Do you feel confident that you can maintain a healthy diet and regular exercise routine? Do you feel dissatisfied with your muscle tone? If so, you may be considered a good candidate for CoolTone at Oceana Luxe MedSpa in Corpus Christi, TX. Today, we’re taking a closer look at who qualifies for this treatment, what results you can realistically expect, and what other body contouring treatments may benefit you. Let’s get started.

Who Is a Good Candidate for CoolTone? 

You may be considered a good CoolTone candidate if you are dissatisfied with your abdominal muscle tone. Furthermore, you may be considered a good fit for this treatment if you want to improve the muscle tone in your quads, glutes, or hamstrings. However, you’ll need to sit down for an evaluation with a cosmetic expert to find out for sure if this treatment will benefit you. Depending on your body fat distribution, you may not achieve ideal results with this treatment.

If you have a lot of fat in your area of concern, you may need to lose fat in those areas before you consider CoolTone. We will advise you on this after we have discussed your cosmetic goals and evaluated your areas of concern.

Who Is a Poor Candidate for This Treatment? 

You will be considered a poor candidate for this treatment if you are under the age of 18. You also will not qualify if you are suffering from obesity, a seizure disorder, or a bleeding disorder. To ensure that this FDA-approved body contouring treatment is safe for you, we will discuss your medical history thoroughly before determining if you are a good candidate.

Note that if you are still menstruating, you will not be able to receive abdominal treatment while you are on your own period. You also will not be able to receive treatment if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, suffer from pulmonary insufficiency, have recently undergone surgery, or have implanted electrical, electronic, or metal implants or devices. Also, note that this is not a comprehensive list of conditions that will disqualify you from treatment.

How Should I Prepare for My Treatment? 

You don’t need to do a lot to prepare for your CoolTone session. The most important step you need to take is to attend an initial evaluation. During this evaluation, we will talk about your problem areas and goals and provide you with the opportunity to ask any questions you may have. We will also develop your custom treatment plan and let you know what you can expect. We also will take pictures of your problem areas, so you can easily gauge your progress.

Another important preparation step you will need to take is to wear thin clothing that is free from metal. If you plan on wearing yoga pants, check the tag. Some pants are made of metal mesh fibers. If your clothes have “antimicrobial” on the label, they may contain silver. Similarly, it is important that you do not wear any jewelry to your appointment.

What Should I Eat Before My Appointment? 

Eating isn’t necessary prior to your appointment, but if you want to eat, consider keeping your meal light. Alternatively, you may just want to eat a snack prior to treatment. It is not advisable to eat a heavy meal prior to treatment because your muscles will undergo a workout that would not be physically possible without electromagnetic energy stimulating your muscles.

What and when you drink prior to your appointment is far more important. It is very important that you are well-hydrated when you arrive for your appointment, but it is also a good idea to arrive with an empty bladder. Try drinking a lot the day before your treatment, but stop drinking a couple of hours pre-treatment.

What Should I Expect During My Treatment Session?

Each treatment takes approximately 30 minutes to complete if you are only targeting one area of concern. If you are targeting two areas of concern, you can expect each session to take around an hour. During this time, you will feel deep muscle contractions in the treatment area. The intense tension will be held for a few seconds. Then, your targeted muscles will have a chance to rest.

Note that this treatment will not be painful. There is no sedation or anesthesia involved, so you will be fully capable of communicating if you feel like your treatment is a little too intense. The device can go from 1-100% intensity. The higher the intensity you feel comfortable with, generally, the fewer sessions you can expect to need.

How Many Sessions Will I Need To Achieve My Desired Results? 

Most people need between four and eight treatment sessions to achieve their desired muscle tone. Generally, the better your muscle tone is, the fewer treatments you can expect to need. However, you may need more sessions if you already have decent muscle tone, but also have a lot of fat in the problem area. We will let you know how many sessions would be ideal for you during your initial consultation.

How Soon Will I Be Able To See My Desired Results? 

It is not generally advisable to have more than two CoolTone sessions per week. Therefore, you will probably need two to four weeks of treatment sessions. After that, it may take another three to four weeks to really see a physique you can be proud of. Individual results vary, though.

How Long Will My Results Last? 

If you maintain a healthy diet and exercise routine, your results can last a lifetime. If you do not exercise, though, your toned muscles will start to atrophy. In such a case, you will need to come in for touch-up appointments every three to six months or so.

To help your results last for as long as possible, it is a very good idea to walk, cycle, or swim for at least 2.5 hours per week if your glutes or thighs are being targeted. Make planks and other ab exercises part of your routine if your goal is to improve the tone of your abdominal muscles. Just remember to also work your lower back muscles. If you only work your abs, you may develop a problematic muscular imbalance.

What Other Body Contouring Treatments May Help Me Improve My Confidence? 

Most of us don’t just have dissatisfaction regarding our muscle tone. Rather, it is common that we also struggle with stubborn fat. If you have fat deposits that you just can’t seem to get rid of, you may be an excellent candidate for CoolSculpting Elite. CoolSculpting Elite is a non-invasive fat removal treatment that is taking the body contouring world by storm. Like the original CoolSculpting treatment, it is FDA-approved.

However, CoolSculpting Elite is much more effective and efficient than body contouring with the original CoolSculpting device. Individual results vary, but most people only need one to three treatment sessions per area of concern. For comparison, people often need four to six treatment sessions with the original CoolSculpting device. CoolSculpting Elite can be used to eliminate excess subcutaneous fat from just about anywhere. Popular areas include the: 

• Flanks
• Hips
• Abdomen
• Thighs
• Buttocks
• Chest
• Back

Am I a Good Candidate for This Treatment? 

There is an excellent chance that you will be considered a good CoolSculpting candidate if you have stubborn pockets of fat that don’t seem to respond to a caloric deficit. It’s impossible to spot-reduce fat with exercise, and you can’t modify your diet to make your body burn fat in an area of concern. It will burn fat from wherever it wants, and this mostly comes down to genetics. With CoolSculpting Elite, you can reduce fat deposits from select areas.

That said, CoolSculpting Elite isn’t right for everyone, including individuals who suffer from paroxysmal cold hemoglobinuria, cryoglobulinemia, or cold agglutinin disease. During your initial consultation, we will discuss your medical history thoroughly, including whether you have recently undergone surgery, have a hernia, or are pregnant or breastfeeding.

Discover Today How You Can Achieve Your Desired Physique

Generally, a good CoolTone candidate is someone who is relatively healthy and has a relatively low body fat percentage. This treatment can help you tone your glutes, quads, hamstrings, and abdomen in as little as two weeks. If you’re finally ready to get the muscle tone you deserve, contact us today at Oceana Luxe MedSpa in Corpus Christi, TX to schedule an appointment and find out if you are a good candidate.  

Botox is one of the most popular aesthetic treatments in the world. For those who want to diminish the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, especially on the upper face, this neurotoxin injectable is usually a good option. However, is there a best age to get this treatment? Learn everything you need to know about this popular neurotoxin treatment before you schedule an appointment at Oceana Luxe Medspa Corpus Christi, TX.

What Is the Best Age to Get Botox?

Botox is generally approved for use in individuals aged 18 and older. However, the best age to use the neurotoxin treatment will ultimately depend on your treatment goals. For example, some people use this neurotoxin injectable to prevent the development of wrinkles, while others use this injectable to address wrinkles that are already moderate to severe.

Preventative

For people who want to use this neurotoxin injectable to prevent the worsening of fine lines and wrinkles, the best age is typically in their late 20s to early 30s. The earlier you use this neurotoxin treatment, the more effective it will be for delaying the development of dynamic wrinkles. Essentially, this works because a neurotoxin injectable will freeze the muscles in your face, reducing the tension that causes the skin to pull together and etch wrinkles onto the skin.

Anti-Aging

People who want to use this neurotoxin injectable to reduce visible signs of aging may be able to use treatment between the ages of 40 and 60. If you want to diminish the appearance of existing fine lines and wrinkles, using a neurotoxin injectable at this stage will reduce the tension in the face, which can make wrinkles appear deeper or more severe. As a note, however, using Botox at this age will not iron out wrinkles the same way other aesthetic treatments, such as dermal fillers, can.

What Can You Expect From Treatment?

Your neurotoxin treatments can usually be completed in about 20 minutes. For most people, a single treatment session is powerful enough to diminish the look of fine lines and wrinkles for several months. Several small injections will be made directly into the muscles of your face that contribute to wrinkles. During your treatment, you may have the option of using a local anesthetic or topical numbing cream to keep your skin comfortable during your appointment.

How Does This Neurotoxin Work?

Whether it’s Botox, Dysport, or some other neurotoxin injectable, all neurotoxin treatments work the same. For this particular treatment, the active ingredient is a purified form of botulinum toxin A, which works as a mild muscle paralytic that will essentially freeze the muscles in your face. On a deeper level, botulinum toxin A also disrupts the communication between motor neurons in the face and signals from the brain.

This is a significant reason why it isn’t easy to build a tolerance to neurotoxin treatments. Additionally, the fact that neurotoxin treatments only affect motor neurons is why you will still be able to feel all sensations in your face and skin.

Where Can You Use This Treatment?

This neurotoxin injectable is primarily formulated to be used in the upper face, where dynamic wrinkles are most likely to develop. Specifically, this treatment is designed to diminish the appearance of horizontal forehead lines, frown lines between the eyebrows, and crow’s feet. However, you may also be able to use this treatment on bunny lines, lip corners, and more.

It’s important to understand that the main determining factor for where you can use Botox is the type of wrinkles you want to treat. This neurotoxin injectable is specifically formulated to target dynamic wrinkles, which are caused by tension in the facial muscles. Static wrinkles, on the other hand, result from collagen depletion. This is why many patients use neurotoxin injectables with dermal fillers to produce ideal results.

Using Neurotoxins to Treat Other Concerns

Along with treating fine lines and wrinkles, sometimes neurotoxin injectables can be used to treat other concerns. For example, Botox is approved to treat migraines, excessive sweating under the arms, and overactive bladder. Although your aesthetic expert will not be able to use this treatment to address these other concerns, you can always speak with your primary care physician or another specialist about using neurotoxin injectables to improve other aspects of your well-being.

How Long Do Results Last?

The results of this neurotoxin treatment will usually last for three to four months. The first time you use this neurotoxin treatment, you may find that the results last closer to three months, while those who have been using this neurotoxin treatment for several years may notice results that can last longer than four months. Ultimately, this will depend on how well your body processes the neurotoxin treatment and other factors that can affect the longevity of your results.

What Can Affect How Long Results Last?

Many factors can determine how long your results will last. For example, your genetics, the severity of your fine lines and wrinkles, and the general elasticity of your skin will all determine how long the neurotoxin injectable can diminish the look of fine lines and wrinkles. Skin that is healthy and has adequate elasticity will usually produce longer-lasting results, whereas skin that has a lot of laxity will produce shorter results.

Other factors that can determine the longevity of your results can include your general activity level, medications you are taking, and other activities that may cause the botulinum toxin formula to break down more quickly. Essentially, people who engage in high-intensity exercise several times a week will have a faster metabolic rate that will break down the neurotoxin formula a bit more quickly than those with a lower-activity lifestyle.

How Should You Prepare for This Treatment?

To prepare for your appointment, you will need to revise the medications and supplements you are taking. For example, you may be directed to discontinue over-the-counter medications such as Advil and Ibuprofen for three to five days before your appointment, along with high amounts of vitamin C, vitamin E, fish oil, and some other supplements. During your consultation, you should discuss the medications and supplements you are taking.

You may have to reschedule your appointment if you have an active skin concern on the day of your treatment. For example, people with sunburns, cold sores, fever blisters, rosacea flare-ups, or any other autoimmune skin disorder, such as eczema or psoriasis, will need to reschedule their treatment. You should not use tanning beds, laser treatments, or chemical peels at least two weeks before your appointment.

What Should You Do After This Treatment?

After this treatment, it’s very important to avoid laying down for at least six hours since keeping your head elevated will help the botulinum toxin formula settle more easily in your skin. You should avoid bending down, leaning over, or placing any pressure on your skin, as well.

You also need to avoid exercise for at least the first 24 to 72 hours, depending on the specific instructions you receive after your treatment. You may not be allowed to wear makeup for 12 to 24 hours, and you will need to avoid direct contact with the sun, tanning beds, hot tubs, or saunas. You may start taking your normal medications and supplements at least 24 hours after your appointment.

Is This Treatment Right for You?

This treatment is generally a good match for those who have mild to moderate dynamic wrinkles, particularly on the upper face. This treatment can be used by people of any age, skin tone, and skin type, although it may be more effective for preventing wrinkles in younger people. This treatment is well-tolerated by most people.

Who Should Not Use This Treatment?

People who should not use this neurotoxin include those who are taking anticoagulants, antibiotics, or medications for autoimmune disorders. You cannot use this treatment if you are breastfeeding, pregnant, or planning to become pregnant in the next few months. If you have a neuromuscular condition, you may not be a good candidate for this treatment.

Freeze Dynamic Wrinkles to Look Younger

Dynamic wrinkles can make you look several years older, especially if you are prone to frowning. However, a neurotoxin treatment can diminish your wrinkles or be used earlier in life to slow down the development of wrinkles. If you think this treatment is ideal for you, get in touch with Oceana Luxe Medspa Corpus Christi, TX to schedule a consultation.

You may be familiar with Coolsculpting, the game-changing body contouring treatment that freezes fat away. But now there’s a new and improved version of this system that offers a more efficient and comfortable treatment. Oceana Luxe Medspa in Corpus Christi, TX, offers the Elite version of this system, which makes it possible to easily get rid of even more fat with less time in treatment.

What Is the Difference Between Coolsculpting and Coolsculpting Elite?

Less Time in Treatment 

The Elite version of this system comes with two applicators, and because we have two Elite systems, that means we can treat four different parts of your body simultaneously in just 35 minutes. The ability to tackle four areas at once reduces the time you’ll spend in treatment by allowing you to accomplish more with each session.

Greater Comfort 

The handpieces that rest against your body during treatment and deliver controlled cooling have also been redesigned. We now have seven handpieces in different shapes and sizes that can be used to address various parts of the body. The handpieces are C-shaped instead of U-shaped and are designed to accommodate your natural curves without pinching you. The new shapes and sizes also allow us to further customize your treatments.

More Fat Reduction

The new applicators also offer greater contact with your treatment area, increasing the amount of fat that is targeted by 30 percent. Like its predecessor, CoolSculpting Elite can reduce unwanted fat in the treatment zone by as much as 25 percent, but the new handpieces can cover a larger treatment area.

More Relaxing Treatments

The Elite version of this treatment system uses technology that is quieter, which means you can truly relax as the handpieces do their work. You will be able to sit or lie down, depending on the area you’re having treated. Most patients read, nap, or work on their laptops or phones during treatment.

How Does Coolsculpting Elite Work?

Although some aspects of its design have been redone to boost efficiency and comfort, Coolsculpting Elite works the same way as the legacy version of this treatment system. It uses temperatures that are cool enough to kill fat cells without harming surrounding skin and tissue. Fat cells are destroyed during the treatment and then flush naturally from the body during the weeks after your appointment.

During your appointment, you’ll recline comfortably while the applicators rest against your body and deliver controlled cooling. You’ll feel suctioning as the handpiece attaches to your body, and you’ll experience an initial cooling and numbing sensation. But the treatment is non-invasive and painless. Afterward, you’ll be able to get right back to your regular schedule, and you’ll start to notice a gradual slimming of the treated areas in the weeks to come.

So I Really Won’t Feel Any Discomfort?

You won’t feel any discomfort during treatment. You’ll briefly experience coolness at the start of your session, and you may feel “pins and needles” at the conclusion as your skin warms up, but there will be no pain.

When Will I See the Results?

Patients will start to notice improvement within three weeks, with their full results developing within one to three months after their session.

Why Does It Take a Few Weeks To See Results?

Although the Elite system destroys unwanted fat cells, it doesn’t remove them from your body. Your lymphatic system will take care of disposing of those fat cells, but the process takes place gradually. Drinking plenty of water and continuing to stay active after treatment are both steps you can take to support your lymphatic system as it works to flush those cells out.

Can I Book More Than One Session?

Yes. Depending on the size of your treatment area, we may recommend a series of two or more sessions to fully address your concerns.

What Parts of the Body Does This Work On?

Almost any part of the body with extra, unwanted fat can be addressed with this treatment system. The abdomen, hips, thighs, and back are all popular treatment areas. Some patients also use this treatment system to sculpt smaller areas like the upper arms or beneath the chin. Because you can target up to four different areas at one time with our Elite system, the possibilities are endless.

Is This a Safe Treatment?

This FDA-approved treatment has built-in safety measures that make it a very safe approach.

What Type of Fat Does This Target?

This treatment gets rid of subcutaneous fat, which is the jiggly fat that sits just beneath the surface of the skin. It doesn’t touch visceral fat, which is the deeper fat that surrounds the stomach.

How Much Fat Will This Get Rid Of?

Each treatment is capable of removing up to 25 percent, on average, of the fat being targeted. Individual results vary depending on the size of your treatment area and the amount of excess fat you have. Larger areas, like the back, may see less of a fat reduction than smaller, tighter areas like the knees. Patients who have more excess fat may also see less of a reduction.

Patients who undergo this treatment usually see a noticeable improvement in their figures. You’ll find that your clothes fit better, and you’ll feel more confident about your appearance.

Am I a Good Candidate?

You Want To Improve the Shape of Your Body

This contouring treatment is ideal for patients who are focused not on weight loss, but on improving the overall shape of their body. Coolsculpting can help you get rid of problem spots while also enhancing your natural curves. The needle on your scale won’t move much as a result of this treatment, but your body will look leaner, shapelier, and more youthful.

You’re Already in Pretty Good Shape

The best patients are already in pretty good physical shape, ideally with a body mass index that is less than 30, and understand that the Elite system is all about refining their look and improving what’s already in place.

You Want a Non-Surgical Treatment

If you want to transform your body without turning to surgery, this treatment may be the perfect solution. Not only is this treatment non-surgical, but it is also non-invasive, which means you won’t have to set aside any time to recover. This approach to body contouring is also a good option for patients who are not surgical candidates because of medical reasons.

You Can Maintain Your Physique

This treatment gets rid of targeted problem spots permanently, so you’ll never have to worry about them coming back. But it won’t prevent you from gaining weight elsewhere in the future, so you’ll want to stick with healthy lifestyle habits to preserve your results.

You Want a Custom Approach

Every patient is unique, and the Elite system allows us to offer a custom treatment to each individual. The Elite system can be used all over the body to achieve varying degrees of fat reduction. Once we have evaluated your body and we understand your goals, we’ll design a treatment plan just for you.

And if you are interested in incorporating any of our other cosmetic services into your plan, we can do that. Dermal fillers and laser hair removal sessions are among the services that our Elite system patients often opt to incorporate into their plans.

Treatment Q&A

Do Men Ever Seek This Treatment Out?

We’ve treated many men with the Elite system. Male patients tend to have different cosmetic goals. Men often use this treatment system to slim down and achieve a more cut, lean look. Female patients tend to use the Elite system to get rid of trouble spots and unwanted fullness while enhancing their natural curves.

Will My Insurance Cover This Treatment?

Because the Elite system is a cosmetic treatment, health insurance plans generally don’t cover it, but our practice offers financing options.

What Is the Best Age To Pursue This Treatment?

This treatment is suitable for most healthy adults. These sessions can be scheduled whenever you’re at a point where you’re ready to tackle stubborn problem spots that have resisted diet and exercise.

Are You Ready To Get the Body You’ve Always Wanted?

Coolsculpting has made a name for itself because it offers great results through easy, painless treatments. The Elite system takes those results to the next level by allowing patients to target more unwanted fat while also reducing treatment times. Getting your body into tip-top shape has never been so convenient. What are you waiting for? Call Oceana Luxe Medspa in Corpus Christi, TX, and book your initial consultation today!

Dysport is a popular anti-aging treatment that can be the perfect solution for anyone looking to revitalize their appearance without all the risks that are normally involved with surgery. Not only is it safer, but it’s also highly effective at minimizing the appearance of lines and wrinkles, and we offer it here at Oceana Luxe Medspa in Corpus Christi, TX, with results occurring quickly after just one treatment session.

How Quickly Does Dysport Show Results?

The first signs that Dysport is working normally appear within the first week after treatment, at which point you may start to feel a bit of relaxation in your facial muscles. However, most patients tend to experience the full results within 14 days, which is when the muscles have had a chance to fully relax, and both lines and wrinkles become diminished.

Many factors can affect how quickly all of this happens, including your metabolism and if you were experiencing any chronic stress before you started treatment. Stress increases levels of the neurotransmitter acetylcholine, and this neurotransmitter plays a role in muscle function. If you have high levels of acetylcholine before treatment due to stress, then it can take some time for your body to process this before this therapy can work effectively.

What Is Dysport Therapy?

This treatment relaxes your muscles to reduce the signs of both lines and wrinkles, and it does this by blocking the muscle-controlling neurotransmitter acetylcholine. Once your muscles can relax, then the skin often responds because it’s no longer being pushed and folded into wrinkles.

In addition to relaxing both the muscles and the skin, the injections themselves can stimulate collagen production, which can replenish the soft-looking texture of otherwise rough, dry skin. As the skin becomes firm and smooth again, then not only are these wrinkles flattened or reduced, but their associated lines also become less visible.

Dysport vs. Botox: How Do They Differ?

You may be wondering how Dysport differs from other injectables, such as Botox. Dysport can be more effective for treating larger areas of the face, as it’s more diluted than Botox and therefore takes fewer injections.

Also, some patients have reported that Dysport lasts longer for them, often more than two months longer than Botox, and this can be explained by the difference in protein molecules between the two therapies. This therapy contains smaller protein molecules, which can take longer for the body to break down and metabolize, leading to longer-lasting results.

At What Age Should I Start This Therapy?

Although Dysport is known as a corrective treatment, it can also be used to prevent some lines and wrinkles from forming and can be started as early as your 20s or 30s. When you start your treatments with us, you can choose whether you’d prefer to take a preventative or corrective approach, and while you can change your approach at any time, a preventative approach offers clear benefits when started earlier in life.

Because the signs of aging continue to appear throughout our lives, even in our 50s and 60s, a preventative approach can be beneficial at just about any age. However, many environmental and lifestyle factors can affect your skin over time, making it more difficult for this therapy to treat both fine lines and wrinkles. It’s, therefore, better to start treatments before your 60s, regardless of which approach you choose.

What Is the Treatment Process Like?

Initial Consultation

After your appointment is scheduled, the first step before treatment is the initial consultation. This is just an opportunity for us to quickly examine your skin while asking about your reasons for wanting treatment. This helps us ensure that this is the right approach for your needs, and we’ll want to know about both your medical history and any current infections you might have, as well as any medications you’re presently taking.

Therapy Session

After the consultation, we can start your treatment immediately, which shouldn’t take longer than 15 minutes. The treatment process is pretty straightforward, and we’ll simply inject very small amounts of the medication into your facial muscles to help relax them. We only use microneedles to do this, which are too small to cause any significant pain, and after the injections, you’ll likely be surprised at how easy and quick the entire process was.

What About Downtime?

You’ll be able to return to your everyday routines immediately after treatment, whether you need to return to work or meet up with friends. There’s no downtime, though it is recommended that you avoid overexerting yourself because excessive sweating and heat can affect the results of this treatment.

You should also be careful not to rub areas of your face where you’ve been treated, though this is only important during the first few days after your session, and you’ll otherwise be able to go about your day as usual.

How Long Can I Expect the Results to Last?

A key reason why this therapy is considered to be safe is the fact that the effects are only temporary, though you can return for more treatments when the effects wear off, which normally occurs about three to four months after treatment. However, we often have patients who return to us after five or six months and report that this is how long the results lasted for them.

This commonly occurs after a few years of regularly scheduled treatments, as the body can become more responsive to this medication when the muscles learn to relax naturally in between treatment sessions. If your muscles have been experiencing tension due to stress for a long time, then they may have learned to stay tense all the time. This treatment can help these muscles relearn what it feels like to stay relaxed all the time, which can enhance the effects.

What Can Affect the Results?

Although every patient should expect the results to last at least three months, some factors can play a role in whether they last longer. One of the most important factors is your metabolism, as some people’s bodies simply break down and remove medications more quickly than others. Smoking can have a negative effect on your skin by depleting collagen, which not only leads to more skin issues but also has a negative effect on the results of this treatment.

Your diet and how well you stay hydrated can also play a major role because it also affects the quality of your skin and how well it responds to this medication. Then there’s UV ray exposure, which can be disastrous for your skin if you’re receiving too much of it. You should therefore avoid suntanning and overexposure to the sun’s rays, though some sunlight is healthy for your skin, as it stimulates the production of the vital nutrient vitamin D.

What Makes This Therapy Safe?

Only Key Areas Are Treated

Because only a small amount of this medication is used, we can target specific areas while leaving others alone, so there’s no risk of it spreading beyond the target areas we aim to treat.

The Effects Are Temporary

The effects of this therapy eventually wear off, making it a viable option for anyone who doesn’t like the idea of having permanent changes made to their appearance.

Microneedles Are Painless

The tiny needles we use for this therapy are much smaller than the standard types you may have encountered while donating blood, so they’re unlikely to lead to any significant pain or bruising.

It’s Been Rigorously Tested

In addition to millions of people using this medication regularly, it’s been rigorously tested and has gained FDA approval for the treatment of both lines and wrinkles in many areas of the face.

You Can Still Make Expressions

A common misconception is that injectables that use botulinum neurotoxins, such as this one, can “freeze” your face by making it difficult to smile, frown, or laugh, though this is based on overuse. Because we use conservative amounts, you’ll still be able to make facial expressions as you normally would.

Achieve Your Aesthetic Goals Today

Dysport can be very effective at combatting the signs of aging, as it’s capable of reducing both fine lines and wrinkles of the face. Best of all, you can get started at virtually any age to take advantage of its preventative benefits while correcting any current issues you might have. To see what this treatment can do for you, contact us today at Oceana Luxe Medspa in Corpus Christi, TX to schedule your first appointment with our friendly staff.

Do you know how important it is to exfoliate your skin? For many people, the root cause of some skin concerns is a lack of exfoliation or a decreased rate of cellular turnover. However, when you use treatments such as dermaplaning at Oceana Luxe Medspa in Corpus Christi, TX, you can vastly improve the overall health and quality of your skin.

How Often Can You Do Dermaplaning?

Dermaplaning is a non-invasive facial treatment that can be done frequently to manage the overall condition of your skin. Most people will be able to have this treatment at least once a month to achieve ideal results. This frequency is optimal for most people because the natural cellular turnover cycle ranges between 28 and 40 days.

However, your specific skin needs may influence the frequency of your treatments. For example, people who have very sensitive skin may only be able to use this facial treatment once every two months. Likewise, people who have slower cellular tone over, such as those who have mature skin, may only be able to use this treatment every six to eight weeks.

Does Consistency Matter?

When it comes to exfoliation treatments, consistency is key. To alleviate symptoms of acne, rosacea, and other skin concerns, you must consistently exfoliate your skin to renew the skin cells on the surface of your skin.

However, exfoliating too often can thin the moisture barrier of your skin and make your skin more prone to sensitivity and irritation. For that reason, using a deep exfoliation treatment such as dermaplaning once every four to eight weeks can usually help you achieve your ideal skin appearance.

Why Should You Avoid At-Home Treatments?

Some people may consider using at-home dermaplane tools to achieve a similar result. However, the blades that are used for at-home treatments are more likely to create skin damage than they are to improve the health and appearance of your skin. For the most part, at-home treatments essentially only remove the peach fuzz from your skin, which can help makeup look better but will not affect your skin quality.

What Are the Benefits of Professional Dermaplaning?

There are many benefits of using professional dermaplane treatments to improve your skin. For one thing, the tools used during a professional treatment are sterile and designed to exfoliate several layers of skin cells at one time, which means your overall results are very effective. Other benefits of using a professional facial include:

Get Healthy and Soft Skin

For some people, the key to healthier and softer skin is a deep exfoliation treatment that will remove the upper layer of skin cells that makes the skin appear dull, tired, or uneven. The key to healthy skin is skin that is balanced by natural moisture from oil secretion. However, dead skin cells can block oil from spreading to the skin evenly, which can create acne or combination skin problems such as an oily forehead but dry cheeks.

When you can regulate the cellular turnover of your skin, your skin will immediately benefit by becoming softer because oil production will be more even. Healthier skin is also a direct result of a strong moisture barrier that is protected by natural oils.

Increase Collagen Production

This treatment can also moderately increase collagen production. Although this treatment will not increase collagen production within the deepest dermal layers of your skin, the upper layers of your skin will produce more collagen and elastin in response to the exfoliation treatment. For this reason, this treatment can often be used to reduce the appearance of fine lines, skin laxity, and some wrinkles.

Reduce Acne, Acne Marks, and Scars

This particular facial is often recommended for those who have acne-prone skin types. Acne is caused by a combination of oil overproduction and dead skin cells that block pores and trap acne-causing bacteria inside the skin. This treatment deeply exfoliates the skin, which can then control acne breakouts by preventing clogged pores.

Furthermore, this treatment can do a lot of good to reduce the appearance of acne marks and certain types of acne scars. Acne marks such as post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation and post-inflammatory erythema are left over after acne has already gone away. However, these post-acne marks can cause your skin to appear uneven. Likewise, because of the moderate collagen production associated with this treatment, shallow acne scars can improve.

Enhance Skincare Products

The final benefit of this non-invasive exfoliation facial is the ability to enhance the penetration of your skincare products. Regardless of your skin type, your skin care products will work best when they can penetrate the deepest layers of your skin cells and work deep inside your pores. For example, those who are using anti-aging skin products will notice significant improvements in the efficacy of these products after the exhalation facial.

For those who have acne-prone skin, deep exfoliation treatments can greatly improve how well acne skin care products work. If you are using AHAs or BHAs to break up sebum and dead skin cells, exfoliating your skin deeply can allow these products to penetrate the pores better to reduce acne breakouts.

Are You a Candidate?

Because this treatment can be customized to exfoliate your skin at an ideal frequency, most people are good candidates for this exfoliation facial. This treatment is appropriate for most skin types, including those who have sensitive skin or those who have darker skin tones who may not be eligible for other exfoliation treatments.

This treatment can also work for men, those who have skin conditions such as rosacea, and pregnant women. Other signs you may be a good candidate include:

Uneven Skin Tone and Texture

An uneven skin tone and texture can make your complexion look unhealthy. However, a deep exhalation facial such as this one can remove discolored layers of skin cells and improve the overall texture of your skin. This means those who have post-acne marks, sun damage, and dark spots can benefit from this treatment.

Patchy-Looking Make-Up

Your makeup may appear patchy for a few reasons. For example, the makeup may not be suitable for your skin type because of the amount of oil your skin produces.

Another reason your makeup application may not look good is because of uneven skin cells, dry patches, or textural problems such as enlarged pores. If you use a primer and your makeup still doesn’t look good, you may benefit by using a treatment such as this one to improve the way cosmetics sit on your face.

Dry Skin and Peach Fuzz

If you have consistent dry patches on your face because of dead skin cell buildup or you are struggling with significant peach fuzz that makes you feel self-conscious about your appearance, this treatment can be ideal for you. During this treatment, both dead skin cells and peach fuzz will be removed from your skin. The removal of both dry skin and peach buzz can make your skin tone brighter and make your skin feel softer.

Ineffective Skincare Routine

Finally, if you feel like your skincare routine is ineffective even after you switch up products or change the way you apply serums and moisturizers, you may want to consider this facial. Your skincare products may be ineffective because of too many dead skin cells on the surface of the skin, which are preventing your skincare products from working as effectively as possible.

How Does This Treatment Work?

This treatment is a 15 to 30-minute exfoliation facial that removes the upper layer of skin cells and peach fuzz from the skin surface. This treatment is performed with a sterile blade and is typically followed up by a soothing moisturizer. During your treatment, your dermatologist will cleanse and prepare your skin for the treatment.

Before your treatment, you should stop any manual or chemical exfoliation for at least three to five days so that your skin isn’t too sensitive. After your treatment, it’s best to use gentle moisturizers and apply sunscreen daily to protect and soothe your skin after the exfoliation treatment.

Get Better-Looking Skin With Dermaplaning Treatments

If you want to have healthier and better-looking skin, then the key could be finding an exfoliation treatment that can address all of your pigmentation and textural concerns. This treatment is usually ideal for those who have mild concerns about dark spots, post-acne marks, and certain types of scars or wrinkles. Get in touch with Oceana Luxe Medspa in Corpus Christi, TX to schedule your initial consultation today.

CoolSculpting Elite is a highly effective, safe fat removal treatment proudly offered at Oceana Luxe MedSpa in Corpus Christi, TX. The original iteration of this treatment is also effective, but the Elite iteration works faster. To help you determine whether this treatment is appropriate for you, keep reading to learn more about it, including how quickly it works and how to see your results as quickly as possible.

How Quickly Does CoolSculpting Elite Work? 

Individual results vary, but you should not be surprised if you start to see the results of CoolSculpting Elite just three weeks after your first treatment session. Notably, every person who participated in clinical trials saw an improvement in the treated areas after no more than 30 days post-treatment. That said, it can take between one and three months for the final results of each treatment session to become apparent.

What Can I Do to See My Desired Results Faster? 

To see your final results as quickly as possible, you need to work on the efficiency of your lymphatic system. Some of the steps you can take to improve the efficiency of your lymphatic system include:

• Getting aerobic exercise
• Getting anaerobic exercise
• Eating nutritiously
• Getting a lymphatic massage
• Minimizing your processed food consumption
• Staying hydrated

Additionally, you can operate at a caloric deficit if you are not yet at your ideal weight. Operating at a caloric deficit may increase the rate at which your lymphatic system flushes out the destroyed fat cells because it has less food to process. However, the most significant benefit you can expect is to feel more confident in your appearance because you are slimming down due to a caloric deficit in addition to your fat cells being removed.

Getting a Lymphatic Massage

Getting a lymphatic massage can significantly increase the rate at which you see your final results because it supports the rapid draining of your lymph nodes.

How Long Will the Results of My Treatment Last?

You can expect the fat removal results of your treatment to last a lifetime. The reason the fat removal results are permanent is your adipose tissue cells, unlike every other type of cell in your body, cannot be grown past the age of 25.

Once the CoolSculpting Elite device has frozen the fat cells in the treatment area to death, your lymphatic system flushes the fat cells out of your body through urination, exhalation, and other processes. These eliminated cells will never be replaced.

Will My Ideal Contours Last Forever? 

You should know that the length of time your desired contours remain depends on how long you can remain fastidious in your diet and lifestyle. The percentage of localized fat cells that can be destroyed with this treatment depends on many factors, including the size of the area being treated. Regardless of the exact percentage of fat cells removed, there will always be some fat cells in the area remaining after treatment.

If you don’t maintain an active lifestyle and reasonable diet, it is possible that the fat cells in the treated area will expand to store the excess energy. There is no way to know for sure where your body will store excess energy. However, your genes play a large role in determining where excess fat is stored. Therefore, it is likely that a caloric surplus will result in the areas that have previously expanded once again expanding to store extra energy.

How Many Treatment Sessions Will I Need to See My Ideal Results?  

Even though this treatment is highly effective, you may not be able to see your ideal results after just one treatment session. In cases of very large fat deposits, six treatment sessions may be required. We will advise you on how many sessions you can expect to need to sculpt your desired contours during your initial consultation. First, though, we will need to evaluate your current body fat distribution and discuss your cosmetic goals.

Am I a Good Candidate for This Treatment? 

The only way to find out for sure whether this treatment is appropriate for you is to attend an initial evaluation. However, you should feel pretty confident that you will qualify if you are at least 21 years of age and concerned about your current contours. Nevertheless, exclusions apply. For example, this treatment will be deemed inappropriate for you if you are pregnant, nursing, or obese. You also will not qualify if you are extremely sensitive to cold temperatures.

Furthermore, you will need to reschedule your appointment if you are ill at the time of your appointment or suffering from skin irritation. To reduce the chance that you will need to reschedule your appointment, follow all preparation instructions you are given during your initial consultation.

What Preparation Steps Will I Need to Follow? 

We will give you a complete list of instructions that you must be able to follow when you come in for your initial consultation. One of the most important preparation steps you will need to take is to discontinue the use of NSAIDs, MAOIs, and other drugs that result in blood thinning. Dietary supplements that result in blood thinning also must be avoided. Examples include: 

• Fish oil supplements
• Vitamin E supplements
• Ginkgo biloba supplements

It is also important that you wear sunscreen diligently and avoid cosmetic treatments that have the potential to cause skin irritation. Similarly, you should avoid the use of hair removal techniques in the treatment area that may irritate your skin, like laser hair removal or depilatory creams. Other important preparation steps include being well-nourished and hydrated and arriving at your appointment in loose, comfortable clothing with no cosmetics or metal jewelry in the treatment area.

What Can I Expect During My Treatment Session? 

During your painless treatment session, the C-shaped applicator will be placed against your skin. The highly advanced design of the applicator matches your body’s natural curves, so a significant amount of fat is frozen with each treatment session. It will quickly cool the targeted area to roughly 42 degrees. This is cold enough to freeze a lot of the fat cells in the area to death. It is not cold enough to negatively affect the skin and muscle tissues in the area.

How long your treatment session will take depends primarily on the number of areas you are targeting for treatment in a single session. It usually only takes 15 to 20 minutes to treat a single area depending on its size and the amount of excess fat in the area. However, treatment sessions can take over an hour to complete if several large areas are being targeted for treatment.

What Can I Expect After My Treatment Session? 

Once your treatment session is complete, there is no downtime required. You are free to return to work, and you can generally expect to be free to resume your usual routine. That said, there are some aftercare guidelines you will need to adhere to shortly after your treatment. We will advise you on every rule you will need to follow after your treatment session during your initial consultation. Some of the most important include: 

• Wearing loose clothing
• Staying hydrated
• Staying well-nourished
• Getting aerobic exercise
• Massaging the treated areas
• Avoiding blood-thinners

What Activities Should I Avoid After My Treatment Session? 

It is important that you avoid applying high, direct heat to the treatment area. For example, you should avoid sitting in a steam room, dry sauna, or steaming hot bath. As another example, you should not apply a heating pad, electric blanket, or hot water bottle to the treatment area. Additionally, you should avoid activities that will stress your treatment area or elevate your body temperature significantly.

For example, you should not lift heavy weights or engage in any other physical activity that will increase your body temperature significantly. For example, walking at a moderate pace is perfectly fine and even encouraged. However, you should not walk at a pace that makes you sweat or breathe heavily.

Schedule Your Initial Consultation Today

It will take no longer than 30 days for you to start seeing your CoolSculpting Elite results. While everyone’s post-treatment experience is unique, it is not unheard of for clients to start seeing the results of their treatment just 21 days after their first treatment session. Regarding final results, it may take up to three months for them to become apparent. Contact us today at Oceana Luxe MedSpa in Corpus Christi, TX to schedule your initial consultation and learn more. 

Many people find themselves wishing they could get rid of a tattoo, for whatever reason. Tattoo removal is increasingly popular, and today there are excellent solutions for getting rid of these unwanted tats. At Oceana Luxe Medspa in Corpus Christi, TX we can help with our effective and easy laser tattoo removal system.

How Long Does Laser Tattoo Removal Take?

There are a couple of factors that will determine how long it takes to remove your tattoo. These include:

• The type of ink used
• The color of the ink
• The age of the tattoo
• Your age
• How you respond to treatment

It does take multiple sessions to get rid of any tattoo, but each session builds on the previous one, and you will see real results a few months after you begin the process. Sessions are typically scheduled about 6 to 8 weeks apart to allow your body plenty of time to get rid of the broken-down ink particles from the previous session. Some people can see their initial results as quickly as 18 weeks. Most people will see their final results between one and two years after treatment.

That said, some people will see real results in just four sessions or so. Others may need as many as 15. If you stick with the treatment, you can effectively get rid of your tattoo, and we’ll explain below exactly why the process isn’t instantaneous and why some people see their results faster than others.

Why It Takes Time

Your skin is cared for, like the rest of your body, by your immune system. When the tattoo ink is injected into the skin, the immune system correctly identifies this as the invasion of foreign particles. Your immune system tries endlessly to remove these particles of ink because that’s its job.

Fortunately for those of us who want to tattoos, but unfortunately for our immune system, the ink particles are too large for the macrophages of our immune system to take them away.

As soon as the ink enters your body, your immune system sends macrophages to absorb the particles and dispose of them. The macrophages are able to absorb it, but, once they do, they cannot move and cannot let it go. That’s why tattoos are more or less permanent, though you may see fading over time as your immune system’s constant efforts start to yield some result.

Working With Your Body

Laser treatments work with your body to remove the ink particles. The laser will be tuned to a certain wavelength, depending on the color of ink it is targeting, and will be directed at the tattoo. The laser energy will break up the ink particles into small enough pieces that your macrophages can get rid of them.

Remember, however, that the ink of your tattoo has been laid down in layers. The top layer protects the layers underneath from the laser energy. That’s why we need to give you multiple sessions. The first session will break up the topmost layer, and then your body needs time for your immune system to remove those ink particles. Then, at your next session, the laser will target the second layer of ink.

How Different Factors Affect the Timeline

Even if you understand the process generally, it can still be confusing to understand why it can take the laser just a few months to get rid of one tattoo but two years to address another. That’s because there are many factors involved:

Age, Depth, and Quality

The older your tattoo is, the easier it is to remove. If you want to remove a tattoo that is really fresh, you do need to wait for your body to fully heal before you can get laser treatment at all. This usually takes about 4 to 6 weeks. Older tattoos have already been broken down a bit by the body and are thus easier to get rid of.

It also matters how deep the tattoo is. The deeper it is, the more layers there are and the longer it will take. Unfortunately, the higher the quality of your tattoo, the more time-consuming it is to remove. That’s because cheap tattoo providers don’t lay down as many layers of ink and use ink of a lower quality that’s easier to break up.

Location

The closer your tattoo is to your heart, the faster your immune system will clear away the broken-up particles of ink. That’s because your immune system depends on your circulation to do its job. Circulation is strongest and fastest closest to the heart. A tattoo on the chest or upper arm will fade more quickly than one on the ankle for this reason.

Immune System Strength

Since you are relying on your immune system to remove the ink particles, the strength of your immune system plays a part in how quickly the process happens. If your immune system is strong and healthy, you will see the fastest results. Your age matters here too, since the older we are the weaker our immune systems tend to be. All other things being equal, someone in their 50s will need a bit more time to clear a tattoo than someone in their 20s.

Ink Color

The color of your tattoo is a major factor in how long it will take. Despite what you might expect, darker colors actually fade more quickly than light ones. That’s because the darker the tattoo ink, the greater the difference in color between the tattoo ink and the skin.

When the contrast is great, the laser can be targeted more aggressively without any worry about damaging the surrounding skin. It will only target the dark color of the age. Lighter tattoos, on the other hand, need a gentler laser wavelength to protect the skin. Because there is not as much contrast, we have to be extra careful.

Size

You probably don’t need us to tell you that a larger tattoo will take a lot longer to remove than a small one. That’s because you can only have so much of your skin targeted in a single session. If you have a very large tattoo, you may have to break it up into sections to work on, treating each section with a separate session.

Can I Speed Things Up?

The good news is there are a few things you can do to make things go faster. Since your immune system is involved, you will not be surprised to learn that supporting your immune system will help it clear the tattoo more quickly.

Eat healthy and nutritious food. Get plenty of sleep. Stay hydrated and avoid drinking too much alcohol. Avoid smoking altogether, because smoking dramatically slows down the process by weakening your immune system. Finally, be sure to avoid getting any sunburn on the treatment area. We are not able to provide laser treatment for sunburned skin, so if you get a burn, you may have to postpone a session.

The Benefits of Laser Tattoo Removal

Change a Design

As we change, our tastes can change. This is normal, and people often seek tattoo removal because they want to reflect a change in relationships, affiliations, or beliefs. Laser tattoo removal can help you align the way you look with your current sense of self, allowing you to feel more confident and happy.

Alter a Tattoo More Easily

Maybe you don’t want to actually remove a tattoo. You just want to change it up a bit. This treatment is perfect for that. You can clear out a certain space or remove just a portion of a tattoo and replace it with something else.

Safe and Effective

People have been trying to remove their tattoos for millennia, and other forms of tattoo removal can be dangerous and ineffective. People have tried to remove their tattoos by sanding them off, cutting them out, and many other harmful methods. These methods rarely work, and they present ample opportunity for infection.

Laser treatments are FDA approved, really work, can be used on tattoos of all colors, and are perfectly safe.

Erase Your Tattoo

Tattoos used to be permanent, but not anymore. These days, laser tattoo removal offers an effective way to safely and completely remove a tattoo you no longer want or change things up so you can get a different tattoo. This treatment works on tattoos of any color and is appropriate for almost anyone of any age or condition. To learn more, reach out to us at Oceana Luxe Medspa in Corpus Christi, TX to get started.

Problems such as uneven skin tone, dry skin, and enlarged pores can make your complexion less than ideal. However, with professional exfoliation from chemical peels, you can address all of your superficial skin concerns at one time and improve the overall health of your skin. Learn everything you need to know about this aesthetic treatment before you visit Oceana Luxe Medspa in Corpus Christi, TX

How Often Should You Get Chemical Peels?

In general, the frequency of your chemical peel treatments will depend on the depth of your peel. Dermatologists assess the best frequency for your treatment based on your skin sensitivity and other factors such as your skin type, the health of your moisture barrier, and any other exfoliating products you may be using regularly.

For example, if you frequently use AHAs, BHAs, retinoids, and other chemical exfoliants at home, you may not need to have chemical peel treatments as often as people who do not incorporate these products into their everyday skin care. The goal of a peel is to remove the layer of skin that is causing superficial skin concerns, without overwhelming the skin or over-stripping skin cells.

Light Peels

Light peels tend to use gentler acids, such as lactic acid and salicylic acid, to exfoliate the skin. Because these acids do not penetrate more than the surface layer of skin cells, you can use this treatment very frequently to enhance the appearance of your skin.

Many people schedule this treatment once a month to maintain their desired skin appearance. However, if you have particularly sensitive skin or you use other potentially irritating skin products, you may only need this treatment once every six to eight weeks.

Medium Peels

Medium peels are generally formulated with stronger acids that penetrate the upper and middle dermal layers. Because these treatments use stronger chemicals, you will generally need to have a medium peel once every three to four months based on your skin type and skin concerns. Our Obagi Blue Peel is a medium-strength anti-aging peel that renews healthy skin cells and directly addresses many visible signs of aging.

Deep Peels

Deep peels are rarer than light and medium peels. Because deep peels use very strong acids to exfoliate many dermal layers at one time, many dermatologists consider this a medical dermatology treatment. Specifically, since deep peels remove so many layers of skin at one time, this treatment is generally reserved for treating extreme sun damage or precancerous lesions. You can use a deep peel once a year or once every few years.

Which Peel Should You Choose?

Choosing the best exfoliating peel for you will depend on your specific skin concerns, your skin type, your skin goals, and other treatments you may be using. For the most part, people do very well incorporating light peels into their normal skincare routine, but if you have age-related concerns, a medium peel may be a better fit for you.

What Can Chemical Peels Help With?

Chemical peels are highly effective treatments that can tackle multiple skin concerns at one time. Because this treatment is so diverse, many people use peels as a foundation of their skin care routine. Some of the specific concerns a peel can help address can include sun damage, age spots, dark spots, melasma, fine lines, wrinkles, skin laxity, post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation, post-inflammatory erythema, and much more.

For people who have acne-prone skin, chemical peels can be an effective way to care for the skin. Because peels exfoliate the top layer of skin cells, they can also remove deep impurities in the pores and kill acne-causing bacteria. Some people may also use peels regularly to address chronic skin concerns, such as rosacea.

How Many Treatments Will You Need for Best Results?

To get the best results, you will need to have this treatment consistently. For light peels, using this treatment monthly for the foreseeable future can help you achieve your ideal results. If you’re using a medium peel, such as our Obagi Blue Peel, you may need a series of four to six treatments to achieve optimal anti-aging results.

What Can You Expect From Treatment?

A peel is similar to any other facial. During your treatment, we will cleanse your skin to remove any dirt, oil, or other impurities. Cleansing is also important to balance the pH of your skin, so you can have the best reaction to the acid used for your treatment.

After the chemical has been applied to your skin for about 20 minutes, we will use a neutralizing cleanser to remove the acid. Your facial is usually followed up with a soothing skin serum and sunscreen.

What Should You Do Before Treatment?

Because a peel will deeply exfoliate your skin, it’s important to discontinue the use of at-home exfoliants for at least one week before your treatment. This means that you should stop using salicylic acid, benzoyl peroxide, retinol, glycolic acid, lactic acid, or any other exfoliants that may be part of your normal skincare routine. You should also avoid manual exfoliation, such as sugar scrubs or roughly washing the skin.

What Should You Do After Treatment?

After treatment, it’s important to avoid wearing makeup for at least 24 hours. You should also avoid washing your face with harsh cleansers, including micro-beaded or sugar cleansers. Oil-based cleansers are typically the most gentle on your skin after a peel. It’s a good idea to avoid hot water, steam, saunas, and intense sweating for at least 24 hours as well.

After your treatment, you will need to wear sun protection consistently for at least two weeks. Additionally, you will want to use gentle cleansers and moisturizers to soothe your skin. After exfoliating, moisturizing your skin is important to speed up recovery and ensure your results develop optimally.

How Quickly Will You See Results?

Usually, you will be able to see the results of chemical peel treatments a few days after your appointment. When dead skin cells fall away from your skin, your skin will appear brighter, tighter, and more youthful.

How Long Will Results Last?

The results of your peel will usually last for several weeks. For light peels, you will be able to enjoy the results for two to three weeks, depending on the condition of your skin. Because medium peels can exfoliate deeper layers of the skin, the results of this treatment can usually last for four to six weeks or longer.

How Can You Maintain Your Results?

Maintaining your results comes down to how well you can take care of your skin. Having both good skin care habits and consistent suncare can make a huge difference in how long results will last.

Active Skincare

In particular, you will want to use skincare products that contain active ingredients that are beneficial for your skin. For example, if you have age-related goals, using products that contain vitamin C, retinol, and collagen will help you limit the visible signs of aging. For general skin wellness, using products that contain amino acids, peptides, and hyaluronic acid can also be highly beneficial.

Consistent Suncare

It’s important for your suncare to be consistent. When you wear sunscreen every day, you’re providing your skin with a consistent layer of protection that will prevent visible signs of aging, hyperpigmentation, and other superficial skin concerns.

Do Dermatologists Recommend Peels?

Dermatologists are huge fans of chemical peels because these treatments can be customized to meet the precise needs of your skin type, skin sensitivity, and skin concerns. Because peels can address multiple concerns at one time, professionals often recommend this treatment as a first option to address most superficial skin concerns.

Are You a Good Candidate?

Most likely, you are a good candidate for this treatment. There are very few restrictions that apply to this aesthetic facial. However, if you have a sunburn, active psoriasis or eczema flare-up, or you’re currently pregnant, you may not be able to use this treatment.

Additionally, if you’ve used a laser treatment or other energy-based treatment on your face within the last two weeks, you may need to postpone your appointment until your skin condition has improved.

Improve the Appearance of Your Skin

Superficial skin concerns can sometimes be frustrating to handle, particularly when all of your at-home efforts aren’t paying off. However, treatments such as chemical peels can effectively exfoliate your skin, improve your skin health, and enhance your skin appearance. Contact Oceana Luxe Medspa in Corpus Christi, TX to schedule your consultation today.

There are some wonderful things that come with aging, like wisdom and experience, but the effects of age on our skin aren’t one of the things we love about the aging process. As you get older, fat around the neck and weakening muscles, combined with sagging skin, can cause you to develop a double chin even if you aren’t otherwise overweight. At Oceana Luxe Medspa in Corpus Christi, TX, we offer Kybella as a permanent solution to the problem.

Are Kybella Results Permanent?

Yes! Because of the nature of this treatment and the way fat cells develop in our bodies, we can definitely call this a permanent treatment. Kybella is made up of deoxycholic acid (DA), which your body produces naturally in the stomach. In the stomach, the function of DA is to break down the fat that we eat.

It performs a similar function when we use it as an injectable. The DA melts the walls of your fat cells while leaving all other cells untouched. This destroys the fat cells, and your body will whisk them away through its natural waste disposal processes.

The human body does not make new fat cells after puberty, so the fat cells that are destroyed in this way will never regrow. This is a permanent solution to a double chin, so long as you do not gain a lot of weight after treatment.

What Weight Gain Has to Do With It

It would not be safe to remove all fat cells from any part of your body. Our bodies do need some fat cells! There will be some fat cells left in the treatment area after the treatment is over, and these fat cells can still expand later if you continue to gain weight. You will notice a big difference after treatment, and the best way to keep your results is to keep up a healthy lifestyle.

What Genetics Has to Do With It

Sometimes, the healthiest lifestyle in the world will not stop you from developing a double chin. For some people, the body’s genetics simply predispose it to save fat in this area. However, the good news is that once you get rid of excess fat cells with a Kybella treatment, you should see permanent results that highlight your already healthy lifestyle.

How Many Treatment Sessions Will You Need?

The number of treatment sessions you will need depends on a couple of factors, including the severity of your issue and the underlying cause of your double chin. Some people can lead up to six treatments to reach their final goal; however, this is usually only the case for those with a large volume of excess fat in the chin. For normal aging concerns or for submental fullness caused by genetics, one to two treatments are often plenty.

How Quickly Does the Treatment Work?

You will see the results of each treatment about 4 to 6 weeks later. This delay is because your body’s lymphatic system needs a bit of time to deal with the fat that has been released from the cells, processing and carrying it away as waste. How quickly this happens will depend in part on your own unique physiology as well as your age. In general, the younger you are, the more quickly your body will accomplish this.

Many factors are involved in the efficiency of your body’s lymphatic system. One of the most important factors is the overall health of your cardiovascular system, and it also matters that you be adequately hydrated and not fighting any infections. In general, no matter who you are or how old you are, you will see the most speedy results if you follow a few tips:

Exercise (But Not to Excess)

You can support your cardiovascular and lymphatic system by getting some gentle exercise regularly as you wait for your final results. You do want a strong cardiovascular system, but you don’t want to stress the system too much. Aim to get about 2 1/2 hours of moderate walking in every week.

Hydration and Eat Well

You will also see your final results most quickly if you hydrate with about 64 ounces of liquid a day. That’s a lot of water, but the good news is you don’t have to just sit drinking bottle after bottle of water. You can eat hydrating foods, like fruits, vegetables, and soups. You can also get lots of hydration from tea and other non-alcoholic liquids. Avoid fruit juices, which contain tons of sugar and put a strain on your lymphatic system, but enjoy plenty of fresh produce because the micronutrients will also be beneficial for your body.

Consider Massage

Lymphatic massage can also help you see your final results most quickly. Be sure to find a certified lymphatic masseuse.

How Long Does a Session Take?

It only takes about 15 to 20 minutes to complete a single session, although this will depend a bit on the dosage you require and whether you are treating the neck, the chin, or both. We will start your session by sanitizing the treatment area, marking the injection locations, and applying a numbing cream if you require. Most people do not experience pain with this treatment because the needles involved are so small and thin.

For mild cases of submental fullness, it takes about 20 injections to properly treat the entire area. For those with moderate amounts of fat under the chin, 30 injections may be better, and some people may need up to 50 for severe double chins.

Aftercare

For the most part, you can return immediately to your regular routine after treatment. There are just a few things you need to keep in mind for the first few days after your session. For three nights, you will want to sleep with your head slightly elevated. It’s also important that you keep your skin moisturized and protected from the sun. Finally, you will want to carefully wash your chin and neck with mild soap and lukewarm water for the first three days after your treatment session.

Am I a Candidate for Treatment?

The only way to know for sure if you are a good candidate for this treatment is to come in for a consultation. We need to take a look at your submental fullness issues, review your medical history, understand what medication and supplements you may be taking, and also find out about your goals. Good candidates generally are suffering from a double chin caused by excess fat storage in the area, whether that is due to genetic factors, weight gain, or changes due to aging.

The best candidates already have a healthy lifestyle and are within a reasonable distance of their ideal weight goals. They are simply having difficulty moving fat in this one area, despite a healthy diet and regular exercise. Good candidates should also be confident they can maintain their current weight levels and need to have reasonable elasticity to the skin in the treatment area. It’s also important that you do not have any active blood or heart conditions.

What About Fat In Other Areas?

This treatment works so simply and effectively that it’s not uncommon for us to be asked if it can’t be used to get rid of unwanted fat in any part of the body. At the moment, the US food and drug administration has only approved this treatment for double chins. There are trials in the works to evaluate its effectiveness and safety for treating unwanted fat in other parts of the body, but for now, Kybella is only for the chin.

At our clinic, we do offer other effective treatments that are approved for removing fat in other parts of the body, including Elite Coolsculpting.

Find Out If This Treatment Is Right for You

If you’ve been struggling with the frustration of a double chin that doesn’t seem to respond to your careful diet and exercise regimen, this noninvasive treatment could be the answer. The only way to know for sure is to come in and talk to us. We would love to help you discover if Kybella is right for you and help you understand the best treatments for all your cosmetic concerns. Contact us at Oceana Luxe Medspa in Corpus Christi, TX, today to set up your initial consultation and learn more.

 

Do you wish your muscles were a little more toned than they are? Do you have loose skin and stubborn pockets of excess fat? If so, you may benefit significantly from CoolTone, a safe, effective body contouring treatment offered at Oceana Luxe Medspa in Corpus Christi, TX. To help you figure out whether this treatment is appropriate for you, we’re taking a closer look at some of this treatment’s most compelling benefits.

What Are the Benefits of CoolTone? 

It Is Non-Invasive

One of the most compelling benefits of CoolTone is that the treatment is non-invasive. This means that there are no incisions required to provide you with your desired results. You don’t have to worry about how your incisions will look as they heal or whether they will scar. In fact, nobody will be able to tell you’ve had a treatment session once it is complete.

Since there are no incisions required, there is no need for general anesthesia or sedation during the treatment. This means that it is not dangerous for you to drive once your session is complete. You don’t have to schedule a ride-sharing service or ask a friend to take time off from work to drive you to your appointment. You can safely drive yourself to your session and drive yourself back to work once it is over.

It Doesn’t Require Downtime

Another notable benefit of this body contouring treatment is that no downtime is required. You can undergo surgery to physically manipulate your muscles, remove excess fat, and tighten loose skin. However, you have to spend several weeks restricting everything from your physical activity to alcohol and tobacco consumption. You will also need to take at least a week or two off from work.

On the other hand, there is no downtime required after this treatment. You are free to return to work as soon as your session is complete. You just have to keep a few recovery guidelines in mind. For example, it is very important that you consume plenty of magnesium after your treatment is complete. Essentially, you’re getting an intense workout during your session. Magnesium mitigates the risk of painful DOMS the day after your session.

Other Post-Treatment Guidelines

You are strongly encouraged to engage in moderate exercise after your treatment session is complete. Moderate exercise supports your pulmonary system and cardiovascular system. These two systems work together to deliver nutrients and oxygen to the treated muscles, speeding up the recovery and muscle growth process. Additionally, your cardiovascular system supports your body’s fat removal system.

If you receive treatment on your thighs or buttocks, walking is a great way to get in moderate exercise. However, if you don’t feel like walking, there are other great ways you can get some cardiovascular activity. For example, you may find that you are more comfortable sitting at your desk on a desk bike and pedaling gently. Alternatively, you may find that you want to use a hand cycle to elevate your heart rate a little.

It Is Convenient

Another incredibly compelling benefit of this treatment is that it is convenient. In a single 30-minute session, you can get the muscle stimulation of doing 25,000 squats or situps. To give you an idea of how incredible this is, perform as many squats as you can in 60 seconds while counting the number of squats you complete. Then, consider how exhausted you would be if you kept up the intensity for 30 minutes.

What’s so great about this treatment is that if you can do 25 squats per minute, you get the same muscle stimulation in 30 minutes as you would in 1,000 hours of squatting. In other words, it would take you 2,000 times as long to get the same muscle stimulation if you opted to not use the CoolTone device.

It Is Right for Almost Everyone

Yet another great benefit of CoolTone is that it is safe and effective for virtually every adult. However, it is not right for everyone. Therefore, to find out whether it is right for you, it is imperative that you come in for an initial consultation. We need to make sure that you are in relatively good health before we can say that it is safe for you. We also need to review your medical history thoroughly to verify that this treatment will be safe for you.

Additionally, we need to evaluate your areas of concern and discuss your cosmetic goals to verify that this treatment will be effective for you. As a general rule of thumb, you will qualify for this treatment if you are not nursing a child or with child and want to improve your contours. However, there is a chance that you will not qualify for this treatment if there is an insufficient or excess amount of unwanted fat in an area of concern.

It Can Be Used to Tone Several Regions of Your Body

While it’s a great benefit that almost anyone can get this treatment, it’s also a great benefit that it can be used to tone several regions of your body. For example, you can use it to tighten the muscles and skin in your abdominal region and burn extra belly fat. Alternatively, you can use this treatment to tighten up your glutes or quads in just 30 minutes. Just keep in mind that this treatment is most effective when there is a moderate amount of excess fat.

It Provides Rapid Results

Another benefit of this incredible body contouring treatment is that it provides rapid results. Your individual experience after treatment will vary, but you can generally expect that your results will become apparent just three weeks after your treatment session.

It Is Effective

It is also worth noting that this treatment is incredibly effective for most individuals who are at a healthy weight or only overweight. Again, your individual experience after treatment will vary, but you can reasonably expect that you will only need four to six treatment sessions to achieve your desired results. The number of treatments you will need to achieve your desired results depends on such factors as your: 

• Existing muscle tone
• Current excess fat deposits
• Skin elasticity
• Cosmetic goals

 

This Treatment Provides Long-Lasting Results

Another incredible benefit of this treatment is that it provides long-lasting results. Specifically, you can expect your fat removal results to last forever. This is because the human body cannot grow fat cells past the age of 25. Therefore, anyone who gets this treatment who is at least 25 years of age can expect with complete confidence that fat cells in their targeted treatment areas will freeze to death and be eliminated from the body, never to be replaced.

Also, you can expect that your skin tightening results will last for years. Just keep in mind that if you gain a significant amount of fat after your treatment and burn the extra fat later, it is possible that you will have loose skin again. It also is important to keep in mind that your skin loosens and sags with age. Finally, you should keep in mind that if you do not continue to use the muscles you build during treatment, a degree of atrophy can occur.

This Treatment Pairs Perfectly With CoolSculpting Elite

This treatment is great for helping you lose excess fat from your areas of concern, but it is important to remember that it is most effective if there is a moderate amount of excess fat. If you have quite a bit of excess fat in an area of concern, you may be a better fit for CoolSculpting Elite. Also, it is worth noting that CoolSculpting is FDA-approved for fat removal in such regions as the: 

• Neck
• Underarms
• Upper arms
• Knees

If you have muscle tone issues in your glutes or thighs and excess fat deposits in your upper arms, you can safely and effectively get both treatments. You’ll just need to remember that CoolSculpting Elite sessions can take between 15 minutes and an hour depending on the size and number of targeted areas.

Schedule Your Initial Consultation Today

There are many benefits associated with CoolTone, including its convenience, safety, and efficacy. Even better, this treatment is appropriate for most people who wish they could improve their contours. To find out whether you are a good fit for this treatment, reach out to us today at Oceana Luxe Medspa in Corpus Christi, TX to schedule your initial consultation.