Before we get to the goods and I show you all my embarrassing before photos, let me first start by explaining the, “why” behind this self-care blog. It is no secret that mom-ing is hard work, what is a secret though, is how for a entire year postpartum, I completely abandoned myself. I was so focused on surviving each day that I made zero effort into finding time to take care of myself. At the start of 2019 I set a resolution for myself to focus more on my health and not in a nutrition aspect, in an appearance aspect.
So two months into the year, I was finding time to invest in areas of my life that needed some love. Then came my face… 35 years on this planet, 33 of those years without sunscreen, and my face looked aged. I knew that for me to look at myself without cringing I needed the help of a professional. That brings me to my Faceology® MD experience and a new found love for my skin.
I know what you’re thinking, “Hurry up and get to the goods”. Okay okay okay, here we go! My visit to Dr. Lee’s office in Newport Beach, CA was an absolute dream. Typically any kind of doctors office makes me a little nervous but from the moment I walked into the office I was greeted with warm & friendly smiles, making me feel at ease. I am trying not to sound like a corny yelp review right now, but seriously, I had the most incredible experience from start to finish. After signing in I was shown to a private room where the magic of my skin + face transformation began.
Tina Morris, PA-C, also a mother, started with a Hydrafacial on me and was so gracious to let me take photos and videos to share with you all of the whole process. Without further-ado, the behind the scenes of my visit.
HydraFacial
3 steps- 30 minutes.
Hydrafacial is a medical-grade hydradermabrasion device that carries out a three part regimen- cleansing, exfoliating and then infusing skin with intensive serums.
The Preparation
The Process
The 3 step process includes;
- Cleanse + Peel
- Extract + Hydrate
- Fuse + Protect
Finishing touches
The immediate results
Botox
After Tina Morris PA-C, gave my sun-damaged skin a little love with the Hydrafacial, she then accessed my fine-lines and wrinkles (to put nicely). She had me show multiple expressions and really took her time visualizing the results she wanted to see from this process.
BEFORE
The assessment
During
Super simple process with zero pain or discomfort!! I left on a high, no seriously, I hadn’t felt that good in years. Although the Botox takes 7-10 days to kick in, my skin was already glowing and felt youthful instantaneously.
Fast forward 7 days post treatment and here are two photos of my results, with no make-up and zero photo editing. The results are INSANE! I finally can look in the mirror at myself and not cringe.
7 day’s post HydraFacial + Botox
In addition to the after photos above, I went back into Dr. Lee’s office two weeks post treatment for result photos to compare. These photos took place in the exact same office with the same daytime lighting and same facial expression’s to show you how incredible the results were. Are you ready for this???
I feel 10 years younger and the best part of all of this is that it’s preventative self-care!! You heard me loud and clear, PREVENTATIVE! So while I love myself more I have a heart filled with respect and gratitude for the staff at Faceology M.D. Thank you for taking such good care of me and allowing me to feel like a new person!
If you are feeling anything like I did, or if you just want to invest in yourself, a visit Dr. Lee’s office will do the trick. Faceology® MD is located in Newport Beach, CA & Beverly Hills, CA. Contact information is below;
Newport Beach PH. 949-706-2277
Beverly Hills PH. 310-299-0677