ccdmjschmidt, Author at Old Town Med Spa

Say Goodbye to Lines and Wrinkles with BOTOX in Chicago

Have you ever heard someone say that the aging process is insidious? You may have actually experienced the truth of this statement. The reason why people say this is because it is not something that we usually notice as it is taking place. All of the sudden, we see the terrible effects the aging process is having on our appearance. If you are dealing with wrinkles on your face and you’d like to do something about it, you do not have to worry. There are steps that you can take in order to say goodbye to your dynamic wrinkles. BOTOX® is one of the most effective treatments that is used to help individuals in Chicago and elsewhere refresh their appearance and get rid of their dynamic wrinkles. If you live in the Chicago or surrounding area, please feel free to contact us. We will set up a consultation for you and tell you everything you need to know about this incredible treatment.

We say that BOTOX® is an effective treatment when getting rid of dynamic wrinkles because of how it attacks the root of the problem. Dynamic wrinkles appear because of the contraction of muscles in the face. These muscle contractions take place countless times throughout our lives. As time goes by, those contractions start to affect the skin on top of the muscles. This causes wrinkling and creasing of the skin. BOTOX® is designed to help those muscles relax. This is done in a way that will leave you with the ability to express normal emotions, but you will have fewer dynamic wrinkles in the treated area.

The great thing about using BOTOX® is that it has been tested and used thousands and thousands of times around the world. This is not a new treatment that you have to wonder about. It has received FDA approval to be used in the United States not only for cosmetic treatments, but also for medical purposes. You can feel confident using this product knowing that it has been reviewed many times and that thousands of individuals have felt happy with the results they have received.

We warmly invite you to schedule a consultation at Old Town Medspa to learn more about this treatment and how it might work in your case. Contact us today to book an appointment at either of our two offices in Chicago!

When to Consider Laser Hair Removal

Shaving is very annoying, and it takes a lot of time, especially when it comes to shaving your legs. If you don’t shave, then you have that annoying prickling feeling when you’re wearing jeans. Or what about your underarms? As a woman, if you don’t shave your underarms, not only does your shirt feel uncomfortable, but you also feel nervous to lift up your arms because you don’t want everyone to see your stubble. Fortunately, there are better solutions that are available to individuals who are looking to get rid of their unwanted hair. A good option is laser hair removal. There are so many positive benefits that come from using this procedure. It is not surprising that more and more people are turning to it.

Although the results of laser hair removal may seem magical, they’re really not. There is a science behind the procedure. During a laser hair removal treatment, laser energy is converted into heat as it passes through the skin. The darker pigment of your hair follicles attracts this heat, and it damages the hair follicle. When the hair follicle is damaged, it is not able to produce hair. If it does produce hair in the future, the hairs are thinner and they are less plentiful, which is a good thing.

In order to get the most out of your laser hair removal treatments, it’s recommended that you stay out of the sun. If you are sunburned or if you have an extreme tan, laser hair removal may not work as well for you. So, if you’re planning on having laser hair removal done, you need to take some easy steps to prepare. Our team will make sure to provide you with these steps during your initial consultation.

Contrary to popular belief, when you have laser hair removal done, it’s not better for you to let your hair grow out. It is true that when you go for a wax, you let your hair grow out beforehand and then you have it pulled out. For laser hair removal, it’s oftentimes best for you to shave prior to the procedure. Remember, the lasers target the pigment in your hair follicle. The only thing that needs to be there is your follicle for the treatment to work. That being said, while it is okay to shave before the laser hair removal procedure, it is not a good idea to wax or pluck. This is because these methods actually pull out the hair follicle.

There are so many great reasons to opt for laser hair removal at Old Town Medspa. Contact us today to schedule an initial consultation at our office in Chicago!

Refresh and Rejuvenate with the HydraFacial

Just about everyone has something about their skin that they don’t like. Unfortunately, a lot of the treatments that are out there for skin care are not designed to treat everyone’s skin. If an individual has oily skin, if they have dark skin or if they have sensitive skin, certain treatments may actually make their skin worse.

HydraFacial® treatments are designed to work on everyone regardless of their skin type. This treatment is an amazing tool that has helped many individuals improve their skin’s health. Individuals have been able to use it to address things like fine lines and wrinkles, improve the elasticity and firmness of their skin, even out their skin tone, make their skin more vibrant, address hyperpigmentation, clear up oily skin, minimize enlarged pores and reverse some of the advanced signs of aging.

This treatment benefits from the unique Vortex Fusion serum. This is a multi-pronged cleansing treatment that not only exfoliates your skin, but also removes impurities and dead skin cells. At the same time, hyaluronic acid, peptides and antioxidants are being added to your skin.

This is a superior skin cleansing treatment that is designed to provide superior results. One of the nice things about the HydraFacial® treatment is that it can be tailored for your needs. We can customize the serum that is used to effectively and safely address the skin concerns that you have.

The targeted problem/solution protocols used during the HydraFacial® treatment are designed to address universal skin care concerns. But since not everyone has the exact same skin and since not everyone has the exact same concerns, not everyone will benefit from the same treatment.

The philosophy behind a HydraFacial® is that your skin is going to look the best when it is the healthiest. So, the goal is to make your skin as strong and as healthy as possible by first getting rid of the impurities that are attacking your skin. Next, steps have to be taken to replenish the essential nutrients that your skin needs to thrive. When this is done properly, you will notice not only that your skin looks better, but you’re also going to notice that your skin feels healthier.

When your skin feels healthier, you feel healthier because your skin is that external barrier that is protecting your inside from what is going on in the world around you. If that barrier is healthy, then you will feel healthy.

One of the nice things about HydraFacial® procedures is that they provide immediate results without discomfort, without downtime and without skin irritation. Some clients compare a HydraFacial® to having a very cool, relaxing paintbrush rubbed up and down their face.

This procedure is designed to counteract the intrinsic factors that are inherent in aging. They are designed to improve your collagen growth, minimize dehydration, prevent the development of free radicals and create the perfect environment for your skin to be as healthy as it possibly can be.

Have you been looking for a way to refresh and rejuvenate your skin? Talk to the team at Old Town Medspa about the HydraFacial®. Contact us today to schedule a consultation at our office in Chicago.