Real Housewife does SmoothShapes!!

Wow! American Health and Beauty tweeted today that Orange County Housewife, Jeana Keough, went on the television show The Doctors to reveal her SmoothShapes results and give an inside look into her last treatment!

I haven't been able to find out what results she had, but I will certainly continue to look! And, if any of you know- leave a comment and we'll discuss it!

American Health and Beauty had this to say, 

"Cellulite and skirts- not a good mix. This is especially difficult if you live in Orange County, where skirts and shorts are nearly mandatory. 

Jeana Keough, former cast member of Bravo's Real Housewives of Orange County is no stranger to either- OC dress code or cellulite. SmoothShapes is a low pain, non-invasive process that uses a combination laser and light technique called photomology to improve engorged fat cells and treat cellulite at its source. This treatment causes some of the fat to be released from the fat cells giving them a smoother contour and reducing the appearance of cellulite. 

SmoothShapes requires a series of treatments, ussually 2 per week for 4 weeks at about 20 minutes each, The number of treatments may vary depending on your exact needs. Most patients report feelings as if they've had an intense workout after the treatment, and it takes about two weeks to see the results. Some redness is common, and only temporary. 

Jeana underwent her final treatment on The Doctors today and revealed her results. While SmoothShapes is not a permanent solution, you can help maintain your results with proper diet and exercise. Updates are meeded though so you'll need to return for follow-up treatments once a year."

Pretty spot on, AH&B, however, I would like to clear up a few things. They mention that the treatment is low pain. Fortunately, the treatment is actually PAIN FREE. There is absolutely no pain associated with this treatment if you are a medically appropriate candidate. ALso, I would say that from our experience with SmoothShapes, most clients do not report a feeling of having had a heavy workout. Most clients, in all honesty, walk out of the treatment after just having awoken from a nap. That's how relaxing and pleasant this treatment is. 

Are you a housewife looking to get rid of some cellulite? 

Or are you a single lady looking for smooth thighs for Summer?

Either way, we have the answer for you!!

Botox for Migranes??

Since we welcomed Botox to the Refresh family, we have heard so many things about this wonder product. Some farfetched, some outright inane. But there is one rumor that may change your life.

Last Friday, our friends at NewBeauty asked {and answered!} a very great question!

Will Botox Block Your Migraines?

You may have heard that Botox is being used off-label to treat migraine headaches, but the proof of its effectiveness is more anecdotal than clinical. That doesn't mean that botulinum toxin type A, which is also available as Dysport, isn't effective for this puprose- it may boil down to the type of migraine being treated. 

Researchers recently attempted to determine which kinds of migraine can benefit most from botulinum toxin type A. They studied 18 patients who would be receiving cosmetic Botox injections, all of whom reported migraines- though different types. 

Three months after injections, the patients who described their headaches as crushing and vice-like (imploding) or eye-popping (ocular) experienced an average reduction in frequency from more than seven days per month to less than one day per month. Those who described their headaches as exploding, however, felt little to no change.  

"Our results provide support for the hypothesis that patients with migraine that is characterized by imploding and ocular headaches are more responsive to botulinum toxin type A than those with migraine characterized  by exploding headaches," the study authors wrote in the Archives of Dermatology. "Our findings invite consideration of using botulinum toxin type A injections to prevent migraine headaches and may promote the role of the dermatologist [and plastic surgeon] in the treatment of patients with migraine. However, well-controlled trials need to be conducted to confirm these findings."

Pretty interesting findings. 

Do you ever feel like your head may implode? 

Migraines are serious business and can interfere with your daily life, work, and relationships. 

And if you are anything like the woman in the photo-- you can cure your migraine AND get rid of those lines in your forehead that look like the number 11. 

Call us today and kiss your migraines good-bye:

720.314.1965