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What Is the Difference Between Lumecca IPL and Regular IPL?

IPL, or intense pulsed light therapy, is a resurfacing technology that effectively treats various skin conditions, ailments, and age-related issues. IPL can effectively target skin pigmentation, rosacea, veins, and acne scars. While several different IPL treatments are on the market, Lumecca is taking the aesthetic industry by storm for its advanced technology, shorter recovery periods,… Read More

I’m Over 65, Is It Safe to Get Botox?

Prioritizing the care of your body and spirit should be a consideration for every generation. Our bodies, especially our faces, are a distinct way we express ourselves to the world. We feel more confident when our aesthetic matches how we feel inside. So, if you are 65 or older and want to smooth lines and… Read More

How Can I Make My HydraFacial Results Last Longer?

By now, you’ve probably heard of the HydraFacial, an innovative treatment that’s getting rave reviews from everyone who’s had one. From clearer complexions to more radiant, youthful skin, HydraFacials have been helping people gain more confidence in their appearance since 1997. Whether you recently booked your HydraFacial or are fresh from getting one, you probably… Read More

How Can You Get Injectables Without Looking Overdone?

You’ve seen the look one too many times – puffy, pouty, overfilled lips, bulging cheeks, and “frozen” expressions. The overdone appearance displayed all too frequently on Hollywood red carpets does not look natural or proportional.   Injectable treatments like Botox® and dermal fillers can produce stunning anti-aging results when used appropriately. They can temporarily eliminate… Read More

Beat the “Zoom Gloom” and Touch Up Your Appearance for the Holidays

The pandemic changed a lot of ways we conduct business. Some changes were welcomed, like getting to work from home more, not having to change out of loungewear, and getting to avoid rush hour traffic. However, now that the mandatory stay-at-home order has been lifted, masks are coming off, and social distancing seems like an… Read More

How Long Will My Facelift Last, and What Can I Do To Extend My Results?

Have you noticed lately that your lower facial skin is beginning to sag, especially around your chin and jawline? Perhaps you see more lines and wrinkles around your eyes than before. If so, you may be the ideal candidate for a facelift at Allure Anti-Aging and Aesthetics in Huntington Beach, CA.   A facelift is… Read More

Recovery: Liquid Facelift VS Traditional Facelift

For many men and women, the first signs of aging begin to appear on the face. Some people may develop fine lines and wrinkles earlier than others due to genetics, lifestyle choices, and other factors. Fortunately, cosmetic surgery offers a wide variety of innovative and effective anti-aging treatment options to help patients turn back the… Read More

Why Botox Should Be Part of Your Beauty Routine

Maintaining a healthy, glowing complexion requires more than just regularly cleansing and moisturizing your skin. As we age, our skin starts to lose essential proteins like elastin and collagen, which allows for pesky wrinkles and fine lines to appear before we’re ready. Unless you have some incredible genes in your family line, even with a… Read More

5 Uncommon Uses for Botox

Botulinum toxin, more commonly referred to as Botox, is a protein made from the bacterium clostridium botulinum. As the name suggests, Botox is a toxin that, when injected in small doses into specific muscle groups, can cause significant cosmetic and medical improvements. Botox injections are more popularly known for their ability to reverse signs of aging,… Read More

Can Stress Affect Your Skin?

Life is full of stress, from family affairs to work-related responsibilities and all the other day-to-day troubles that come our way. We know from research that stress plays a role in our mental and physical health, but what receives less attention is how stress affects our skin.   Of course, stress affects everyone somewhat differently,… Read More