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CLAIM YOUR PROFILEVolume loss in the mid face is a natural part of the aging face. It can create a flattening of the cheeks, make the eyes appear deep set, and create deep folds in the nasolabial region. When addressing these areas I will often start by addressing the volume loss in the cheeks first. When the cheeks are full the nasolabial folds often are lifted and that can be enough to create the desired effect for a patient. If there is still a need to fill a bit around the folds then a little filler can go a long way. If a person were to only fill the folds and ignore the volume loss in the cheeks there is a risk that the result will be a mouth that is pushed forward and can look somewhat like a primate. Ultimately, I would suggest scheduling a consultation with an experienced injector who can see you in person, discuss your individual concerns, and help you develop a personalized treatment plan. Good luck!
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It is common and normal to have some degree of facial asymmetry. If it is significant and distressing there are a number of non surgical options to address the issue. One of the most common and effective non surgical options is to use dermal fillers to fill in areas of volume loss and create a temporary (1-2 years) improvement in appearance. Hyaluronic acid fillers are a great option for immediate results and are easily reversed. Sculptra provides longer lasting results but often requires multiple injections for long term results. Botox can be used to help with some symmetry concerns if the symmetry is related to overactive muscle tone on one side of the face. There are additionally other options like micro-current for muscular toning or facial acupuncture. Ultimately the best option for you might be to schedule a consultation with a skilled provider who can see you in person, discuss your concerns in depth, and offer you a variety of options that will best suit your individual needs.
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I had profound-rf three months ago by Jen at illume for treatment of cellulite and skin tightening. I'm almost 58 years and profound-rf has given me new skin on my butt and back of my thighs. I've attached the picture of before and three months after. I couldn't be happier especially knowing that it will keep improving for up to 12 months. I'm going to be doing the front of my legs soon. Love Jen! She's amazing. This procedure has boosted my confidence so much I am finally walking around naked in front of my husband again.
I had the combined treatment of Profound-RF combined with co2 laser last year. Best thing that I've ever done! Amazing results and turning back the clock on our skin. At 44 my skin is better than when I was 30. I've tried every laser out there and I've never had results like this. I'm amazed how much the Profound tightens the skin on your face and jawline. Will you be uncomfortable for a few days? Yes. Will you be ugly for 3-5 days? Yes. Is it worth it? YES, DEFINITELY! I'm posting pics right after receiving the treatment on the drive home. Second day, 7 days and 15 days. After 15 days I had new skin and my skin was already tighter. I'm still getting compliments about my skin a year later. I've also had profound on my butt! Amazing for skin tightening and smoothing. I want to profound my woke body. Next I'm getting profound on my thighs co2 done on my chest. Definitely recommend getting the combined treatments on your face at the same time for best results. Love Jen and her passion for making us beautiful!
I don’t pee my pants anymore. Yes. That’s what I said. Thanks to the amazing Jen and Sam, with a little help from the O-Shot, I no longer leak. After having 4 children and a hysterectomy it was almost inevitable, I started having incontinence issues. Coughing, standing up from a sitting position when I had a sudden urge to pee, laughing, jumping all meant I’d probably leak, or worse. I knew it was a problem when I peed my pants loading my groceries into Costco while wrestling my 2 and 4 year old into the car. Of course, like most women, I didn’t want to talk about it other than joking around. I also didn’t want to spend money on myself because my first instinct is to spend money on the kids. I had heard the O-Shot could help with stress incontinence (AND improve sexual desire and orgasm- did I mention 4 kids and a hysterectomy? Let’s be honest, we were definitely not in the honeymoon stage anymore!). After that trip to Costco I decided I had to do something. I made an appointment and found myself in the office a few days later. From start to finish I was completely comfortable. Sam and Jen were so professional and the entire procedure was painless. I know what you’re thinking. Oh, I’m too embarrassed, it’s going to hurt, it’s going to be awkward, what if I pee while they’re doing the procedure, I don’t know what exactly is going to happen. Let me tell you my experience. I came in and was offered a beverage and changed into a gown, which was WAY nicer than the ones at the ob/gyn’s office. I laid down and topical numbing medication was applied all over my vaginal area. Jen and Sam made me feel completely comfortable and it was a lot less awkward than a pelvic exam! Then I saw up and while the numbing medication went to work they drew blood from my arm. It was fast and painless. Then I got to watch as they spun the blood twice. Then it was time! And of course I was worried it may hurt. They two injections were fast and I didn’t feel anything but a little bit of pressure. That was it. I was done. The first day it felt a little bit like a wad of toilet paper was stuck there and by morning it felt normal. But here’s the best part. I don’t leak. I don’t have that sudden, uncontrollable need to pee. I went to Costco yesterday, back to my nemesis and sure enough, I start loading the groceries and I feel the urge to pee but no leaking and no urgency. I finished loading groceries and drove to Fred Meyer (the SOUTH store even!). On the way I had several coughing fits! Oh no, I was sure I would leak. But I didn’t. Not at all. I had planned to go the bathroom as soon as I got there. But I didn’t feel the urgency and decided to see just how well the O-Shot had worked so instead I did our 15 minutes of shopping. As I headed to the checkout I felt again that I needed to pee so I finished checking out and calmly walked to the bathroom. NO LEAKING. I still can’t believe how well it’s worked. Oh, and as far as the sexual desire/orgasm… we just may be back in the honeymoon stage! I can’t recommend Illume highly enough. Jen, Sam and Danielle are all so professional and passionate about what they are doing. The office is relaxed and inviting and they offer thorough consultations. If you are like SO MANY WOMEN who are suffering with stress incontinence and think you have to live with it- you don’t! If you’re considering an O-Shot or on fence then go talk to Jen.
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