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April 25th, 2011Got wicked winter skin?
February 9th, 2011
This wicked winter weather seems to be never-ending! Given the ongoing below-freezing temperatures and the snow piling up, people are spending more and more time in the drying heat of their homes. As a result, we’re hearing quite a few complaints about dry, itchy, crusty skin. While an early spring would bring an end to the misery on many fronts, here is a quick review of how you can get dry winter skin under control fast.
- Humidify your home. Adding a portable humidifier to your bedroom will start correcting the problem at its root and will give your skin a break while you sleep.
- Eliminate products containing fragrance for the time being. This includes perfumes, body products such as lotions that are scented with any fragrance other than essential oil, and fabric softener. Most of the time, you can begin using your favorite products after the warmer weather returns, but synthetic perfumes are going to be nothing more than an additional irritant to overly-dry skin.
- It’s certainly not appealing on a ten degree morning, but keeping your shower short and cool will also help enormously. Hot showers promote further moisture loss from the outer layers of your skin. If you just can’t give up this part of our routine, then apply a fragrance-free body lotion immediately after showering while your skin is still damp, and cover it up right away to trap moisture next to your skin.
- Ease up on the alcohol; increase H2O. Exchange that second glass of wine for water – and hydrate from within.
- Don’t scratch. Pick up a tube of 1% hydrocortisone at the drug store and slather it on before bedtime. This over-the-counter strength is not harmful, but avoid long-term usage (more than 10 days). Hydrocortisone will ease the itchy feeling, and most brands are available in an emollient base that will also help moisturize.
Great Cold Weather Skincare:
Here are our ‘staff picks’ for heavy-duty hydration through the next month:
NIA Intensive Recovery Cream - This is a best-seller that not only inhibits moisture loss, but also delivers pro-Niacin directly to the skin. Niacin is a strengthener – and the result is firmer, stronger, supple skin. Great for face, neck, chest and hands; and we’ve heard it puts LaMer in the corner when it comes to hydration. 110.00
Jan Marini C-Esta Cream – Time and time again, guests return to this tried and true favorite during the winter months. The heavier base is great for all but oily skin types, and makeup glides on over the top of this cream making it as ideal for day as it is for night use. We’ve not found a product yet that beats it for firming. 90.00
Aveda’s Tourmaline Hydrating Cream – This product gets kudos for being a great bargain as well as a super treatment cream. Tourmaline is ideal for giving skin ‘radiance’ – or that glowy look that we crave in the dead of winter. As a cream-based product, this one also hydrates extremely well – great bang for your buck. 35.00
For more information on treating your ‘winterized’ skin, please contact us today!
Andréa Bradley-Stutz, Director
Ology Spa/Aesthetics/Medicine
Giving time is here again – bring your food donations to us!
November 30th, 2010It’s time for our ‘GIVE 2 GET 20′!
Bring your non-perishable food donations in – and we’ll give you 20% OFF any of our fabulous treatments or products! Ology supports local food pantries in the Hamilton and Hendricks county communities, and we’ll add your donations to our own for delivery by January 10.
As a small, privately-owned business we believe that giving back and supporting those in our own neighborhoods is key to building trust and success. We thank you for your loyal support as we conclude 2010 – and wish you peace and prosperity in the coming year.
With kind regards,
The Ology Spa Team
GiftCard Bonus Starts November 26!
November 23rd, 2010
Want to ‘Glow’ for your Thanksgiving Feast?
November 23rd, 2010
Glowing skin starts at Ology
My favorite combination of products to use during treatment is Jan Marini Clean Zyme / Skin Zyme enzyme therapy combined with the Jan Marini Factor A mask. Both of these clinical products deliver results- and really change a relaxing Ayurvedic Facial into a super-charged Treatment Facial. This has been my ‘go-to’ combo when wanting to provide my guests with an immediate, dramatic glow. The enzyme therapy products digest dead skin cells- without irritating the skin. I love to use this product combination with steam before using a gentle granule exfoliant, and before performing extractions. It immediately increases skin clarity and improves the texture of the skin.
The Factor A mask contains Azelaic Acid, Salicylic Acid, Kojic Acid, and the highest percentage of retinol available which improves acne and helps improve photo damaged skin. Some people experience mild tingling with this product, but for most people the warmth decreases after a few minutes. Guests see improvement in acne and fine lines immediately.
The combination of these products leaves the skin looking luminous and healthy, while calming down inflammation from breakouts. By finishing with a vitamin C product, the skin feels plumped and hydrated for days.
Best of all, the results can be maintained by using these products at home in between facials. These products are a staple in my own home regimen, especially when I feel a breakout coming. For my oilier skin type, I can use the products several times in a week to help control a breakout or when I want my skin to look its best. I will even use the Factor A mask to spot treat a blemish. Email me directly for more product combo ‘tricks’ to deliver glowing skin for the holiday party season!
Kimberly Dine, LE
Licensed Aesthetician – Ology LLC
kdine@ologymd.com
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November 2nd, 2010
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Zerona Results:- What We’ve Seen
November 1st, 2010
My My My My Myyy ZERONA!!!
(… remember that popular song from the 80″s “Sharona” by the Knack? You know you’ll be sing that song in your head the rest of the day! )
Ok moving on.
ZERONA, my favorite new treatment! This non invasive body slimming laser is wonderful. How can losing fat be so relaxing? No pain no gain, right? Not true with Zerona. This 40 minute treatment is amazing. I have seen differences in every guest I have treated. Patients have lost 3.5 inches, 6 inches, 9 inches, and even 11 inches.
The biggest comment: “I feel so much better in my clothes!” From the bra line to the thighs, you will see and feel areas that have reduced in size. I will tell you though, as the treatment provider, every individual IS different. It can depend on how far over your ideal weight you are. Zerona works best for those who are 10 to 40 lbs overweight. If the area you are trying to reduce is closer to 40 lbs over your ideal body weight, I highly recommend 12 treatments. I have found those who have gone through menopause also need more treatments, 9 to 12 at least.
If you stick to the commitments - drink at least 64 oz of water daily, eat a balanced diet and get some sort of exercise, you will be pleased. I have had most guests say it really is the water drinking that you have to stick with. This makes the most sense to me because, the laser is working on the adipose tissue, where the fat lives, to create what’s called a transitory pore. This pore is only open a few hours, that’s why we suggest you come for a treatment every other day. Once the fat seeps out of the pore, it has to go somewhere! That’s your job…by drinking the adequate amount of water you are encouraging your lymphatic system to flush the fat out through natural detoxification. If you’re lowering your caloric intake, you’re putting less fat back in your body and if your getting some sort of exercise (even just walking 10 to 30 minutes a day) well, BONUS! That’s even more weight loss in addition to the target-specific slimming effect of Zerona. I even had a guest who was not able to exercise during her sessions and she still felt a difference in her clothes.
I believe in Zerona because I’ve seen it change my guests with my own eyes. No, it’s not liposuction- but it is a nice non- invasive alternative method to slim the body.
Kimberly Ross, LE
Aesthetician – Ology Spa
The Great Hair Removal ‘Wait’
September 13th, 2010A patient came to me several months ago with frustrating results from past Laser Hair Removal. She had been to several doctors’ offices and medical spas to treat her bikini and underarms. After multiple series of treatments and multiple types of machines, her results had not been what she was expecting from the treatments.
We discussed the details of her past treatments including spacing of treatments, side affects during and after treatments, personal grooming history, etc. After reviewing her past experiences and examining her skin and hair type, it turns out that she is the best candidate for laser hair removal. She has light skin and does not allow herself to tan, her hair is very dark and coarse, and she does not tweeze or wax. This makes her past experiences even more unusual.
We began by changing her usually 6 week treatment intervals to 4 wks to see if her growth cycle is more frequent than is typical. In the past, the treatment intensity was so high that she was often left with overheated areas and burns. We started with a light- based technology called BBL® for hair removal, and used a double pass with deeper and more superficial settings and moderate intensity.
The second treatment, which took place at 4 weeks, showed hair was just beginning to return. In the past hair did not shed at all, so this was a great initial improvement. We then tried a 1064 laser to compare with her initial results, but they were not as impressive as they had been with BBL®. We continued with this same protocol for the first 4 treatments, with improved results at each treatment. For the 5th treatment we waited 6 weeks to see what would happen to her results as a few more weeks passed.
At the 5th treatment more hair had returned than expected, but she could still see a significant difference from her original treatment. For the next series of 5 treatments we will try 5 week spacing and hope for even more reduction.
The patient refers to her hair as stubborn, but I think it’s just misunderstood. Laser Hair Removal is not an exact science, and can require some patience. Time, technique, and the availability of more than one form of laser / light technology can make all the difference!
Kimberly Dine, LE
Licensed Aesthetician – Ology LLC
Zerona has arrived at Ology!
August 26th, 2010
Zerona has arrived! It’s been on Nightline, the Rachel Ray show, in Harpers Bazaar and Allure, yet I have to admit I was a skeptic – anytime a treatment seems too good to be true, it typically is. However, after seeing the results our patients have had and talking with staff that have had the treatment as well, I’ve become a believer.
How does Zerona work?
If you would imagine making a tiny hole in a balloon and watching it deflate as the air escapes, then you will have a basic idea of how the treatment works. Zerona is basically a ‘cold’ or low-level laser that targets fat cells. The laser moves painlessly through the skin and creates a small pore in the fat cell itself, allowing the fat to drain out of the cell. This excess fat is then passed out of the body through normal, ongoing detoxification. This allows us to ‘spot reduce’ certain areas of the body without the need for any invasive procedure. It does not remove the fat cell itself – it removes the contents of the cell, thereby slimming the treated area. It’s not painful, but it does require a time commitment, and a strong commitment to adhere to some basic protocols in order for the treatment to work as well as possible.
The studies behind the science show that 80% of patients who have been treated with Zerona lost over six inches, and that on average, patients lost an additional 6.8 inches combined from their knees, neck, upper arms, and bra-line. Treatments sessions consist of six, nine, or twelve treatments spaced about 48 hours apart. The sessions are 40 minutes in length, with half of the time allowed for the front of the body and half for the back of the body. In order for Zerona to really be effective, you’ll have to commit to the schedule and make sure that more than 72 hours does not pass between your treatments.
There is a double benefit to really embracing some of the other elements for success in the Zerona program as they can serve as a ‘starting point’ for long-term lifestyle changes:
- Hydrate. It’s simple; it’s basic and you’ve heard it before. While on the Zerona protocol, you will need to consume at least 64 ounces of water per day to promote the detoxification process. A dehydrated body and a sluggish lymphatic system will not product good results. It’s important to note that WATER is the requirement – not soda (diet or otherwise), coffee, or tea.
- Eat a reasonable diet that is low in fat and high in fiber. Again, simple steps. Don’t overindulge, and definitely don’t fall under the impression that the Zerona treatment will allow you to eat what you please. It’s not a weight loss treatment, and cutting back on fatty, sugary foods is required.
- No alcohol during the course of treatment. Results will not be their best, and alcohol consists of ‘empty calories’.
- Supplement your diet with Curva®. Curva® contains a proprietary blend that promotes detoxification and is included with your Zerona Treatment series.
- Move! If you don’t have a work out regimen, walk briskly at least ten minutes each day – more if possible. Again, this helps promote detoxification and will also increase your desire to hydrate. If you absolutely cannot work out, wear a compression garment over the area being treated (such as Spanx).
- Keep your appointments on schedule. It’s very important to keep the window as close to 48 hours between treatments as possible.
Does Zerona replace liposuction or SmartLipo?
No. Zerona is ideal for slimming areas of the body that are exercise resistant, but remember- it shrinks the fat cells; it does not remove them. For some patients, Zerona will not produce enough benefits to outweigh the benefits of liposuction or SmartLipo. For patients who are fairly active, maintain their body weight and eat well – but still have trouble spots, Zerona may prove to be final step in achieving their best body ever.
Call us today to reserve your private consultation – we’ll help you determine if Zerona is right for you.
Andréa Bradley-Stutz
Director – Ology LLC
Got Spots? It’s that time of year again!
August 17th, 2010It’s this time of year that I am asked quite often: “How do I get rid of these brown spots!?” 
Whether you call it a freckle, age spot, sun spot or a liver spot, it’s all the same animal: HYPERPIGMENTATION. This dreaded, spotty darkening of the skin is caused by increased melanin production – a direct result of increased UV or sun exposure. The melanin in your skin is produced by melanocytes, located in the epidermis layer of the skin. When these melanocytes are stimulated by UV light, the areas in the skin that are denser will form hyperpigmentation. Over a lifetime of aging and exposure to the sun, we see these brown spots occur. Even though sun exposure is the number one cause for hyperpigmentation, there are other ways it can form as well. Injuries to the skin like a burn or acne vulgaris can also leave hyperpigmentation behind. There are also some skin disorders that can cause pigment change. One of the most common is melasma (aka: chloasma)- patchy hyperpigmentation usually seen in pregnant women. Some women will also notice melasma after they start taking birth control pills. It seems like melasma is the hardest pigment disorder of all to treat, in the sense that the pigment lies deeper in the skin.
Which leads me to the magic question- how do you get rid of hyperpigmentation?
My first recommendation, which is the fastest and closest to a permanent solution is through Broadband Light (BBL™) therapy. BBL™ or Photo Rejuvenation Therapy is also called ‘pulsed light’ therapy. A device similar to a laser produces wavelengths of light that heat the layers of skin and target unwanted melanin. BBL™ is our most popular clinical treatment because it works extremely well for most skin types. There is very little down time and fairly rapid results. Plus you get the added benefit of stimulating skin cells and generating new collagen. (The more collagen, the tighter the skin!) Now BBL is not for everyone, unfortunately. Individuals with darker skin tones such as African American, Middle Eastern, or Hispanic skin types may be better off using a topical skin lightener. Yes, there are many over the counter products for lightening the skin, which is what makes it so hard to know which one is the right one. These specific ingredients are those you want to look for: hydroquinone, azelaic acid, ascorbic acid (Vitamin C), tretinion (retinol) and even licorice root. All of these ingredients are great for helping aid in the lightening of hyperpigmentation. Your results will depend on the percentage of the ingredients in the product and how often you may have to use it. Many of my patients undertake both BBL™ & a topical lightening product for the maximum benefit. Additionally, prescription-strength lightening agents such as TriLuma Cream (a combination treatment) are very popular with our patients.
Whichever treatment you decide is right for you, please remember one critically important thing… Don’t forget to wear your SPF DAILY! Rain or shine- protect your investment by protecting your skin. I always tell my patients, the more religious you are about wearing daily SPF, the less you are going to see of me!
Kimberly Ross, LE
Aesthetician
(317) 814 4100 Ology at Clarian North
(317) 217 2200 Ology at Clarian West