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What’s All the Buzz about Brella® Sweat Reduction?

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Excessive underarm sweating, known as axillary hyperhidrosis, can be embarrassing and uncomfortable. Many people struggle with sweating through their clothes or feeling self-conscious in social settings. SpaVie is proud to be the first practice in Minneapolis to offer Brella® sweat reduction, an innovative, FDA-cleared treatment that’s quickly gaining popularity for its ease, effectiveness and quick results.

What Is Brella?

Brella is a groundbreaking treatment designed to reduce underarm sweat quickly and effectively using a topical patch. This patch is applied in the comfort of our Minneapolis office and works by using a layer of sodium that disrupts the function of the targeted sweat glands when it combines with water. The patch is only in place for around three minutes before it is removed.

VI Peel: Not Just Any Old Chemical Peel

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Chemical peels are a popular treatment for improving skin tone and texture, but not all peels are created equal. Among the many options, VI Peel stands out as one of the most trusted and well-recognized brands available. Our skin experts at SpaVie are able to customize your VI peel, making it suitable for nearly all skin types and concerns. 

Want to learn more? Take an in-depth look at what makes the VI peel so unique and effective. 

What Is VI Peel?

The VI Peel is a medium-depth chemical peel that gently exfoliates your skin and stimulates new cell growth. It can address a wide range of skin concerns, including hyperpigmentation, acne scars, fine lines and sun damage.

Can You Get a “Ballet Body” with a Nonsurgical Mommy Makeover?

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There has been a surge in popularity of what’s called the “ballet body” trend in the past year, according to recent data from the American Society of Plastic Surgeons. The ballet body trend emphasizes a lean, toned physique over the curvier, more voluptuous hourglass figure that has been at the forefront of beauty trends for years.

While plastic surgeons are seeing an uptick in requests for surgical procedures like breast reductions, tummy tucks and mommy makeovers to achieve this look, you don’t have to go under the knife to get a ballet body. We offer several nonsurgical mommy makeover treatments at SpaVie that can help you achieve a more toned contour without surgery or extensive downtime. 

See How Sciton Lasers Can Treat Common Skincare Woes

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Laser treatments have become some of the most popular nonsurgical solutions to a wide range of cosmetic concerns, from acne scars to wrinkles. Sciton offers some of the most advanced laser technology available, with a lineup of various laser types specifically designed to safely and effectively treat specific skin concerns. 

Here, the team of laser specialists at SpaVie explain how Sciton laser treatments can tackle five of the most common skincare troubles. 

Wrinkles

Wrinkles are an inevitable part of aging, but they don’t have to define your appearance. Sciton lasers, particularly the Halo™ hybrid fractional laser, are excellent for reducing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. The Halo laser combines ablative and non-ablative wavelengths to target both the surface of your skin and the deeper layers underneath.

Can You Get Laser Skin Treatments in the Summer?

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Yes, you absolutely can get laser skin treatments in the summer, but you will need to be extra diligent about staying out of the sun and following pre- and post-treatment guidelines. That’s because sun exposure can increase the risk of complications like hyperpigmentation while getting laser treatments. However, with proper care, laser treatments can be safely and effectively performed during the warmer months – here’s how.

What’s Challenging about Summer Laser Treatments?

While it is important to keep your skin protected from sun exposure when getting laser treatments any time of year, it can sometimes be more challenging to avoid the sun during the warmer summer months. Laser treatments can temporarily make your skin more sensitive and prone to UV damage both before and after treatment. 

Do Face Exercises Really Help a Double Chin?

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A “double chin,” also referred to as submental fullness, is a common cosmetic concern for both women and men. What makes treating a double chin so tricky is that submental fat storage can have a genetic component, making double chins often resistant to diet and exercise efforts. 

Still, there are proponents of performing specific face exercises to get rid of a double chin. But are those exercises really effective? Here, we explain the ins and outs of treating a double chin.

The Downsides to Facial Exercises to Treat a Double Chin

While the idea sounds good in theory, there is no solid clinical evidence that facial exercises can get rid of a double chin – and there are a few reasons why this might be.

5 Essential Steps to Care for Your Skin after Laser Treatments

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Laser and light treatments are some of the most popular in-office skin treatments and can treat a wide range of common skin concerns, including dark spots, lines and wrinkles, uneven skin texture, acne scars and more. While your recovery experience afterwards will depend in part on the type of laser or light treatment you’ve received, you can follow these general tips to help your skin heal and self-rejuvenate after a laser treatment.

1. Take It Easy the Rest of the Day

While many laser and light treatments come with minimal downtime, you’ll still want to plan to rest and relax for the rest of the day afterwards, as your skin may be red, tender or slightly swollen.

Does Nonsurgical Skin Tightening Really Work?

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Considering a nonsurgical approach to tighten loose skin? You’re not alone. With advancements in cosmetic procedures, nonsurgical options to achieve firmer, more youthful-looking skin have skyrocketed in popularity in recent years. But does nonsurgical skin tightening really deliver results? 

The short answer is: Yes, nonsurgical skin tightening is proven to work. But there are many types of nonsurgical skin tightening, with some yielding better results than others. Read on for a more in-depth explanation.

Common Nonsurgical Skin Tightening Treatments

Most nonsurgical skin tightening devices currently available use technologies like radiofrequency, ultrasound or microneedling to stimulate collagen production, the key protein responsible for maintaining skin elasticity. While results can vary depending on factors like skin type and age,

What’s So Elite about CoolSculpting® Elite?

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CoolSculpting® has become a household name in nonsurgical body contouring treatments. Now, with CoolSculpting Elite, you can get even better fat reduction results in less time and with fewer treatments. Here, we break down the main benefits of CoolSculpting Elite and what makes it different from traditional CoolSculpting.

New and Improved Applicators

CoolSculpting Elite features unique C-shaped applicators, different from the U-shaped applicators of its predecessor. There are 7 different sizes and shapes of these new C-shaped applicators, allowing for enhanced precision and greater fat reduction. 

CoolSculpting Elite can achieve 20% to 25% fat reduction in a single treatment, compared to 18% to 20% fat reduction achieved by traditional CoolSculpting devices.

How Much Weight Can You Lose with EMSCULPT NEO®?

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In today’s fast-paced world, non-invasive cosmetic treatments like EMSCULPT NEO® have emerged as popular tools to help men and women achieve their cosmetic goals without the downtime associated with surgery. 

One of the most common questions we hear from those considering EMSCULPT NEO is, “How much weight will I lose?” In this quick guide, we explain how to best measure your EMSCULPT NEO results and how to see if this popular body-sculpting treatment could be right for you.

Fat Reduction vs. Weight Loss

In clinical trials, EMSCULPT NEO has been shown to reduce fat by up to around 20% and build up to 25% more muscle mass in the treated areas.

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