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Latisse vs. Lash Extensions
How to get longer, lasting eyelashes...
If you are looking for a cure for your thin, sparse or light eyelashes, you’re probably deciding between options like eyelash extensions and Latisse®. Continue reading
Happy Anniversary, AlluraDerm!
Come celebrate AlluraDerm's 15th Anniversary!
Time flies when you’re having fun. We can’t believe we are about to celebrate our fifth year as Albuquerque’s best med spa!
In 2007, Dr. Victor Mancha and his wife, Janelle, opened AlluraDerm Med Spa. Throughout May, we’ll be celebrating our birthday with discounts, giveaways, and an open house!
The Party!
AlluraDerm’s Anniversary Open House is Tuesday, May 15 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Stop by to say hello to Dr. Mancha and sip champagne with our staff!
You’ll also get to meet representatives from Botox®, Juvèderm®, CoolSculpting® by ZELTIQ®, Fraxel® Laser and Thermage®. Live demonstrations will show you the amazing results of the latest anti-aging and healthy skin treatments on the market today.
One more reason to join us: raffles to win your favorite products and services!
The Giveaways!
Not only will we give away your favorite products during our Anniversary Open House, we’ll also be giving away products throughout the month of May!
In honor of our five years, we will have five drawings to give away SkinMedica® skincare products. The winners will be chosen from our Facebook page: www.facebook.com/alluraderm
To win, “Like” our page and check out our status updates. Like them, leave a comment and keep checking back for more—we are going to choose the winners from our top 10 fans during the week of the drawing!
Need more information about our open house and giveaways? Call AlluraDerm at 505-821-9630.
Happy Mother’s Day! And Month! And Year!
Celebrate Mother's Day with AlluraDerm!
If you have children, you know: being a mother is a job that never stops. It’s around-the-clock work, a rewarding job, but one that you can’t clock out of at 5 p.m. Continue reading
Wrinkles: Types, Prevention & Treatment
Everyone has wrinkles, and if they don’t, we know they will eventually. And while we often talk about how to prevent them, we don’t often know the different types. At AlluraDerm MD Med Spa, we believe that understanding the different types of wrinkles is essential to preventing them from forming and diminishing their appearance.
Exfoliating Properly
You’ve heard the world “exfoliation,” but do you know the importance of regular exfoliation? Much like washing your face, exfoliation helps rid your skin of dirt, oil, and pollution residue, all things that acne-causing bacteria consume. But exfoliation also removes the dead skin cells that can plug up your pores and cause a dull, patchy complexion. Continue reading
Why Washing Your Makeup Off is So Important
It's important to wash your makeup off at the end of the day.
It can be a chore to wash your makeup off every night. You’ve had a long day, a fun night out, and you just want to fall into bed and go to sleep. That would be a huge mistake for your skin. Leaving your makeup on when you sleep at night may seem harmless, but it’s just a bad idea all around. Why? Continue reading
“Help, I’m Stressed!” How Stress Affects Your Skin & Hair
Stress can show up in your skin and hair.
We all have moments of stress in our lives. You know how stress makes you feel—irritable, unable to sleep, unable to concentrate. It gives you sweaty palms, makes your stomach flip-flop, and can ruin your appetite. What you may not know is how stress affects your outward appearance, including your hair and skin. Continue reading
Acne vs. Rosacea: How to Spot the Difference
Tell the difference between acne and rosacea.
If you have adult acne, you know how frustrating it can be waking up to a new blemish every morning. You probably assumed that the acne you had as a teenager would disappear as you passed through adolescence and are wondering why you continue to have flare-ups.
There are many causes of acne, however, you may be looking at the wrong cause of your symptoms. Rather than acne vulgaris, what we usually refer to when we talk about acne, your complexion could be affected by acne rosacea, a skin condition that typically affects women over 30 years of age.
Face-Off: The Symptoms
To better understand your skin, consider the symptoms of acne and rosacea. Most people know the symptoms of acne:
- More prevalent in teens and adolescents
- Largely found on the face, although it can appear elsewhere
- Characterized by whiteheads, blackheads, and painful red bumps
- Scarring and discoloration
- Flare-ups may correspond with hormonal changes, changes in humidity, failure to wash your face nightly, or times of high stress
Some of the symptoms of rosacea are similar to those of acne, such as flare-ups and the appearance of acne-like red and often painful bumps. However, look for other non-similar symptoms:
- Typical onset is 30-60 years of age
- May begin as easy blushing or flushing
- Commonly affects the cheeks, forehead and nose
- Could also be mistaken for rosy cheeks and sunburn
- Triggers include heat and the ingestion of alcohol or hot and spicy foods
- Besides pimple-like bumps, symptoms may include cysts that aren’t “squeezable” like pimples, and fine red lines created by small visible blood vessels near the surface
Rosacea is not dangerous, but if left untreated it can intensify. If you suspect you may have rosacea, we encourage you to see Dr. Mancha for a consultation. Whether its traditional acne or rosacea, we can diagnose your skin condition and find ways to control it.
Treating Rosacea
Like acne, there is no cure for rosacea, but we do carry products that assist in relieving redness. AlluraDerm MD Med Spa carries Redness Relief CalmPlex by SkinMedica® and Redness Neutralizer by SkinCeuticals®. Both are great for helping keep rosaceaand the underlying causes of redness at bay and under control.
Even better? We’re offering a discount on these items in honor of Rosacea Awareness Month! That means 15% off all Omnilux® Medical Treatments throughout April. Additionally, you’ll receive 50% off SkinMedica® “Redness Relief Calmplex” or SkinCeuticals® “Redness Neutralizer” with every IPL or Ominlux® treatment.
If you suspect you have rosacea, or just need rosacea maintenance, AlluraDerm MD Med Spa is here to help. Call us at 505-821-9630 today!
Announcing: The Winner of the AlluraDerm Model Search
We had 17 people enter the AlluraDerm MD Med Spa Model search in February. Our contestants submitted their photos and everyone had wonderful reasons to why they should model our latest and greatest fat reduction treatment, CoolSculpting® by ZELTIQ™.
The votes are tallied and we have a winner! The winner of the AlluraDerm MD Med Spa Model Search is… Continue reading
Nurture Your Eyelashes
Eyelash enhancement without the fuss.
Thick, beautiful lashes are something every woman wants, but messing with eyelash extensions? Not so much. Even if you are eyelash-challenged, there are ways to make up for it. Just like the skin under your eyes, your eyelashes need to be nourished and cared for as gently as possible. Continue reading
