One of AMA Skincare’s top treatments is Laser Hair Removal. For thousands of years women have yearned for smooth, hair free skin. Now, laser technology makes long lasting hair free skin possible. At AMA Skincare, the process is easier and more pain free than ever before. Watch as one AMA Skincare’s patients enjoys her treatment while talking with Dr. Pien.

But permanent hair removal does take time. Many laser hair removal candidates fail to realize that the process may take up to six months and should therefore be started in the winter in order to enjoy the results in the summer. Our doctors recommend 5-6 treatments, performed about 4-6 weeks apart. Why? Hair grows in three different phases. First, is the active growth phase when the follicle actually generates the hair. Next, the mature phase when the hair stops growing. Finally, the dormant phase when the follicle gets ready to shed the old hair and begin the entire process all over again. In order to fully treat and remove hair growth in each follicle it must be treated at every stage.

At AMA Skincare we are yet to see a patient, who has completed all six treatments, that is not satisfied. Glamour Magazine documented one writers journey from her first laser hair treatment appointment to her last. When asked if she thought the process was worth it she said, “Yes, I do. Every time I go, it’s exciting to see how much less hair grows back. I just wish it would hurry up! Summer’s almost here!”

Now is the perfect time to start your very own laser hair removal journey. Start today and finish just in time for summer!

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At the start of the new year millions of American’s sat down to make their “resolutions” for 2012. But what most people don’t realize is that your body actually needs damage control to reverse some of your failed 2011 resolutions in order to succeed in 2012.  In Marie Claire’s January issue editors and experts help teach readers how to handle Postholiday Stress Disorder, helping readers not only set new goals but also make up for lost time.

Here are our three favorite tips from Marie Claire:

1. Reserve dehydrated skin and fine lines caused by cigarette smoke. The remedy? Mega-moisture.

Medical experts explain that smokers are easily identified by a web of line lines on their skin. But they say it’s not too hard to get that fresh, young look back. First, editors write, “ditch the Marlboros already.” Second, just use a high quality resurfacing moisturizer such as Epionce’s Skin Barrier Repair Kit available in our store.

2. Reverse hyperpigmentation such as brown spots or uneven patches caused by too much sun. The remedy? Lasers and daily sunscreen.

At AMA Skincare our specialty is giving your skin a natural rebirth, often times using a wide array of lasers. Marie Claire experts say, “the quickest way to get visible results is via new laser technology.”  Their doctors recommend the Fraxel laser, available in our office. This laser can help reverse spots from that recent holiday getaway or from years past. Realistic downtime is five to seven days but before long your skin will be back to its natural, even state. To protect against future damage be sure to use a daily sunscreen such as La Roche-Posay’s Anthelilos SX Daily Moisturizer as SPF, which is available in our online store.

3. Banish Rosacea Flare-ups caused by stress, temperature changes, spicy foods and red wine. The remedy? Lasers.

For millions of people who suffer from Rosacea winter is a dreaded time of year. Redness flairs up and your topical cream may not be doing the trick. Medical experts tell Marie Claire that lasers can help zap the problem. Experts say vascular lasers, which are available at AMA Skincare, will help remove some of the visible blood vessels in just one to two treatments. And if you are heading out for a snow vacation, make sure to shield that skin from harsh cold temperatures and winds.

To find out more about our online store or our laser treatments call our office to set up a FREE consultation at 949.428.4500 or 310.460.2444. For more on how you can do damage control – pick up the January issue of Marie Claire on newsstands now.

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Thank you to all who participated in our social media giveaway. We had an excellent response and are excited to announce our winner.

The recipient was chosen using a random number selection from random.org.

Drum roll please… the winner of AMA Skincare’s 5 FREE Facials is:

Monica Quiñones

Congratulations Monica!

Our staff will be emailing you soon and you can redeem your prize.

To find out how you can participate in future social media contests like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter.

Happy New Year!

Coming soon:

A “Watch it Disappear” series you won’t want to miss.

Stay tuned.

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Looking for a few last minute gifts? AMA Skincare’s online store is the best place to nab those perfect and practical gifts for every one on your list.

Here are our top 10 picks for every budget:

#1 The Clarisonic Skin Care System.

This 7 piece set will help soothe both teenage and adult skin. It was recently featured on Dr. Oz’s 2011 Age Defying Products. It is available in our store for $195.

#2 The Chroma White TRx Brightening Regimen for Hyper Pigmentation.

This is a 6 piece set that will help reduce the appearance of melasma. Available in our store for $188.

#3 The PRESCRIBEDsolutions Hair Retardant Cream.

This cream is proven to produce noticeable improvements in hair production. It is an excellent affordable option to laser hair removal. It retails in our store for $70.

#4 Eminence The Stone Crop Collection Tube

This tube includes all of the basics to naturally renew your skin. It includes a stone crop gel wash, masque and whip moisturizer. It is available in our store for $59.

#5 Demalogica Age Smart Starter Kit

This is the perfect gift for your family and friends who are starting to notice the beginning signs of aging. This kit is an excellent start to an age defying regimen. Get it for $50 in our store.

#6 Eminence Organic Pear and Poppy Seed Microderm Polisher

Looking for a fun body scrub? This is one of our favorites. The microderm polisher will soothe your skin and scuff off any dead cells. Plus, it leaves you smelling delicious. It is $46 in our store.

#7 Neova Makeup Remover

Neova make-up remover is the perfect stocking stuffer. Every woman is in need of a high quality, gentle make-up cleanser. Only $18 in our online store.

#8 La Roche-Posay Ceralip Lip Repair Cream

An excellent cure for those chapped winter lips. The La Roche-Posay Ceralip Lip Repair Cream will fix cracked lips leaving you with a smooth glow. An affordable $16.96 in our store.

#9 The Dermalogica Exfoliating Face Brush

This $15 exfoliating brush will help face scrubbers of all ages remove debris and impurities. The brush is an excellent way to encourage those teens to get scrubbing.

#10 La Roche-Posay Cleansing Bar

This is an easy $10 gift that is sure to help improve your loved-ones overall skin health. La Roche-Posay helps soothe the skin with almond oil. It is recommended for daily use.

Don’t forget to enter our social media giveaway.

Win 5 FREE FACIALS with a few quick clicks.

Hurry! The giveaway ends January 1, 2012.

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As part of Social Media Giveaway we thought we would share a short sneak peak into AMA Skincare’s Customized Medical Aesthetic Facials. These calming medical-grade facials are preformed based on your specific skin condition and needs. Our various types of facials can help heal acne, reduce wrinkles, boost collagen and restore your overall skin health. These medical-grade facials cannot be administered at your local spa. Under the care of our doctors, AMA Skincare aestheticians can help you holistically rejuvenate your skin giving you the results you’re looking for.

Enjoy the video and don’t forget to enter to win 5 FREE FACIALS from AMA Skincare before 12/1/2012.

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Participate in our social media discussion for a chance to win 5 FREE FACIALS. Up to a $1300 value!

Our Customized Medical Aesthetic Facials use specialized medical and holistic techniques that you won’t find at skincare salons. Our medical grade facials can reduce wrinkles around the mouth and eyes, heal acne scars and reduce fine lines. AMA Skincare’s aestheticians will perform your facial based on your unique condition to give you the best medical-grade facial possible. You can choose from our wide variety of customizable facials including: the collagen, silk peel and oxygen facials, among others.

To enter to win 5 FREE FACIALS from AMA Skincare:
1. Tweet @amaskincare about the content using the hashtag #amaskincarefacialgiveaway

2. Like AMA Skincare on Facebook

3. Visit our contest blog post (you are already here!) and share the link with your friends on Facebook.

4. Let us know you are entering by emailing facialgiveaway@amaskincare.com

All four tasks must be performed to enter.

The contest ends at 12:00 a.m. PST on January 1, 2012! One lucky winner will be chosen at random and announced on our social media outlets later that day.

Don’t miss out on AMA Skincare’s BIGGEST GIVEAWAY to date!

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The holiday season brings cooler temperatures, more travel and less time to pamper yourself. Sadly, winter often leaves our skins with a lot more than rosy cheeks. Dry skin is one of the most common complaints during the winter, even in Southern California. With a little help from Elle Magazine, we have compiled 5 Quick Tips to Dodge Winter Dryness.

#1 Seek a Specialist

The best thing you can do for dry winter skin is visit your skincare specialist, according to WebMD. Dry skin may surface during the winter but you could have a more serious condition that can be diagnosed by one of AMA Skincare’s doctors. Our office offers a free consultation to diagnose your specific skincare problem before we offer you a product or treatment. Based on your specific needs our doctors may recommend a Customized Medical Aesthetic Facial, Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy or a simple cream or potion to help solve your problem.

#2 Add Aloe and Vitamin E

Elle magazine editors say the key to a glowing winter face is glycerin, aloe and vitamin E. “Glycerin and vitamin E help lock in moisture, and aloe helps to calm and soothe,” said Dawn Diorio, national trainer and aesthetician for Ahava. “It also stimulates circulation and helps rid toxins from the skin.” One of our favorite products is Demalogica’s Super Rich Repair, which contains both vitamin E and glycerin to help restore dry skin. In addition to your skin regimen, you may want to consider adding extra omega-3s to your diet during the cooler months. Consuming extra omega-3s from salmon, nuts, tuna or seeds can help reduce that pesky dry skin.

#3 Cut Down Shower Time

Believe it or not, showering can actually dehydrate your skin. Nicknamed the “winter wolf in sheep’s clothing” water can disrupt natural lipids on your skin cells. Following your (quick) shower simply pat dry rather than wiping down completely. Leaving a little moisture on the skin will help your moisturizer soak into those dried cells.

Trying to cure itchy dry skin with a long bath? Instead of soaking in pure water, try an oatmeal or baking soda bath to cure the winter itches. If that doesn’t work seek help from one of our professionals. You may need a prescription or a specific in-office treatment.

#4 Exfoliate

Don’t be afraid to shed that flaky skin! During the winter doctors recommend exfoliating one to three times per week depending on your particular dryness. However, be careful not to over exfoliate. Shedding too much skin can break down natural barriers and actually make the problem worse. You can find a wide variety of exfoliation products in our online store. One of our favorites is the Pear and Poppy Seed Microderm Polisher by Eminence. This easy to use product organically restores dead skin cells. As for that “exfoliating loofah” – trash it! After one use it is covered in bacteria.

#5 Hydrate

As temperatures cool your body’s need for water heats up. To cure skin dryness go back to the basics – watching what you put in your mouth. Doctors recommend drinking a minimum of eight full glasses of water per day, even more if you are exercising regularly. Elle editors point to fruit to add an extra boost in your water intake. Melons are an excellent source of water. If simply adding H20 doesn’t do the trick, try green-tea. The tea variation is “loaded with antioxidants and protects the skin from UV stress,” said celebrity nutritionist Paula Simpson.

Following these 5 Quick Tips will help you escape winter dryness and look your best during the holiday season. If you have any questions regarding your dry skin contact AMA Skincare at 949.428.4500 or 310.460.2444 to set up your free consultation.

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Looking for an amazing Black Friday special that doesn’t require you to rush the door at midnight?
AMA Skincare has the answer!

Friday, November 25^th get 10% off the  Clarisonic Skin Care System at AMA Skincare’s online store.

As seen on TV, the Clarisonic Skin Care System is the perfect holiday gift to solve skin imperfections in just one minute.
The quick, gentle cycle gets rid of dirt and unclogs pores.
An electronic brush works in a circular motion to purify and cleanse.
Remarkably, the system washes away 6 times the residue than washing by hand!
This brush is appropriate for every day use and for all skin types.

Two versions of the system are available in the AMA Skincare online store.
The Classic Skin Care System comes with 7 pieces including a normal skin brush head, gentle hydro cleanser, refreshing gel cleanser and nourishing care cleanser.
The Plus Skin Care System also comes with the 7 pieces in addition to a specialized Body Spot Therapy Head. This is more advanced brush that offers a full body cleanse.

This is a rare discount on the remarkably effective electronic facial cleansing set.
Just enter Amasc10 at checkout to redeem this incredible offer.
Don’t miss out on this one of a kind Black Friday Special!

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To save you time and money we have cut these tips down to give you THE TOP 5 ANTI-AGING TIPS:

1. Brighten Your Eyes: “It’s no secret that eyes are the first place wrinkles make an appearance,” according to Harper Bazaar. The magazine recommends a $250 daily cream. However, at AMA Skincare we recognize an even stronger method – lasers. Our KTP lasers will give you more dramatic and immediate results around the eyes with little to no down time. AMA Skincare’s specialized lasers quickly and effectively reduce those dark puffy circles under your eyes. Not sure how you feel about using lasers – check out our Laser Q & A for answers to all of your questions.

2. Add Radiance: For a quick out of office fix to hide last night’s effects on your skin use a highlighter. The power will even out your skin tone and reflecting light for a luminous complexion. However, if you are looking for more a long term fix to get that radiant skin you may want to skip the powders, creams and potions. The KTP Lasers at AMA Skincare can smooth and enrich your skin from the inside out. The unique laser treatments help transform the biology of your skin and leave you with permanent, radiant skin.

3. Erase Damage: Believe it or not, you can begin to turn back the time on your damaged skin. Harper Bazaar recommends LaseResults PM Intensive Focused Repair Lotion for $85. Similar in scope is Demalogica’s AGE Smart Super Rich Repair, which is available in our online store for $78. For a limited time enter amasc10 at checkout for 10 percent off your entire first purchase. Same results for a fraction of the cost!

Don’t want to waste your time or money on cremes? Think your damage is too extreme for a potion? At AMA Skincare our specialized doctors offer a one step, one stop laser procedure to boost your collagen and regenerate your biological skin cells. The Collagen Induction Therapy uses rotational acupuncture to naturally boost your skin’s collagen. The treatment, used by Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie utilizes a specialized acupuncture roller made in Europe. It helps reduce those pesky fine lines, enlarges pores and reduces scaring. The most popular area’s of treatment include the face, neck and chest. Watch as Dr. Milgrom explains how easy, yet life changing the therapy can be.

4. Smooth Your Neck: A saggy neck can add years, or decades to your look. At AMA we don’t want you to waste your money on cremes and lotions to treat the sag. The Collagen Induction Therapy is a popular treatment for sagging necks. Don’t want to use lasers? Check out this fill-in anti wrinkle treatment from La Roche-Posay, also 10 percent off in our online store with the code amasc10.

5. Boost Cell Turnover: Even Harper Bizarre admits the most powerful anti-aging creams can’t break through the oil, dirt and dead cells that build up over time on your skin. For this reason, we recommend a Medical Esthetic Facial from the highly trained professionals at AMA Skincare. The silk peal gives you a stronger exfoliation and more bang for your buck. The cell turnover is relaxing and requires zero down time. Watch for facial specials from AMA Skincare coming soon.

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This month’s AMA Deal:

Now through Dec. 31, 2011 save $50 on Dysport at AMA Skincare.

Treat yourself this holiday season!

Performed by specialists in our office, Dysport is a prescription injection that acts as an alternative to Botox. Dysport is used to improve the look of your moderate to severe frown lines between the eyes, without changing the look of your whole face. The treatment takes just 10 to 20 minutes at AMA Skincare.

In just 30 days, 88 percent of patients reported dramatic improvements in their frown lines. And good news for those of you who have already had a Dysport treatment, the Dysport formulation has been proven to deliver results with repeat treatments. A repeat Dysport treatment is comparable to your first use.

This holiday season let your eyes tell the story, not the lines between them.

Call us at 949–428–4500 or 310-460-2444 for a FREE consultation today!

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