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Have you heard of and do you already love Daxxify? This neuromodulator received FDA approval in 2023 and has been making waves ever since. Or maybe we should say "smoothing out waves." Daxxify is a next generation tox treatment that patients have reported kicks in faster, lasts longer, and improves skin texture. Let's dig into those claims to see why Daxxify might be your perfect match. Daxxify uses a novel peptide that forms a magnet-like bond with the nerve cells to quickl

I feel incredibly fortunate to have spent more than 20 years working in aesthetic medicine. Before aesthetics, I worked in several areas of healthcare, and for a long time I thought midwifery would be my forever home. But when the difficult days came with that beautiful work, I began looking for a profession where I could still have an impact, remain female-focused, and, quite honestly, not have someone die on me. Choosing medical aesthetics was one of the best decisions I've

We've talked about Laser and Light Therapy a lot since we added it one year ago, but that's because it truly is an amazing treatment that lives up to the hype. What makes Laser & Light treatments stand out? Filler and tox treatments require healthy skin to look their best. MOXI & BBL treat the skin. Despite being on the outside, healthy skin is the foundation for all other treatments. MOXI lightly resurfaces the epidermis, improving skin tone and texture. MOXI triggers your

We're just a few short months from the start of spring break and travel season. Let's break through the winter blues by getting our skin ready for our dream vacation! We sometimes conflate winter with being an easier season for treatments and that's simply not the truth. Winter brings its own concerns when caring for our skin - it's just easier to avoid the temptation of excess time in the sun. This lower risk of UV exposure makes winter an ideal time to treat pigment concern

We often hear about biostimulators and regenerative treatments, but what does that actually mean ? The many treatments we offer are different tools in the toolbox - they function differently and have unique purposes. Neuromodulators (or tox) temporarily pauses muscle movement to pause the deepening of lines and wrinkles. Fillers provide structure and internal support. Regenerative treatments work to "turn back the clock" by supporting the functions that our bodies used to do

The delicate neck skin often shows the first signs of aging. It is constantly moving, turning your head to look in every direction. Add to that the yearly loss of collagen as we age, and the neck quickly develops fine lines and wrinkles. Often, we forget about caring for our neck as we focus on our luscious lips and glowing cheekbones. But it deserves just as much care and attention. Today, Cristina shares recommendations for caring for your neck as much as you care for your

Don't leave your skin out in the cold! These Midwest winters are no joke. Freezing temps and bracing winds are so unfriendly to our skin. Here are our tips to protect your skin and keep it healthy all season long. Recommended Treatments : Dermaplaning and HydraFacial. Dermaplaning uses a surgical scalpel to gently exfoliate the surface of the skin and improve skin texture. This treatment helps you shed the outer layer of dead skin cells and fine hair, while also promoting ce

We're all in love with the results from MOXI and BBLHEROic both for our patients and for ourselves! From uneven skin texture to pesky hyperpigmentation, you'd be surprised how many skin goals this treatment can help you achieve. While they can be used separately, the MOXI laser targets different concerns than the Broad Band Light (BBL) HEROic treatment. Bringing these versatile, non-invasive treatments together takes it to the next level. Taken together, we are able to treat

In a world full of distractions and stressors, you deserve to take care of your body. You only get one, give it the care, the attention, and the respect it deserves. The quiet moments of peace is when we most connect with ourselves. Extra moments massaging in our morning skincare. Using that face mask set aside for a special day (cause every day is special). The time we reserve to sit in the treatment chair and work toward our aesthetic goals. These are the ways we choose our

It's no surprise that we love your skin. It's what protects us and makes us all unique. Keeping our skin healthy and hydrated is a big responsibility - one that Alastin can make easy to manage. There are quite literally thousands of skincare brands out there. They come and go with trendy names and ingredients that claim to be "the most important thing you've never heard of". The majority of those brands and products aren't backed by a tenth of the research and science that Ga

Celebrate Dani's 50th Birthday & Honor Her Memory with one-day-only specials on October 21st

You may have heard us speaking in acronyms. PRP, PRF, and PRG sound like a secret code, so let's bring you in on the meaning behind these...