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5 BEAUTY PROCEDURES THAT ARE SAFE TO GET BEFORE YOUR WEDDING
A couple plans for everything to be perfect on their wedding day, from flower placement to photograph poses. Brides and grooms want nothing more than for everything to flow smoothly and feel great. Relaxing on your wedding day is a whole lot easier if you feel like you have treated yourself and know you look great for the everlasting wedding pictures. Time seems to run on a different clock when you're planning for a wedding and before you know you've only got a few months or weeks left before the big day. If you're concerned about looking and feeling great, never mind the flowers and food, we've compiled a list of five beauty procedures that are safe for brides-to-be to get shortly before the wedding.
1) KYBELLA® KYBELLA® (deoxycholic acid) injection is the first and only FDA-approved injectable treatment that is used in adults to improve the appearance and profile of moderate to severe fat below the chin (submental fat), also called, “double chin.” Kybella can also be used to treat the belly, bra area, and jowls.
2) HydraSolve® a new, gentler alternative to traditional liposuction offered by Dr. Richard D’Amico, the HydraSolve® Lipoplasty System. One of the few plastic surgeons with the skills, experience, and training needed to use HydraSolve, Dr. D’Amico chose to add this sophisticated new technology to his menu of services in order to provide a gentle, yet effective body contouring option for his liposuction patients. For answers to common questions about HydraSolve, visit our HydraSolve FAQ.
3) Varicose Vein Removal Varicose veins and spider veins can be unsightly and cause many people to feel very self-conscious about their appearance. The doctor works with each patient to determine the best method for the removal of these unwanted, vibrant veins. Sclerotherapy is one of the most popular ways we remove these unwanted veins. The sclerosing solution is injected in the vein which causes it to shrink and dissolve as the body naturally absorbs it. The sclerotherapy procedure only take about 10 minutes to perform and requires very little downtime for recovery afterwards. The sclerotherapy treatment is used for removing large spider veins and smaller varicose leg veins.
They also offer EVLT®, which is a laser vein removal treatment that is also minimally invasive, though requires a longer recovery. If you are interested in learning more about how to get rid of unsightly veins and achieve the smooth, even skin you desire, contact their office to schedule your consultation today. Surgery requires down time, whereas the laser energy easily passes through the skin and into the vein, destroying the vein and leaving smooth, natural looking skin underneath.
4) CoolSculpting This non-invasive body contouring method can help reduce and remove unwanted fat. While not a substitute for proper diet and exercise, CoolSculpting is a powerful new technology that achieves non-invasive fat reduction without the need to “go under the knife.” As a non-surgical treatment, CoolSculpting offers women and men several advantages over surgical procedures, including*: No surgery No downtime No anesthesia No pain Fast treatment Effective reduction of targeted fat
5.) Tattoo Removal Tattoos can be beautiful pieces of art you decide to get years before your big day. However, if you're a bride who has chosen an equally beautiful dress that clashes with your tattoo, or are over the tattoo in general, Beri Esthetique provides clients with laser tattoo removal. The professionals at the spa ensure the ultra-short pulse duration of PicoSure laser therapy eliminates tattoo ink in a few short treatments. Planning a wedding is stressful, looking great doesn't have to be. Easy and noninvasive treatments are available, making an appointment is the hardest part. Don't wait until the day of your wedding to wish you would have tweaked something. Make your appointment today and enjoy the benefits.
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Choosing The Right Dermal Filler Dermal fillers can restore lost volume to your face, smooth your skin, plump up
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Beauty: Choosing The Right Dermal Filler
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Juvederm
Juvederm is a hyaluronic acid filler made by the company that makes Botox Cosmetic. The results of Juvederm treatments can last for up to 12 months. Juvederm is often used to treat the creases that run from your nose to your mouth (often referred to as smile lines). Juvederm can also be used to plump up lips.
Restylane and Perlane
Restylane and Perlane are also hyaluronic acid fillers. Your body has hyaluronic acid naturally, but the hyaluronic acid in these fillers has been modified to last longer. Restylane is thicker than other fillers so theÂ
Sculptra
Patients who are looking for long-term, natural looking results may want to consider Sculptra. Sculptra is used to fill in under the eyes, the hollows of cheeks, and temples. It can also treat skin laxity and reduce the appearance of wrinkles. In some cases Sculptra can last for 3-4 years.
Radiesse
Radiesse is another long-lasting filler. It contains microspheres that stimulate your body’s own production of collagen. It is a thicker filler and so it is usually used to restore volume. Radiesse can provide natural looking results that last up to 5 years.
Each of these options comes with benefits. Your doctor can help you decide which one is best for you. To learn more about dermal fillers, schedule a consultation with
Dr. D’Amico.
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Sweat and Tear-Proof Bridal Makeup When you imagine the pictures from your wedding day, the last thing you want is a makeup-streaked face--or worse, makeup that's somehow made its way from your face to your dress. You want your makeup to look as great when you and your new spouse sneak out of the reception as it did when you first applied it before the wedding even started. Â Fortunately, these local businesses have services that guarantee sweat and tearproof makeup that will be sure to last all the way through your big day.
Glitz Lash & Brow
Glitz Lash & Brow eyelash extensions are the perfect way to extend your eyelashes and draw all eyes to yours. These highquality extensions make it easy to get exactly the look you're after! Not only that, with Glitz Lash & Brow, you aren't just handed a single solution for everyone. Instead, you'll go through a consultation process to make sure that your new lash extensions are perfectly tailored to your unique needs.
Miss Harlequin
On a normal, average day, you do your own makeup without a problem. On your wedding day, however, you want nothing but the best. Miss Harlequin has worked with more than 1,000 brides throughout her career, providing each one with the high-quality makeup that they wanted for their wedding days. Miss Harlequin has the skill to make you feel and look like a princess on your special day, transforming your appearance with high-quality makeup that won't run from sweat or tears.
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Eyebrow Queen Drawing in your eyebrows gets old fast--as does constantly having to fill them in. When you want a solution that won't wash off, microblading with the Eyebrow Queen is one of the best ways to be sure that your eyebrows won't get out of control on your special day. The Eyebrow Queen will work with you to choose the best eyebrow shape and tone for your face, ensuring that you'll get the best look for you--and even better, you'll get to keep it for between six and eighteen months, depending on your personal chemistry and the style you choose. For brides with sparse eyebrow hair, this is one of the best ways to get the perfect look you're imagining. Your bridal look needs to be as close to perfect as possible--and you want a solution that will last all day, not one that will quickly be washed away when the tears start flowing. From outdoor weddings with higher temperatures than you imagined to indoor weddings that are more emotional than you expected, your makeup needs to be tough enough to handle it all. Thankfully, these sweat and tearproof bridal makeup options will keep you looking your best no matter what your special day might throw at you.
3 Tips for the Zen Bride
The expression having "cold feet" is often associated with having a bad case of pre-wedding jitters. But in reality, many brides are simply looking fo way to unwind, relax or just chill out (pun intended) in order to relieve themselves of some of the major stress that comes along before the big da
So in this prenuptial light, here are the top 3 tips that we at balance studio recommend for the bride-to-be to enjoy some quality me time before this all important, red-letter date arrives:
Diet Increased intake of healthy fats (such as Salmon, Avocado, Olive oil, nuts). Contrary to popular belief, it has been proved that what makes us fat, is not the fat we eat but our sugar intake. Healthy fats, activate the hormone in charge of sending the message of fullness to our brains when we eat which also reduces cravings for sugary foods.
Exercise
Choose an exercise you enjoy and stay disciplined: It is not about exercising once per week until exhaustion but being consistent, and the it’s far more likely to happen when you actually enjoy what you are doing. So break out your bike, dance your heart out or rekindle your love for hiking. Find the balance of exertion and enjoyment that works for you.
Meditation It is not about silencing our noisy minds, but about learning to listen to the silence. Many of us struggle when meditating as we try and shut the mind down. But if instead of fighting our thoughts, we just observe them, as if we were observing the leaves falling from a tree, our minds will naturally slow down. To look your absolute best on your wedding day, you need to really feel your best, from the inside out. Sometimes with all the planning and preparation associated with the most important day of our lives, we forget to take care of ourselves in the process. Set aside some important quality time to spend relaxing and healing before taking this once-in-a-lifetime journey with your future partner. Contact us for a free Zen Bride Consultation!  Be sure to mention “chic wedding guide�.
Bridal Wellness: Yoni Egg 101 You might have caught wind of the buzz these beauties are receiving. They’ve been around for centuries, but have gained popularity in recent years. The Housewives of Atlanta, Tia and Tamara and even Elvis Duran on the Z100 Morning Show have recently spoken about them. There are many, many whole body benefits to be gained from using these gemstones aside from what Hollywood is sharing. Let’s spend a few minutes together here, and have a chat on Yoni Egg and Womb Wellness 101. I invite you to fix a cup of tea and get comfy. Here we go!
‘Yoni’ is a Sanskrit word for the womb and means ‘sacred space’. This is the center that supports creativity, flow, fluidity and love. A woman’s womb and yoni is her inner sanctum, a place to access her wisdom and her power. Before you stop reading this because you find yourself saying ‘Honey, my womb was removed a long time ago’. STOP
You will always have an energetic connection to all of your beautiful organs and this connection is just as powerful in developing a deeper connection with your yoni.
What are yoni eggs?
The pelvic floor is a large group of muscles that form a ‘basket’ or a diaphragm which supports all of our internal organs. It is said that life force/prana can leak through the pelvic floor and be lost if those muscles are weak. This life force energy is essential for maintaining energy levels and longevity in the body.
This practice to strengthen vaginal health emerged in ancient China. They’ve been used for over 2000 years. Yoni Eggs are also known as Jade Eggs, and can come as Rose Quartz, Amethyst, Jasper, Carnelian and many other stones.. These stones are carved into an egg shape and polished to be worn inside the vagina.
Living our busy lives, we do not engage the pelvic floor muscles. This leads to loss of sensitivity and sensation in the vaginal area, reproductive health problems, urinary health interferences, PMS, disempowerment, decreased libido and a disconnection to our sacred feminine energy. Studies show that the main culprit of reproductive disease is lack of blood flow to this area of the body. According to the Yale University School of Medicine, women overall have an up to 60% rate of incontinence and 50% rate of POP (pelvic organ prolapse) post-partum today.
How are Yoni Eggs Beneficial? Gain control of the perineum and all groups of pelvic floor muscles. Support Orgasmic Health: including vaginal, cervical and uterine orgasms. Reducing PMS, menstrual cramps, breast discomfort; as through regular practice it can increase blood flow to pelvic organs and help move stagnant energy. Stimulates the ovaries in a gentle way balances hormone levels. Reduce menopausal symptoms and balancing estrogen levels. Regular practice stimulates the bartolin gland inside the vagina that is responsible for producing lubrication. One of the first effects women experience is feeling juicier, which can be helpful for menopausal women.
How Long to Use the Yoni Eggs? How to use Yoni Eggs? Inside the vaginal canal there are reflexology points which connect to the heart, lungs, spleen, liver and kidney. By using the Yoni Egg, these points are stimulated increasing their functions, which works in a similar way to acupuncture. One you feel that you are ready to insert the egg, place it with the larger end next to the entrance of your vagina and start moving the egg in slow circles, slowing letting the egg go inside. **Always insert the egg by placing the larger end of it inside the inner labia.** Once inserted, practice flexing and contracting the muscles. Yoni eggs will only build muscles if you do the work! Just like holding a free weight in your hands without moving it won’t necessarily build arm strength, the same principle stands for working your yoni muscles! Work it, goddess!
Begin using the egg on a daily basis for just a few moments every day. This will acclimate your body to it, while building strength in vaginal muscles. Here are some exercises to explore with your yoni egg: All these exercises work best if you repeat each of them for a few minutes, and at least a few times a week. Laying on the back: Inhale & squeeze the yoni muscles as much as you can for a few seconds then exhale and relax completely On the belly: Find yourself in locust pose and practice lifting one leg at a time as high as possible + inhale, then exhale bring the leg back down. Observe what’s happening inside. You are working on the sides of the vagina. From cobra pose: find yourself inhaling and squeezing as you rise up, then exhale, relax and release. Sitting: Inhale & squeeze the yoni muscles as much as you can for a few seconds, then exhale and relax completely Squeeze the yoni muscles 30-50 times in a row as fast as possible. **Very important to follow this with a phase of relaxation and rest**
Will the egg get stuck?? No! Don’t worry that the egg will get lost in your body. It cannot pass through the cervical walls!! To give you peace of mind, opt for a ‘drilled’ egg. This means there are two tiny holes drilled on the bottom the egg. You can thread string through these holes, and then once inserted into the body, the strings remain outside the body. The string will enable you to control pulling the yoni egg out of your vaginal canal. This can be helpful to use when you are getting started with your yoni egg practice.
Removing the egg Lay down and relax, push out a little. Let your yoni muscles relax and the egg will come out. If you have used string with your egg, then that’s the time to use it – gently pull the string and release egg from your body. **Be mindful of your body’s needs – keep the egg in for as long as you are comfortable. Practice keeping the egg in for just a few moments at a time when you begin to work with it.** Create Sacred Space to work with your egg. Tuck yourself away from all distractions. Light a candle. Turn on soothing music. Tune into you! Ready to order an egg? We have to tools you need!
8 Reasons Why Brides Should Strength Train Strength training that broadly covers body exercises such as deadlifts, squats, rows, and presses- is recommended by FourFitness Personal Trainers as one of the best activities that a woman can undertake for their body. Strength training is a great tool that allows a woman to become the best possible version of herself in lots of different and amazing ways. This is beneficial well past your wedding day.
1. Exercise Enables Peak Performance at all Levels. Every body is unique. This is the main reason why you must never use another woman’s body as your measuring stick of success. Used correctly and consistently, strength training allows you to bring out and highlight your individual and unique strengths.
2. Preserves Muscle Mass It is a biological fact that with age, muscle mass tends to diminish. You can, however, counteract this natural loss of muscle through strength training. As you get older, the percentage of fat in the body increases if nothing is done to replace the lost lean muscle. Strength training is a proven way of not only preserving but enhancing your muscle mass, no matter your age.
3. Burns More Calories As your lean muscle increases with strength training, your resting metabolism also increases and you end up burning more calories. Higher metabolism translates to more calories getting burned after your training session. In general, for each pound of muscle gained, you will burn between 35 and 50 more calories daily.
4. It Prevents Diseases Pumping iron can reduce your risk of heart disease. You are less likely to experience heart disease risk factors like elevated blood pressure, elevated glucose levels, high triglycerides, and a large waist circumference. Women who are postmenopausal stand at a greater osteoporosis risk as their bodies no longer secrete estrogen. This leads to bone mass loss and resistance training is a good method of combating such loss and decreasing osteoporosis risk.
5. Reduces Injury Risk Strength training helps in building stronger muscles, stronger connective tissues and boosts your joint stability. This joint reinforcement helps in preventing injury. Additionally, stronger bones and muscles make your body more agile and stable, reducing the risk of injury.
6. Reduces Stress Strength training is excellent at alleviating stress. Research has consistently shown that people who regularly engage in strength training tend to have better stress management skills and experience fewer negative reactions to stressful circumstances. Because strength training greatly reduces stress, it also improves the quality of sleep and helps you fall asleep faster as the body needs the rest after an intense strength training session.
7. It Improves Your Sex Life When you have better body image, you are likely to be more confident in the presence of your partner, more open to experimenting with new “things” in the bedroom and perhaps even going really wild. Exercise is proven to boost testosterone levels in women, an important libido lifter! Try strength training and see your sex life take on a whole new dimension. Hello honeymoon!
8. Improves Self-Confidence Every woman wants to feel strong and confident in everything she does: from playing with the kids, to moving heavy furniture, to fitting into jeans, and to dealing with a stressful and demanding career. Resistance or strength training can greatly benefit all these aspects of life. Once you have made strength training to be part of your routine, you will not only feel stronger and more confident but healthier. It doesn’t matter how we describe it but what the majority of women want is to lose excess fat, look and feel better in their clothes, and build some beautiful curves. Strength training forms the best route towards “sculpting” the body every woman wants. Book a bridal consultation with us in Jersey City here: FourFitness >
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