Sun-kissed glow

by krista.reaves on April 17, 2012

Out come the capris and tank tops, sundresses and shorts. With spring here it feels great to see the sun again. But the winter has left us looking a little pale and longing for that healthy sun-kissed glow.

But we all know a sun-kissed glow comes with a price. The sun’s UV rays damage our skin, making us look older. It can cause spots and wrinkles.

That doesn’t mean we have to lack the vibrant skin color that makes us feel so good. Vivaz Medical Spa is here to help. We offer a variety of sunless tanning products designed to give you color and a healthy appearance.

Self-tanners react with the cells on the outermost layer of your skin to temporarily darken its appearance. The color doesn’t wash off but does fade gradually as that layer of skin cells slough off.

Depending on which product you choose you can see results within an hour and the color fully develops within 24 hours.

Vivaz carries a variety of different self-tanning products. Come in and see us. We are here to answer your questions and help you find the product that works best for you to help you reach your goals of achieving that sun-kissed glow.

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Restore Your Skin with Laser Therapy

by krista.reaves on February 29, 2012

They are powerful when it comes to delivering the results you want.
They can help your uneven texture, reduce fine lines and wrinkles, take away age spots and reduce sun damage.
What are we talking about?  Skin Therapy Lasers.  Finally…a treatment that can renew and give you better skin.

At Vivaz Medical Spa we use Photorejuvenation Therapy to treat signs of aging skin. The laser technology works like this – The laser targets the area, going beneath the first layer of skin. It heats up the area, which stimulates the collagen. The great thing about photorejuvenation is that essentially, you’re helping your skin build collagen and heal itself!  The treatment takes about 30 minutes and you can go back to your normal activities right away.

Everyone wants to know if lasers hurt. The answer to that question really depends on you. Our clinical staff applies a thin layer of numbing cream for your comfort. Afterwards, some clients say their skin feels sensitive.

Depending on what kind of results you want, we typically recommend 3 to 4 treatments. However with any of our services at Vivaz, we suggest you come in to talk to us about your problem areas and what kind of results you want to see. That way we can help you develop a treatment plan that’s just for you.  Schedule your appointment today!

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Enough of the plucking, shaving and waxing

February 22, 2012

We all have an area of our bodies where we wish we had less hair than we do. And at one time or another we’ve all tried a variety of ways to get rid of it. Daily shaving. Bleaching. Chemicals to remove the hair. Waxing to rip the hair out at the root. But many [...]

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Clarisonic

November 28, 2011

Look around this time of year and everything just seems to have a glow about it. Sparkling clothes in storefront windows. A burning fireplace. The crystal ball that drops in Times Square. You deserve a healthy glow too. And you can have it by the New Year. Vivaz Medical Spa offers the Clarisonic Sonic Skin [...]

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Red Carpet Ready

November 17, 2011

You’ve selected the perfect outfit, matching shoes and shimmery accessories. The decorations are about to come out of storage and you’ve made your gift list and checked it twice. You are just about ready for the holidays. But don’t forget to do a little something for yourself this time of year. Reward yourself with a [...]

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Freshen up

October 25, 2011

Let’s face it fine lines, wrinkles, acne scars, age spots and other skin conditions are a reality of getting older.  But that doesn’t mean you can’t do something about it. And the medical experts at Vivaz Medical Spa can help. We are here to help peel back the years. A chemical peel might be just [...]

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Up to the challenge?

October 18, 2011

You roll out of bed in the morning, walk to the mirror, and take a long hard look. A long. Hard. Look. We’ve all been there. Looking in the mirror wondering what happened to the youthful appearance of our skin. You’re noticing fine lines and wrinkles that didn’t used to be there. Damage the sun [...]

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Pump Up the Volume

October 10, 2011

We’re not talking about the radio. We’re not talking about your hair. We’re talking about the volume of your skin. That’s right, your skin has volume and elasticity provided by natural collagen. As we age, however, that collagen breaks down. And that is what causes those wrinkles, lines and lack of firmness you see when [...]

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Thinking about Laser Hair Removal?

June 16, 2010

Lip – chin – underarms – bikini …what do these body parts have in common? Laser hair removal. It’s our most-requested treatment at Vivaz. We’re not surprised because our laser treatments for hair removal provide great, long-term results! Let’s begin by exploring a bit about how the laser actually works. Lasers produce an intense beam [...]

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A New Kind of Sunscreen

May 20, 2010

The sun is shining bright, and that means it’s time to be thinking about how you’re going to protect your skin this summer. I interviewed one of the staff aestheticians at Vivaz Medical Spa, Marilyn McManus, get some information about finding the right sun screen for your skin type. “For really any skin type, a [...]

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