Try one of our favorite Peels!
Vitalize Peel from Skin Medica uses key ingredients like alpha-hydroxy acid, resorcinol, and lactic acid that gently peels away superficial layers of the skin to treat conditions like hyper-pigmentation caused by the sun or acne. Improvement in skin tone, texture, collagen production as well as lessening of fine lines will also be apparent.
The Vitalize Peel is gentle enough to use every 4 weeks and we recommend 4 to 5 peels for the most dramatic results. This is also a great treatment for acne prone skin. The result will be a clearer, healthier, and glowing youthful appearance. Peeling may last 3 to 5 days for this strong but gentle peel that takes about 20 minutes to perform. If you are planning any laser treatments add on a Vitalize peel to maximize the effects or use it as a maintenance treatment to maintain collagen production after any laser treatment series.
Vitalize peels are $175 each or $700 for a package of 5 treatments.
Friday, May 30, 2008
Laser Hair Removal Questions Answered
Are you considering Laser Hair removal but just can’t decide due to your unanswered questions? Well, let’s clear up these questions and help you understand what hair removal with AFT (Advanced Fluorescence Technology) Pulsed Light is really all about. The Harmony Laser by Alma Lasers uses pulsed light which damages the hair follicles putting a stop to hair growth. You will see a reduction in the hair growth after one or two treatments; however we recommend hair removal packages of 6 treatments to obtain optimal results. If you are satisfied with your hair reduction after 4 treatments, you can save the other two for touch up treatments 6 months to a year later. No laser on the market today can guarantee 100% hair removal due to hormonal changes causing random hair growth, however our goal at Malana is 80% hair reduction which is truly incredible. During each treatment here at Malana, our nurse performs double passing to each area which means she treats the area twice in order to ensure no hair follicles have been missed. Hair removal is done every 6 weeks because hair follicles go through periods of dormancy and growth. As AFT pulsed light only affects hair follicles that are actively producing hair at the time of treatment, resting follicles must enter the growth phase before they can be actively treated, this is why treatment every 6 weeks is essential for optimal results. Next, you may ask does the treatment hurt? The treatment actually feels like little rubber bands snapping. We do offer topical anesthetic prior to treatment which decreases any discomfort if so desired. The great thing about the Harmony laser is that pulsed light with AFT treats unwanted hair with quick and safe bursts of light. This amazing hair removal laser involves no downtime so you can continue your regular activities immediately after treatment. The darker the hair and the lighter the skin in the area of desired removal, the more effective the treatment will be.
Best of all, this non-invasive approach yields permanent hair reduction and long-term hair removal anywhere on the body. Just like any of our other spa treatments, financing is available. With summer here, it’s the time to start your hair removal so you can be ready for those summer clothes and swimsuits and not have to worry about shaving and waxing. Come in today for your free consultation and let us answer any questions you may have on hair removal and help you determine if hair removal with AFT Pulsed light is right for you. Call for specials on laser hair removal packages.
Best of all, this non-invasive approach yields permanent hair reduction and long-term hair removal anywhere on the body. Just like any of our other spa treatments, financing is available. With summer here, it’s the time to start your hair removal so you can be ready for those summer clothes and swimsuits and not have to worry about shaving and waxing. Come in today for your free consultation and let us answer any questions you may have on hair removal and help you determine if hair removal with AFT Pulsed light is right for you. Call for specials on laser hair removal packages.
Tuesday, March 11, 2008
Botox Safety Update
Thursday, February 21, 2008
Botox Safety Update By Mark R. Pulera M.D.
As you may know, the FDA (Food and Drug Administration) has recently released information regarding the safety of Botox. In order to understand this information, one must realize that Botox is and always has been a potent medication only available by prescription under a doctor’s supervision. Botox is prescribed at a wide range of doses for a wide variety of clinical conditions. Botox-related compounds have been medically studied for at least 100 years, and Botox has been approved for medical uses by the FDA for 18 years. Botox has been FDA approved for the cosmetic treatment of moderate to severe frown lines between the brows in adults for 8 years. Since 2002, over 13 million people have received Botox Cosmetic treatment. Reports of serious side effects are rare, but just like with any prescription medication, serious side effects including death are possible with treatment. Allergan, the manufacturer of Botox, maintains that no deaths have ever occurred with Botox treatment for cosmetic reasons. It should be noted that “Botox” and Botox Cosmetic” are the same medications marketed under different names by Allergan. The consumer group, Public Citizen issued a statement on January 24, 2008 petitioning the FDA to issue stronger warnings to patients and doctors about the use of Botox because of serious side effects including death. Public Citizen disputes Allergan’s assertion that no deaths have been caused by Botox Cosmetic. We do not have the details of the disputed case at this time. However, the FDA released a communication regarding an ongoing safety review of Botox on February 8, 2008 which can be found at www.fda.gov/medwatch/safety/2008/safety08.htm#botox. The FDA reviewed Botox treatments in variety of pediatric and adult patients and found a number of pediatric cases with serious adverse events including death. These adverse events were found most commonly in children with cerebral palsy who received relatively high does of Botox for limb spasticity. The doses were approximately 10 to 50 times hight than a usual dose of Botox used for cosmetic purposes. Among the adult cases of Botox treatment systemic effects after injection such as weakness or numbness were noted, however no deaths were reported. The doses of Botox used in these cases were approximately 2 to 15 times higher than Botox used for cosmetic purposes. The release of this communication from the FDA regarding the safety of Botox does not mean that a causal relationship has been established between Botox and the adverse events described. Nor does it mean that the FDA is advising healthcare professionals to discontinue prescribing these products. The FDA will provide further updates which it has reached a conclusion regarding this issue. In the meantime, we should all be aware of the potential systemic side effects of Botox treatment including swallowing difficulty, speech difficulty, breathing difficulty or weakness. At Malana Medical Spa, we have always been aware of the potent nature of medications such as Botox including the possibility of serious adverse reactions including death. We always have used our understanding of the risks of Botox to minimize potential untoward side effects in all of our treatments. We agree with notion that all healthcare professionals who administer Botox must have a thorough understanding of Botox in order to maximize patient safety. Anyone who desires Botox treatment should realize that although treatment is extremely safe in the hands of a knowledgeable healthcare professional, there are risks to any medical treatment. We would not offer Botox or any treatment that we did not feel to be completely safe and effective, and we will continue to treat ourselves and patients with Botox as long as the evidence continues to support its safety. If you have any questions regarding Botox or other treatments, please call us at (310) 821-8800.
Botox Safety Update By Mark R. Pulera M.D.
As you may know, the FDA (Food and Drug Administration) has recently released information regarding the safety of Botox. In order to understand this information, one must realize that Botox is and always has been a potent medication only available by prescription under a doctor’s supervision. Botox is prescribed at a wide range of doses for a wide variety of clinical conditions. Botox-related compounds have been medically studied for at least 100 years, and Botox has been approved for medical uses by the FDA for 18 years. Botox has been FDA approved for the cosmetic treatment of moderate to severe frown lines between the brows in adults for 8 years. Since 2002, over 13 million people have received Botox Cosmetic treatment. Reports of serious side effects are rare, but just like with any prescription medication, serious side effects including death are possible with treatment. Allergan, the manufacturer of Botox, maintains that no deaths have ever occurred with Botox treatment for cosmetic reasons. It should be noted that “Botox” and Botox Cosmetic” are the same medications marketed under different names by Allergan. The consumer group, Public Citizen issued a statement on January 24, 2008 petitioning the FDA to issue stronger warnings to patients and doctors about the use of Botox because of serious side effects including death. Public Citizen disputes Allergan’s assertion that no deaths have been caused by Botox Cosmetic. We do not have the details of the disputed case at this time. However, the FDA released a communication regarding an ongoing safety review of Botox on February 8, 2008 which can be found at www.fda.gov/medwatch/safety/2008/safety08.htm#botox. The FDA reviewed Botox treatments in variety of pediatric and adult patients and found a number of pediatric cases with serious adverse events including death. These adverse events were found most commonly in children with cerebral palsy who received relatively high does of Botox for limb spasticity. The doses were approximately 10 to 50 times hight than a usual dose of Botox used for cosmetic purposes. Among the adult cases of Botox treatment systemic effects after injection such as weakness or numbness were noted, however no deaths were reported. The doses of Botox used in these cases were approximately 2 to 15 times higher than Botox used for cosmetic purposes. The release of this communication from the FDA regarding the safety of Botox does not mean that a causal relationship has been established between Botox and the adverse events described. Nor does it mean that the FDA is advising healthcare professionals to discontinue prescribing these products. The FDA will provide further updates which it has reached a conclusion regarding this issue. In the meantime, we should all be aware of the potential systemic side effects of Botox treatment including swallowing difficulty, speech difficulty, breathing difficulty or weakness. At Malana Medical Spa, we have always been aware of the potent nature of medications such as Botox including the possibility of serious adverse reactions including death. We always have used our understanding of the risks of Botox to minimize potential untoward side effects in all of our treatments. We agree with notion that all healthcare professionals who administer Botox must have a thorough understanding of Botox in order to maximize patient safety. Anyone who desires Botox treatment should realize that although treatment is extremely safe in the hands of a knowledgeable healthcare professional, there are risks to any medical treatment. We would not offer Botox or any treatment that we did not feel to be completely safe and effective, and we will continue to treat ourselves and patients with Botox as long as the evidence continues to support its safety. If you have any questions regarding Botox or other treatments, please call us at (310) 821-8800.
Monday, December 3, 2007
BOTOX!!
why is botox so important ? Aging is a part of life and we all have to go through it but the effects that come with aging dont have to be a burden anymore. Botox is an amazing way to smooth out and maintain your youthful look. Stoping wrinkles in their tracks should be our goal and we should expect the best results from our botox and not settle for less. You may ask yourself...what is botox? Some people think Botox is a poison, but actually it is a purified protein produced by clostridium botulinum bacterium. Very low doses are administred to overactive muscles to block the transmission of nerve impulses to the injected areas. Botox is quick and effective and most importantly there is no down time. The best part is the amazing natural lift that can be accomplished from botox. Wrinkles can be a thing of the past and your future can look smooth and clear. Get rid of those lines between your eyes or the lines on your forehead today! Get the injections, then 3 days later you will see a new, wrinkle free face.
Thursday, November 1, 2007
Introducing Our Non-surgical Face Lift
Non-surgical cosmetic techniques are becoming increasingly popular due to their fast, safe and effective results. Reduction of fine lines and wrinkles, improvement in skin tone and texture, and restoration of tissue volume can all be achieved without surgery. At Malana Medical Spa, we now offer a comprehensive non-surgical face lift. This procedure includes 68 units of Botox® to target the eyebrows, forehead and crow’s feet. Fractional ablative skin resurfacing of the face with the Pixel® is performed to reduce fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin tone and texture, and stimulate the production of collagen. One syringe of Juvederm® is used to improve tissue volume in areas such as the nasal labial folds or lips. An Anti-aging Facial Treatment is included to maximize results for your skin. Our Non-surgical Face Lift is performed in our Spa in two sessions approximately 2 weeks apart without general anesthetic or surgery. Each session lasts 1-2 hours. Topical or nerve block anesthesia is used as needed to virtually eliminate any discomfort. There may be mild-to-moderate bruising, redness or swelling in the treated areas for several days after the procedure but this usually resolves in 1-2 weeks. In as little as 4 weeks, the Non-surgical Face Lift from Malana Medical Spa can give you the softer, smoother, younger-appearing skin you’ve been looking for without the risk of surgery.
Saturday, October 6, 2007
Join Us for Spa Day AIDS Benefit on November 8!!!
Malana Medical Spa would like to extend you and invitation to the 5th Annual Spa Day on November 8, 2007 sponsored by Aid for Aids. This is a unique opportunity to paper yourself with beauty treatments and help raise money to fight AIDS. Malana Medical Spa will donate 20% of all revenue from treatment and gift certificate purchases on November 8th. This national project is sponsored by AID for AIDS, a charitable organization which has been helping the impoveristed and disabled for over 23 years. Call (310) 821-8800 to find out more information or book your appointment.
Tuesday, October 2, 2007
I Love My Juvederm
JUVEDERM
Tuesday, October 2, 2007
GETTING MY LIPS DONE
NEVER IN A MILLION YEARS DID I THINK I WOULD GET MY LIPS DONE, ITS NOT LIKE I WAS UNHAPPY WITH THEM. BUT A FRIEND GOT HERS DONE AND THEN I COULDNT HELP BUT BE CURIOUS AS TO WHAT THEY WOULD LOOK LIKE. SO I ASKED ABOUT IT AND THE PROCEDURE SEEMED SIMPLE ENOUGH. I DIDN'T REALLY LIKE THE NERVE BLOCK, BUT ITS BETTER THAN NOT HAVING IT AT ALL. I THINK EVERYBODY FINDS NUMBING TO BE A STRANGE FEELING, BUT OTHER WISE IT WAS FINE. MY LIPS WHERE SLIGHTLY SWOLLEN FOR ABOUT A WEEK . MY LIPS LOOK LIKE THEMSELVES BUT FULLER, MORE NATURAL WHICH IS WHAT I WAS LOOKING FOR. NO DUCK LIPS HERE!! I HAD SLIGHT BRUISING, BUT I'M ALSO VERY FAIR SKINNED, SO NO SURPRISE THERE. I'M VERY HAPPY WITH THE RESULTS, AND IF YOUR UNHAPPY WITH YOUR LIPS ITS TOTALLY WORTH IT ! JUVEDERM STAYS IN YOUR BODY LONGER THAN RESTYLANE OR COLLAGEN, AND ITS SMOOTHER IN CONSISTENCY, SO IT LOOKS BETTER TOO. JUVEDERM CAN ALSO BE USED FOR OTHER PARTS OF THE FACE AS FILLER, AND THE RESULTS ARE JUST AS GOOD.
Posted by MARYKATE at 3:20 PM
Tuesday, October 2, 2007
GETTING MY LIPS DONE
NEVER IN A MILLION YEARS DID I THINK I WOULD GET MY LIPS DONE, ITS NOT LIKE I WAS UNHAPPY WITH THEM. BUT A FRIEND GOT HERS DONE AND THEN I COULDNT HELP BUT BE CURIOUS AS TO WHAT THEY WOULD LOOK LIKE. SO I ASKED ABOUT IT AND THE PROCEDURE SEEMED SIMPLE ENOUGH. I DIDN'T REALLY LIKE THE NERVE BLOCK, BUT ITS BETTER THAN NOT HAVING IT AT ALL. I THINK EVERYBODY FINDS NUMBING TO BE A STRANGE FEELING, BUT OTHER WISE IT WAS FINE. MY LIPS WHERE SLIGHTLY SWOLLEN FOR ABOUT A WEEK . MY LIPS LOOK LIKE THEMSELVES BUT FULLER, MORE NATURAL WHICH IS WHAT I WAS LOOKING FOR. NO DUCK LIPS HERE!! I HAD SLIGHT BRUISING, BUT I'M ALSO VERY FAIR SKINNED, SO NO SURPRISE THERE. I'M VERY HAPPY WITH THE RESULTS, AND IF YOUR UNHAPPY WITH YOUR LIPS ITS TOTALLY WORTH IT ! JUVEDERM STAYS IN YOUR BODY LONGER THAN RESTYLANE OR COLLAGEN, AND ITS SMOOTHER IN CONSISTENCY, SO IT LOOKS BETTER TOO. JUVEDERM CAN ALSO BE USED FOR OTHER PARTS OF THE FACE AS FILLER, AND THE RESULTS ARE JUST AS GOOD.
Posted by MARYKATE at 3:20 PM
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