed by our female medical staff members.)

This month only, save up to $900 + get a FREE area of Botox with your ThermiVa treatment -click here to claim offer.

Sources:

Realself.com http://houston.citymomsblog.com/

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Breast veins are common in most women. But what do you do when breast veins become darker and bothersome? If you're unhappy about your breast veins there is an easy solution.

What causes breast veins? Blue veins on chest.

Blue veins on your chest can be caused for a number reason. They can begin when a woman is quite young, especially if she has a genetic predisposition to veinier skin. They can develop during and after pregnancy. They also commonly appear after breast implants or reconstructive surgery. Another reason is age. Age may simply deposit them there, along with broken capillaries and spider veins.

Treatment for Breast Veins

At Silk Touch, Dr. Brian Kerr treats most breat veins with sclerotherapy. Sclerotherapy is quick and pain-free, a simple fine needle injected into the veins in question, delivering a solution that treats and safely closes off veins doctor knows to be safe to eliminate for your circulation, and the blue lines are reduced or eliminated, safely absorbed into the body.

Schelorotherapy performed on breast veins may require several injections, and at times several appointments for multiple treatments, depending on how dramatic your breast vein appearance is, and Dr. Kerr or our PA Autumn Heuman will assess your breast vein issues to create a treatment plan to restore your breasts’ best look.

To find out if you are a candidate for this treatment - schedule a consultation with Dr. Kerr or our PA Autumn. We offer free consultations for breast veins. 

Injectables and dermal fillers continue to gain popularity each year. Treatments are extremely effective and involve minimal downtime, making them the go-to non-surgical treatment for volume loss and wrinkle reduction.  Earlier this year, Juvederm Voluma broke into the market for mid-face volume with results lasting up to two years. Which at the time was longer than any other injectable on the market.

Earlier this month Sunveva announced that BellaFill is now the only FDA approved dermal filler effective for up to 5 years. The study is the largest and longest dermal filler study ever conducted. It involved 1000 patients across the US. At the 5 year mark, no serious adverse events were reported and 83% of patient treated with BellaFill were still “satisfied” to “very satisfied” with their results.

BellaFill works by replacing volume loss in the skin – either due to aging or even acne scarring.  Just this year BellaFill was FDA approved in the treatment for acne scars and has become a favorite of both physcian’s and patients.

The collagen in the product adds immediate volume while the microspheres remain in place – which increases the production of your own natural collagen. BellaFill is the longest lasting filler on the market – and unlike most dermal fillers, the results only continue to improve with time. 

To learn more about what Bellafill can do for you, visit our Bellafill page or schedule a free consultation. 

Where you live can help determine how prone your skin is to wrinkles. Where does your home state rank?

In order to determine the states in which residents are most prone to damage caused by lifestyle, occupational and environmental factors, RoC Skincare partnered with independent research firm Sperling’s Best Places to release the second annual Wrinkle Ranking.

The study performed a state-by-state assessment, which included examining the following factors:

• UV exposure;
• Geographical elevation;
• Daily commute times;
• Stress levels; and
• Ozone pollution.

The top five factors contributing to wrinkles in each state are highlighted in the infographic below. 

Source: (Original Article):

http://www.skininc.com/spabusiness/trends/Ranking-the-Most-Wrinkle-prone-States--322301352.html#sthash.B9kOydsN.dpuf

Question: I have a “double-chin” no matter how much I workout. What’s a safe way to get rid of this? 

There are minimally-invasive options such as Laser Assisted Liposuction “Smartlipo”.  This type of liposuction involves fewer complications and scars, and it avoids the dangers of general anesthesia. A miniscule cannula is inserted through a small incision in the skin. The laser’s high energy liquefies the fat cells, which are suctioned out of the area.  

The power of the laser also stimulates the skin and promotes new collagen growth for firmer skin. SmartLipo results in minimal recovery time and less pain and bruising, allowing you to put a fresh face forward with your amazing results!

See more before and after pictures.

Skin Tightening

 If your problem is more skin elasticity (loose skin on the neck) than it is fat, In addition to Smartlipo, Venus Freeze treatments help tighten the skin and tone the neck. Venus Freeze is a non-invasive painless skin tightening treatment.

Excercise

It’s still important to eat healthy and take care of the neck even after liposuction. Here is a quick workout you can do to help sculpt the neck even more.

This question was featured in our bi-weekly segment in the Idaho Statesman "Healthy Advice". Look for it every other Thursday in the lifestyle section.