Alllll aboard to Vacation Town! Wait, what, you’re not ready? Why… could it be because summer is here, a time when chaos reigns with chores, travel and unpredictable schedules…?
Well, don’t put off feeling good about yourself when you can finally book some poolside time – there are treatments and procedures that are efficient and effective no matter if you’re hitting the departure gate in just a few weeks or at the peak of summer.
The experts at Charlotte Skin & Laser (CS&L) have your ticket to board, whether you’re looking to trim down, tighten up, or something in between… now is the time to get started if you don’t want to miss the boat!
Where Do We Start?
It’s a no brainer that starting with a consultation is always the way to go, and fun fact, given that many people travel during the summer, your wait time between your consultation and starting a treatment is usually reduced at this time of year.
Alexxa Forte, Charlotte Skin & Laser’s Cosmetic Coordinator and Growth & Outreach Manager, says “We always say that any time is a good time to come in for a consultation, even for people who aren’t ‘ready.’ They can start by learning about their options. During the consultation, if a patient is ready to schedule, we can usually book a treatment within two weeks during the summer.”
Starting off with a consultation is your chance to talk through your goals, so that a personalized plan can be created.
Good news for Scoop readers, while the fee for a consultation at CS&L is $150, for a limited time the consultation fee will be $75 when you mention Scoop when you book 🙂
Dr. Rostan performing tumescent liposuction on a soon-to-be summer-ready body. “Dr. Rostan is very creative and curates treatments to every individual,” says Alexxa.
Summer Bodies Can Be Made in the Summer
Breaking news! You can look the way you want for your trip THIS summer, but it’s a must to have a consultation with the team at CS&L, who are experienced and continually stay on top of the most effective treatments and procedures.
There are a lot of body contouring options, and when you factor in that some are more effective and powerful when combined with other treatments, it takes an expert to know how to get you the results you’re looking for in a safe way.
What to do if you just want to target a few areas, but still need first-class results this Summer?
For best results when it comes to what we call ‘debulking’ — which sounds less-than-flattering but is what we actually really want to happen — Charlotte Skin & Laser often recommends CoolSculpting Elite or Tumescent Liposuction.
Tumescent liposuction ~ aka lipo-sculpture or mini lipo ~ is a safe, outpatient procedure that sculpts away unwanted fat deposits that are resistant to diet and exercise.
One of its main appeals is that it is performed in office, and without general anesthesia – making it the perfect summertime procedure. There is little swelling and scarring, and results are quick to see.
Before and After: CS&L patient abdomen treatment with CoolSculpting Elite; great results, with no downtime at all, but it can take a few sessions for the ideal response, so make sure to sync up your treatments with your travel schedule.
Looking for Just a Little Refresh?
If you want to take a different approach and still feel confident about packing your favorite swim suit (think: belly, bum and hips) CS&L recommends Lutronic Accufit.
Accufit is a new comprehensive muscle activation system that allows patients to rapidly engage muscle groups that may not usually be targeted during normal exercise, to improve aesthetic appearance through direct muscle activation.
CS&L patients have also experienced year-round lifestyle improvements with Accufit with one patient saying “After my MS diagnosis led to severe leg atrophy, AccuFit at Charlotte Skin & Laser was a gamechanger. Within weeks, I saw significant improvement. Thanks to Dr. Rostan and Kat, I now have the muscle strength to exercise. I highly recommend AccuFit for anyone managing a disability or recovering from surgery. It truly makes a difference.”
Treatments are personalized to each client and can range from someone who has not exercised in a while to professionals who are looking for specific muscle targeting treatments.
Before and After Accufit treatment: CS&L body contouring specialist, Katerina Borovskaya advises “There are many people who don’t necessarily need to debulk, but want their abdomen, legs, buttocks to look better in a swimsuit. We recommend Accufit to stimulate and activate the muscles.”
Connecting Flights
Combining treatments can provide optimal results when you’re considering wearing that strapless dress or just want to feel better about the way your knees look during the summertime pickleball tourney.
How?
The mechanism of collagen and matrix renewal is greatly enhanced when the fillers are combined with an energy or laser device for additional skin rejuvenation, tightening and collagen and elastin stimulation.
— Lasers such as a fractional laser remove visible signs of sun damage while also stimulating collagen.
— Microneedling with radiofrequency – such as Genius RF – are particularly helpful to tighten skin and renew matrix and collagen without surgical downtime.
— And Genius RF partnered with biostimulating injectables like Sculptra and Radiesse can stimulate even greater renewal in areas like the abdomen and even the knees. Bonus point: The filler can be mixed with lidocaine to numb the area prior to the device treatment, making the device treatment more comfortable.
Do you need to consider your age when evaluating treatments?
Well, yes, to a degree. It comes down to that one friend whom you don’t want to show up to your pool party… we’re looking at you, Laxity.
For example, Coolsculpting results vary by age, and area of concern. How much skin laxity there is in the treated area will determine what results that can be achieved, and what device is recommended.
CS&L body contouring specialist, Sofia Malik explains “For someone age 60+ who is interested in debulking the lower abdomen, but shows a great loss of elasticity, Dr. Rostan may recommend the patient start her journey with stimulating renewal and building collagen. Then next steps would be Liposuction or Coolscultping, and so on.”
Charlotte Skin & Laser is the #1 Provider of Coolsculpting Elite in Charlotte, NC
Year-Round Vacay
Making sure your treatments make you feel good now and throughout the year in a great investment.
“There is maintenance to all anti-aging treatments. I always tell clients to think of how they use the gym as an analogy. Typical year-round maintenance for body contour patients will look different depending on your goals,” Alexxa continues “For patients whose goal is debulking it may be that they reach their goal with certain procedures, and then the maintenance plan is Accufit for muscle stimulation and peptide body creams that have technology to keep up the collagen production.”
Here are a few body creams available at Charlotte Skin & Laser to consider for your firming and maintenance routine:
TransFORM Body Treatment with TriHex Technology
Includes TriHex Technology to support the production of new, healthy elastin and collagen. When used to complement body-sculpting treatments, the peptides in our patented LipoDRONE delivery system help you achieve the appearance of even firmer, more toned skin on the body.
NOURISHING SILK
Visibly soothe, plump, and soften skin after any professional skin procedure with this hydrating Silk that fights the FIVE signs of aging: wrinkles, sun spots, skin laxity, thickness, and uneven skin texture. Nourishing Silk combines human stem cell-derived growth factors with soothing ingredients like aloe vera and green tea extract to help nourish the skin.
10 LUXE HAND AND BODY CREAM
Effective on elbows and knees; visibly revives their smooth texture and revitalizes softness. When used as an anti-aging hand cream, this product smooths and softens the skin on the hands and keeps skin glowing all over the body. This lotion for aging skin is beneficial in combination with body-contouring procedures to improve visible skin firmness and overall skin quality.
It’s Not Too Late!
Don’t let another summer go by where you didn’t participate in something because you didn’t feel your best. Now’s the time. Get started with your Scoop $75 consultation at Charlotte Skin & Laser by calling (704) 333-9113 to make an appointment today.
Charlotte Skin & Laser
130 Providence Road
Charlotte, NC 28207
704-333-9113 | 704.333.9757
