Aging is inevitable, but thanks to the ever-increasing advancements in anti-aging treatments, you don’t have to look your age. You can escape your fine lines and wrinkles, and you can add volume to lift areas that have begun to hollow as a result of aging. At Urban Allure in San Francisco, CA, we offer cosmetic injectables, inclusive of both dermal fillers and neurotoxins, as a way to combat aging and help you feel and look your best.

What Are Cosmetic Injectables?

Cosmetic injectables are temporary ways to treat the signs of aging like volume loss, fine lines, sagging skin, folds, creases, and wrinkles without undergoing a surgical procedure. They are administered into different areas through an injection and are long-lasting ways to erase the signs of aging with minimal downtime.

The Two Primary Types of Injectables: Dermal Fillers and Neurotoxins

There are two categories of injectables: dermal fillers and neurotoxins. They are not interchangeable; each has a specific job that the other cannot perform, but they do work together to create the most youthful, aesthetic version of your face possible.

Dermal Fillers

Dermal fillers are cosmetic injectables that primarily fill in lines, add volume, sculpt, and contour the face. At Urban Allure, we offer Juvederm, the highly reputable collection of fillers that include different formulations that can plump the lips, address hollowness by lifting the cheeks, and smooth lips lines.

What Is Juvederm?

Juvederm is the top-rated collection of fillers on the beauty market in the US. It includes several different formulations that treat different areas of the face. Each of these formulations contains different formulations of crystal-clear gel whose primary ingredient is hyaluronic acid. They are injected just beneath the skin and add volume and fill in lines.

Where Can It Be Used?

The collection of Juvederm fillers includes five different formulations that treat different areas of the face. Juvederm Voluma XC treats areas of concern in the cheeks, such as volume loss. It can also help lift the cheeks. Juvederm Vollure XC and Juvederm XC treat and fill lines. Juvederm Ultra XC is the formulation used to plump the lips.

How Long Does It Last?

Results from Juvederm fillers last anywhere from one to two years. Different formulas last for different amounts of time, and it also depends on how quickly your body metabolizes the ingredients in the filler. You can rest assured that dermal fillers are long-lasting treatments and will give you results that you can enjoy for the majority of the year following your injection.

How Soon Will I See Results?

Once injected with a dermal filler, you will see some results immediately, but as a result of the formulation of the filler, you will continue to gain plumpness in the treated areas gradually over the next few weeks.

Neurotoxins

Neurotoxins are cosmetic injectables that treat fine lines and wrinkles that form as a result of repetitive muscular movements in the face. Years of talking, smiling, laughing, and squinting begin to show up on your face as a result of your skin being moved and stretched when the muscles below contract. Once injected, neurotoxins like Botox temporarily disable the muscles, inhibiting their movement, and as a result, you’re left with smooth, wrinkle-free skin.

What Is Botox?

Botox is the most popular FDA-approved neurotoxin used to treat lines and wrinkles that form from repetitive muscular activity. When injected, Botox reduces muscular activity. When the muscles can no longer contract, the skin relaxes and your lines and wrinkles disappear.

Where Can It Be Used?

Botox is used to treat the frown lines that develop between the eyebrows, as well as forehead lines. Upon initial consultation, we can discuss your problem areas and determine if Botox is the best solution to treat your particular area of concern.

How Long Does It Last?

Results from Botox injections typically last for four months. Once you notice that your results are beginning to fade, you can simply return for a follow-up treatment in order to maintain your wrinkle-free skin.

How Soon Will I See Results?

You will begin to notice results within 24 to 48 hours, and you will continue to see results increase over the next few weeks.

Which Injectable Is Right for Me?

If you have fine lines and wrinkles due to dynamic movements of the face, a neurotoxin like Botox will help smooth out those lines by temporarily disabling the muscles causing the movement. If you are experiencing volume loss as a result of the aging process or you want to fill in fine lines, or you want to plump your lips, dermal fillers such as Juvederm will give you the results you are looking for.

The Importance of a Consultation

A consultation is an important step in the process of choosing a cosmetic injectable because you will get the advice of an expert. If you are still unsure as to which of these cosmetic injectables is right for you, we can help you choose the best treatment plan. Our injectors will use their artistic eye to help you determine the best plan of action based on your lines, wrinkles, overall volume loss, and your facial structure.

Schedule Your Cosmetic Injectable Consultation Today

You cannot escape the aging process, but thanks to cosmetic injectables like Botox and Juvederm, you can escape lines and wrinkles. If you’re ready to trade in your fine lines, wrinkles, and hollow cheeks for youthful, smooth, and plump skin, don’t wait any longer. Contact us today at Urban Allure in San Francisco, CA, and schedule your initial consultation to find out which cosmetic injectable is right for you.

Wrinkles, brown spots, and splotches are some of the skin problems brought about by aging, health conditions, or overexposure of the skin to the sun. In case you are wondering if there is a safe and efficient solution to these conditions, the answer is yes. At Urban Allure in San Francisco, CA, we use IPL treatment to restore your skin’s texture and color.

Is IPL Good for Your Skin?

IPL treatment utilizes light radiated from an IPL device to eliminate unwanted hair, freckles, wrinkles, and red veins. Unlike lasers, this treatment delivers multiple light wavelengths making it more efficient in treating larger areas within a short duration.

We utilize Ellipse 12PL pulsed light system, a unique filtering system that targets brown and red pigments. Ellipse 12PL is efficient and safe as it gives your handler several settings to make adjustments that are suitable for your skincare requirements. Your specialist controls the amount of light being delivered to the skin.

How Exactly Does This Treatment Work?

This treatment targets pigment cells as it enters the dermis. Thermal energy destroys unwanted pigment cells, thus clearing up acne, spots, and freckles from your skin. Ellipse 12PL efficiently treats several skin conditions simultaneously because it releases multiple wavelengths of light.

The intense heat from the 12PL device also destroys hair follicles to eliminate unwanted hair permanently. After treatment, you end up with toned and unblemished skin. The light energy causes no harm to the epidermis or tissue, which results in shorter recovery periods.

Do I Qualify for The IPL Treatment?

The IPL treatment best suits individuals who have a lighter complexion since melanin is responsible for absorbing light into your skin. We, therefore, discourage getting a skin tan prior to your session. However, the Eclipse 12PL technology has a unique setting for various complexions to ensure it delivers suitable energy for any skin condition you may have.

This treatment mainly focuses on treating conditions like:

• Wrinkles
• Freckles
• Acne
• Age spots
• Red or brown spots
• Skin discoloration
• Birthmarks
• Hormonal pigmentation
• Stretch marks

What Is the Recommended Number of Treatment Sessions?

We recommend at least three sessions spaced out a month apart for most skin conditions. Most sessions take half an hour, but this varies depending on the focused treatment area’s size. Intense pulsed light treatment requires regular follow-up sessions are required every year to help maintain the fantastic results.

What Precautions Should I Observe Before the Treatment?

We highly recommend you avoid tanning your skin before your treatment session. Tanning is detrimental because it causes the skin to absorb too much light. You should disclose skin problems that may influence your ability to heal after treatment with your specialist. You may also be required to stay away from specific medications and products.

Is This Treatment Painful?

With this treatment, you do not need to worry about feeling any pain. A cooling gel is used to help soothe the treatment area. Anesthetics are not required during the session because the IPL light tends to be a lot less concentrated than the single light beam from lasers.

Your specialist will adjust the IPL device settings based on your skin tone and the color of your hair. The specialist may start with low-intensity settings, especially when you are not accustomed to the treatment.
 

What Happens During Treatment?

The treatment area is first cleaned, and a cooling gel is rubbed onto the skin. Your treatment provider then delivers light energy to your skin using the Eclipse 12PL device. You will also be required to put on dark glasses that help protect your eyes from the light.

You can expect to spend at least twenty minutes to half an hour at our facility, although it could be longer contingent on the targeted treated area. If you want to get rid of unwanted hair, you may be required to attend anywhere between six to twelve sessions depending on the target area.

How Is Recovery?

Recovery is relatively fast. It may take a couple of days to recuperate from the treatment altogether. We recommend placing an ice pack on the area a couple of times post-treatment. As you recover, we recommend avoiding using lotion or applying make up to hasten the recovery process.

Also, use sunscreen anytime you are out in the sun. In case you have susceptible skin, use a cleanser to clean the area. A few days after your treatment session, the skin becomes clear and flawless.

How Long Should I Anticipate Treatment Outcomes to Last?

You will observe impressive results after your first session, although dramatic outcomes become apparent after subsequent treatment sessions. With proper care and by avoiding overexposing your skin to the sun, you can retain an unblemished and fresh look for years, although you may opt for touch-up sessions every year.

How Safe Is IPL Treatment?

We utilize Ellipse 12PL, which is extremely safe. The device emits harmless wavelengths and contains settings that are adjusted to treat your skin type. No aftercare is required after treatment, and you can carry on with your daily commitments immediately.

In case you would like to learn more about this efficient treatment, contact Urban Allure in San Francisco, CA, today. We are happy to answer any questions you may have concerning this treatment. We also have qualified professionals with IPL treatment experience who will help you eliminate bothersome acne, brown spots, or freckles to give your skin a glowing look.

Stubborn fat is stubborn. No matter what you do, it just won’t go away. If you’re tired of going on restrictive diets that leave you irritable and lacking energy, and you’re tired of long, draining workouts at the gym, there is a solution that doesn’t involve diet and exercise. At Urban Allure in San Francisco, CA, we offer CoolSculpting to help you get rid of stubborn fat and finally reach your aesthetic goals.

Body Sculpting FAQs: Who Qualifies for CoolSculpting?

Many different people have reached their ideal body goals through this body-contouring, fat-blasting treatment. If you want to do the same and finally reach the get rid of the stubborn fat that won’t go away with diet and fitness alone, then you may be a candidate for CoolSculpting. The following conditions are indicators of those who are the best candidates:

You Are Close to Your Goal Weight

The best candidates for this treatment are those who are at or near their goal weight but their diet and fitness efforts have fallen short and have rendered them unable to lose those last few pounds on their own. This treatment will help those who are close to their goal weight finally get there and contour their body during the process without having to endure hours at the gym or go on restrictive diets.

It often seems as though those last few pounds are the hardest to lose. If you’ve tried everything but haven’t been able to get rid of stubborn fat from your abdomen, back, upper arms, flanks, love handles, hips, or any other area that is prone to holding stubborn fat, this treatment will give you results, unlike the diets and the long workouts at the gym.

You Are in Good Physical Health

Your medical history is an important factor contributing to whether or not you are a candidate for this treatment. During an initial consultation, our experts will review your health history and ask you questions regarding your current state of health to make sure that this treatment is safe and will be effective In helping you reach your ultimate goals.

You Don’t Want to Take Invasive Measures

Those Who Are Obese

However, if you are obese and have recently begun a weight-loss journey, once you reach your target, healthy goal weight, you can use this treatment to perfect your body.

How Does It Work?

During your treatment, your technician will place a cooling pad on your area of stubborn fat and then use one of the treatment device heads to begin the process. Fat cells freeze before tissue, muscle, and skin, so the surrounding area is unaffected by the cooling effect. Once the fat cells are frozen, they die, and over the next few months, the body will eliminate them naturally.

What Areas Does It Treat?

CoolSculpting can treat any area of the body that contains stubborn pockets of fat. However, the most common areas of treatment include the stomach or abdomen area, the upper arms, the inner and outer thighs, fat that creates a double chin fat, the fat that forms around the knees, and back fat.

Schedule Your Initial Consultation

If you are ready to undergo a non-invasive treatment with no downtime that will effectively remove those stubborn pockets a fat on your body, don’t wait any longer. Contact us today at Urban Allure in San Francisco, CA, and schedule your initial CoolSculpting consultation.

As dermal fillers have grown in popularity, the families of fillers have expanded. What used to be just Juvederm is now an entire collection of fillers; each works to treat and target a different area of the face to erase the signs of aging. At Urban Allure in San Francisco, CA, we offer Juvederm as a collection, and we can help you choose which formulation is best suited for your face and your individual aesthetic goals.

What Is the Difference Between Juvederm and Juvederm XC?

Juvederm refers to the collection of fillers inclusive of five formulations. Each one has a different formulation so that it can effectively treat a specific area of the face.

Different formulations allow injectors to artistically add volume and fill lines to get the type of results they want to see. This variation in formulas helps patients end up with the most natural-looking results. The XC formulation of this filler treats the lines and folds that develop around the nose and mouth.

Juvederm XC: One of Five Formulations of Fillers

Juvederm XC is a formulation within this family of fillers specifically designed to treat and smooth out wrinkles and lines near the nose and mouth. It is an injectable gel whose abilities shine when it comes to creating a more youthful appearance in the lower half of the face.

If you have moderate to deep-set lines, wrinkles, or facial folds, this particular filler will help erase those signs of aging by filling in the area and smoothing out the skin.

What Areas Does It Treat?

This injectable primarily treats the lines around the mouth and nose, including laugh lines and nasolabial folds.

Nasolabial Folds

Often described as the parenthesis lines or laugh lines, the nasolabial folds extend from the outer corner of the nostrils to the outer corner of the mouth. These lines form from the repetitive movement of the skin during the act of smiling.

While laugh lines may be evidence of your happier times in life, you don’t have to live with them on your face. This injectable will smooth out your laugh lines so that you don’t have to refrain from smiling anymore in the hopes that your laugh lines won’t deepen.

How Soon Will I See Results?

Unlike some anti-aging injectables that require you to wait a few days before you begin to notice results, you will see results from your treatment immediately, as soon your treatment is complete.

How Long Do Results Last?

After getting injected with this formulation of injectable, your results may last as long as one year. The speed at which your body metabolizes the ingredients in this filler determines how long your results last, but most people see them last for approximately one year.

Who Is a Candidate?

Those who are over the age of 21 with moderate to deep-set mouth lines or folds are candidates for this treatment. If you need more information about this particular formulation of injectable, we can help. Our skincare experts can analyze your skin and help you determine if the XC formulation will resolve the signs of aging on your face.

Juvederm: The Entire Collection of Fillers

Juvederm once referred to a single filler. The collection grew and added new formulations, and as a result, Juvederm now refers to the entire collection of fillers. Included within this collection are five fillers that primarily treat three different areas of the face: the cheeks, lines, and the lips.

The Cheeks

As we age, collagen production decreases and the cheeks begin to lose their fullness. Sagging, drooping, and flattening are all signs of aging that show up in the cheeks. Injectable can help resolve that volume loss by restoring volume in the cheeks, lifting and sculpting them to create a natural yet youthful and contoured appearance.

The Voluma XC is the formulation within this family of fillers that temporarily reverses the appearance of volume loss and flattening by adding volume underneath the skin, plumping the cheek area, and creating a natural shape. When injected, this specific formulation lasts up to two years.

The Lips

Whether your lips are thinning due to age or you naturally have thinner lips, there are two formulations you can choose from that will give you fuller lips.

Both the Ultra XC and Volbella XC injectable gel formulations can add fullness to the lips. The Volbella XC formulation can also smooth out the lines and wrinkles that form around the mouth due to age. When injected, both of these formulations last up to one year.

Facial Lines

The facial folds that primarily develop around the mouth, like the nasolabial folds, get worse with aging. There are two formulations of this injectable that can help temporarily treat these lines and bring smoothness to the area.

The lines that form around the mouth can be treated and erased with the injection of the Vollure XC formulation or the XC formulation. These formulations will temporarily smooth out facial lines and wrinkles. The Vollure XC formulation of this filler lasts approximately 18 months, and the XC formulation lasts one year.

Schedule Your Treatment Today

Whether you want fuller lips, or you want to correct moderate to deep-set facial lines and folds, or you want to correct volume loss and contour your cheeks, there is a formulation that will give you results and help erase the signs of aging. Contact us today at Urban Allure in San Francisco, CA, and schedule your initial consultation. We will find a formulation that works best for all of your needs and meets your aesthetic goals.

Is your skin looking dull or blemished? Are you after some rejuvenation, or even have specific skin concerns you want to be treated? If you’re after voluminous, radiant skin, then you Dermalinfusion might be for you. A facial that skips on the lasers and surgery in favor of exfoliation and serums, this treatment will leave you with a flawless glow and a healthier, more youthful complexion. At Urban Allure in San Francisco, CA, we know this is like no other facial treatment.

Dermalinfusion FAQs: Does Skin Resurfacing Really Work?

What Is It?

Dermalinfusion is an innovative, non-invasive skin renewal treatment that combines exfoliation, extraction, and infusion to resurface the skin. The result is a healthier-looking, glowing complexion!

What Are the Benefits?

This treatment unclogs pores, removes toxins and debris from the skin, and infuses the skin with deep-penetrating serums that leave it moisturized and nourished. In removing dead and dry skin cells, it encourages the rebuilding of skin cells and collagen, and patients can expect up to 70% more volume in their skin after one treatment.

How Does It Work?

The three-in-one-technology gently exfoliates, removing any dry or damaged skin cells. At the same time, it extracts imperfections from pores and does a deep cleanse of the skin’s surface. Carefully selected, condition-specific serums are infused into the skin, providing nourishment and leaving you looking luminous.

What Serums Are Used?

Four Pro-infusion serums are made by Envy Medical to condition and nourish the skin. They are Vitamin C, Ultra Hydrating, Skin Brightening, and Pore Cleansing. These formulated serums deliver vitamins and moisture and can even be used to treat and prevent acne!

Is This Treatment Customizable to Suit My Skin’s Needs?

Absolutely! The first step of the treatment is a consolation with a trained specialist at Urban Allure. We will identify your needs, and, by combining different serums, formulate a treatment tailored specifically to your skin.

What Tools Are Used?

At Urban Allure, we use a specially designed, handheld tool to treat your skin with the three-in-one process. It has a diamond tip that exfoliates whilst also applying suction to remove oils and debris. The device delivers the serums, mixed with water, directly to the skin and pores.

Is There a Recovery or Healing Period?

The good news is, there is no downtime or healing needed following this treatment. Your skin will not feel irritated or sore afterward – in fact, you’ll be able to return to your normal skincare regime, and even wear makeup again, after just one day! Most patients are able to go right back to work, or just about their day, immediately after treatment.

Why Should I Get Dermalinfusion Over Other Treatments?

If you’re looking to rejuvenate your skin, you may be thinking that a traditional facial will do the trick. But this treatment so effectively exfoliates dead skin cells and dry skin, and provides such a deep cleansing of pores, that you simply can’t achieve the same results with a standard facial, dermabrasions, or Hydrafacials.

If you’re considering lasers or surgery, this treatment offers a safer, non-invasive alternative that still delivers results.

What Skin Concerns Does It Target?

Dermalinfusion addresses a multitude of skin issues, including oily and dry skin, dark spots and pigmentation, fine lines and wrinkles, acne and blemishes, uneven textures and tones, and scarring.

Even if you already have gorgeous skin, this treatment can give you a radiant glow, collagen boost, and leave you looking healthy and refreshed.

How Long Does Treatment Take?

The treatment takes around 20 to 30 minutes per session, and are performed in our office. That means you can visit whenever it suits your schedule or even come by on your lunch break!

How Frequently Will I Need Treatments?

The exact number of treatments you’ll need will depend on your skin specifically, and what conditions are being targeted. Generally, between three and six sessions are needed to achieve the best outcome, and factors such as sun exposure and lifestyle can also affect this. Sessions are held between two weeks and a month apart, and patients often incorporate treatments into their monthly skincare routine to achieve the best results.

How Long Will the Results Last?

Patients notice plumpness and volume in the skin for up to 72 hours following the session. In the weeks after treatment, your skin will be fresh and increase collagen production to slowly repair itself and increase elasticity. This additional collagen production will last around 30 days – just in time for your next session!

Am I a Good Candidate for This Treatment?

Dermalinfusion is perfect for anyone looking for youthful, healthy skin, or for those wanting to target specific issues with their skin. Patients of any age and gender can benefit from this treatment, and it’s well-suited to anyone in their 30s looking to fight signs of aging. Different serums can be used to treat different concerns. Plus, thanks to how quick it is, it can slot seamlessly into any patients’ daily routine.

Are There Any Risks Involved?

Regardless of your skin type, tone, or level of sensitivity, this is safe. It is recommended that patients avoid harsh chemicals, sun exposure, and hot water for up to 72 hours following treatment.

Try It for Yourself!

If you’re ready for radiant, healthy, younger-looking skin, then Dermalinfusion skin surfacing may be for you. Get in touch with us at Urban Allure in San Francisco, CA, and experience the lasting results of this innovative treatment.

As people go through life, they often develop age spots, spider veins, and other skin issues. Those who have spent lots of time outside may have sun damage on their faces. At Urban Allure in San Francisco, California, we can improve these issues and give you a radiant, attractive complexion with intense pulsed light, or IPL. Read on to learn how IPL treatments can help you achieve a more attractive look.

IPL Treatment FAQs: How Many Sessions Will You Need?

We can renew your skin with our Ellipse I2PL pulsed light system. This state-of-the-art IPL treatment can reduce the appearance of your age spots, sun spots, and uneven pigmentation. It can also enhance your skin’s texture and address broken capillaries and redness.

A Customized Approach

Since everyone’s skin is unique, the number of sessions that you need will be unique to you. You may be happy with your results after a single treatment session. Alternatively, you may need multiple treatments to obtain your aesthetic goal.

Scheduling Your Treatments

During your initial consultation, we will examine your skin. We will also talk about your goals and preferences. We will use this information to determine a suitable treatment plan for you.

Maintaining Your Results

Your skin will continue to age after you receive this treatment. As a result, many people are happiest when they receive regular follow-up treatments. In particular, many patients have one or two touch-up treatments every year.

How Will I Prepare for My Treatment?

Since this treatment is so easy, you don’t need to do much to prepare for your appointment. That said, you should not tan your skin before you receive this treatment. To avoid getting a tan, you should stay inside when the sun is strong. You also should not use tanning beds or self-tanning cream. We will provide you with more detailed preparation instructions during your initial consultation. Following these rules may help you achieve more optimal results from your treatment.

What Will My Appointment Be Like?

There’s no need to be nervous before you receive this treatment. You don’t have to go to the hospital or receive anesthesia during your appointment.

The Power of IPL

This treatment uses short flashes of intense light to improve your skin. During your appointment, we will use a flash-lamp to direct this light to your treatment area. Our treatment system is very precise and controlled. We will adjust the speed and amount of the light to fit your unique circumstances.

An Easy Appointment

This is a gentle treatment. In fact, many people say that the sensation they experience during their appointment is similar to the heat that people feel on their skin after spending a day at the beach.

Do I Need to Follow Any Special Rules After My Appointment?

The recovery process is usually very quick and easy. In general, people can immediately resume their jobs, childcare responsibilities, and other tasks.

Aftercare

We may suggest that you follow some simple aftercare rules after you receive your treatment. For instance, we may advise some people to use ice packs on their treatment areas. We will also advise you not to tan your skin after your appointment. Instead, you should wear a high-quality sunscreen of at least 30 SPF in the weeks that follow your appointment.

When Will I See Positive Results?

Your skin will take some time to rejuvenate itself after your appointment. Many people see positive changes in their skin within a few days.

Is This Treatment Safe?

This is a well-studied treatment that has a proven safety profile. In fact, clinical studies have shown that this treatment can safely and effectively improve people’s skin. Further, the Ellipse I2PL system has customized settings that allow us to tailor your treatment to your unique needs. It also has a Dual Mode Filtering system that removes possibly harmful wavelengths.

Is This Treatment Similar to Laser Therapy?

IPL treatments are very similar to laser treatments. In particular, both of these methods direct wavelengths to your treatment area. However, there are some important differences between these treatments. In particular, IPL uses a variety of wavelengths to improve your skin. In contrast, lasers usually emit light that has only one wavelength.

Unique Benefits

These treatments have unique benefits. Treatments that use IPL are great at reducing the prominence of age spots and sun damage. They can also improve the texture of your skin. Laser treatments are a fantastic choice for people who want to permanently reduce unwanted hair. During your initial consultation, we can provide you with more information about how both of these treatments can help you.

Who Can Receive This Treatment?

This treatment works best when there is a strong contrast between your skin and your blood vessels, age spots, and other imperfections. As a result, people who have lighter skin may achieve better results from this treatment. This treatment also may work better on people who do not have suntans. That said, Ellipse I2PL has a variety of different settings. We can use these settings to adjust your treatment based on your complexion and skin type.

Schedule a Consultation

Are you ready to look younger and more attractive? IPL treatments can reduce redness, age spots, and signs of sun damage. This innovative technique can also improve your skin’s texture. To learn more about this fantastic skin rejuvenation method, contact us at Urban Allure in San Francisco, California for an initial consultation today.

People decide to get skin peels for a variety of reasons. Whether it’s wrinkles, fine lines, acne, acne scarring, an uneven skin tone or uneven skin texture, skin peels are able to minimize the skin’s imperfections and reveal newer, smoother, and healthier skin. Unlike other treatments, SkinMedica peels from Urban Allure in San Francisco, CA have little downtime, are convenient, and are non-invasive. The skin peel treatment can be customized to your skin’s needs to ensure that your skin looks great.

What Is a SkinMedica Peel?

These peels are convenient and non-invasive chemical peels that do not require compounding, timing, or neutralization, making them an excellent choice for someone looking to receive a peel to help with their skin’s imperfections!

Chemical peels help accelerate the skin’s exfoliation, peeling away old, upper layers of skin, which may be more damaged, to reveal newer, healthier skin and a more uniform complexion that will help minimize the appearance imperfections. Peels can also encourage new cells to grow, which helps combat a lack of collagen or elastin in the skin and reduces the appearance of wrinkles in the skin.

SkinMedica’s products have specialty ingredients, like vitamins C and E, retinol, and TNS (their patented blend of soluble collagen, antioxidants, matrix proteins, and growth factors) to help you achieve clear, healthier, more beautiful skin.

We offer three types of their peels: the Illuminize Peel, the Vitalize Peel, and the Rejuvenize Peel. Each peel targets helping certain aspects of the skin and must be applied by a professional.

Illuminize Peel

The Illuminize Peel, the gentlest of SkinMedica’s peels, can be used to minimize mild skin imperfections such as fine lines, wrinkles, uneven skin tone, uneven skin texture, and acne scarring. The peel results in vibrant and radiant skin with a more uniform complexion.

This peel can be used on all skin types, and there is no expected downtime with this peel and little to no visible peeling. It can be repeated every two weeks, and three or more peels result in the greatest benefits.

The Illuminize Peel is perfect for people receiving their first chemical peel due to its gentleness and for people with mild skin imperfections who would like to have brighter, more radiant skin with a smoother complexion.

The Vitalize Peel

The Vitalize Peel can help minimize the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles, and roughness on the skin. It can be used on mild-to-moderate skin imperfections caused by sun exposure and skin aging and can help with smoothing any unevenness in the skin’s tone and the skin’s texture from hyper-pigmentation, acne or acne scarring, and melasma.

This peel takes around 45 minutes, with about 20 minutes dedicated to the application of the peel and the rest to questions and discussing caring for your skin after the treatment. The Vitalize Peel can be repeated every three to four weeks, and it can take three to six treatments to achieve the best results. This peel has minimal downtime and two to five days of mild-to-moderate peeling.

Rejuvenize Peel

The Rejuvenize Peel can help minimize the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles, and roughness through smoothing the skin’s appearance. This peel is appropriate for use on moderate to severe skin imperfections from skin aging and sun exposure. It can be used on all skin types, but for Fitzpatrick skin types V-VI, patients should first establish tolerability to the Vitalize Peel.

Just one Rejuvenize Peel can have noticeable results in the skin’s appearance and clarity, and the peel can be repeated every four to six weeks. After three to six peels, the skin will show great improvement.

The Rejuvenize Peel will take around 45 minutes, including the application time, which is around 20 minutes, and time to discuss questions and how to care for your skin after the treatment. It has minimal downtime and is followed by moderate peeling that will last two to five days.

What Should I Do After a Peel?

After a skin peel treatment, the skin will be more susceptible to sunburn, so it’s important to limit sun exposure for a week or longer after the peel and use a broad-spectrum sunscreen with an SPF 30 or higher to protect your new skin.

Once your skin has finished peeling, a process that can take up to five days, depending on the type of skin peel you receive, you can resume your regular skincare regimen. You can receive another skin peel treatment, if you desire, once the recommended waiting time between peels has passed. Repeated skin peel treatments can help your skin look even healthier.

How Will a SkinMedica Peel Help My Skin?

The Illuminize, Vitalize, and Rejuvenize Peels will make your skin appear clearer and smoother through minimizing its wrinkles, fine lines, scars, and other skin imperfections. The peel will strip away the outer layers of skin to reveal smoother, newer, and healthier layers of skin, which will result in more consistent and healthier skin tone and texture.

A single skin peel treatment can have excellent results, but with repeated treatments, the results will be even more obvious.

Learn More

To schedule a consultation to discuss the best peel for your skin’s needs, please contact Urban Allure in San Francisco, CA today! Our team of experts will be happy to help you find the best treatment for your skin and provide the exceptional care you deserve.

You’ve decided that you’re fed up with the daily struggle of unwanted hair and are preparing for your laser hair removal treatment. The great news is that laser hair removal doesn’t require any major lifestyle changes prior to your treatment. The professionals at Urban Allure Med Spa in San Francisco are here and ready to help you look and feel your best before, during, and after your laser treatment.

How Do You Get Ready for Laser Hair Removal?

Laser hair removal treatments are one of our most popular treatments and can be done on various parts of the body. When you arrive, your treatment specialist will provide you with everything you need to feel comfortable during your treatment and will make sure your treatment area is ready to go. But to ensure the best results, it’s best to follow these general guidelines no matter what part of your body you’re treating with laser hair removal before you come in for your appointment.

No Tanning

Do not get a tan! Whether you visit tanning salons or get tan the old-fashioned way, we highly recommended that you do not tan prior to your treatments. It’s best to wait until your tan has faded completely (generally four to six weeks) before starting your series of laser treatments. You’ll want as much contrast between the color of your skin and the color of your hair for the best results. It is also best to stay out of the sun as much as possible prior to any laser treatment.

Avoid Complete Hair Removal Treatments

It is best to avoid doing anything that completely removes the hair prior to your treatments. If there is no hair for the laser to find, then the follicle may not be destroyed, which would result in the hair growing back.

During the treatment, the laser creates a beam of high-intensity light that penetrates deep into skin tissue, where it delivers a controlled amount of therapeutic heat. This heat burns the hair and kills the hair follicle in its active growth phase contributing to your permanent hair reduction, so you want to make sure the laser has a target!

It’s best to avoid these types of hair treatments altogether prior to your appointment: electrolysis, waxing, threading, plucking.

Remember the Time-Frame

Make sure you avoid hair removal and tanning at least six weeks prior to your first treatment, but even longer if possible. Your appointments will be spaced out about four to six weeks apart, as the active follicle hair growth cycle is about four to six weeks for everyone, and we want to treat new hair growth during the active growth periods.

Avoid Retinols for a Few Days

There are certain types of medication that cause photosensitivity. Many creams and makeups contain salicylic acid or retinoid (retinol). These ingredients can interfere with the laser, so it’s best to stop using them a few days before any treatments. These medications are made to penetrate the top layers of skin, so they don’t necessarily wash off after one cleansing. You’ll be able to go back to using them not long after your visit.

Day of Treatment

Preparing your skin for your treatment on the day of your appointment is fairly simple. Here are a few things you’ll need to do at home before your arrival at our facility to ensure that you get the most out of your session!

Trim Your Hair

Any hair on or around the treatment area should be trimmed or ideally, shaved the day of your appointment. You don’t want excess hair in the way, but you do want a shaft that the laser’s light can focus upon underneath the top layer of skin. We’ll address any of your specific questions on shaving during your consultation in case this is not something you normally do.

Wash Your Face

Please arrive with clean, washed, and dry skin, making sure to remove any makeup, creams, or oils on the surface of your skin. Arriving with clean skin will save you time on the day of your appointment.

Avoid Sunlight

After your treatment, you’ll want to stay out of the sun as much as possible for a couple of days and make sure to use sunscreens when you do go outside.

Other Considerations

During your consultation, we’ll go over your daily routines and skincare and identify any products you should discontinue using prior to your treatment or add to your regime. For most people, there are no big adjustments in their daily skincare routine. However, if you have perioral herpes and are scheduled for a facial area treatment, prophylactic antiviral therapy may be recommended.

If you have any other health concerns, please let us know! We are here to share our years of experience with beauty treatments and the latest in laser technology.

Are You Ready to Say Goodbye to Unwanted Hair for Good?

Laser hair removal is one of the least invasive beauty treatments with some of the best results! Most people won’t even know that you’ve had a treatment, and you’ll not only save money on creams, at-home treatments, and other methods, but you’ll feel more confident with long-lasting and results.

We look forward to walking you through the process of laser hair removal whether it be on your legs, face, bikini line, arms, or anywhere you’d like to say goodbye to unwanted hair! Schedule your consultation at Urban Allure in San Francisco right now!

Do you have stubborn belly fat that doesn’t seem to respond to diet and exercise? If you want simple and natural-looking fat removal results, CoolSculpting may be the right choice for you. This body sculpting treatment is an excellent alternative to liposuction and surgical procedures because it has no downtime. At Urban Allure in San Francisco, CA, we offer this body sculpting treatment for our patients’ fat elimination needs.

9 Facts to Know Before Your First Session

What Is CoolSculpting?

CoolSculpting is a body sculpting technology developed by Allergan to remove stubborn fat without invasive surgical procedures. The treatment is FDA approved for fat removal in five areas of the body.

Recovery time after the treatment is much shorter than with a tummy tuck or liposuction procedure, and most patients return to their normal routine immediately with no downtime. The treatment can supplement your diet and exercise by helping you remove those last pockets of stubborn fat.

How Can You Shed Stubborn Belly Fat?

CoolSculpting is designed to remove stubborn fat deposits like belly fat through the process of Cryolipolysis. This process freezes the fat cells and destroys them. The body naturally removes the fat as waste over the next two to three months. Patients can expect a flatter belly after the treatment and may even lose an inch or two from their waistline.

Can You Treat Other Parts of the Body?

The treatment can remove fat from nine areas of the body. These are areas where stubborn fat deposits are difficult to remove with diet and exercise alone. The doctor administering the treatment can choose between several handheld applicators to remove fat from different parts of the body. The body parts where fat can be removed are:

• Abdomen
• Flanks or “love handles”
• Inner thigh
• Outer thigh
• Back
• Bra strap area
• Knees
• Upper arms
• Submental fat or “double chin”

Can the Treatment Help Me Lose Weight?

The body sculpting treatment is not designed for weight loss. The treatment is excellent for the removal of stubborn fat from the body, but patients will not notice a significant loss of weight. Fat does not weigh much compared to muscle. The resulting fat loss is still pleasing to most patients, with each treatment session removing 20% to 25% of fat cells. The treatment is not meant for significant fat removal or treating obesity.

How Many Sessions Are Needed?

Most patients will require only two sessions to reach their desired goal, and some patients only need a single session to reach their goal. The session takes as little as 35 minutes to complete, with more time needed for larger areas of the body or multiple parts of the body treated in a single session.

Patients needing more than one session will have sessions spaced at least one month apart so the treated fat can be eliminated before the second session. Patients will see noticeable results one or two months after the treatment. The results are not sudden and appear to be natural. Patients reach their goal within four to six months, with a majority of patients in clinical studies being satisfied after four months.

Are the Results Permanent?

The results from treatment are long-lasting and may be permanent for those patients who continue to pursue a healthy lifestyle. Patients are encouraged to eat well and exercise regularly leading up to the treatment and after the treatment for the best results.

The fat cells that are treated are destroyed permanently and cannot be restored. Fat cells on untreated parts of the body can still grow if patients do not remain health-conscious. Patients will notice that the treated area does not become fat as easily.

Is Treatment Painful?

The treatment is not painful. Most patients can pass the time during a treatment session using a mobile device or reading a book. Patients may notice tingling or numbness and may feel pulling from the suction provided by the device. Treatment should not interfere in your work or normal routine.

Who Is the Treatment Recommended for?

Healthy patients of all ages, skin types, and genders can enjoy body sculpting results. The treatment does not require much time to perform and patients quickly recover without downtime. Patients should be close to their ideal body weight before treatment and may need to lose weight before treatment can begin.

During the consultation, a doctor will determine if it is safe to proceed with treatment. Patients should remain within 10 pounds of their weight at the consultation when they return for treatment. The treatment is an excellent alternative for those who want to avoid invasive surgical procedures.

Who Is the Treatment Not Recommended for?

During the consultation, a doctor will review your medical history. The treatment is not recommended for patients who have a condition that makes them susceptible to cold, such as cold agglutinin disease. Allergies, recent surgery, or a pre-existing hernia may also be a reason to avoid treatment. The treatment is also not recommended for pregnant or nursing women.

Shed Stubborn Belly Fat Today

If you are ready to treat your belly fat, visit Urban Allure in San Francisco, CA today for an initial consultation. CoolSculpting can provide you safe and effective fat removal in as little as one 35-minute session. You can reach your ideal body in only four months with this body sculpting answer.

Do you have wrinkles or fine lines that affect your self-confidence? Aging signs can damage your self-image, and we can reduce or even prevent these signs of aging with Botox. Join the millions of Americans who have experienced the benefits of Botox at every age. Contact Urban Allure in San Francisco, CA with any questions you might have about Botox.

What Is Botox?

Botox is an FDA approved injectable solution for the reduction and prevention of signs of aging. The injectable solution uses Botulinum toxin type A to restrict the movement of those muscles that make lines, folds, and wrinkles appear on your face as you age. Botox is one of the most common cosmetic treatments, used by millions of Americans since 2002. The treatment is safe, quick, and easy while providing long-lasting results.

What Is the Perfect Age to Experience the Benefits of Botox?

You may think you are too young or too old to experience the benefits of Botox, but many patients are surprised by the uses of Botox for severe wrinkles and the prevention of wrinkles. Patients as young as 18 years of age can safely receive Botox treatment, and patients of advanced ages enjoy Botox to reduce the signs of aging.

Botox patients continue to improve their appearance later in life, with many patients receiving Botox treatments since it has been available to the public. While other products cannot be used to treat greater skin laxity after the age of 65, Botox can provide patients with a young and rejuvenated appearance as they age.

Botox for Proactive Aging Sign Reduction

Typically, patients will gain interest in Botox for age reduction around the age of 30, but patients who are still in their 20s can use Botox to proactively eliminate signs of aging. Patients commonly use Botox at a young age to address forehead creases and nasolabial folds, and Botox can be injected into common problem areas to reduce muscle movement before wrinkles and lines ever appear.

Benefits for All Ages

Botox provides a lifting effect and youthful appearance without the need for surgery. There is no need for anesthetic, and the treatment is administered right in our San Francisco office. Botox works quickly and lasts for months. Patients will not need to undergo recovery time or schedule downtime and can often continue their daily routine or return to work on the same day.

Botox has some wonderful benefits, including:

• Promotes a youthful appearance
• Prevents or reduces the signs of aging
• Works with all skin types
• Improves self-image and self-confidence
• Requires no recovery time
• Involves no surgery, lasers, or invasive procedures

Aging Signs Botox Can Treat

Botox prevents signs of aging by restricting muscle movements that cause lines and wrinkles. This injectable treatment can be administered in variable unit numbers to treat a variety of lines and wrinkles on the face both to reduce or prevent these wrinkles altogether. Most wrinkles and lines can be treated with an average of 20 units of Botox solution, but wrinkles and lines can take between two and 30 units, depending on the patient.

The areas that can be treated with this injectable are:

• Forehead lines
• Eyebrows
• Frown lines between the brow
• Crow’s feet
• Nasolabial folds
• Smoker’s lines
• Dimples and indentations
• Lines on the corner of the mouth

Session Length

A single Botox session takes between 15 and 30 minutes to complete, depending on the number of units and treatment locations. Many patients have their treatment during a lunch break or any free time during the day and return to work or normal routine activities. The results of Botox are generally seen after two or three days and fully blossom by the second or third week. After a single Botox session, the results will last for up to four months before you need to return for a retouch. You can continue to retouch for youthful skin as you age.

Am I an Ideal Candidate?

There is no prescribed age to begin Botox treatments, but patients should be at least 18 years of age to undergo treatment. Both men and women enjoy Botox treatment to reduce and prevent aging signs. Botox works well for all skin types and skin tones, unlike some laser treatments. Patients can enjoy fast treatments and will not be required to experience downtime or recover in a hospital.

Post-treatment care is simple: patients are encouraged to avoid strenuous activity for 24 hours, avoid massaging the treatment area, and avoid lying down for four hours. The treatment is not recommended for pregnant or nursing women and certain medications may cause an interaction with Botox, such as antibiotics. We will discuss this when you come in for your initial consultation.

The treatment is excellent for anyone who wishes to retain or improve their youthful complexion. Finding out if Botox is the ideal treatment for you starts with a consultation where we will determine if Botox is the best solution for your skin.

Experience the Benefits of Botox Today

If you are ready to prevent or reduce common signs of aging at any age, visit Urban Allure in San Francisco, CA today for an initial consultation. We can formulate a Botox strategy for whatever aging signs you want to address and help you reach your desired appearance goals.