This has been long in the making but TMD Medispa is becoming….Celebrity Laser Spa!  All our staff and services are staying the same.  We are re-branding ourselves to emphasize the celebrity-level skin treatments we offer.  When you come to Celebrity Laser Spa, YOU are the Celebrity and you will be treated like one.  Check out celebritylaserspa.com, which we just rolled out.  We will be gradually transitioning over to the new website.

Due to popular demand, TMD Medispa is expanding our hours.  Starting in January, we will be open from 10 am until 8 pm on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays.  Fridays and Saturdays will remain 10 to 6.  We hope that this schedule will accommodate more people that are free only in the evenings. We will be performing Fraxel and all our other services during these new hours.

We also now have Dysport, Restylane and Perlane in stock.  See the Botox and the Injectable Fillers page for more info.
TMD Medispa wishes everyone Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

Dysport is a botulinum toxin A, recently FDA-approved for cosmetic treatment, and is similar to Botox.  Dysport is made by Medicis and Botox by Allergan.  Although they appear to be similar, starting in late December, we plan to offer both to give our patients more choices.

Restylane was the first hyaluronic acid that was FDA-approved for cosmetic use in the US.  In an effort to provider more choices to our patients, we will also be carrying Restylane.  Between Juvederm, Restylane, and Radiesse, we think that our patients will appreciate having more options.

Stay tuned until mid-December when we plan to roll out Dysport and Restylane!

TMD Medispa now carries .4 ml Juvederm syringes.  The standard size of Juvederm is .8 ml and is a sufficient amount to treat nasolabial folds.  Enough may be left over after treatment to allow for a little lip augmentation as well.   Or the whole syringe could be used for lips alone.  The advantage of the .4 ml syringe is the ability to use a smaller amount of filler for certain areas, such as subtle lip augmentation or treating marionette lines (next to the chin).  It’s also excellent for touch-ups when you don’t wish to purchase a full .8 ml syringe. 

Due to it’s smaller size, the .4 ml syringe is priced at $350 vs. the .8 ml syringe, priced at $550.  For those of you that have never tried injectable hyaluronic acid fillers before but have been thinking about it, the .4 ml syringe of Juvederm is an excellent way to give it a try.  If you are interested in a free consultation, please call TMD Medispa at 310-312-1231 or contact us by email!

One of the injectable treatments at TMD Medispa is spider vein sclerotherapy.  Sclerotherapy targets specific spider veins and causes them to shrivel away.  Laser works somewhat differently.  Laser light is absorbed by the red blood cells in a spider vein, causing the blood vessel to clot.  The advantage of injection sclerotherapy over laser, is that it is more targeted.  There is no risk of burning since no heat is involved.  Pain is actually lower with sclerotherapy because the heat of the laser is more uncomfortable than the tiny needle used for injection.  We use hypertonic saline rather than other materials due to the superior safety profile.  The major advantage of laser is that it is faster.  However, due to its ease and specificity, we prefer sclero to laser.

The extraordinary property of Fraxel laser that sets it apart from all predecessors is that a single beam of light is broken up, or “fractionated” into lots of microscopic beams.  These points or dots of laser light penetrate deeply into the skin to cause effective collagen regeneration.  However, only 20% or so of the skin surface area is targeted during each treatment, so there is a much lower risk of complications, such as scarring or hypopigmentation, than in older systems, such as CO2 or erbium lasers. These multiple columns of laser-caused damage (coagulation) stimulate new collagen production and blood vessel growth.  Superficial pigment problems are also wiped out with each treatment.  As collagen grows and matures, skin tightening occurs, decreasing wrinkles and signs of aging.

If you are interested in the Fraxel procedure, please contact our clinic.  Also check out our specials of the month!

The VIP club allows you to get esthetician services that you may normally get on a regular basis, along with special savings on Botox and Juvederm:

Here’s what you get each month:

• One Microdermabrasion Facial

• One eyebrow waxing

You also get anytime:

• $50 OFF ALL FIllers anytime (Juvederm, Radiesse, .8 cc or larger

• Botox $10/unit

• 20% off products

• Special VIP-only savings

Cost: $100/month Contact us if you would like to join or to get more information

As the holiday season comes around, many of us start thinking about what we can do to look our best.  This may mean getting some special clothes, hair styles, or cosmetic treatments.  When considering rejuvenating or enhancing cosmetic treatments, timing is crucial.  For instance, Botox lasts 3 months and doesn’t take full effect for 1 week.  So, there’s no rush to get it for a special occasion that is 3 months away, but you should give it at least a week, and possibly more if you are prone to bruising.  Other injectable treatments, such as Juvederm and Radiesse, have instant results but may have some swelling or bruising that takes a few days to resolve.  Fraxel, should be done at least 2 weeks prior to a an engagement since there may be some redness or roughness to the skin after treatment.  Laser tattoo removal requires multiple treatments, so timing is not that important.  Chemical peels are variable but at least a week should be allowed.  Other esthetician treatments, such as facials and microdermabrasion are less invasive and a day may suffice, depending on the treatment.

At TMD Medispa, we use the Fraxel Re:store.  This is the upgraded Fraxel that penetrates deeply using fractionated erbium glass laser (to 1500 nanometers) and does not require blue dye.  The original Fraxel employed blue dye and did not penetrate as deeply.  Since it is non-ablative, it can be used on a broad range of skin colors and types.  It is not the same as the Fraxel Re:pair, which uses a fractionated carbon dioxide laser.  The Re:pair is a highly aggressive laser treatment which requires more advanced anesthesia and is much higher risk than Fraxel Re:store.  It was also released more recently, so the technology is not as mature as the Fraxel Re:store.

When you choose a Fraxel Re:store treatment, you can be assured that you are signing up for an aggressive and effective yet safe treatment.  During your free consultation, your clinician will help determine if Fraxel Re:store laser resurfacing treatment is right for you.

Fraxel is a premium laser treatments for skin resurfacing and rejuvenation.  Unlike conventional laser treatments and chemical peels, Fraxel targets only a percentage of the skin during each treatment, so a deeper, more effective treatment can be delivered safely.  As with most things though, combining different modalities of treatments maximizes the unique positive effects of each one.

Botox can be combined with Fraxel by working on deeper wrinkles, while Fraxel works on skin texture and finer wrinkles.  Deep wrinkles caused by muscles of facial expression can only be improved with Botox and fillers.  Together, Botox and Fraxel are powerful tools in improving facial wrinkles.  They can even both be performed on the same day.

Fraxel and IPL Photofacials may also be combined.  Redness and sunspots are the specialty of IPL (Intense Pulsed Light).  These usually come about from aging and sun damage.  Fraxel is great for smoothing the texture and fine wrinkles in such photo-aged skin but the results are even better when combined with IPL.  These treatments do need to be performed on different days.  Also, IPL Photofacials are restricted to lighter skin tones.

Check out our monthly specials for super deals this month on combination Fraxel treatments.