At American Medical Aesthetics, the staff and patients simply cannot get enough of the revolution that has rocked the world of their beauty routines. Neova is the first clinical skin care company to bring real innovation to the photo aging category by introducing Copper Peptide Complex technology products. These award-winning formulas target photodamaged skin, help to visibly repair it and revolutionize the way women care for their skin. Neova is among the first skin care brands to make the association between DNA damage and premature skin aging and provides complete, continuous and optimized correction with DNA Repair and Copper Combination Therapy skin care. Over the course of 15 years, through advanced scientific and pharmaceutical modes of development, Neova’s parent company, ProCyte, has patented two marvelously effective forms of copper peptides; GHK copper and AHK copper are the only two authentic forms of copper peptides available on the market. Advanced amino acid technology encapsulates the copper, binding it together until it reaches its proper dispersal area within the body. This transfer method is modeled after the body’s natural forms of copper delivery. The remarkable healing and beautifying effects of the copper are most significantly evident in the GHK copper formula. Neova products are designed to heal the wounds of time, surgery and aging. The results that we have experienced personally have been some of the most noteworthy that we have ever achieved from utilizing a singular skin care line.

The Science Behind Copper

Neova has conducted controlled clinical studies at medical centers worldwide to identify the biological actions of copper peptide complexes in wound repair. These findings were the catalyst for Neova’s breakthrough research in tissue repair, hair care and anti-aging skin care. Clinical research has demonstrated that copper and DNA repair play fundamental roles in skin health. By prompting the skin’s ability to self-correct, copper is a powerful collagen and elastin promoter and plays an antioxidative role in the body, increasing the benefits of natural tissue building processes. The role of DNA repair enzymes for intense reparation and protection has been documented in multiple clinical studies, proving that the consequences of UV-induced damage can be significantly reduced. Copper has long played an essential role in the body’s healing processes, but only recently has it been recognized in the cosmetic world as playing a part as beneficial as zinc or iron. As skin matures, surface layers tend to sag and suffer from moisture loss, leading to the formation of lines and wrinkles. The power of copper’s antioxidative features stimulates the occurrence of cellular turnover, encourages tissue reformation and supports the production of collagen and elastin in the skin.

Neova’s wide range of products suit basic, everyday skin issues like troubling complexions and more complicated issues like visible aging in skin. Whether it’s cleansers, sun protection, exfoliants, eye care, toners, moisturizers or general body care, at American Medical Aesthetics you can find and experience these incredible products all under one roof with one of our esteemed Medical Aesthetic Specialists.

Should you have any questions about Neova Skin Care – Do not hesitate to give us a call. We look forward to hearing from you!

Beverly Hills: 310-460-2444
Irvine: 949-428-4500

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Written by Jennifer Saul – “AMA’s Beauty Expert

Chances are that you have dealt with ingrown hairs before. These pesky red bumps can be found on legs, underarms or most infamously present on our bikini line. There is nothing that I loather more than trying to get rid of them. More often than not, they become red, inflamed and sometime painful.

An ingrown hair is similar to a pimple—and represents a hair that has become trapped beneath the skin. You may be tempted to pick or pop it, but, as with a blemish, you shouldn’t. Instead, have an aesthetician or dermatologist treat it, extracting the hair similarly to extracting a pimple to be sure that you do not damage your skin.

To prevent future ingrown hairs, exfoliate often even up to 3 times a week in the areas that you are most prone to in grown hairs. Whether you shave, wax or have had laser hair removal, keeping follicles free of dead skin and debris will not only help prevent ingrown hairs, but also prevent potential breakouts to keep skin looking healthy and glowing.

Quick Tip: You can create an at home exfoliant from raw coarse sugar and jojoba oil, or utilize a scrub or cleanser that contains salicylic acid to keep skin clean and clear.

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Written by Jennifer Saul – “Ama’s Beauty Expert”

Summer is here! Time to get serious and start your beauty boot camp with a safe and effective way to get your body healthy, happy and skinny!

With a comprehensive detox and laser treatment plan, American Medical Aesthetics doctors are ready to jump start your body by inspiring your internal systems to operate efficiently by helping it to remove toxins and excess fat from the body. So what are you waiting for?

In 4-6 weeks (This is only a month and a half!) you will be not only be looking skinny, you will be looking and feeling healthy too! Once you have completed your initial detox plan combined with your package of 6 Zerona Laser Treatments that will literally help melt away excess fat within the body, you will have the opportunity to continue to exercise positive change within your lifestyle and your body. Whether your focus is making changes with the kinds of foods you eat and/or how much exercise you are getting each day, maintaining these types of practices in your daily life will help prolong the incredible results you will receive from your Detox and Zerona Laser Treatment plan. You will be lighter, thinner, detoxified and much healthier.

The Zerona® Laser is the first FDA-approved, non-invasive body contouring laser and procedure that effectively removes undesirable excess fat. Applied while you are comfortably relaxing, this revolutionary method provides results with absolutely NO discomfort, NO surgical risks and NO downtime. The Zerona® protocol utilizes patented and clinically proven state-of-the-art laser technology that targets unwanted fat under the skin (subcutaneous). The laser stimulates a bio-physiological process that emulsifies (liquefies) fat within adipose cells (fat cells). The fat then moves through a temporary pore formed in the cell membrane out of the cell and into the interstitial space (extracellular matrix) where it is removed by the lymphatic system. Millions of your fat (adipose) cells shrink without being injured in any way, REDUCING INCHES OFF YOUR WAIST, BELLY, HIPS, THIGHS, BUTT and TORSO.

You will be looking and feeling your best this summer in no time! Give us a call to schedule your complimentary consultation with one of our doctors.

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Written by Jennifer Saul – “Ama’s Beauty Expert”

New to market and now available at American Medical Aesthetics, the Clarisonic Opal Sonic Infusion System combines Clarisonic’s new sonic infusion technology with an incredible Anti-Aging Sea Serum for results as beautiful as they are dramatic. Opal’s soothing sonic action gently infuses the serum into the epidermis to help refresh and renew the appearance of delicate skin around your eye area (At AMA we like to use this treatment for fine lines around the mouth too!) The incredible Anti–Aging Sea Serum was developed specifically for use with the new Clarisonic Opal Sonic Infusion System to combat the visible signs of aging. At AMA we just LOVE the results that you can immediately see from using this state of the art sonic device. There truly is nothing like it, and we can’t wait for you to experience the results too!

Here are some of the benefits (as reported in Clarisonic clinical studies):

• An immediate reduction in the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles; results last for hours and build over time.

• Younger looking skin

• Skin appears refreshed and energized

• Skin appears brighter

• Skin appears healthier

• Improved skin texture

• Noticeably firmer skin

• Increased skin hydration

The Anti–Aging Sea Serum
Dr. Robb Akridge, PhD, optimized this serum for the dynamics of sonic infusion. Using his immunology expertise to promote skin health, he employed a multi–layered approach using marine extracts and botanicals to hydrate, firm, tighten and protect.

The science behind the serum combines marine derived ingredients that work to:

• Hydrate — increasing moisture content to restore natural tissue fullness with marine–derived Collagen, Natural Moisturizing Factors (humectants), Prickly Pear Extract, and Trehalose (a complex sugar from desert plants).

• Firm, Smooth, and tighten — With marine–derived Glycosaminoglycans (e.g. Glucosamines, Hyaluronic Acid, Chondroitin Sulfate; natural components of skin and joints), marine–derived Elastin, plus African Sausage Tree Fruit Extract.

• Protect — the delicate skin near the eye and on the face with antioxidant–rich ingredients, including Canadian Willowherb, Oat Kernel Extract, and Acetyl Citrull Amido Arginine (a marine peptide).

The serum’s unique combination of key ingredients is highly effective when applied with the Clarisonic Opal Sonic Infusion System. It is gentle enough to use morning and night each day, helping to keep your eyes looking hydrated, lifted and without those pesky wrinkles.

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Written by Jennifer Saul – “Ama’s Beauty Expert”

Summer brings us many great things to enjoy – Cold ice cream, long days at the beach, sunsets at 8:00pm and what we love the most, the sun. However with all of these hot-weather activities during the summer season comes certain skin issues that drive most of us nuts.

1. Your Face Is an Oil Slick
Since humidity boosts oil production, oilier skin will benefit from swiping on a toner twice a day. A weekly clay mask will draw out impurities, but be careful using these as they can also be drying to your skin. I LOVE Epicuren’s Volcanic Clay Purifying Mask.

2. Your Chest and Back Break Out
Most of us sweat pretty easily on our chest and back when the weather turns up the heat. Products that we use in our hair are often the culprits for causing break outs on our back and chest. Once combined with the oils from our hair and sweat from our bodies, this unique combination has the potential to aggravate the skin and cause breakouts. If you find yourself sweating like crazy whether you are indoors or out, try to keep your hair off of your back and shoulders, and utilize a toner like Epionce Purifying Lytic Toner both morning and night on your chest and back to keep skin cleansed, refreshed and clear.

3. Your Arms and Legs Look Like Chicken Skin
If you’re seeing little red bumps on your skin, you’re most likely suffering from keratosis pilaris — bumpy chicken skin that normally crops up on the backs of your upper arms and legs. Try using a lotion with alpha- or beta-hydroxy acids to dissolve the bumps, but do not try to scrub them off with a loofah, as this could worsen your condition. Try Epionce Renewal Body Lotion or Prescribed Solutions Slimming and Contouring Cream.

4. You’re Prone to Ingrown Hairs
To avoid unsightly razor burn, hydrate thirsty skin with a shave cream rich in essential oils, or forgo the blade altogether and use a shea-butter-infused depilating cream. Better yet and certainly worth the investment as it will be sure to triple its worth over time is Laser Hair Removal. NEVER deal with ingrown hairs, shaving or waxing ever again – with just 4 to 6 treatments you will be hair free and care free indefinitely.

5. Your Sunscreen Makes You Break Out
Most sunscreens are packed with a myriad of chemicals that can not only aggravate the skin, but once combined with sun and sweat these formulas can create a chemical reaction that will inspire breakouts. Try to find oil-free or non-comedogenic sunscreens that don’t have complicated formulas and feature broad spectrum protection with Zinc Oxide. Try Epionce SPF 50 Sunscreen.

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Getting an injectable treatment isn’t as simple as showing up, laying down, closing your eyes and waiting for results. Like with all treatments, it is important to prepare and know that there are a few simple steps you should take before having your injectable treatments.

1. Avoid vitamin E, St. John’s wort, ibuprofen, aspirin and other anti-inflammatories for 10 days to two weeks before your injections, unless otherwise directed by your doctor. Avoiding these will reduce swelling and bruising.

2. If you are seeing a new physician, it’s important to notify your injector of the last time you had any injections, what was injected and specifically where. Not all injectables mix well, so be thorough.

3. Do not undergo injections if you are intoxicated or under the influence of any controlled substance. There is no such thing as a safe Botox party.

4. If you are prone to cold sores, notify your doctor in advance. A prescription of anti-herpes medication can prevent a post-injection outbreak.

5. Don’t plan your treatment within a day or two of an important event. You may have visible swelling and bruising that not even a great concealer can hide.

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Written by Jennifer Saul – “Ama’s Beauty Expert”

Summer is the time when all of our layers from winter and spring come off and we are finally ready for some good solid fun in the sun. Not only is more of our skin exposed in bright colored tank tops, skirts and dresses, we are all looking to put our best face forward as we head out on vacation, to the beach or out to that incredible party you have been looking forward to since last year.

With summer being just a month away it is the perfect time to get your skin ready to go and looking its best. Feeling confident enough to show off your skin is what it’s all about, here at American Medical Aesthetics you will find the specialized doctors and customized treatment protocols that will help you do just that. Whether you are suffering from mild to sever acne, wrinkles, sun spots, sagging skin, melasma or just want to tighten up your pores and refresh the look of your skin with AMA’s signature SpectraLift, American Medical Aesthetics has many specialized treatments that are completely customized to provide lasting powerful results.

Here are just a few before and after images of what AMA specialist can do for your skin with just a handful of treatments:

So come get the youthful skin you have always wanted with next to no downtime. Your eyes won’t believe your skin.

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Written by Jennifer Saul – “Ama’s Beauty Expert”

It sounds like some kind of fairy tale – A laser that shrinks you down nearly 2-3 sizes just in time for you to jump into that bikini!!!!! I completely agree that this sounds like something a famous storyteller once wrote, but this time it’s for REAL. American Medical Aesthetics Doctors cannot wait to turn your bikini body dreams into reality!

So say HELLO to you new bikini body, as this FDA-approved, non-invasive body contouring laser instantly eliminates unwanted fat, working its way to giving you a better body this Summer. Zerona® Laser Treatments are applied while you are comfortably relaxing, as this revolutionary method provides results with absolutely NO discomfort, NO surgical risks and NO downtime.

The Zerona® protocol utilizes patented and clinically proven state-of-the-art laser technology that targets unwanted fat under the skin (subcutaneous). The laser stimulates a bio-physiological process that emulsifies (liquefies) fat within adipose cells (fat cells). The fat then moves through a temporary pore formed in the cell membrane out of the cell and into the interstitial space (extracellular matrix) where it is removed by the lymphatic system.

In short, millions of your fat (adipose) cells shrink without being injured in any way, REDUCING INCHES OFF YOUR WAIST, BELLY, HIPS, THIGHS, BUTT and TORSO.

Coupled with a specialized detox regimen, the entire process only takes 4 weeks! Within these 4 weeks patients will experience a 1 week cleanse prior to treatment, 2 weeks of treatment for a total of 6 appointments, and 1 last week of detox to ensure the effective removal of toxins and fat from the lymph system within the body.

Curious to learn more about this fabulous treatment? Be sure to book a Complimentary Consultation with one of our doctors to discover how Zerona® Body Contouring Treatments can be specifically tailored to you.

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Written by Jennifer Saul – “Ama’s Beauty Expert”

Oxygen, the key to life itself. We need it to breathe and we just plain need it to live. Each day and night we take in what we need to keep all of our internal organs working, but our largest external organ needs much more to function properly.

As we age, oxygen is not able reach our cells as rapidly or efficiently as it did when we were younger – which in turn contributes to the signs of aging. If our skin doesn’t receive the adequate oxygen it needs, it can be more prone to blemishes, redness and irritation, appear thin and sallow, and have more noticeable wrinkles, fine lines and age spots.

Treatments like Oxygen Facials and Hyperbaric Oxygen Treatments supply the skin with much-needed oxygen to get it to a more optimal state and give it unparalleled luminosity. Fabulous for circulation, and responsible for giving your skin that gorgeous glow – oxygen truly is essential in order to have beautiful skin.

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Written by Jennifer Saul – “Ama’s Beauty Expert”

Giving skin a good scrub is an important part of your weekly beauty routine, that often gets left in the back of bathroom cabinet along with that facial mask you purchased last month. Because we have so much going on, we often forget one of the most IMPORTANT steps needed to give our skin that healthy glow.

Our skin naturally exfoliates about every 28 days, but the older we become or the poorer our skin seems to be functioning, this natural cellular turnover rate can take even longer! Everyone of our body parts is different when it comes to cellular turnover, but skin care experts agree that exfoliation is the key to maintaining healthy skin, helping it shed dead or damaged skin cells to reveal

Here are the 4 main reasons why exfoliators are amazing for your skin:

1. EVENS OUT SKIN TEXTURE

The granules in manual exfoliators polish the skin, leaving it with a softer, smoother texture. These granules help to remove dead skin and any dirt that may be lodged within pores.

2. FIGHTS THE SIGNS OF AGING

With age, the skin’s ability to naturally exfoliate slows down exponentially. When the skin is laden with dead cells, lines, wrinkles and dryness become more apparent. Removing dead skin reveals fresher, brighter, younger-looking skin.

3. PREVENTS BREAKOUTS

When the pores become clogged with dead or dry skin, oil and dirt can get stuck beneath the surface, pimples—whiteheads and blackheads—can occur. Exfoliating helps keep pores clear.

4. MINIMIZES DARK SPOTS

Long after a blemish has healed, a red, brown or purple mark may remain. But each time you exfoliate, you’re removing the top layer of skin to diminish the appearance of exfoliation.

Depending on the results you are looking for, exfoliating your skin once a week with a mild scrub can have a dramatic effect on how your skin functions. If you are noticing that you have a lot of sun damage, severely deep wrinkles, relentlessly overactive skin or acne – Laser Treatments may be an incredible remedy that can give you the dramatic result you are looking for.

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