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Zen yet again!

Belle Visage Med Spa - 818.907.0502 - 13207 Ventura Blvd, Studio City, CA
Wednesday, October 14th, 2009
for the love of zen!

for the love of zen!

Finally we’re bringing massage treatments back to BV.

We won’t stop the focus on Cutting edge treatments but we need some zen again:)

Life’s short when you’re having fun but long when you’re bored. Well, For the love of fun then so shall be it! Not long ago I lost my best friend and realized that I don’t like all these rules we  live by. Don’t do this, Don’t do that…why not? ….I say do it and Have fun at it . If you want to get a massage because you’re hunched over your computer for 15 hours a day, then do it. Who says you shouldn’t? When drastic changes occur in life, you don’t procrastinate anymore. You book a trip far in advance so you don’t deprive yourself from the “good things” in life. I’m happy I never say no to Tina time. BUT, I used to. My suggestion is to take the time & book your massage. It’s great to have something to look forward to.  Enjoy life and keep smiling. Love… Tina K

Check out our  COUPLES MASSAGE Gift Certificates for Valentines Day!

Couples Massage in Los Angeles

Belle Visage Med Spa - 818.907.0502 - 13207 Ventura Blvd, Studio City, CA
Sunday, August 9th, 2009

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Couples massage treatments in Studio City!

With all of the options today, we find that bringing back clean massage rooms and couples massage rooms are in demand. I went to a Thai massage place a week ago to see what the hype was. The lady was very sweet but they placed me on a dirty thin mattress that smelled like rancid oil. I can understand that people are looking to save money nowadays but at a certain point my inner hypochondriac kicks in.

I then realized my neck was stiff… turned to the side since I was laying on the floor. Try turning your neck to the side when it cramps…just to turn it yet again!

All of the sudden I had a thought…. to bring Massage back!

Our rooms are beautiful with top of the line Earthlite tables. As of November 15th, our Private Showers will be going back into Belle Visage. Does that make you happy? you should see the smile on my face while I’m typing:)

Here’s my analogy. You can pay 12 -15 dollars to get a quick manicure or another 5 dollars to get a relaxing 1 hour manicure at Belle Visage day spa. It’s all about what we need. Time isn’t always on our side and we need to jump in and out of treatments, yet other times we need to stop and smell the roses. Same goes for our massage and facial treatments. Quality is of importance to our staff and customer service is always on top of the list.

Deep tissue massage.   Hot Stone  massage.  Pregnancy  massage. Couples massage. Sports massage. Swedish massage

Check out our couples massage gift certificates for Valentines day!

Click here for our website www.bellevisage.com

818 907 0502.

blog you later.

Tina K

Best Facialists in Los Angeles

Belle Visage Med Spa - 818.907.0502 - 13207 Ventura Blvd, Studio City, CA
Thursday, August 6th, 2009
facial treatment at Belle Visage

facial treatment at Belle Visage

Advanced Skincare treatments

Los Angeles has more variety than New York when it comes to cutting edge treatments. I flew to NY a couple years a go to find out that NY Aestheticians had never heard of dermaplaning .
Dead skin is what bugs us Angelenos , so the way to go about it is to slough it off.

Many people use acid peels, microdermabrasion or dermaplaning to get the best results. I always suggest booking a facial to remove the congestion first ,then have your aesthetician decide what will be the most effective treatment  for your skin.
We have wonderful facialists, massage therapists, nurses and a great nail team.

European facials and Body Massage.

Good technicians come from a healthy work environment. Its important to walk into a spa and feel the ambiance. We recommend people walking in and taking a mini tour.
We have a couples massage room that is beautiful and unisex. We have great massage therapists that don’t just stretch you but work out your muscles to relieve you of your tension.

Belle Visage Day spa is located in Studio City near Coldwater and Ventura. Enjoy a facial and manicure and walk to Le Pain for an organic lunch. Call us at 818 907 0502 if you have any questions.

Tina K

Microdermabrasion and Facial Peels in Los Angeles.

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Cellulite Treatments

Belle Visage Med Spa - 818.907.0502 - 13207 Ventura Blvd, Studio City, CA
Wednesday, July 15th, 2009

best treatment for cellulite

best treatment for cellulite

Cellulite Wraps that work!

This treatment isn’t just a body wrap, it includes essential oils and plant extracts from Switzerland and I actually went to Geneva to check it out.
I traveled from Paris to Geneva hoping to find the perfect product lab “Paul Scerri”.
Mr. Paul Scerri is an amazing man. He met me at a restaurant and before heading out to his lab… we grabbed some wine and relaxed a bit. This Lab is unbelievable. It’s not a corporate lab you’ll find in LA or NY but a wholesome family lab operated with Love.
The plant extract Vats are Paul’s pride and joy. His extensive research has paid off!  Paul and his family are devoted to his creation. I was so impressed! Mind you, I’ve used his products since I was 13 years old and if you read my bio, I really dd have some skin issues back then.

It was well worth the trip. He explained how the extracts detox the body like no other product line. Well, I’m a skeptic so I had to try it and see for myself.
all I needed was one treatment and I knew that this isn’t your basic cellulite line that every one sells on the market. This is it my friends. This detox works whether you have cellulite, a hangover or if you’re a bit under the weather.

Full Body Detox treatments for Cellulite!

You’ll absolutely see a difference & feel it for days after. How many treatments does one need? It really depends on the severity of the cellulite. My clients loved it so much that I don’t remember if anyone even kept count. We incorporate lymphatic drainage massage with essential oils & plant extracts. This treatment is 90 minutes of sheer relaxation. Book an appointment today or buy a gift certificate for someone you love:)

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Belle Visage Spa researches all the products used in the treatments.

Call today for the Best Spa in LA ! 818 907 0502

Tina K

Dysport , the new Botox?

Belle Visage Med Spa - 818.907.0502 - 13207 Ventura Blvd, Studio City, CA
Thursday, June 25th, 2009

Dysport injection

Dysport injections in Los Angeles

Not really, but it sure is effective. Our staff was injected yesterday and boy did it kick into gear fast.
As of recent,I heard that some people just have been “botoxing” for so long that it doesn’t make a difference on their face needing more units to relax the muscle. So here’s your cure to the little lines on your face. We can minimize it for you 6 days a week. They say it lasts longer than botox but I’ll let you know in October 09. By the way, it’s been around for many years in Europe but it just made it to the States.
All the same botox rules apply, don’t lay down till 3 hours after the procedure. Don’t go to the gym right after and just take it easy. You may get a little bruise like any other injectable but that has to do with your skin…a pinpoint bruise.

Belle Visage Medical Spa in Studio City offers Dysport now!

Well, I say do it! I love skin care:) I’ve been performing facials since 16 and never thought that it would become so advance! Thanks to the wonderful Medical staff at Belle Visage. You make it a better place.
www.bellevisage.com click on medical tab. See you soon!

Tina K

Photo Facials are still the best way to get rid of Discoloration

Belle Visage Med Spa - 818.907.0502 - 13207 Ventura Blvd, Studio City, CA
Wednesday, June 17th, 2009

Tan or discoloration?

If you think you’re skin will look this good after sunbathing, think again

Blotchy skin is the biggest complaint ever! It makes you look older and this pretty model isn’t what we end up looking like as we age. Wear sunblock but don’t forget that the damage we cause to our skin needs to be broken down. I wish there was a magic potion but there isn’t. Book your IPL photo facial now at Belle Visage spa in Studio City, Los Angeles area.

We’re very well priced and our nurses are one of a kind. Enjoy the relaxing atmosphere before your appointment and know that it’s never a hard sell. We want you to be happy with your treatment since beauty is a life long commitment. Belle Visage Spa 818 907 0502.

Tina K

Brazilian Bikini wax

Belle Visage Med Spa - 818.907.0502 - 13207 Ventura Blvd, Studio City, CA
Wednesday, June 17th, 2009
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los angeles hair removal

This is a quick blog about bikini lines and designs

Why are we so bikini obsessed? People in Los Angeles call Belle Visage Day Spa for clean lines and perfection. Whether you wax it or laser it, you’ve come to the right place! It’s is what we’re known for.

Training is very important when you want a great design. Book and appointment with the professionals at Belle Visage Studio City and let us do the work. Our clients love to pop in and out in 15 min and have a fresh new star on the day. Let your hair grow for 3 weeks between waxes and if you shaved, wait at least a week for 1/4 inch growth. For Laser lovers….do not wax before your appointment and follow my laser blog tips.

Tina K

 

13207 Ventura Boulevard in the heart of studio City.
15 min from Beverly Hills, take Coldwater over and relax in our zen lobby.
15 min from Hollywood and Downtown, take the 101 over.
See you soon!
818 907 0502

Stay out of the water and sun for 24 hours after waxing :)

 

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Microdermabrasion or Glycolic peels?

Belle Visage Med Spa - 818.907.0502 - 13207 Ventura Blvd, Studio City, CA
Tuesday, April 14th, 2009
Microdermabrasion treatment in los angeles

Microdermabrasion treatment in los angeles

Discoloration-Exfoliation treatments

As an aesthetician myself, I’m excited to shed some light on this subject.
Microdermabrasion is a machine that blasts crystals onto the  skin for a more youthful glow. Many people have difficulty finding the right treatment for their skin condition.The average consumer usually has a hard time choosing the correct facial procedure for their needs. Here are a few tips from Belle Visage when making your treatment decision . This takes time. It’s not an overnight miracle especially since skin conditions are hereditary.

Visit Belle Visage for the Best Microdermabrasion in Los Angeles.

I recommend our Microdermabrasion machine because it’s a two step process. We first use crystals to exfoliate dead skin cells and break apart topical discoloration. The second step is the diamond tip. This is used to buff the pores for a smooth fresh surface. Many places offer one or the other but Belle Visage combines them to give our clients the most cutting edge treatments in skincare today..

Is Microdermabrasion safe?

YES, it sure is. I can only speak about Belle Visage spa equipment. I know that your skin will not only benefit from removing dead skin cells but it also stimulates your own collagen.When the top layer (Epidermis) is suctioned from the bottom layer(Dermis), your skin will naturally produce collagen.

Facial peels or Micro?

Microdermabrasion is usually for thicker skin types only because the crystals can be a bit intense for devitalized skin. Of course we can lower the intensity but don’t be surprised if we recommend a glycolic or VITALIZE peel. In Los Angeles, everyone wants to look fresh and dewy. This is the way to get a healthy glow. It stimulates the blood flow during the suction process. Again, the great thing is that Belle Visage uses the (2 in 1) crystal-diamond Micro machine.

Acid Peel Options

Click on the link above for details.

I hope this information was helpful :)

Tina K

Restylane or Juvederm?

Belle Visage Med Spa - 818.907.0502 - 13207 Ventura Blvd, Studio City, CA
Wednesday, February 4th, 2009
Kissable Lips 

Kissable Lips

Restylane or Juvederm in Los Angeles, California?

This subject is easy to blog about. Why, you may ask?

Let’s just say that if you had 30 min in your day to plump your lips ….wouldn’t you call right away? I would.
Just look at your baby photos. Do you see that sweet full face? Baby fat “they” call it.
It’s actually Hyaluronic acid.

You’re born with it and all of the sudden….Poof! Hollow cheeks, you start looking tired and sick.
“What? Why is this happening to me?”….To you and the rest of the country. I say country because of stress. Lets say that if you and I were living in Interlochen, Switzerland, We might have fuller faces because life is slower.

It doesn’t mean it’s “less” fun. It simply means that we need to chill out a bit.
There’s always a yin to the yang. With a slow paced life comes less motivation. Therefore with less motivation comes less fulfillment for some.

Ever hear, Work hard, Play Hard?

Here’s how “we” Angelinos Play hard. We run the kids to the different activities we’ve signed them up to, And if no children then the dogs must go to Runyon for a long trek! God forbid my Oliver and Lincoln don’t get play time with the rest of Los Angeles. What kind of mother am I:)) ?

Clearly, I’m the kind that does everything and squeezes in the bit of “well deserved” time with Nurse Rita and Nurse Kari!

Fuller Lips with the best Fillers in Los Angeles

So… Juvi or Resty? That’s “code” for fillers.
I say try both. I personally think that they’re the exact same product but Allergan says different. That they’re cross linked with something that they can’t really disclose.
Whatever! They both work exactly the same.
Look at it like this, one’s a pink package and one’s blue. No one cares about the color. They don’t even see it until it’s the patient decides.

This also goes for Restylane and Juvederm:Same product from different companies

Stop the procrastination. There’s just no need. The best part is that in 30 min, You will instantly look fuller and younger. CRAZY!!! Right? We’re all trying to lose weight, but not on our face!! Why is everything so unfair? Couldn’t we just be born to perfection? I really don’t get it.
Why the diversity? Whatever.

Thank goodness I had acne at a younger age. If my skin was clear, I would’ve probably steered away from the beauty business. Now I look at my girlfriends from back in the days and just want to inject them.
Oh, I forgot……. I can’t. I’m not a nurse. I’m a clinical Aesthetician. No Needles for us, thank you :)
Tina K 2/3/2009

Laser Hair Removal or Waxing? I’ll fill you in.

Belle Visage Med Spa - 818.907.0502 - 13207 Ventura Blvd, Studio City, CA
Monday, February 2nd, 2009
Razor bumps? 

Razor bumps?

Do you find yourself frustrated with your five o’clock underarm shadow?

Does it bug you, that your sex life may be revolving around your waxing appointments? I’m not against waxing at all! As a matter of fact, some people that should wax the minimal hair that they have as long as they’re not prone to ingrown hairs.

Do the math. Laser is so competitively priced nowadays that I can’t imagine shaving my bikini ever again!

You may be asking, “What about all the money needed for the series of treatments?

Laser hair removal packages are now available at Belle Visage Med Spa as of  Feb 23 2009!

With todays Economy, there’s no choice but to get the best deals ever! Medical Spa’s in Los Angeles offer smaller packages so you’re not locked into a big financial commitment.

Just remember that the Laser Hair removal package can only be used for the original area it was purchased for and for only the area you originally purchased it for. You won’t be able to use your underarm laser package for a bikini laser treatment. Here is a list of individual prices and you will need to call in for the package prices @ 818 907 0502.

Treatments will always need touch ups therefore package purchases are a great way to save money. Hair will never die forever since it’s hormonal. You will have great results but will also need to know that every person will have different results. Knowledge is power so here it goes.

Laser hair removal at Belle Visage Medical Corp, Los Angeles

1. Do not tan a week before laser ….What we mean by that is don’t go to the tanning salon or book your laser treatment right when you return from Hawaii.

2. Numb or Not?. TK Depends on the type of laser used. Lightsheer Diode XC is the Gold standard for all laser hair removal devices. Why? Large spot size per pulse for faster sessions. Cool tip for less pain and accuracy beyond belief. So, just numb your bikini with the lightsheer and nothing else.

3. How and When do I numb? TK You will need to numb the area 60 min before your appointment. If it’s a Brazilian… I say 90 min because I’m chicken. I don’t numb anything else with the Lumenis Lightsheer Diode.

4. How many treatments do I need? TK Everyone needs at least 6 sessions per area.

5. How many days apart before treatments? TK Wait 6 weeks in between for body laser and 4 weeks in between for facial laser.

Our Nurses are so friendly and very experienced. We also offer online specials so sign up for our monthly special email newsletter

Belle Visage Medical Corp Is located in the heart of Studio City. Between Coldwater and Fulton on Ventura Boulevard.

Drive over the Canyon from Beverly hills is about 15 min. The drive over from Hollywood is the same.

For all the Santa Monica neighbors I used to have… Make your appointments between 11-3 so you miss the traffic :)

See you soon and I hope this article helped answer some of your questions.

Love,

Tina K