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ME Day Spa Adds New Products, Free Blow Dry

Product lovers, unite. Me Day Spa announces the addition of its new luxury spa product lines to the salon’s already extensive product repertoire. What better place to get your product fix than the hottest South Beach day spa? Plastic Surgeon and spa entrepreneur, Dr. Paul Wigoda is pleased to offer these new product lines and specials to complement Me Day Spa’s services.

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Adding this array of professional and natural beauty products allows us to further our commitment to be the best salon on Miami Beach

South Beach Day Spa New Products Include:

Kerastase hair care retail products and in salon treatments: including strengthening, leave in, color treated, and curly hair products

Eminence skin care: featuring the new body care and tropical lines
Alison Raffaelle cosmetics: naturally inspired beauty products

Obagi medical products: prescription strength, salon quality skincare

Prevage MD: anti-aging skincare that corrects environmental damage

Trapp Candles: premium exotic fragrances for the mind and body

Marcia Teixeira Brazilian Chocolate Hair Relaxer: A natural de-frizzing treatment - desert for your hair

As part of this new product introduction, Me Day Spa in Miami Beach is offering salon specials.

Specials change monthly, including:
Free manicure with purchase of a spa pedicure
Free blow-dry with purchase of $50.00 in Kerastase products

“Adding this array of professional and natural beauty products allows us to further our commitment to be the best salon on Miami Beach,” said Salon Manager, Sonia Fardales. “We strive to provide our customers with the best possible experience — and that includes offering a full range of luxury, custom products.”
For more information on Me Day Spa’s product lines and services.

About Me Day Spa:
Me Day Spa offers complete day spa services including hair styling, extensions, color, cuts, manicures, pedicures, and skin care including professional makeup, facials, glycolic treatments, pineapple peels, microdermabrasion as well as massage and medical spa services including laser hair removal, spider vein treatments, botox, fillers, and plastic surgery consultations with Dr. Paul Wigoda. The spa features several lines of organic skin care products and a boutique filled with scented scented candles and other self-indulging products.

About Dr. Paul Wigoda:
Dr. Paul Wigoda practices plastic surgery in the Fort Lauderdale and Miami area. He is a board certified plastic surgeon and is a member of the American Medical Association, the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, the Florida Medical Association, and the Broward County Medical Association. Recently voted the Best Cosmetics Surgeon in Fort Lauderdale, Dr. Wigoda specializes in breast augmentation, breast reduction, breast lift, liposuction, rhinoplasty, tummy tuck, facelift, brow lift, eyelid surgery, juvederm, radiesse, restylane, botox treatments, laser hair removal, spider vein treatments, and the “laser facial” wrinkle treatment.

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Proper skin care

Monica Kiel of Appleton is doing all she can to protect her skin.
She wears a moisturizer with an SPF, has yearly skin checks by a dermatologist and monitors any moles that appear on the skin.

All this came from learning the hard way how easily the skin can be damaged.
As a teenager, Kiel, 33, was caught up in “looking good.”

“The media has bombarded us with information in regards to youth,” said Dr. Michele Holder, a dermatologist with Affinity Medical Group. “Our society is very youth oriented.”
Therefore, anything to reverse the process “appeals to individuals who want the confidence that the aging process can take away,” Holder said.

Proper care and prevention can keep skin healthy and youthful looking. Steps such as basic facial care, using moisturizer, sun protection, avoiding smoking and alcohol and being aware of skin changes are some ways to keep skin healthy.
When it comes to basic facial care, maintain a routine year-round, said Dr. Carrie Blanc, a family physician with ThedaCare and one of the medical directors of Refine MD, a medical spa in Menasha.

A different moisturizer may be needed each season, said Blanc, noting the skin changes determine what to use.

“That doesn’t mean in the summertime, when its oilier, you give up your moisturizer,” she said, noting there are oil-free moisturizers available.

Wearing a moisturizer with an SPF is important, even for quick jaunts out, Blanc said.
“Ideally, you should be sun-screened every day,” she said, noting that the face is the most crucial area because the skin is thinner.
But don’t be tricked into thinking a moisturizer with an SPF is enough, Holder said.
“You’re not applying your moisturizer as heavily as you are applying a sunscreen,” she said.

For prolonged periods in the sun, use a sunscreen with an SPF of 30 or higher, ideally with both UVA and UVB protection, and always re-apply.
“If in the water, be reapplying that sunscreen every couple hours,” Blanc said. “There is nothing that is water-proof. Many are water resistant.”
Avoid the sun during peak hours between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. Tanning beds should be avoided, Holder said.

“There is no safe tanning bed,” she said. “Tanning beds will damage the skin over time just as natural tanning will damage the skin.”
Instead, consider artificial tanning products or misting tans.
“Those are safe for the skin,” she said.

However, always use an additional sunscreen product, said Holder, adding that artificial tanning products offer no benefit in regards to sun protection.
Should sun damage occur, see a doctor. Dermatologists advocate a monthly self-skin exam to look for changes in moles such as growth, boarder change, coloring changes, surface changes and diameter changes.

“New moles that develop after the age of 35 should be paid attention to,” Holder said.
Those looking to reduce the effects of skin damage and aging have turned to treatments such as chemical peels, laser peels, broadband light, micro-derm abrasion and others.

“We’ve come a long way in that we have technology now in medical spas that can give skin back a more youthful appearance,” Blanc said.
She said people of all ages are seeking medical spa treatments.
“It’s become mainstream,” Blanc said. “People want to look healthy. It’s not that they want to look 20; they just want to look healthy.”
Kiel said it may be difficult to think about skin care, but it is important.

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Overdoing facial treatments can damage skin

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Aggressive facial treatments such as microdermabrasion and chemical peels are as common as the weekly manicure. Facial treatments, once thought of as severe, are now considered a means to recapturing youth. But is this quest for skin perfection causing more harm than good? “Women are peel crazy. They will go from one office to the next and get peels everywhere . . . and will not let you know they are doing this,” said Jewels Deyo, an aesthetician at Moss Wellness Center in Scottsdale.

Beauty products have kept pace. At-home microdermabrasion kits, peels and masks line drugstore shelves, allowing women to take dermatology into their own hands.

Facial cleansers contain higher levels of benzoyl peroxide than in the past, which can strip the skin if used daily, said Tina Seitz, aesthetician manager at Moss Wellness Center.

“Overprocessed skin is not healthy skin,” said Kathy Krakora, owner of Scosh Makeup & Skincare Studio in Scottsdale. “Pairing chemical peels with microdermabrasion, a mechanical peel, can be a fairly aggressive procedure, as they are both skin resurfacing methods. Used together, they can potentially cause serious damage.”

Side effects can range from pinker to redder skin, more sensitive skin and very dry or oily skin, she says. Problems occur because the skin’s transepidermal barrier, the top layer that holds in moisture and protects skin, is lost.

African-American women, with more sensitive skin, can experience keloid scarring when the area heals and leaves a darker, raised scar, she says.

Microdermabrasion, a treatment that increases cell renewal and stimulates collagen growth, accounts for most of Krakora’s business, and she continues to see an increase in requests. She believes the treatment is extremely effective but cautions clients not to overdo it. Allowing enough time in between treatments and complying with aftercare instructions is crucial, Krakora said.

“Just like exercising your body, if it is overdone and does not have a chance to heal, then it is going to hurt it,” Seitz said. “The same with the peels and microdermabrasion - if you do not have time to heal, then you are actually breaking the collagen down rather than building it up.”

These treatments are fine to get, said Miriam Cummings, a dermatologist specializing in cosmetic care at Southwest Skin Specialists in Scottsdale, but adds that a dermatologist should be involved before trying intense at-home or spa treatments. The way a person’s skin reacts to these types of procedures depends on an individual’s skin type, color and texture.

“You never know what you are dealing with. All these things need to be under the guide of a doctor and a physician-recommended aesthetician,” Cummings said.

Dermatologists attribute the popularity of these treatments to an image-driven society.

“People are more cosmetically aware now. One friend has something done, and they talk, and that is how things spread,” Cummings said.

Medical spas, commonly called medspas, are even in malls these days, and women can pop in during lunch for a quick peel.

“In everything in our society, more is better. They (the women) get good results the first time and want to do more of it,” Seitz said.

Peels and microdermabrasion used to be offered only in clinical settings, but today you can get these services in most day spas and some full-service. “Just like anything else, once something becomes more accessible and affordable, you’ll have more people doing it and more people who overdo it,” she said.

This doesn’t mean women have to ditch spa days and drop their aestheticians. Crystal Olson of Scottsdale achieves compliment-worthy skin by getting just one microdermabrasion treatment a month.

She was reminded of the importance of moderation when she saw a woman who had overdone it.

“She was getting a lot of treatments. The last one she had was a laser/chemical-type thing, and it, to me, looked pretty severe,” Olson said. “I would never do that to my skin.”

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At no time in history have there been a greater number of quick, “in-and-out” procedures than today. Dubbed “lunchtime” treatments. these procedures can generally be performed in under an hour and cause no disfiguring side effects - you can schedule one for your lunch break and then return straight back to work. In fact, some of these treatments are so gentle that even aestheticians offer them.

Be aware, however, that while these treatments may be straightforward, they are not for everyone. If you have sensitive skin, a medical condition, any type of allergy, are pregnant or lactating, or take prescription or over­ the-counter medication, your skin may not react well to a certain procedure, or it could even be harmful to you. Before undergoing any of the following, please talk to your dermatologist or aesthetician about whether the treatment is appropriate for you.

Alpha and beta peels

Alternately called “acid facials,” “exfoliating treatments,” and “peels,” treatments using alpha hydroxy (such as glycolic) or beta hydroxy (such as salicylic) acids are offered in stronger strengths by dermatologists and in more moderate strengths by aestheticians.

Avoid beta hydroxy peels and beta hydroxy products if you’re presnant, because most contain salicylic add. This is chemically related to aspirin, which has been linked to feta deformities and compucations during delivery.

Here’s how they work. Your face is thoroughly cleansed and a thin layer of acid applied. After 2 to 15 minutes - depending on your skin and the acid’s strength - the acid is rinsed off. The results are a softening of fine lines, lightening of skin discoloration, a brighter complexion color, and fewer pimples, thanks to the acid’s pore-clearing action. Because their effects are cumulative, peels are usually performed in a series of six appointments; every week, or every other week, you return for a slightly stronger treatment.

PhotoFacials

The light-powered PhotoFacial addresses pigmentation problems, broken and enlarged capillaries, fine lines, scarring, and the flushing associated with rosacea. Developed by the Californian dermatologist Patrick Bitter, Sr., this noninvasive treatment uses intense, non-laser light. The treatment usually lasts less than 30 minutes.

Here’s what to expect in a PhotoFacial. After you don a pair of protective goggles, a dermatologist or aesthetician will pass a special wand over your face - this wand emits repetitive flashes of light. When the procedure is over, you can get up, put on sunscreen and whatever makeup you want, then continue with your day. Most people experience no redness or dryness, though these are possible side effects. Because their effects are cumulative, PhotoFacials are performed in a series of three to six appointments: every 3 to 4 weeks, you return for another treatment.

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Microdermabrasion could be for you. The exfoliating facials remove dead skin cells to reveal healthier, newer skin underneath.

The procedure, which has become popular in medical spas and day spas, is catching on at home with the introduction of do-it-yourself microdermabrasion kits.

Most of the home microdermabrasion treatments come with exfoliating creams, hand wands or foam applicators, and nourishing lotions. Others have just the creams, which contain the exfoliating crystals. The kits cost anywhere from $15 to more than $50, depending on the brand. That’s compared to spa treatments that can cost $100 or more per session.

The kits promise to refine your skin and do away with fine lines and spots. The results, however, won’t be as dramatic as what you would get at the spa, said Esther Thompson, owner of Ravenhill Medical Day Spa & Salon in Fayetteville.

 

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Thompson said the microdermabrasion machines used in professional salons provide stronger resurfacing of the skin than anything you could get over the counter. The machines suck away the dead skin cells, leaving you with fresh, refinished skin.

But microdermabrasion alone won’t give you flawless skin, she said. Best results are obtained when it is used along with other treatments. So if you have sunspots, for example, you would use microdermabrasion combined with a lotion designed to brighten dark spots to erase those marks.

“(Microdermabrasion) prepares the skin to accept anything that’s put on it,” Thompson said.

Dr. Robert Clinton, president of Coressence Laser & Skin Center, said microdermabrasion is more of a maintenance tool for keeping fresh-looking and glowing skin. Clinton compared the procedure to cleaning the windshield of your car.

 

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“You know how there’s a film over the windshield, and when you finally clean it, both inside and out, it just looks so much better,” he said. “It’s kind of like that. Or like doing the final sanding and polish on a wood floor.”

Still, he said, the home kits are effective if you can’t afford to go to the salon. Just don’t expect spalike results.

“If they are having good results,” Clinton said, “and they’re happy with it, I would keep doing it.”

But sometimes people damage their skin by being overly aggressive with the at-home kits. If you are looking for long-term results, it’s best to consult a professional to help you determine what’s best for your skin

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