Discover the Power of Sciton BBL

Sciton BBL is an advanced form of intense pulsed light (IPL) therapy that utilizes a broad spectrum of light wavelengths to target multiple skin layers. This non-invasive treatment addresses a wide range of skin issues, including sun damage, age spots, redness, and uneven skin tone. By delivering precise light energy, BBL stimulates collagen production, leading to improved skin texture and elasticity.​

Why Choose BBL? Unmatched Versatility

One of the most significant advantages of Sciton BBL is its versatility. It can effectively treat various skin concerns, such as:​

• Sun Damage and Hyperpigmentation: BBL helps fade sun spots and hyperpigmentation, resulting in a more even complexion.​
• Age Spots and Freckles: The treatment reduces the appearance of brown spots and freckles, enhancing skin clarity.​
• Rosacea and Redness: BBL minimizes redness and visible blood vessels, providing relief for individuals with rosacea.​
• Fine Lines and Wrinkles: By stimulating collagen production, BBL smooths out fine lines, promoting a youthful appearance.​
• Acne and Acne Scars: The therapy targets acne-causing bacteria and reduces inflammation, improving active acne and residual scarring.​

This adaptability makes BBL suitable for individuals with diverse skin types and concerns, offering a tailored approach to skincare.​

Spring into Radiance: The Ideal Season for BBL in Scottsdale

Early spring is an optimal time to undergo BBL treatments, especially in Scottsdale, due to milder weather conditions and reduced sun exposure. This timing allows the skin to heal more effectively and reduces the risk of post-treatment pigmentation issues. Additionally, addressing skin concerns in spring prepares the complexion for the sunnier months ahead, ensuring a radiant and healthy appearance.​

Quick Transformation with Minimal Downtime

BBL treatments are known for their minimal downtime. Most sessions last between 15 to 30 minutes, depending on the treatment area, making it convenient for individuals with busy schedules. Patients may experience mild redness or swelling immediately after the procedure, but these effects typically subside within a few hours to a couple of days. Visible improvements can often be seen after just one session, with optimal results achieved through a series of treatments.​

Safety and Efficacy: Trust in Advanced Technology

Sciton BBL is designed to be safe and effective for a broad range of skin types. Its advanced technology allows practitioners to customize the treatment to suit each patient’s unique skin concerns and complexion. This personalized approach ensures optimal results and minimizes the risk of adverse effects, making it a reliable choice for skin rejuvenation.​

Embrace a New Glow This Spring

Sciton BBL stands out as a versatile and effective solution for individuals seeking comprehensive skin rejuvenation. Its ability to address multiple skin concerns with minimal downtime makes it an attractive option, particularly during the early spring months in Scottsdale. By choosing BBL, patients can achieve a refreshed and youthful complexion, ready to embrace the upcoming seasons with confidence.

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June is Acne Awareness month! So, to commemorate, I wanted to share what I’ve learned through my journey of having acne as an adult.

In the United States, Acne is the most prevalent skin condition. While acne is most common in adolescents, it can also carry on into adulthood for many people.

Acne is not only physically painful, but can be emotionally distressing as well. As someone who has dealt with persistent acne for several years in their adulthood, I can attest to how much acne can affect self-esteem. For many people who struggle with acne, we feel ashamed and upset to have breakouts on our skin. It can especially be disheartening when you feel you have tried every trick and remedy you’ve heard of, and it still won’t go away.

Read on to find some tips to managing and living with acne – at the MedSpa and at home!

Medical -Grade Treatments for Acne

At Blume Skin & Body, we have three main treatments to help address all facets of acne.

1. VI Chemical Peel

The VI Peel improves the tone, texture and clarity of the skin. There are 5 different formulations of the VI Peel to target different skin concerns. For someone with acne, the VI Peel Purify will help to kill off the bacteria that causes acne and in the next week, blemishes will dry up and flake off completely. The VI Peel Purify includes added Benzoyl Peroxide, Kojic Acid, and Hydrocortisone to target active breakouts in acne-prone skin. The VI Peel Purify with Precision Plus is an added booster to also address acne with hyperpigmentation and scarring.

VI Peel Process

2. Forever Clear BBL

If you’re into skincare, you’ve probably heard of a Photofacial (or IPL/BBL), but you may not have heard of a BBL meant to treat acne. The Forever Clear BBL is unique to other Photofacials, and it uses a three-step process to combat acne. First, skin is treated with a blue light to eliminate acne-causing bacteria down in the pores. Then, the skin is treated with a yellow light to reduce inflammation and redness caused by acne. Lastly, the skin is treated with infra-red light to tighten skin and initiate the skin’s healing process.

3. Microneedling

Once the acne has been controlled and there are no more active breakouts, they may still be skin issues with tone and texture. Acne can leave behind stubborn scars and post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation (red marks left after acne is gone). Microneedling is a treatment that creates tiny, controlled micro-wounds in the skin which then triggers the skin’s natural healing process to heal over those scars.

Reminders for At-Home Care of Acne-Prone Skin

The most important thing to remember with acne-prone skin is to have patience. Clearing your skin of acne can be a long road with ups and downs. This is because there could be several factors contributing to acne, including stress, hormones, diet, and many more. Addressing acne means addressing it from each angle, which requires a lot of patience!

It’s important to try and learn what your acne triggers are. Keeping a diary or notes in your phone about when you get breakouts can help you to determine whether your acne may be caused by hormonal changes, stress, environmental factors, or even certain foods. Dairy and sugar can be a trigger for acne in many people, so try cutting back on those to see if it improves the acne.

Other small habits that can add up over time would be avoiding touching your face, sleeping with your hair away from your face (if you have long hair), making sure to switch out your face towels and pillow cases frequently, and most importantly, not picking at your skin!

Finally, make sure to honor your esthetician’s work by consistently using the skincare regimen they recommend at home. Keep at it and don’t get discouraged! Progress may be slow, but every improvement should be celebrated. Each person’s acne and skin is so different, so what may work for one person may not work for you. It will take a bit of trial and error to find the solution to clear skin.

At the end of the day, acne is such a common condition and almost everyone has experienced it to some degree. We can love ourselves regardless if we have acne or not, and remember “perfect” skin does not exist – everyone gets blemishes and flaws and we don’t need to feel ashamed or embarrassed to talk about it! The Blume estheticians are here to help you contain and rid your face of blemishes – and they will do all that they can to get you the results you’re looking for, free of judgement.

If you’re ready to get clearer skin, call us and set up a consultation appointment today!

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Photofacials have been a trending topic amidst the aesthetic and beauty world for many years and have been recently gaining even more popularity. This treatment was invented in the 90’s and it has come a long way, PhotoFacial, IPL and BBL are all terms for light energy delivered safely to the skin. At Blume Skin & Body, we are no strangers to photofacials, our office has the Lumenis M22 IPL, Sciton Joule BBL and two Sciton Mjoules with in motion BBL and the MOXI laser. Our expert Certified Laser Technichians have been able to offer many more options in terms of light and laser treatments to lift pigment, smooth out wrinkles, get rid of unwanted texture, and clear blemishes for the face and body. Read on to learn more about the different treatment options available with this one machine and which one may be right for you!

IPL/BBL Photofacial Treatments
One of the newest treatments available is BBL with the Sciton Mjoule. Many patients are familiar with the IPL (or Intense Pulsed Light) treatment, and the BBL Photofacial is very similar with the updated Broad Band Light technology. At Blume Skin & Body, the BBL Photofacial is our most popular treatment because it covers a wide array of our clients’ concerns. In Arizona especially, the sun causes so much damage to the skin, resulting in collagen destruction, added wrinkles, sun spots, and broken capillaries – all of which the BBL, IPL Photofacial can treat.

Photofacials produce amazing results for those battling pigmentation issues, including sun damage, rosacea, acne scarring, and more. Interestingly enough, photofacials have also been shown to treat dry eyes because it reduces inflammation and vascular activity around the tear duct. The Lumenis M22 IPL has gotten FDA Clearance for this amazing treatment to help with inflammation and dry eye. Check out the information on the Beautiful Eyes Treatment on our website for more information.

The Photofacial is quick, comfortable and produces amazing results from the first treatment. Patients will experience a bit of redness and perhaps swelling on day one, which will reduce quickly and in the following days, dark spots will begin to lift from the face and eventually slough away.

The BBL Photofacial is recommended to be done in a series of three, with each treatment being done four weeks apart. After the initial three treatments, patients will only need to do the treatment every 6 to twelve months for maintenance, depending on their skin and lifestyle.

Forever Body BBL
The Sciton Mjoule also allows us to recreate the stunning results of a Photofacial all over the body with the Forever Body BBL. Chest, arms, shoulders, legs and more can all be treated with ease because of the in-motion attachments on the Mjoule machine. The Forever Body BBL treatment is comfortable and quick, with little downtime, just like Photofacials!

Also recommended in a series of three treatments, the Forever Body BBL can help reduce vascular issues, redness, and dark spots to improve signs of aging anywhere on the body. Results are seen within 2 – 4 weeks.

Forever Clear BBL
Over 50% of Americans struggle with acne, but with Forever Clear BBL treatments, acne can be controlled without the use of topical creams or prescriptions. This treatment can also be done with the Sciton Mjoule, Lumenis M22 or Sciton Joule, and utilizes three different wavelengths of light to kill p.acne bacteria that causes breakouts, calm down redness and reduce inflammation. Patients who struggle with acne can receive these treatments 1 – 2 times a week and will begin to see results soon. Multiple treatments will most likely be needed, but fortunately these treatments are quick, comfortable and do not require any downtime!

Moxi + BBL Photofacial
The BBL Photofacial treatments have excellent results with little downtime, but it does have a few limitations. Those with certain skin conditions like Melasma, or darker skin tones would not be a candidate for the BBL treatments. However, that is where the Moxi laser treatment comes into play! The Moxi treatment is unique because it is safe for all skin types, allowing the providers at Blume Skin & Body to treat even more patients.

The Moxi Laser treatment is a 1927 true laser that can help even out tone and texture of skin, induce collagen production, decrease pore size, reduce fine lines and wrinkles, and the Moxi can even picks up on complicated pigment that the Photofacial may miss.

This treatment can be done in combination with the BBL treatment, creating a super-powerful light and laser treatment. However, for those who aren’t a candidate for the BBL treatment, the Moxi can be done on its’ own and still provides great anti-aging, preventative care that is perfect for everybody.

Learn more about our IPL, BBL, Moxi and combination treatments by viewing our website, or set up a free consultation today to finally see clear, rejuvenated and radiant skin!

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So much skincare, how to choose the best concoction for your skin care concerns? With skincare cocktailing you can mix premium skin product brands to design the perfect skincare routine for you. What skincare products can I mix together safely? Here is a general rule of thumb with choosing skincare products according to specific skin types.

-Foaming Cleanser- is a great option for that “clean” feeling and preferably those with combination or oily skin.
-Lotion/Creamy Cleanser- gentle enough for all skin types and also a great makeup remover. Preferably those that have dry skin, sensitive skin, reactive skin and using topical prescriptions and retinol.
-Exfoliating Cleanser- not advised for active acne, or rosacea, but great for clogged pores and once weekly exfoliation.
-Antioxidant Serums- designed for brightening and free radical protection. Great for all skin types except acne.
-Hyaluronic Acid serum- perfect for everyone, even acne
-Growth Factor and Peptide Serums – excellent choice for antiaging and overall skin health
-Retinol- recommended to be advised by a medical aesthetician for dosing. Not recommended for pregnant woman, breastfeeding woman or taking Accutane.

Those were just a few standard skincare products to choose from. Let’s get down to the nitty gritty.

Your mom’s neighbor’s daughter is selling a multilevel marketing skincare line and you are interested in learning about the products because you have been on an uphill battle with your skin. This line seems simple, there’s a “kit” for acne, a “kit” for anti-aging, a “kit” for dry skin. Easy peasy pick a kit and abracadabra your skin is fixed! Not quite.

The pre-picked skincare kits sound great, with no thinking required. The trouble with this method is that not everyone can tolerate every product in an acne “kit” morning and night. Or the products in the anti-aging “kit”. Or any of the “kits”. Our skin is so complex. For example, there are a number of different varieties of acne. Hormone related, stress related, diet related, oil production, and so much more. It takes specific training and education to identify them. Along with aging skin, dry skin and sensitive skin.

For the majority of the population, a combination of these categories is typical. We need to take into consideration each individual’s skin type. Do they breakout still? Are they dry or oily? What’s their sensitivity level? Are they reactive? This must be done BEFORE anything else. A good skincare routine is necessary to protect your investment in any laser treatments, chemical peels or photofacial treatments.

For many, helping to erase and prevent fine lines, wrinkles and pigmentation are the goal. Of course, skin care alone can’t turn back the clock, but skincare alongside good medical grade treatments can. But throwing them a cookie cutter anti-aging skincare “kit” isn’t always the answer. Is the individual oily? If they are, the products may be too heavy for them. Are they prone to breakouts? Perhaps this would lead to unwanted blemishes. Then we have to fix acne and aging. A fun combo. Your Medical Aesthetician and Certified Laser Technician can help guide you through the maze of choices.

Even treating acne can be tricky. A standard acne skincare “kit” can be extremely harmful to the skin. Typically, acne geared skincare can contain a combination of glycolic acid, salicylic acid, benzoyl peroxide, lactic acid, physical exfoliants and retinol. These are all amazing ingredients to help fight acne, kill bacteria and prevent future breakouts. But when these are used every day, twice a day, your results will be the complete opposite of what you were trying to achieve.

The rule of thumb when cocktailing any skincare together is, if you are using any products that are drying, or that compromise the surface of the epidermis (retinol, salicylic acid, glycolic acid, etc.), you should be using a mild cleanser, a sunscreen and a denser moisturizer to balance out the dryness from the more aggressive products. Hyaluronic Acid is another amazing product to incorporate into your routine. Hyaluronic Acid is recommended for all skin types, especially acne. Using products that help to kill bacteria will leave the skin feeling dry and irritated. That’s when Hyaluronic can play a major role is deep hydration without adding heavy moisturizer.

Here are a few popular combinations for skincare cocktailing:

Three Step Simple Routine – Normal/Combination Skin
Epoince Lytic Cleanser AM & PM
Neocutis Bio Serum Firm AM & PM
Skin Medica Mineral Shield Tinted SPF 32 AM
Valmont Prime 24 PM

I Love My Serums Routine – Anti-Aging Routine
Valmont Illuminating Foamer AM & PM
Skin Medica Lumivive System Day & Night AM & PM
Valmont V-Line Lifting Serum AM & PM
Skin Medica Neck Correct Cream
NeoCutis MicroDay AM
NeoCutis Bio Cream Firm PM

High Maintenance 12 Steps – Love my Skin Routine
Valmont Icy Falls Makeup Remover PM
Epionce Gentle Foaming Cleanser AM & PM
Valmont Illuminating Toner AM & PM
Valmont Clarifying Infusion AM & PM
Skin Medica Advanced+ Serum AM & PM
Skin Medica Neck Correct Cream PM
Valmont V-Line Neck Cream AM & PM
NeoCutis Nouvelle PM
NeoCutis Lumiere Eye Cream AM & PM
Valmont Hydra3 Eye Serum
Epoince Renewal Lotion PM
Elta MD Clear SPF 47 AM

Dry Skin
Epionce Milky Lotion Cleanser AM &PM
Neocutis Bio Serum Firm AM
Valmont Hydra 3 Serum PM
Neocutis Bio Cream Firm PM
Neocutis Lumiere Eye Cream AM & PM
Neocutis Nouvelle PM as directed by you Aesthetician

Oily Skin
ZO Gentle Cleanser (AM & PM)
Neocutis Hyalis (AM)
Elta MD Clear (AM)
ZO Complexion Pads (PM every other night or as directed)
Epionce Renewal Facial Lotion (PM)
Neocutis Nouvelle (every other night or as directed by your Aesthetician))
Epionce Lytic TX (as needed)
Neocutis Lumiere (AM & PM)

Are you overwhelmed? Blume Skin & Body offers complimentary skin analysis with suggestions to add to your current routine or start fresh with new products. The Medical Aestheticians are eager to help you maintain your skin health with skin care and skin treatment suggestions. Please check out all services and products on the website.

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You ask your friend for advice, and she’ll tell you her sister’s old room mate’s cousin did laser and she had great results, but she was  treating something totally different than what you are interested in. Then your favorite influencer you follow says to use a microneedling roller at home, and its just as good as getting a professional microneedling treatment. How do you know for sure if you should do Microneedling or Laser? While some advice may be a tad helpful, and others may be down right wrong.. *cough cough the microneedling roller*…. there’s always the right advice and it can be found right here!

You always want to make sure you are getting your facts and information from a licensed medical aesthetician. Not only are they trained accordingly in consulting on these treatments, they PERFORM the treatment on patients every day. The way I have consulted on microneedling vs laser, is sharing their similarities and differences. And also breaking down what each treatment does.

Microneedling is skin resurfacing treatment treatment that helps to minimize and even eliminate the appearance of acne scars, fine lines and wrinkles, minor skin laxity, uneven texture and minor superficial hyperpigmentation. The process is creating a controlled injury to the skin by  making microscopic perpendicular perforations, at various depths into the skin (nothing you can see to the naked eye). Your skin then realizes it is injured. Proactively the skin then starts to create natural growth factors, collagen and strengthens its elasticity in its attempt to heal itself. Resulting in tighter, brighter, more even skin. Microneelding is fantastic for acne scaring (depending on the type of acne scar) because it helps to break down the scar tissue that accumulated over time.

There is even different types of microneedling treatments like Radio Frequency Microneedling. RF Microneedling can help with all of the above conditions mentioned earlier, the radio frequency has an amazing anti-aging aspect to it. The insulated needles sends high energy radio frequency waves throughout the skin, creating a controlled thermal injury that stimulates tightening and collagen.

Laser also comes in many different shapes, sizes and wave lengths. At Blume Skin and Body we are blessed to be able to offer both IPL and BBL laser treatments, with a variety of personalizations as well. Laser skin treatments help with acne scars, fine lines and wrinkles, skin laxity, uneven texture and hyperpigmentation. Very similar to the microneedling! Since laser is a range of light waves and high intensity light, it has the ability to penetrate further down to the deeper levels of the skin typically where hyperpigmentation, deep wrinkles and sever acne scars live. Since BBL uses high intensity light waves, it can also help eliminate redness, broken capillaries and broken blood vessel’s.

So the take away on Microneedling VS Laser is:

Microneedling Laser

-Acne scars -Deeper acne scars

-Fine Lines and mild wrinkles-Fine lines and moderate wrinkles

-Collagen production-Deeper collagen production

-Minor skin laxity-Moderate skin laxity

-Minor hyperpigmentation-Moderate hyperpigmentation

-Improved texture-Improved texture

-Needs a series of treatments-Needs a series of treatments

Since Microneedling and Laser treatments have many similarities, it can be hard to decipher which is the best treatment for you! That’s where the power of the consultation comes in! Making sure you see a highly trained and skilled licensed medical aesthetician, to help point you in the right direction for your skincare needs and goals. Skincare is not a one size fits all. What works for some may not work for many. Microneedling and laser are NOT services you are going to want to skimp on, or use a Groupon/coupon for. At our medical office, we take pride in educating our patients with all the information they need to make the right decision for their skin. We want your treatment to go smoothly, as painless as possible and we want to see you GLOW with amazing results! Since there is so much misinformation out there, it’s imperative to put your face in the right hands, no pun intended!

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Spring is the season of rebirth and the award season. Of course, the testing process for the 2021 NewBeauty Awards during wasn’t the typical testing committees debating over 10,000 submissions.  This year all research and debate to choose the 280 winners was done virtually.  I can image that the panel was hyper-critical of their own image on the zoom meetings. The experts scrutinized thousands of products and procedures that deliver on their claims and solve our biggest beauty requests. This year more than ever we deserve to look and feel like the best versions of ourselves.

Each year hundreds of new product lines enter the skin care and treatment market. Instagram & Facebook bombard us with new advertising for products that are brand new and untested. Tik Tok has also entered the fray of so-called experts telling its viewers to use strange and unusual homemade remedies to cure all your beauty woes.  Unfortunately, once you click on the advertisement, you will see the product show up in your news feed for weeks.

I thought it would be helpful to highlight the 11^th Annual Beauty Awards from New Beauty Magazine, Spring-Summer 2021, with the products and procedures that Blume Skin & Body offers.

NewBeauty Awards for Best In-Office Treatments & Procedures

The Best Neurotoxin – Botox Cosmetic

For the past 19 years, Botox has been reducing frown lines, crow’s feet and smoothing foreheads everywhere. Botox is the most requested Neurotoxin, due to its consistency.  Xeomin is also a quality neurotoxin that Blume Skin & Body offers for our patients that are looking for a uniquely purified option that Gwyneth Paltrow prefers.

The Best Nonsurgical Skin Tightener – Ultherapy

Ultherapy is a Cult Classic and it has been an award winner for 7 years in a row. Patients looking for a neck, lower face & brow lift without going under the knife, Ultherapy is the answer. Ultherapy uses ultrasound energy to stimulate new collagen and tighten lax and wrinkled skin on the neck, chin, brow and décolleté without the need for surgery or downtime. Christie Brinkley has been a past spokesperson with many other celebrities admitting and recommending Ultherapy . The staff at Blume Skin & Body loves the Ultherapy procedure, it is also a great preventative treatment for the 30 -40-year-old age group looking for a countered jawline and collagen banking.  For the 50+ age group Ultherapy ultrasound skin tightening works to take a decade away.

The Best Noninvasive Fat Reducer – CoolSculpting

This noninvasive fat-fighter treatment has been the gold standard and FDA cleared for over 10 years; Blume Skin & Body has had CoolSculpting for 9 years. CoolSculpting freezes away unwanted fat cells practically everywhere on the body. The fat cells start to leave the body at 3 weeks may take 12 weeks to see your final results, but those fat cells are gone for good.

CoolSculpting at Blume Skin & Body is a relaxing experience with your own private suite. CoolSculpting is a great way to rid the body of that excess COVID-19 fat and get back to your 2019 body.

The Best Filler for Lip Lines – Juvederm Volbella

When you have smokers’ lines or your favorite lipstick bleeds into those tiny lines around your mouth, Juvederm Volbella is a great choice for smoothing those annoying lines. Juvederm Volbella can soften them without altering your natural facial expressions. This facial filler uses hyaluronic acid to instantly smooth unwanted grooves for a natural smooth look. Volbella is also a great lip filler for those patients looking for natural smooth lips without the duck look.

The Best Filler for Laugh Lines– Juvederm

Blume Skin & Body also offers Juvederm Ultra and Ultra Plus, Juvederm Voluma and Juvederm Vollure that are hyaluronic acid fillers that can soften deep nasal folds, give volume restoration, provide a subtle lift or enhance the jaw line and chin. A conversation with our excellent injectors can help you decide which product is best for you.

The Best Filler for Cheek Enhancement – Juvederm Voluma

The longest lasting and the first filler specifically developed for the cheek area, Juvederm Voluma thick and dense hyaluronic acid gel plumps and adds volume. If you weren’t genetically blessed with high cheek bones or your cheeks have deflated due to aging, Juvederm Voluma is the answer. Juvederm Voluma results can last up to two years.

The Best Filler for Hand Rejuvenation – Radiesse

To restore volume loss and smooth the skin on hands, Radiesse, a collagen stimulator is the best. Radiesse also makes the veins and crepiness less visible while boosting collagen over time. Blume Skin & Body also likes Radiesse along the jaw line to improve your profile.

The Best Scalp Treatment– HydraFacial Keravive                                                     

Combine the relaxing experience of a scalp massage with the results of a med-spa treatment you get with HydraFacial Keravive. The treatment utilizes the HydraFacial signature three-step method to cleanse and unclog follicles and infuse Keravive protein serum. It is suggested to combine the scalp treatment with the famous skin treatment. HydraFacial is a customizable treatment that cleanses, exfoliates, extracts and hydrates. In a short 30-minute treatment your pores are deep cleaned while skin is flooded with hydration. HydraFacial is like you monthly car wash to keep your skin healthy and youthful. At Blume Skin & Body your aesthetician can add Epidermal Leveling to further your treatment.

NewBeauty Awards for Best Skincare Products – Post-Procedure, Serums & Treatments

The Best Gel Cleanser – Epionce Lytic Gel Cleanser

This is the 5^th time this amazing willow bark-based cleanser has made the list. Epoince Lytic Gel Cleanser gently but effectively removes all of dirt, pollution and make-up from the day.

Best Growth Factor Serum – SkinMedica TNS Advanced+ Serum

This 5-in-1 product has it all! Its dual-chamber delivery system contains a new & improved growth factor with nourishing botanicals and peptides that support skin rejuvenation and it has no fragrance, so it works for all skin types.

Post Procedure Soothing Cream – NeoCutis Aftercare

Safe to use after ablative and non-ablative laser treatments, aftercare is very soothing and hydrating with the added benefits of growth factors for faster skin regeneration and healing.

Best Sunscreen – EltaMD UV Clear Broad Spectrum SPF46 

The Cult Classic EltaMD UV Clear works on all skin types and doesn’t leave behind a white cast or irritate your skin.

Best Sunscreen Stick– Colorscience Sunforgettable Total SPF 50 –

This an essential for all active types to protect against sun damage. This sunblock is mineral based without any chemicals and great to use on the lips also.

The Best Supplement for Hair Wellness – Nutrafol

This supplement establishes the right nutrient balance to improve strength, texture, density and shine.

New Treatments and Products

The following products and procedures are brand new this year, and received a great endorsement from New Beauty.

Dream Cream for Neck and Décolleté – Valmont V-Neck Cream

Tech Neck is a real thing and this luxury cream can help with firming and crepiness.

Snap Back – The latest age-defying tools and technologies that promise firmer, tighter skin.  The technique of combining treatments is recommended. Blume Skin & Body has been using several different medical devices for optimal results for years. For example, we combine Ultherapy for lifting and firming with Radio Frequency MicroNeedling for pores and texture and finally PhotoFacial (IPL) (BBL) for sun damage and redness.

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IPL Photo rejuvenation technology

The IPL (Intense Pulsed Light) technology allows treatment of pigmentation and vascular imperfections, while improving overall skin appearance. Lumenis®IPL with Optimal Pulse Technology enables your clinician to customize the treatment according to your skin type and desired results, with maximum safety. Light pulses penetrate the tissue and create heat, targeting the skin imperfection in a controlled manner. The body’s natural process then removes the treated tissue while collagen and elastic fiber stimulation occurs, visible improvement in skin tone and overall appearance.

Broad Band Light rejuvenation technology

The Broad Band Light (BBL) by Sciton® is a powerful IPL (Intense Pulsed Light) device. The light energy delivered by BBL will gently heat the upper layers of your skin. The heat absorbed by the targeted areas will stimulate your skin cells to regenerate. The corrective process will restore your skin to its natural beauty making it clearer, smoother, vibrant and younger looking. BBL allows your clinician to treat age spots, small facial veins, rosacea and many other skin conditions. BBL stimulates cells to regenerate, and typically with the first treatment you will start to see smoother, more even and vibrant skin. The photothermal energy will eliminate fine vessels that cause redness and reduce unwanted melanin that produces age and sun spots. Your skin will feel smoother, pores will be less noticeable and uneven pigmentation will fade.

How many treatments will I need?

The number of treatments needed will vary from patient to patient. You and your certified laser technician will personalize a treatment plan based on your needs and desired outcomes. Blume Skin & Body offer savings packages when purchased in a series of three treatments.

What will happen during the procedure?

The procedure is typically gentle and safe. Blume Skin & Body uses a topical anesthetic for your comfort. Your eyes will be protected with safety shields and a cool ultrasound (coupling) gel will be applied to the treatment area. Depending on your specific concern, you can expect the session to last 15-30 minutes. You may briefly feel a warm “rubber band snap” sensation as the light is absorbed by the targeted areas.

What should I expect after the treatment?

You may experience some redness that should resolve within a few hours. For sun spots, you will see a darkening of the treated areas followed by fading and flaking off at a later stage. In most cases, makeup may be immediately applied, and daily activities can be resumed the very same day. You are advised to stay out of direct sun for a few days following the treatment and to apply sunscreen daily. This is a non-invasive and typically gentle procedure with virtually no downtime.
Blume Skin & Body offers both BBL and IPL, you and your certified laser technician can decide which technology is best for you. Prior to the treatment, it is best to be without a tan or self-tanner and have stopped the use of Retinols/Retin A for 5 days.

The most popular treatment areas are: face, neck, chest and hands. Many patients have treated: legs, arms, shoulders and backs.
The treatment is safe and effective when performed by a qualified certified laser technician. Please schedule a consultation to discuss any individual questions or concerns.
Blume Skin & Body (480) 699-7999

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Photofractional is a perfect treatment for someone looking to treat a wide range of skin concerns. The Lumenis M-22 is a treatment we do at Blume Skin & Body that will target three signs of aging plus build collagen in just one appointment! Its main focus is treating pigmentation, sun damage, Rosacea, and skin tightening with the overall improvement in texture.

It is a combination of IPL with a Resurfx treatment that is the first true fractional non ablative technology that gives you an effective result with just one pass. We can customize this treatment using either technologies or both depending on what your skin needs. With the use of topical numbing, the Photofractional treatment has very minimal discomfort. Most of our patients do a series of 3 treatments scheduled 4-6 weeks apart. Another reason our patient’s love this treatment is that it has very minimal downtime with only a few days of being light pink.

With everyone’s busy schedules we want to be able to provide the best results with the least amount of downtime and discomfort. We highly recommend adding the Valmont Collagen Mask at the end of this treatment to speed up your healing time. This rejuvenating mask is 100% pure medical grade collagen which has extreme healing properties as well as firming ingredients to smooth out fine lines and wrinkles immediately post treatment. This is a must try! With the two post procedure makeup lines we have; Colorescience and Oxygenetix, we can camouflage any redness you may have post treatment and you can jump back into your daily routine with beautiful skin!

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Thankfully, Blume Skin & Body has a solution for hormonal breakouts. The first step is to meet with an Aestetician, I saw Caitlin and she took me under her esthetic wing and gave me a deep pore cleansing facial and treated me with the Sciton BBL Forever Clear Acne treatment. The Forever Clear BBL is a cutting-edge acne treatment that uses the power of light to comfortable and effectively clear acne without creams or medicine. After the first treatment my skin was dramatically different. The swelling and redness went down and several pimples purged and were able to be extracted.

I have had a few more BBL Forever Clear Acne treatments to kill the remaining bacteria and address my redness. At the first sign of a breakout, I will have the treatment before the acne gets any worse.  Blume Skin & Body has several treatments that deal with the pigmentation left from my breakouts. I plan on having the VI Peel to remove the pigmented skin and give me a brighter complexion.

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I attended a seminar in which Dr. Patrick Bitter was teaching the Forever Young BBL treatment. Dr. Bitter is the Godfather of PhotoFacials, he has done extensive studies including the famous 10 year study with Stanford University. The Bitter/Stanford study followed a group of women ages 30’s to 50’s. The women began with three PhotoFacials the first year of the study, for the next 9 years they had one or two a year. After ten years, photos were taken and double blind panels of skin experts were asked to identify the beginning photo from ten years prior. The experts could not tell the difference between the photos or choose the more recent photo. All participations in the study showed that their skin had not aged in 10 years.

I love that study. I have been an advocate of PhotoFacials for years. The term PhotoFacial or IPL, intense pulsed light, or BBL, broadband light are basically the same procedure. The machine that Dr. Bitter uses is the Sciton BBL, which is the same machine that The Blume Skin Centre uses. PhotoFacials are great for removing pigment and reducing vessels and giving an overall brightening to the skin with the added benefit of collagen induction.

Photofacials require no down time; you can have a PhotoFacial at lunch and go back to work. The treatment takes about one hour; we apply topical numbing cream to assist with the minor discomfort. After the treatment you may apply make-up and continue on with your normal routine. This month at The Blume Skin Centre we are offering our “Get rid of Sun Damage and Remove your Spots” special. The price for face, neck, chest and hands is only $350, which is a savings of $300. Get your fall glow on with this September special.

Sandra Caldwell CLT LSO
Clinical Manager
The Blume Skin Centre

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