Do you want your skin to look younger but are not yet ready to go under the knife? If so, a PRP facial is a great option for you to have a look at. Also known as the “vampire facial”, this treatment harnesses the power of the plasma-rich platelets in your own blood to bring a multitude of benefits to your skin! If you are ready for gorgeous, glowing skin, here at Old Town Med Spa in Chicago, IL, we can help!

How Long Does a PRP Facial Last?

This is not one of those treatments that deliver quick results that fade within a couple of months. The results of this treatment can last for up to 2 years! However, the amount of time that your results will last will depend on age, skincare, and other factors but most people can expect their results to last for at least 1 year.

How It Works

This treatment works by combining the power of microneedling with the power of PRP (plasma rich platelets). First, your blood will be drawn and the PRP will be separated from your blood. Then, your skin will be treated with tiny, incredibly sharp needles that penetrate into the deeper dermis of the skin, allowing the PRP to become even more powerful.

The PRP will then be applied to the surface of the skin. Because the skin was microneedled prior to the PRP being added to the skin, the PRP will be able to dive deep down into the skin and virtually heal it from the inside out. This will allow the healing process of microneedling to be sped up and the benefits to be more profound.

The Amazing Treatment Benefits

There are lots of great benefits that this treatment can offer. Let us have a closer look at some of those amazing benefits below:

Boosts Collagen Production

This treatment is great because it is actually going to help the body produce more collagen naturally. Increased collagen production is going to help the skin appear more youthful, even over time as the body continues to produce more. This will also help with the skin’s radiance and resilience towards the aging process.

Diminishes the Appearance of Fine Lines & Wrinkles

In addition to the boost of collagen production, this treatment is also effective at diminishing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, especially those on the forehead, around the eyes, and around the mouth. It may even be able to completely erase mild to moderate wrinkles and lines. A lot of people actually opt to have this treatment because of how well it is able to combat fine lines and wrinkles.

 Firmer, Plumper Skin

This treatment will also help the skin be firmer and plumper. It will be particularly noticeable in areas that have begun to sag or have lost volume. You may notice that your cheeks appear plumper and the skin around the jawline will be much firmer than it was before your treatment session. Both of these benefits will also help the skin look much younger.

Improved Skin Tone

A lot of people have concerns with excessive redness, skin discoloration, and hyperpigmentation. These concerns can even persist with a good skincare routine so what do you do to combat this concern? Well, this treatment can help! It will tone down any of that excessive redness and even out any hyperpigmentation to give you a beautifully even complexion!

Improved Skin Texture

Another concern that many people have is uneven skin texture. This can mean skin that has bumpy patches or rough, flaky areas. While this can often be caused by a lack of moisture, other issues can contribute to this issue. This treatment can help smooth away that rough texture and leave you with touchable smooth skin after only a single treatment session.

Helps Retain Moisture in the Skin

If you just can’t seem to keep your skin moisturized, this treatment can also help with that too. It will help open up the deeper layers of the skin and allow that moisture to remain for a longer period of time than it did prior to your treatment session.

Reduced Appearance of Acne Scarring

Mild to moderate scarring that was caused by acne can also be faded via this treatment. Many people have found that this treatment is great for fading those pesky acne scars.

Fades Sun Damage

Just as this treatment is able to even out the tone of the skin, it can also fade the appearance of the discoloration that sun damage so often can leave behind.

Transforms Dull Skin

If you feel as though your skin is simply dull no matter what you do and you want that dewy radiance back, this treatment can do wonders! It will help allow those newly refreshed skin cells to rise to the surface, revealing radiant, rejuvenated skin that looks much younger than it did before your treatment session.

More Youthful-Looking Skin

You can expect to have younger-looking skin after this treatment with fewer fine lines and wrinkles, plumper, firmer skin, and that restored boost of radiance that just helps the skin appear youthful, fresh, and healthy!

Frequently Asked Questions

Let us have a look at some of the most frequently asked questions below but always remember that if you have additional questions that are not addressed here, please bring them up to our staff who will be happy to answer them. They want you to be able to get the most out of this treatment and achieve the results that you want.

1. Does It Hurt?

No. This is not a painful treatment as the needles that are used to penetrate the skin are incredibly sharp, so much so that few people actually feel them. This is not a treatment that is going to cause a lot of pain or discomfort.

2. Is This Safe?

Absolutely! The PRP comes from your own body and is not some foreign substance being applied to your skin. It virtually utilizes the healing power of your own blood! Also, it has been tried and proven over the course of many, many treatments. This is a perfectly safe treatment that is designed to help the skin look and feel better.

3. How Long Does This Treatment Take?

For most treatment sessions, you can expect the treatment to last for about 30 minutes and sometimes up to an hour. This is not a treatment that takes a lot of time which surprises a lot of people considering all of the benefits that this treatment has to offer.

4. How Do I Get Ready for Treatment?

There is not anything special that you need to do before treatment unless otherwise instructed by a member of our staff. All you need to do, typically, is show up on time for your appointment and our staff will take care of the rest.

5. Is There Downtime?

Not at all. The minute that your treatment is over, you can get back to your daily activities without any worries. You do not have to worry about any downtime because of this treatment.

6. Can’t I Just Do This Myself at Home?

Absolutely not! This is not a treatment that you would want to try on your own even if you could. Our professionals are expertly trained on how to perform this treatment so that it is safe for the skin, painless and also so you get the most out of treatment. Never try a treatment like this by yourself at home!

7. Can It Help With Enlarged Pores?

Yes. This treatment can help with enlarged pores because it will help the pores push out any debris that has become stuck within the pores and therefore help to shrink them back down to their normal size. This will help the skin’s tone and texture be more even and appear more healthy! If enlarged pores are a skin concern of yours, this treatment can help.

Get Younger-Looking Skin Today Without Painful Surgery or Downtime

Do you want younger-looking skin without having to go through painful surgery? Would you like brighter, more radiant skin? If so, a PRP facial, also called a vampire facial may be exactly what you have been looking for. The treatment itself is quick and can deliver a ton of benefits including fading the appearance of sun damage and other issues. Come see us today at Old Town Med Spa in Chicago, IL to achieve your best skin!

At our Old Town Med Spa, we are proud to offer ultherapy, an innovative treatment that uses ultrasound energy to naturally increase collagen production. For those who don’t yet need a facelift or don’t want to commit to this surgical procedure, this non-invasive treatment is an incredible alternative that will help transform your appearance and help you ward off the signs of aging naturally. Contact one of our Old Town Med Spa locations in Chicago, IL, to learn more.

How Should You Prepare for Ultherapy Treatment?

Unlike a surgical procedure that requires days to weeks of preparation, ultherapy requires very minimal preparation. Unlike a surgical procedure that lifts and tightens the skin and requires surgical techniques, you won’t need anyone to drive you to and from your appointment.

All you have to do is show up in comfortable clothing ready to experience this incredible treatment that can help transform loose, sagging skin and help you achieve a tighter and visibly lifted countenance.

What Is Ultherapy?

Ultherapy is a non-invasive skin lifting and tightening aesthetic treatment that can help improve the appearance of the skin on the face, neck, and chest. This treatment will restore youth to your appearance without having to undergo an invasive or surgical procedure to do so. Treatments are quick, virtually painless, and will increase collagen production so that you can look younger the natural way.

Ultrasound Energy Versus Other Forms of Energy

There are many different cosmetic treatments that utilize different forms of energy to improve the appearance of the skin. Some treatments use laser energy which is light energy; others use radiofrequency energy, which is heat energy. Ultherapy utilizes ultrasound energy, which is sound energy, to tighten the skin by stimulating collagen production in the deeper layers.

One of the benefits of sound energy compared to heat and light energy is that it can reach deeper into the layers where collagen grows and effectively force the body to tighten existing collagen and create new collagen so that you can achieve some amazing results.

The Treatment Areas

This anti-aging treatment is designed to improve the appearance and health of the skin on the face and neck. Particularly, it can address skin laxity on the cheeks, jawline, eyebrows, and chin. It can also address chest wrinkles.

It is possible to address more than one area of concern during a treatment session, so be sure to inform the technician about the areas you want to treat during your initial consultation so that we can design a comprehensive treatment plan that addresses each area you want to treat.

How It Works

Once you arrive at our office, we will prepare your skin by cleansing the treatment area, and then the technician will apply ultrasound gel to the treatment area. If you have ever been pregnant and have had an ultrasound, this process may feel similar, only the gel won’t be applied to your stomach this time. Instead, it will be applied to your desired treatment area, such as your neck, face, chest, or a combination of all three.

Once the gel has been applied, the technician will take the handpiece and apply it to your skin. The ultrasound energy will reach deep into the collagen layers, and you may feel a tingling sensation as the ultrasound energy performs its work.

A Precision-Based Treatment

During the treatment, your technician will be able to view a thermal image of the layers of your skin on the screen attached to the treatment device. This image will allow for accuracy and precision in targeting your treatment areas.

There’s no guesswork involved in this process, but instead, it is a fine-tuned and detailed treatment that will adequately address your area of concern and help that ultrasound energy reach into the deepest layers of your skin to promote increased collagen production.

Ultherapy Versus the Facelift

While many people call this treatment the non-surgical facelift, it will not deliver the same results as a facelift. It is an alternative treatment that delivers some incredible results and can help patients who don’t necessarily want to schedule a facelift to improve their skin.

If you aren’t ready to commit to a facelift, or if the signs of aging on your face, neck, and chest aren’t so severe that you require surgical intervention to address those concerns, you may be the perfect candidate for this treatment. It is the perfect alternative to a facelift, especially for those who aren’t ready to commit to a surgical procedure, either for financial, emotional, or physical reasons.

Frequently Asked Questions

What Are the Benefits?

Patients love this treatment so much because one, it is effective, and two, it’s completely natural. It’s non-surgical, doesn’t require anesthesia or incisions, and will help combat the aging process by forcing your body to increase collagen production. You will look completely natural as your results will appear gradually, and no one will know that you underwent a treatment to target aging, but they will notice your results.

How Long Do Treatments Take?

Depending on which area you choose to treat, you can expect your treatment to take anywhere from 30 to 90 minutes. If you choose to treat different areas on your face, expect your session to last anywhere from 60 to 90 minutes.

If you choose to treat your chest, your treatment may only take 30 minutes, and treatment times will vary if you choose to treat multiple areas during a single session. Once we design your unique treatment plan, we can give you a better idea of what your appointment will look like so you can plan accordingly.

What Happens During a Treatment?

Most patients only need one treatment to achieve their desired results. However, depending on the severity of your area of concern, you need multiple treatments to achieve your goals. One of our experienced technicians can give you a better idea of what your treatment plan will look like after an in-person consultation.

Once we evaluate your problem areas, we can tell you how many treatments you should schedule to achieve your desired results. Additionally, some patients schedule maintenance appointments after achieving their desired results to help maintain tight and lifted skin for long as possible.

What Kind of Results Can I Expect?

Once you undergo this treatment, you will achieve tighter and lifted skin. While you may notice some initial improvements in your skin due to the immediate contraction of your existing collagen in the deeper layers, it will take some time for your body to initiate collagen production. Most patients begin to notice visible improvement in their skin within two to three months of their initial treatment.

Your results depend on your body and the rate at which it produces more collagen, but you can rest assured your body will respond accordingly, create new collagen, and you will see some amazing results.

Tracking Your Results

One way to track your results is by taking before and after pictures and taking a picture from multiple angles of your face, chest, neck, or planned treatment area before your treatment will give you something to compare your post-treatment results to. Each week, take pictures from the same angles so that you can compare your results with your pre-treatment photos as they begin to appear.

Sometimes it’s hard to notice results when you’re looking in the mirror every day, so if you have something to compare your before pictures with, you’ll be able to notice changes each week.

Am I a Good Candidate for Ultherapy?

If you are looking for a non-invasive, relatively quick, and effective treatment to improve the appearance of the skin on your face, neck, or chest, you may be a good candidate for this anti-aging treatment. Patients who schedule this treatment come from all different walks of life.

Some patients are in their early 30s and want to get one step ahead of the aging process, so they scheduled this treatment to increase collagen and production before the signs of aging become more advanced. Other patients want to target and treat skin laxity but don’t want to schedule a surgical procedure to do so. Whatever your concern and whatever your reasoning, you may be the perfect candidate for this treatment.

Your Pre-Treatment Consultation

A pre-treatment consultation is necessary to determine if ultherapy is right for you. You’ll meet with one of our experts who will evaluate your areas of concern and confirm that this is the right option for you.

Once we confirm that you are eligible for this treatment, we can begin the treatment process. It’s important that we learn more about your health history, current health, and whether or not you have any metal implants so that we can plan accordingly and make sure that this treatment is a safe option for you.

Lift and Tighten Your Skin the Natural, Non-Invasive Way

There is an innovative and effective treatment that will treat and improve the appearance of skin laxity and deliver completely natural results. If you aren’t ready for a facelift but want to target and treat skin laxity, our experts are ready and waiting to help you become the best version of yourself. Contact us today at one of our Old Town Med Spa locations in Chicago, IL, to schedule a consultation to learn more about this treatment and all of its benefits.

So, you’re thinking about trying Botox and wondering what benefits it will have for your appearance, both right away and in the long run. How does it work and how long does it last? How often can you get this treatment? At Old Town Med Spa in Chicago, IL, we have the answers you need!

How Often Can You Get Botox?

This is one of the most common questions we get about this treatment. We find that our clients are so impressed with their results that they want to maintain them all the time. The good news is that Botox is one of the safest cosmetic treatments available, and you can top off your injections every 3-4 months. That said, many people find that their results last even longer, meaning that they don’t have to come in as frequently.

How Long Do the Results Last?

It varies from person to person. You can count on your results lasting at least 3 months. For some people, they last as long as 6! This means that it is safe to renew your injections as soon as you start to see the effects recede.

Are Subsequent Sets of Injections as Effective as the First?

Yes! You can expect the same level of effectiveness every time you book an appointment for these injectables. Imagine…smoother skin and a dramatic improvement in your fine lines every time. In short, that means great results on repeat!

It’s Not Magic…It’s Botox

Millions of people all over the world have tried this treatment and loved the results. In fact, it is now the number one cosmetic treatment in the United States, with over 4 million injections done every year. That’s because people love the results. It is one of the best ways to treat lines and wrinkles that the world has ever known.

What You Can Expect

When you try this treatment, you will see noticeable changes in the texture of your skin. It will become smoother, less tired-looking, and more youthful. Additionally, sun damage and the results of other environmental factors are no match for these injections! It is a sure bet for tackling those unwanted lines and wrinkles right at their source.

What It Treats

As far as injectables go, Botox is one of the most versatile options. That is because it has proven itself on the market for a long time, and has received FDA approval to treat certain kinds of wrinkles that are off-limits for other treatments. You are probably a great candidate for this treatment if you would like to reduce the appearance of any of these kinds of lines:

• Crows feet
• Frown lines
• Brow lines

Those are just some of the most popular uses. It can also be used to treat other facial lines and for other conditions like sweating and migraines. If you are wondering whether this treatment is a good choice for your concerns, reach out to us and we can have a one-on-one conversation!

How It Works

The results of this treatment might seem magical, especially if you have already tried a lot of over-the-counter creams that don’t appear to work at all. But in reality, Botox works via an advanced understanding of facial anatomy and the aging process. Here’s how…

Identifying the Cause of Wrinkles

Pretty much since the beginning of time, people have wanted to do something about the fine lines and wrinkles that inevitably appear as part of the aging process. Today, we finally understand enough about why we age to take control of the situation. What it comes down to are muscle contractions that crease our skin gradually over time. So, if everyone makes facial expressions, why do older people have more wrinkles?

The answer is that our skin produces several anti-aging substances that decrease over time. Some of the most important are collagen, elastin, and hyaluronic acid. This terrific trio helps the skin stay moisturized, retain its shape, and stay smooth. When they start to decrease in our bodies, fine lines start to appear in places where our skin folds to accommodate movements. When not treated, those lines become wrinkles.

Changing Everything

What would happen if you could keep certain muscles relaxed so that the lines did not form? This treatment does exactly that! The injections deliver a naturally-occurring substance called botulinum toxin which keeps the wrinkle-prone areas of your face from creating dynamic lines. Those are the lines that you only see when you make a certain expression. This both inhibits new wrinkles and allows the lines you already have to smooth out.

Best of all, botulinum toxin is extremely safe and the occurrence of side effects is negligible. After a few months, it simply works its way out of your system. And, as discussed earlier, you can renew your injections to keep up your results as soon as that happens.

Your Appointment

What is the experience of trying this treatment actually like? Most people find it very convenient and easy. Approximately 30 minutes is all the time you need to spend in our med spa. The injections take between 10 and 15 minutes from start to finish. Afterward, you can jump right back into your routine with no downtime.

Benefits Galore!

It almost sounds like magic. It almost sounds too good to be true. But it’s not. With this treatment, you have a ton of benefits without negative effects. Here are some of the advantages this treatment has:

The Results

Nothing speaks like results! After getting these injections, you will see a real, noticeable difference in the way you look. The fine lines that have been bothering you will be much less noticeable and your skin will look years younger.

Say No to Down Time

This treatment is so fast and convenient, it doesn’t even require any down time. We recommend that you not exercise intensely for about a day after your injections, but that is really the only modification you need to make to your schedule.

The Longevity 

While some ways to fight off wrinkles are quick, temporary fixes, these injections provide results that will last between 3 and 6 months! Makeup washes off, and the results of some skin treatments fade rapidly, but this treatment gives you control of your appearance over the long haul. Considering the fact that you can renew your injections as soon as your skin starts to go back to the way it was before, these injections are truly a lasting solution to the problem of unwanted lines.

The Fact That It Works for Almost Everyone

Are you wondering whether or not you are a good candidate for this treatment? The answer is probably yes. It works on all skin types, and it will improve your fine lines and wrinkles whether they came from sun damage, harsh makeup, or just genetics. For every person, the underlying cause of wrinkles is muscle contractions, and that is exactly what this treatment targets.

Do you have questions about when you should start? What age is most common? We can tell you that we have patients from all walks of life. Fine lines and wrinkles start to appear in our late 20s or early 30s. Whenever you start to see them is a great time to get started on your injections. That said, it is never too late to start!

Book a Consultation With Us!

We have tons more information on this treatment that we would love to share with you! Plus, we would love to meet you in person and do a complimentary evaluation of your skin! If you are curious to learn more about how this treatment can benefit you, don’t hesitate to reach out.

Call us at Old Town Med Spa in Chicago, IL by dialing one of our three locations. You can reach the Old Town location at (312) 313-0330. The number for Lincoln Park is (312) 836-4224. You can reach Bucktown at (312) 416-6172. We look forward to hearing from you!

Draw the Line at Unwanted Lines

We hope we have helped you learn a little more about Botox. The incredible popularity of this treatment means that many people have heard about it before they come in to our med spa. We can confirm that it really is one of the most effective, least invasive ways to make a big impact on your fine lines and wrinkles. Contact Old Town Med Spa in Chicago, IL, and we will tell you even more!

Do you notice lines forming around your nose and mouth as you age? Our Juvederm Vollure treatments at Old Town Med Spa in Chicago, IL could be just what you need if you’re concerned about wrinkles and folds in this area of your face.

Who Is a Good Candidate for Juvederm Vollure?

With age, wrinkles appear more prominent on your face. There are a number of reasons for this, including volume loss. As you age, you can expect your skin to change in appearance like this, but the change can still make you feel self-conscious. If this sounds like you, you’re probably a good candidate.

Vollure targets wrinkles around the nose and mouth area and helps restore volume. If you’re in reasonably good health and have wrinkles in this area of the face that you’d like to address–or if you want to prevent them from forming in the first place–you’re likely a good candidate for this injectable.

There are very few things that can mean you’re not a good candidate for this dermal filler, so contact us right away if you’re interested. At your initial consultation, we can go over your concerns and your health condition and let you know quickly if this is the right treatment for you.

Why Your Skin Changes

Understanding how Juvederm products work requires first discussing why your skin may change in the first place. Your skin is made up of a variety of naturally occurring chemicals that contribute to its fullness and structure. Hyaluronic acid, collagen, and elastic are among the proteins and sugars in this area.

Chemicals like these are plentiful when you are young. As you age, your body becomes less adept at producing them naturally. This causes more damage to your skin, as well as a loss of volume.

How Vollure Can Help

The main ingredient in Juvederm products, including this one, is hyaluronic acid. Since this sugar is found in the human body, this injectable is incredibly safe and effective for treating wrinkles. You can use this to fill in the nasolabial folds, also known as smile lines, around your nose and mouth.

If you have wrinkles on your face, you may look older than you are (or than you feel!) If you get a Juvederm filler, however, the area will regain volume. The skin will be tightened, smoothed, and wrinkles will be reduced. Your body’s production of collagen will also be naturally stimulated by the presence of hyaluronic acid, which keeps your skin firm and elastic.

Can Anything Preclude My Candidacy?

Due to the fact that this product’s main ingredient occurs naturally in the body, almost anyone can benefit from it. In addition to being non-allergenic, it offers a safe solution for anyone seeking to reduce wrinkles, folds, and loss of volume in the nose and mouth regions.

It may not be the best treatment for you, though, if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or have had a negative reaction to fillers in the past. However, this treatment is generally beneficial to a wide range of people, including those who:

Want Something Long-Lasting

There are a variety of fillers that only last for a short time. If you only care about short-term results, that might be fine with you. This filler, however, is perfect for those who know what they want and are looking for a solution that will last.

The results of your treatment are expected to last between one and two years. Maintaining a healthy and active lifestyle will help you achieve the longest-lasting results.

Have Tried Botox and Didn’t Like It

Dysport and related fillers like Botox can be highly effective in treating wrinkles and folds. But these products may not be right for everyone. These agents act as neuromodulators, meaning that they freeze the muscles under the skin to prevent creases and smooth out wrinkles.

Juvederm products can offer a safe and effective alternative to Botox if you have tried it before but weren’t satisfied with the results or your body’s reaction to the ingredients.

Want Fast Results

It may take weeks for some injectables on the market to begin showing results. For those who don’t want to wait, Juvederm products like this one may be the answer.

You will see a subtle, natural change in your appearance very soon after receiving your injection. It instantly smoothes out your skin, decreasing the appearance of wrinkles and taking up space beneath your skin. The effects will become more apparent over the next couple of days.

Want Natural-Looking Results

People often fear that the results of fillers won’t look natural, which is one of the reasons why they avoid getting them. The majority of injectables aren’t as dangerous as you may have heard in some viral stories. You will get the natural-looking results you desire if you have your treatment from a clinic with reputable and trained technicians like ours.

Once you’ve had your injections, you can immediately leave the clinic and go back to normal life. No one will know you’ve “had work done” unless you choose to tell them. Instead, you’ll just look younger and more refreshed.

Want Something Safe

One of the best things about this dermal filler is that it’s not just effective, but also safe. Its main ingredient is something that’s found in various parts of your body anyway, such as the skin, eyes, and joints. This means your body is highly unlikely to reject the filler.

Juvederm products are formulated carefully to ensure their safety and effectiveness. The line is FDA-approved. As long as you come to an established clinic like ours, you can trust your experience will be very safe.

About Treatment

Do you wonder if Juvederm Vollure is the right choice to erase smile lines and help you look younger and healthier? At our clinic, we are prepared to help you feel as comfortable as possible during your treatment and answer all the questions you might have. Here’s what to expect:

Consultation

Before we can schedule your appointment, we will need to have a consultation. During the consultation, we will learn about your concerns. To make sure this product is right for you, we’ll also review your medical history.

Please feel free to ask any questions or raise any concerns during this time. We would be more than happy to answer any questions or concerns you may have before coming to us for this treatment.

Preparing for Treatment

You will need to take a few simple steps to prepare for this treatment if it’s decided that it’s right for you. A detailed list of instructions will be provided to you before the day of your appointment.

You will find these instructions simple and easy to follow. During the week leading up to your appointment, you’ll just need to avoid a few things. Medications that may act as blood thinners should be avoided to prevent bruising and to ensure that your treatment is as effective as possible. During the days leading up to your appointment, we ask that you refrain from smoking or drinking alcohol.

Treatment Itself

We look forward to welcoming you to our clinic on the day of your treatment. Our goal is to make you feel comfortable during your treatment. We will carefully clean the areas where the injections will be administered before they are given. Numbing cream may also be applied.

After your skin is prepared, we’ll apply the product using a fine, precise needle. Under normal circumstances, the treatment process should take less than an hour.

Aftercare

As this treatment does not require invasive procedures, you’ll be able to leave the clinic as soon as your appointment is completed. We’ll provide you with some instructions as to how to make sure you’re recovering as quickly as possible; but these are minimal. There’s not much you need to do.

Avoid direct sunlight and any physical activity that might make you sweat excessively, as well as direct sunlight. Do not consume any alcohol or tobacco during the few days after your injections. Other than these simple things, there’s not much to do, and you can go back to your regular routine right away.

Talk to Us About Vollure

Our clinic is ready to help you if this Juvederm product seems like it could be the ideal solution to your aging concerns. Your nasolabial folds can be smoothed with this treatment, restoring a younger and healthier appearance. Set up your initial consultation at Old Town Med Spa in Chicago, IL today and get the younger smile you’re looking for!

Have you noticed the appearance of wrinkles like marionette lines on your face? If you don’t like the way these lines are making you look, then consider getting our Bellafill treatments at Old Town Med Spa in Chicago, IL.

Can Bellafill Be Used for Marionette Lines?

There are many different types of wrinkles that you might find appearing on your face as you get older. It’s natural to experience these changes as your skin begins to lose important chemicals like collagen that help your skin stay smooth and firm.

One type of wrinkle that you may not appreciate the appearance of is marionette lines. These lines run vertically between your mouth and your chin and give you the appearance of having a marionette-like mouth. If you don’t like the way these wrinkles are making you look at you want a solution, then you might want to consider getting Bellafill injections. This FDA-approved treatment will help provide the firmness and elasticity your skin needs to get rid of unwanted wrinkles like marionette lines.

What Exactly Is Bellafill?

This is a dermal filler that’s applied to the areas you’d like treated with the help of a fine and precise needle. The filler contains ingredients that help provide your skin with more volume and that help your skin stay firm and supple. These ingredients include collagen and polymethylmethacrylate beads or PMMA beads.

What Is Collagen?

This is a protein that your skin contains naturally. When you’re young, you have higher levels of collagen than you do as you get older. As you begin to lose collagen in your skin, you’ll probably notice a markable difference in the way your skin looks and feels. Lines that form when you make facial expressions become permanent, and your skin loses its structural integrity resulting in sagging and lines like marionette lines.

One of this filler’s main ingredients is collagen. It puts this important protein back into your skin, which keeps your skin healthy, flexible, and wrinkle-free.

What Are PMMA Beads?

The other main ingredient in this filler is PMMA beads. Once the product is injected into your skin, your body will begin to naturally absorb the collagen. However, the results from this treatment will last you even after the collagen is absorbed.

This is thanks to the PMMA beads. These beads help provide the initial volume to your skin, allowing the skin on top of the targeted areas to smooth out and stay free of wrinkles. They’ll also remain in place after your body has absorbed the collagen in the product, meaning that your face will continue to look fuller and younger.

What Else Can Bellafill Treat?

This is a very effective way to treat marionette lines, but it’s not the only thing that it can target. If you have any of the following concerns, then you might find receiving this injectable to be helpful.

Other Wrinkles

As you get older, you’re going to see wrinkles appearing on all areas of your face, not just around your mouth and chin. Regardless of where these wrinkles show up, they can significantly affect your appearance and age it considerably.

This injectable will offer you a safe and extremely effective way to reduce or even eliminate the appearance of many different types of wrinkles on your face. Some examples include nasolabial folds or smile lines and smoker’s lines.

Thin Lips

If you don’t like the way that having thin lips is affecting your overall appearance, then this filler can offer you a great way to fill them in and help them look plumper and fuller.

When you fill in your lips, this will help your face look much younger. Providing them with more volume can also help to get rid of any wrinkles like smoker’s lines.

Cheeks

Your skin loses volume all over your body as you get older. But there are definitely some places where this volume loss is much more noticeable than others. Because your cheeks are naturally quite full when you’re younger, it becomes very evident when you begin to lose this volume with age.

Thin cheeks will make you look older, and a thin face can make you look gaunt and even sickly. You can use this dermal filler to put the volume back into your cheeks, which will make your entire face look younger.

Eyes

One area of your face where you’ll likely notice a major change in appearance is the area around your eyes. The skin here is much thinner than the skin on the rest of your face. That means you need to treat it very carefully. It also means that it tends to show signs of aging more prominently than other areas of your face.

As your skin loses volume and collagen, you’ll probably notice dark bags appearing under your eyes. These bags can make you look older, and you may end up looking perpetually tired as well. You can use this filler to treat your under-eye bags, filling in the area and allowing you to look much brighter and younger.

Chin

Losing volume in your chin can make it look weak. It will also result in the skin around your chin beginning to sag. If you don’t like the way that’s affecting your appearance, this dermal filler will help.

When you get this injectable, your overall appearance will look younger. Contouring your chin will also help your jawline look more defined.

Acne Scars

Anyone who’s ever struggled with acne knows how difficult it can be to manage. Not only can it be extremely uncomfortable and even painful, but it can hugely affect your self-esteem and make you feel self-conscious about the way you look.

Even once you get your acne healed and under control, you may notice some scarring remains. One surprising thing that this filler can do is help to reduce the appearance of acne scars. You’ll feel much more confident and happier with the way you look.

FAQS

How Safe Is Treatment?

You don’t need to be concerned about the safety of this product. It was approved by the FDA in 2006 and is formulated to be both effective and safe for potential candidates. As long as you are in good general health, you should be able to receive this filler.

Does Treatment Hurt?

If you’re worried about pain from your treatment, then this filler is a good option for you. While certain treatments like surgical procedures can be quite uncomfortable and might require a lengthy and painful recovery period, you won’t need to worry about this treatment.

During the treatment process, you might feel a very slight pinch as the product is applied to your desired areas. Other than that, you should feel no pain.

How Long Does It Last?

Dermatologists love this treatment option for a variety of reasons. One big reason is that it lasts a long time. There are plenty of injectables on the market that can treat aging concerns like wrinkles and volume loss, but not all of them last as long as this dermal filler.

Depending on your skin’s reaction and where you’ve received the injections, you can expect your results to last for up to five years. Maintaining a healthy lifestyle and being careful to follow our post-treatment instructions immediately after your appointment will help your results last as long as possible.

When Will I See Results?

Some dermal fillers and other treatment options can take a while to show the results you’re looking for. You may need to wait weeks to see a change in the way your skin looks and feels. If you’re looking for something that acts a little faster, consider this injectable.

As soon as your appointment is complete, you’ll notice a change in the way your skin looks. That’s because the PMMA beads take up space as soon as they’re injected. Doing this helps the skin on top of the injection sites smooth out and look fuller.

Book Your Appointment at Our Clinic

If you’re looking to receive this treatment, then the important thing is finding a qualified practitioner to do it. When you come to our clinic, you’ll know you’re getting clean, safe, and effective treatment from a team that cares about you. Make an appointment today by calling us at Old Town Med Spa in Chicago, IL.

Do you feel self-conscious about your face due to sagging, wrinkled skin? At Old Town Med Spa in Chicago, IL, we have just the solution for you. Today, we’re talking about the differences and similarities of two of the most effective injectable dermal fillers: Restylane Refyne and Restylane Defyne.

What Is the Difference Between Restylane Refyne and Defyne? 

Restylane Refyne is FDA-approved to treat moderate-to-severe marionette lines and nasolabial folds. Contrastingly, Restylane Defyne is designed to treat mild marionette lines and nasolabial folds.

Everything You Need to Know About Restylane

If you have lines around your mouth and nose that you want to eliminate, Restylane may be right for you. However, you probably have a few questions. Keep reading for a closer look at what this filler is, how it works, and what to expect throughout the treatment process.

What Is Restylane? 

Restylane is a hyaluronic acid-based dermal filler designed to increase volume in your midface and lower face, facilitating a youthful, healthy appearance. Other anti-aging injectables smooth out wrinkles by immobilizing the underlying muscles.

However, this injectable fills in wrinkles to smooth them out and tighten loose skin. It is perfect for the treatment of tricky nasolabial folds because the needle used to administer the medication is incredibly fine and can produce precise results.

How Does Restylane Work? 

All Restylane formulas work thanks to their active ingredient hyaluronic acid. Hyaluronic acid is a chain of sugar molecules that your body produces naturally. This polysaccharide is crucial for your health due to its moisturizing properties. It keeps your eyes moisturized and is found in your connective tissues lubricating your joints. It is also present in your skin, keeping it hydrated, volumized, smooth, and healthy.

When hyaluronic acid is administered into the foundational layer of your skin, it provides an immediate increase in volume. However, the benefits don’t stop there. Hyaluronic acid encourages the production of extra collagen, a critical protein for the suppleness and firmness of your skin. Finally, this polysaccharide attracts and binds to an incredible amount of water so your skin becomes and stays hydrated.

Why Do Wrinkles Occur?

Numerous chemicals make up your skin. One of the chemicals found in abundance in your skin is hyaluronic acid. Other essential chemical compounds include collagen and elastin, fibrous proteins, and fibers that make up the supportive structure that keeps your skin tight, young, and healthy. This supportive structure also gives your skin the elasticity to bounce back after you emote.

Unfortunately, as you age, your skin produces these essential proteins and fibers at a reduced rate. In other words, your skin can’t bounce back after you emote. This leads to permanent facial wrinkles. Also, “permanent” wrinkles caused by volume loss appear.

What Can I Expect Throughout the Treatment Process? 

Preparing for Treatment

What’s great about Restylane Refyne and Defyne is there is minimal preparation required beforehand. Unlike other anti-aging treatments, there are only a few simple steps you must take to prepare for your injections.

For instance, you must avoid taking any blood-thinning drugs or supplements seven days before your session. This includes such drugs and supplements and ibuprofen, aspirin, vitamin E, and fish oil. You should also stop smoking and drinking for a few days.

What to Expect During Your Treatment Session

Before your treatment session, you need to come in for an initial evaluation so we can determine whether Restylane Refyne or Restylane Defyne is right for you. Then, we will review your health history and current health to ensure you are currently healthy enough to qualify for this treatment. Once we have developed your customized anti-aging treatment plan and answered any questions you have, we will schedule your injections.

On the day of your session, we will clean your skin thoroughly to remove any oil or dirt that may be on your skin. Then, we will apply a topical anesthetic if you don’t want to feel the medication being administered. However, we assure you that the injections are not painful due to how fine the needle is. Once your skin is prepared for treatment, we will administer the medication into several strategic locations in each area of concern.  

What to Expect After Treatment

After your session is over, for the most part, you can do whatever you want. Since this treatment isn’t invasive, there is no lengthy recovery period, and there is almost no downtime. You are free to return to work immediately. However, if you have some PTO saved up, you can also drive yourself home and spend the rest of the day relaxing happily.

There are only a few restrictions you should adhere to following your treatment for the best results. For example, you should avoid performing any vigorous activity and wear sunscreen diligently when you have to spend time outdoors. Also, you should avoid anything that will make you sweat, such as visiting a steam room or dry sauna. Besides that, you are free to do whatever your heart desires.

Benefits of Restylane Treatments

You’ll Feel Better About Yourself

We all suffer from the side effects of aging. We all wake up one day and notice sagging skin, lines, folds, and wrinkles. Unfortunately, this often causes people to feel self-conscious. Luckily, with Restylane injections, you don’t have to worry about how old your lines and folds make you look. You can restore your youthful visage quickly and enjoy a youthful visage for months to come.

You’ll See Rapid Results

Remember, hyaluronic acid injections provide an immediate increase in volume. If you’re using Restylane Defyne to target mild nasolabial folds and marionette lines, you may be satisfied with the results of your treatment immediately. If you’re using Restylane Refyne to target moderate or deep nasolabial folds and marionette lines, you will feel better about your appearance as soon as your treatment session is over.

However, you should keep in mind that the best results have yet to come. The extra hyaluronic acid in your skin encourages extra collagen production. The results of the extra collagen production will become apparent just one to two weeks after your treatment, and you will feel so self-confident you may decide to sleep in and go to work without makeup. The best part about the extra collagen production is it helps the results last longer.

You’ll Enjoy Long-Lasting Results

Your skin metabolizes hyaluronic acid fairly quickly. However, it doesn’t use up collagen nearly as quickly. Therefore, the results of this treatment will last for 12 to 18 months. Also, the results fade slowly once a significant amount of the collagen has been metabolized. That gives you several months to schedule a follow-up appointment once you notice your results fading.

You’ll Rest Easy Knowing This Treatment Is Safe

Another incredible benefit of Restylane treatments is they are completely safe. Some cosmetic procedures are effective anti-aging tools, but there is a lot of risk associated with them. Even worse, the preparation before and recovery following some cosmetic procedures are intense. Also, other anti-aging injectables contain ingredients that provide effective results but aren’t great for your skin.

On the other hand, the hyaluronic acid in Restylane formulas is bioidentical to the hyaluronic acid your skin produces. Your skin won’t be able to tell the injected hyaluronic acid came from an outside source. Furthermore, clinical trials have proven all Restylane formulas are safe, and they have earned full FDA approval.

You’ll Probably Qualify for Treatment

Another downside to cosmetic procedures is the qualification requirements are extremely high. On the other hand, most people qualify for Restylane treatments. You have to be in fairly good health, but if you’re not pregnant, breastfeeding, or trying to become pregnant, there is an excellent chance you will qualify.

Remember, we will discuss your current health and medical history during your initial consultation to ensure this treatment is right for you. You must be completely honest with us about your health and the medications you are currently taking. You may qualify for this treatment, even if you have certain medical conditions if you are healthy enough to stop taking certain medications for a few days.

Discover How to Achieve Your Ideal Aesthetic Today

If the signs of aging your face is showing are caused by volume loss, Restylane Refyne and Restylane Defyne may be perfect for you. These injectable dermal fillers safely and quickly eliminate wrinkles and provide results that last for months. To discover how to reverse all of your signs of aging, contact us today at Old Town Med Spa in Chicago, IL to schedule your initial consultation.

As you get older, you may begin to notice some significant changes to your skin and overall appearance. Wrinkles and fine lines may start to show up, especially around the eye area. If you’re looking for a way to get younger-looking skin, then at Old Town Med Spa in Chicago, IL our Belotero treatments could be the perfect solution for you.

How Long Does Belotero Last Around the Eyes?

If you’re seeing wrinkles around your eyes, then you may not be satisfied with the way you look. You might feel self-conscious about the crow’s feet that have appeared in the outer corners of your eyes, or the general sagging of the skin in the area.

If that’s an issue you’re currently facing, then getting Belotero may help. This is an effective hyaluronic acid-based dermal filler that will help add fullness back into the area and smooth out the lines that may have started to appear around your eyes. One of the main benefits is that it’s also a long-lasting solution. You can expect your results to last for up to a year. That’s longer than many other injectables, including other hyaluronic acid-based ones.

Everything There Is to Know About Belotero

If you’re looking for a safe way to get rid of wrinkles on your face, then this could be the right product for you. When you receive this injectable, you’ll see a noticeable difference in your appearance.

Here, we’ll discuss everything that you should know about this filler before booking your consultation with us.

What Causes Wrinkles?

The first step to understanding a product like this filler is to understand why our skin acts the way that it does. Over time, it’s normal and expected that your skin will begin to wrinkle. This is because of the chemicals that make up your skin, like the proteins collagen and elastin. While they may be abundant in your youth, you’ll find less and less of them as you get older.

These proteins give your skin its structure as well as its ability to stay elastic and smooth back into place after you’ve made facial expressions. As you get older, your skin becomes less strong and more susceptible to damage. All of this combined will result in your skin beginning to wrinkle and lose fullness, making you look older.

Why Is the Eye Area So Prone to Wrinkling?

While the skin on all already of your face will lose elastin and collagen, some parts seem to be more prone to wrinkles than others. The eye area especially can be one of the first places on your face to gain wrinkles.

That’s because the skin around your eyes is generally thinner than the skin on the rest of your face. That, in turn, means that it will develop fine lines faster than other parts of your face. As you lose volume, you’ll also find that your eyes look hollower, which can make you appear lifeless.

What Does Belotero Do?

This filler’s main ingredient, hyaluronic acid, is a sugar that is naturally found in your body. There are amounts of it in your skin, your connective tissues, and in your eyes. However, as you age the amount of hyaluronic acid in your skin will get lower. This injectable will add more to your skin, which can benefit you in a variety of ways.

First, the hyaluronic acid will bind to moisture molecules, meaning that it helps to keep the area where it’s been injected hydrated and full. The sugar will also stimulate your body’s production of collagen, helping your skin’s structure to once again strengthen. This injectable can be used on all areas of the face and is especially effective for areas like the eyes where the skin is thinner.

The Types of Belotero

This filler isn’t just one standalone injectable. It’s actually a collection of different injectables, all of which will do different things on your skin.

Depending on what areas you’d like to target and what you’d like your results to look like, you’ll receive one or more of these types:

Soft

This type is especially effective for filling in the eye area. It’s designed specifically for fine lines, which makes it a great option for candidates looking to get rid of crow’s feet. It will also add some fullness back into the area, allowing your eyes to appear brighter and fuller.

Soft can be used for other areas of the face as well. It can target fine lines that may appear on your forehead and around your mouth.

Lips Contour and Lips Shape

If you have thin lips, then that can make you look much more serious than you really are. Lips Contour and Lips Shape will help put fullness back into your lips for a plumper, more youthful look.

It can also help you add some definition to the shape of your lips.

Volume

As you get older, one of the side effects of losing the collagen, elastin, and hyaluronic acid naturally present in your skin is that this will take away a lot of the volume in your face. A loss of volume makes your face appear hollow and can make you look much older.

Volume, as the name implies, will put fullness back into the areas where it’s most common to have a loss of volume due to aging. This includes your cheeks, temples, and your chin.

Balance

While this product is great for treating fine lines, it can also be used for deeper wrinkles that you might find on your face. Balance is especially effective for moderately deep lines.

Some of the areas you can target with Balance include wrinkles and lines around your mouth, laugh lines, and marionette lines.

Intense

If you have very deep lines on your face, then Intense can help treat them. This type of Belotero is best for severe wrinkles on areas of the face where the skin is a little thicker.

If you have very deep marionette lines or marionette lines, then you can diminish their appearance or even get rid of them entirely with Intense.

What Is Getting Treatment Like?

Are you considering receiving this treatment to help get rid of the lines and wrinkles on your face? Our clinic is clean, safe, and welcoming. Dr. Nael Gharbi and Dr. Shazel Gharbi along with their team are ready to get you the effective results you’re looking for.

Remember to book a consultation with us to learn more about how this filler can help you and your individual needs. In the meantime, here’s an overview of what a typical treatment looks like.

The Consultation

Before we make your appointment, we’ll begin with a consultation. During this time, we’ll discuss what areas you’d like to be treated. We’ll also talk about what your desired results are. This gives us the chance to determine which products should be used and in what areas of your face. We will also ask about your medical history to help ensure this is the right treatment method for you.

If you have any questions or concerns about the treatment, this is a great opportunity to ask them. Don’t be afraid to bring up anything on your mind. Our goal is to help you feel at ease during every step of the treatment process, and we’re ready to address any concern you have.

How to Prepare

Before coming in for your treatment there are a few things you’ll need to do to prepare for it. Mainly, you’ll want to avoid certain things to help prevent any bruising from occurring during the treatment and to make it as effective as possible.

Don’t take any medications or supplements that act as blood thinners. You should not take products like aspirin, ibuprofen, and certain anti-inflammatory drugs. During the 24 to 48 hours before your treatment, don’t consume any alcohol and avoid smoking.

The Treatment

When you visit us, you’ll receive your treatment in a clean and relaxing environment. Before we can begin with the injections, we’ll need to make sure that your skin is properly cleaned. Once this is done, we can begin applying the product.

If you’re concerned about pain, this filler contains lidocaine which is a painkiller. You can also request to have a topical numbing cream applied for added comfort. Once your skin has been prepared, we can start applying the injections. We’ll use numerous strategic injections to apply the product using an extremely fine needle. The entire process is very fast, generally taking less than an hour.

After the Treatment

Once your treatment is done, there are a few things you’ll need to take care of to ensure your treatment is effective. Make sure you avoid staying out in direct sunlight and try not to perform any strenuous physical activity. You should also keep from drinking any alcohol for the next day or so.

You’ll receive a full list of instructions from us after your treatment is done.

The Benefits of Belotero

If you’re thinking of receiving this treatment, there are several benefits you can expect. First and foremost, you’ll look younger and healthier with this filler applied. It will put fullness back into your face, giving you a more youthful and brighter appearance.

This filler will also look entirely natural, which helps you avoid awkward questions about the work that you’ve had done. You can also expect long-lasting results, with most candidates being able to enjoy theirs for up to a year.

Am I a Candidate?

Wondering if you might be a good candidate for this treatment? Almost anyone in good general health who is concerned about the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines on their face could be a candidate to receive this filler.

This is an especially good option for those looking to fill in fine lines around the eyes, as the gentle Soft formula is designed for areas where the skin is quite thin. As long as you are overall healthy, are not pregnant or breastfeeding, and have not shown any negative reactions to other fillers in the past, this could be the right product for you.

Get the Long-Lasting, Natural Results You Want

Does this sound like the perfect solution for your cosmetic concerns? Our clinic is ready to help you. When you visit us, you’ll receive this extremely effective and natural-looking treatment in a safe and comfortable environment. Would you like to learn more about how Belotero can help you? Get in touch with us at Old Town Med Spa in Chicago, IL today.

If you have stubborn fat that’s keeping you from reaching your goals and feeling confident about your appearance, it’s time to change that. At Old Town Med Spa in Chicago, IL, we offer liposuction, an effective body contouring procedure that helps transform those body areas with stubborn fat into some of your best features. Contact one of our Old Town Med Spa Chicago offices today in Chicago, IL to learn more about how this procedure can transform your body.

Who Is a Good Candidate for Liposuction?

The best candidates for liposuction are men and women who have pockets of stubborn fat that won’t respond to exercise, diet changes, or traditional weight loss measures and techniques. Men and women who want to undergo this procedure should meet a list of requirements before being confirmed as treatment candidates. The best candidates for this procedure are men and women who:

• Are in good health
• Have reached a healthy weight
• Want to eliminate pockets of stubborn fat that are resistant to a healthy diet and regular fitness routine
• Are committed to maintaining their results long-term
• Have realistic expectations about the procedure and their results
• Understand that this procedure is not a weight-loss procedure
• Have unsuccessfully tried to eliminate stubborn fat with diet and exercise techniques

The Importance of Realistic Expectations

This body contouring procedure is very effective, but potential patients must realize going into this process that results can be permanent as long as you are committed to maintaining those results. This procedure will eliminate fat cells from the body, but the patient is responsible for maintaining the results by living a healthy lifestyle. This procedure isn’t designed to be an easy way out of eating healthy or exercising each day.

Instead, it is designed to complement a regular exercise routine as well as a healthy diet. Those who have already been living a healthy lifestyle will achieve the best results because they are well aware of what it takes to help maintain those results long-term.

Understanding the Purpose of the Procedure

There has always been some degree of misconception about this particular procedure. For some reason, lipo has often been associated with weight loss, when in reality, exactly the opposite is true. It is designed for healthy men and women, not overweight men and women. Additionally, some of the fittest individuals seek out this procedure to redefine their bodies and take them to the next level.

It is not designed to nor is it possible to use this procedure to remove large amounts of fat from the body in an attempt to lower body weight. This cosmetic procedure is meant to contour, shape, and perfect the bodies of those who are already committed to living as healthy of a lifestyle as possible but for some reason have pockets of stubborn fat that just won’t respond to that healthy lifestyle.

What Is Liposuction?

Liposuction is a surgical body contouring procedure that removes stubborn fat cells from the body with a device called a cannula. It provides patients with the ability to finally target those problem areas that are resistant to diet and exercise routines. It can create new body contours and help men and women reach the body goals they may have thought were completely unattainable.

What Areas of the Body Can It Treat?

One of the benefits of liposuction is that it can remove stubborn fat from anywhere on the body. Some patients choose to treat one area; others choose to treat multiple. The location and number of areas you choose to treat will all depend on your ultimate body goals. Some of the most common treatment areas include those areas that are prone to holding onto stubborn fat, including the:

• Waistline
• Abdomen
• Inner knees
• Upper arms
• Chest
• Back
• Inner and outer thighs
• Ankles
• Calves
• Hips
• Buttocks

How Does It Work?

This procedure begins with administering some form of anesthetic to help maintain your comfort throughout the process. Our surgeon will discuss the best numbing agent with you during your initial consultation when designing your treatment plan.

Once your treatment areas have been effectively numbed, a small incision will be made, and then various techniques will be used to gently remove fat cells from your specific problem area. You’ll see immediate results after your procedure is complete, and within a few days, you will be back to work.

What Kind of Results Can I Expect From the Procedure?

Most patients achieve their desired results after just one procedure. Results are immediate, and while there is some downtime, you will be able to enjoy your new contoured body before you know it. As long as you follow the post-procedure care instructions, you can expect a quick and healthy recovery and will be back on your feet in no time at all.

Are the Results Permanent?

This procedure is intended to deliver permanent results. It removes fat cells from the body, and after those fat cells are removed, they cannot regrow or come back. There is an extremely high chance of maintaining permanent results after this procedure, so long as you eat a healthy diet, avoid significant weight gain, and exercise consistently.

Maintaining Your Results

When you take the necessary steps to live as healthy of a lifestyle as possible after your procedure, not only will you maintain your results long-term, but you’ll be able to enhance your results by accomplishing new body goals.

Most patients are so happy with the results of this procedure that they are more motivated than ever to maintain the results long-term so that they can enjoy a newly contoured body. This procedure will help you finally be free of those problem areas with stubborn fat that have been holding you back from reaching your goals for years on end.

What Kind of Recovery Can I Expect?

You will be able to return home after your procedure is complete. Our surgical team will provide you with detailed instructions about how to care for your body after your procedure is over. You can enjoy a quick and healthy recovery by following the directions provided, wearing the compression garments as directed based on your treatment area, and nourishing your body with healthy foods.

Getting enough rest, moving as directed to encourage blood flow, and avoiding overexerting yourself during the days following your procedure are all important parts of the recovery process. Most patients can resume their normal daily activities and return to work relatively quickly after their procedure is complete.

What Are the Advantages?

One of the main advantages of liposuction is that it does what a healthy diet and consistent exercise routine often cannot. It removes stubborn fat cells directly from the body so that they cannot ever return. It’s a safe, results-driven treatment that will help you reach your body goals, increase your confidence, and improve your self-image.

Quick Results

There are many different body contouring treatments that do not require surgical intervention to target and destroy fat cells, but they often take time to deliver results, along with multiple treatment sessions. Liposuction is a quick and efficient way to remove fat cells from your body and experience immediate results.

The surgeon can use precision and accuracy in not only removing your desired fat cells but recontouring specific areas of your body that have, until now, been your problem areas. Our goal is to help transform your least favorite area of the body into one of your best features, and this procedure allows us the ability to do just that.

A Combinable Procedure

Another one of the advantages of this procedure is that it can be combined with other procedures. Lipo is a good add-on procedure, but it can also be performed as a standalone procedure. It is used alongside other cosmetic procedures to compliment the results. If you’re looking to add additional procedures to your treatment plan, we can review the options with you during your consultation.

Say Goodbye to Your Problem Areas Once and for All

Are you ready to invest in yourself this year and say goodbye to that stubborn fat that has been standing in the way of your goals for what seems like forever? If so, our team is ready to help you transform your body with this effective body contouring procedure. Contact today at one of our Old Town Med Spa in Chicago, IL, to learn more about this procedure and to find out if it’s the right choice for you.

For over a decade, CoolSculpting has been used to remove unwanted pockets of excess fat non-invasively. Otherwise referred to as cryolipolysis, this FDA-approved treatment has been held as the gold standard of non-invasive body contouring. Today, our experts at Old Town Med Spa in Chicago, IL are discussing how much fat you can expect to lose after this treatment and much more.

What Is CoolSculpting?

As stated previously, cryolipolysis is an FDA-approved fat removal treatment. It is similar to liposuction in that it can remove around a quarter of the fat cells in a targeted area. However, it differs from liposuction in many ways. For example, rather than suctioning fat cells out of the treatment area, your lymphatic system flushes the destroyed fat cells out over time.

How Much Fat Can You Lose With CoolSculpting?

Typically, you can expect the removal of 20 to 25% of the fat cells in the targeted area during each CoolSculpting session. That said, the size of the targeted area affects the amount of fat that can be removed from a single session significantly.

How Does the Size of the Targeted Area Affect the Efficacy of Each Treatment?

The larger the targeted area is, the less total fat will be removed per session. For instance, roughly 20% of fat cells can be removed from the back in a single session. On the other hand, 26% of fat cells can be removed from the abdominal region in a single session.

How Much Fat Can You Lose From Smaller Areas?

If your goal is to eliminate unwanted fat from a small body region, like the backs of the knees or the underarms, you can remove up to 80% of the localized fat cells in a single session. You are more likely to eliminate 4/5 of the localized fat cells if most of the fat in the area is near the surface of the skin.

During your primary evaluation, we will determine the amount of fat you have in each of your trouble regions and let you know how much fat you can expect to be removed during a single treatment session.

How Much Fat Can Be Eliminated With Several Sessions?

Each cryolipolysis session will remove between 20 and 80% of the fat cells in the area targeted for treatment. Therefore, if your first session removes a quarter of the fat cells in the targeted area, your second session will remove roughly 25% of the remaining 75% fat cells.

In other words, you will lose an additional 18.75% of the fat cells that were in the targeted area before your first session. In total, after two treatment sessions, you will lose approximately 43.75% of the fat cells in a fairly large treatment area.

How Much Weight Can YOu Lose After Cryolipolsyis?

It is crucial to understand cryolipolysis is not a weight loss treatment. While you can lose a large percentage of fat cells in the treatment area, you shouldn’t expect to lose too much weight. If you have 10 pounds of abdominal fat and 26% of the fat cells in the area are removed, you will lose approximately 2.6 pounds of fat. That said, you shouldn’t expect to see your scale move as soona s your session is over.

While this treatment freezes your fat cells to death, they are not suctioned out during your treatment. Rather, your lymphatic system will process the dead fat cells for one to three months. It won’t be until all of the fat cells are processed that your final results will become apparent. In other words, if you have a single cryolipolysis session, you should anticipate losing roughly eight-tenths of a pound monthly for three months.

How Many Inches Can You Lose With Cryolipolysis?

There are a number of factors that affect how many inches you should anticipate losing with cryolipolysis. The size of the area targeted for treatment is the most significant factor that affects how many inches you should anticipate losing. You shouldn’t expect to lose more than half of an inch if you are targeting a small area for treatment. Between two and three inches of fat can be eliminated if a large area, like the chest or abdominal region is being targeted.

How Long Do Cryolipolysis Results Last?

Depending on the results you are considering, the results of CoolSculpting are permanent or semi-permanent. For instance, this body sculpting treatment doesn’t just kill fat cells by freezing them. It also eliminates inches from the targeted regions and results in a noticeable, albeit small, amount of weight loss. Here’s a closer look at the longevity of the treatment results you can expect.

The Durability of the Fat Removal Results

The fat removal results of this body sculpting treatment are permanent. By the time you reach the age of 25, your body has stopped growing new fat cells. Thus, if you’re at least 25 when you receive your cryolipolysis treatment, your body will not replace the fat cells that were frozen to death and flushed out by your lymphatic system. That said, it is possible for the fat cells that remain after your treatments to store energy in the future.

The Durability of the Contour Improvement Results

If you can keep your weight from fluctuating more than 10 pounds above your post-treatment weight, you can expect your contours to remain improvd. There are certain medical conditions that result in your body storing abdominal fat. However, usually, your genes determine where your body stores excess energy. If you remove unwanted fat from your upper arms and underarms, there is a good chance you would store adipose tissue in those regions if you gained weight after treatment.

Depending on where you store body fat, you may notice you’re putting on weight after gaining six pounds or 20. The more evenly throughout your body your fat is distributed, the more weight you will gain before you notice the changes in your body. If most of your excess energy is stored in your lower extremities or abdominal region, you may catch your weight gain before you’ve gained 10 pounds.

How Cardio Can Help You Maintain the Results of Your CoolSculpting Treatment

If you want to keep off the frozen away inches and pounds for life, you need to consume no more calories every day than your total daily energy expenditure. Most days, eating at maintenance may be a breeze. However, life often throws curveballs that make weight maintenance difficult. If you feel like life is throwing you a new curveball every weekend, you don’t have to skip every important social event planned around food and alcohol.

Instead, you can find a form of cardio you enjoy and make time to make it a regular part of your life. For example, swimming and indoor rowing are great, accessible ways to get a convenient full-body workout. A cycling club is a great way to make new friends and keep your quads in killer shape. Take the time to discover at least one or two forms of heart-healthy fitness you enjoy and can see yourself sticking to for decades.

How Anaerobic Exercise Can Help You Maintain Your Results

Notably, building muscle mass is an incredibly simple, reliable way to help you maintain the results of your treatment permanently.  Approximately, muscle is 2.5 times more metabolically active than adipose tissue. In other words, you would need 200 fewer calories daily if you lost 10 pounds of fat.

If you gained two pounds of muscle and lost 10 pounds of fat, you could continue eating the same number of calories as you usually do and maintain your weight. For the sake of your health and fitness, we strongly recommend at least two anaerobic workouts weekly. Anaerobic exercise is extremely beneficial, even if you just want to maintain the muscle mass you already have. Additionally, resistance training is very beneficial for the health of your bones.

Who Is a Candidate for CoolSculpting?

If you are neither pregnant nor breastfeeding and you are not trying to become pregnant, there is a very good chance you will be considered a good candidate for this non-invasive body contouring treatment. However, this treatment isn’t the ideal fat removal treatment for everyone. If you have certain medical conditions, such as Raynaud’s syndrome, a different aesthetic treatment may be more appropriate for you.

You Believe Weight Maintenance Is Achievable

To reiterate, your contours will remain improved as long as you maintain your weight. If you have repeatedly gained and lost the same weight, consider waiting to get treatment until you can work with professionals who can help you maintain your weight for life.

Your Expectations About the Results Are Realistic

It is extremely important to have realistic expectations regarding the results of this treatment to be considered an ideal candidate. Remember, this is a body contouring treatment. It is not a weight-loss treatment. Thus, you should wait until you are at or near your ideal weight to consider this treatment.

If you are happy with your weight or within 30 pounds of your goal weight, you should strongly consider this treatment to enhance your contours. Note, if you still have 30 pounds to lose, you may be considered a good candidate for this treatment. That said, the best candidate for this treatment is within 10 pounds of his or her target weight. Make healthy, sustainable weight loss your priority if you are over 30 pounds from your goal weight.

You Haven’t Been Diagnosed With an Autoimmune Disorder

Remember, the FDA has approved this treatment for most healthy adults. That said, if you have been diagnosed with an autoimmune disorder, such as lupus, that results in excessive weakness or discomfort, you will not qualify for this body contouring treatment. Additionally, you will not be considered a good candidate for this treatment if you have a medical condition that makes you particularly sensitive to cold temperatures.

Achieve the Body You’ve Always Dreamed About

Today, CoolSculpting is the ideal non-invasive fat removal technique. One day, it may be seen as the gold standard in fat removal techniques. This treatment can eliminate between 1/5 and 4/5 of the fat cells in the treatment area depending on the size of the targeted region. As long as you can maintain your new body fat percentage, your contours will remain desirable.

Schedule your initial consultation at Old Town Med Spa in Chicago, IL today to find out if CoolSculpting is right for you. We can’t wait to meet you and help you achieve the contours you’ve always dreamed of.