SkinPen® microneedling is the one treatment that just about anybody—that means you—can benefit from! No matter your gender or skin type, there are microneedling benefits you’ll want for your own skin:

  • Improve fine lines & wrinkles
  • Firm mild skin laxity (i.e. around the eyelids or mouth)
  • Diminish acne, scars, and stretch marks
  • Help to erase age spots, sun damage, melasma, and hyperpigmentation
  • Reduce pore size

Not only are the results stunning, but here are 7 other reasons your complexion can seriously benefit from regular microneedling treatments.

1. Collagen induction is safe for any and every skin type

Collagen is the protein that makes your skin plump and young-looking, and elastin allows your skin to stretch and bounce back. Without fail, SkinPen induces collagen and elastin production—the #1 way to improve skin’s natural appearance. The benefits of collagen and elastin are universal, so whether your skin is dry or oily, melanin-rich or fair, microneedling is effective and safe.

The benefits of collagen and elastin are universal, no matter your skin type or tone.” & “A regimen of collagen-restoring treatments is the key to ageless, firm skin.

2. SkinPen® gives you totally natural rejuvenation

SkinPen relies on collagen induction therapy, a natural process that involves triggering your body’s own repair mechanisms. SkinPen does this by using hair-like, sterile needles (12, to be exact) to penetrate the skin at a microscopic level and make “micro-injuries” which encourage the body to supply collagen to “heal” the skin.

This means SkinPen does not require any added chemicals to be effective. Although we often include a booster serum in the treatment (such as salicylic acid for acne), SkinPen does not need add-ons to work. If you have sensitive or allergy-prone skin, prefer a pared-down treatment, or like your beauty to be clean and organic, microneedling is the treatment for you.

3. Treatments requires zero recovery time

Compared with lasers or other collagen-inducing treatments, there’s little to no downtime after SkinPen. One session takes about 30 minutes, is somewhat uncomfortable but not painful, and leaves your skin looking redder than normal (as though you had a mild sunburn). You can go ahead and resume normal activities, wearing sunscreen to protect your vulnerable skin and waiting 24 hours to apply makeup. The redness will be gone in a few days, and you’ll start seeing smaller pores and renewed firmness after about a week.

4. Gorgeous-looking celebrities use it

Wondering how to get Instagram-worthy skin? Just look at Jennifer Aniston and Angelina Jolie, both of whom are rumored to be disciples of microneedling. Rumor or not, we know for a fact that their youthful, plump, and ageless skin requires a regimen of collagen-restoring treatments in order to remain firm. And of the collagen-promoting treatments available, SkinPen is the one that requires the least downtime.

5. SkinPen works anywhere on the body—hands, stretch marks, you name it!

SkinPen’s benefits aren’t limited to the face. SkinPen is commonly used on hands, as well, and is an ideal treatment for diminishing the appearance of stretch marks or scars (even surgical scars), wherever they are on your body.

For best results with more intensive issues—like stretch marks, acne scars, and deep wrinkles—be sure to schedule a consistent series of SkinPen treatments, as you will need anywhere from 3 to 7 sessions to optimize results and see a more dramatic change.

6. Microneedling can enhance other treatments

Thanks to the microchannels that SkinPen creates, the surface of your skin will be especially receptive to products for a short period of time following treatment. Whether we include a high-potency serum with the microneedling, follow up your treatment with a specialty facial, or you continue to use your medical-grade skincare products, they will be more effective than if they were applied on their own.

7. It’s a cost-effective way to boost collagen

Microneedling session costs begin around $200. This is very cost-effective rejuvenation, compared with medical-quality skincare products and other collagen-inducing treatments, such as lasers, which typically cost at least $1,000 for a single treatment session.

Ready for your best skin ever? Visit Ahava Medspa in Rancho Cucamonga for professional microneedling.

At Ahava Medspa by Inland Cosmetic Surgery, we offer proven treatments and skincare products, as well as a range of cosmetic procedures at Inland Cosmetic Surgery. No matter your concern, we have a range of options to help you get your best skin ever! Call 909-987-0899 or contact us online to schedule your appointment or consultation at our Rancho Cucamonga practice.

When it was FDA-approved in 2019, Renuvion made history as a tool that can effectively tighten mild to moderate loose skin without excisional lift surgery. For the first time, areas that used to require surgical skin tightening for rejuvenation—such as the aging neck area, or “turkey neck,” that we all seem to eventually develop—can, in many cases, be remedied without surgery.

Renuvion is a minimally-invasive surgery, combining many of the benefits you expect from non-invasive treatments, such as a short recovery and no stitches, with results that rival traditional cosmetic surgery—it’s that effective. In today’s blog, we’ll explain how this versatile new procedure works, plus everything you need to know if you’re considering undergoing Renuvion for skin tightening in your neck or other area of the body.

Renuvion stimulates collagen production to firm and tighten skin

During the Renuvion skin tightening procedure, the Renuvion wand is inserted beneath the skin through a 5mm incision (about the size of a pencil eraser). This is a similar incision to the one you would have with liposuction. The wand emits strong radiofrequency (RF) energy, which contracts the collagen in your skin and tones fat deposits.

Your recovery will be shorter thanks to cooling helium plasma

As the RF works magic on your skin’s elasticity, prompting both an immediate contraction and a long-term increase in collagen production, helium plasma follows almost instantly to cool the treatment area and eliminate any lingering heat. This cold plasma ensures that the skin is heated by the strong RF energy just long enough to cause maximum collagen production, but not so long that the heat might cause unnecessary damage. In this way, Renuvion gives you the maximum benefits from RF energy.

Renuvion is versatile, and can be used throughout the body

While Renuvion is making a big splash as one of the first non-surgical neck rejuvenation procedures, it is incredibly versatile and can be used throughout the body. Like with any lifting surgery, such as a facelift, Renuvion allows your surgeon to use their artistry to tighten skin in the area where it’s needed with this precise wand. This minimally-invasive procedure is also an alternative to surgery for those who need effective tightening in a small, specific area, such as around the navel or along the bra line.

Here are many of the areas where we commonly use Renuvion to tighten skin and tone small fat deposits:

  • Eyes and eyelids
  • Brow area
  • Jowls
  • Chest
  • Upper arms
  • Back and bra line
  • Flanks
  • Stomach
  • Thighs

How Renuvion compares with other RF and energy-based cosmetic procedures

Compared with non-invasive and other minimally invasive skin tightening, Renuvion is often a superior choice for a number of reasons:

  • While other RF energy-based treatments work in a similar way, the cooling effect of helium plasma allows Renuvion to employ stronger RF energy.
  • Helium plasma makes the highly effective treatment gentle and leads to an even easier recovery than you’d have with the same level of RF energy treatment without helium plasma for cooling.
  • Since the RF is applied beneath the skin, rather than topically, its effects are much more potent than those you would have from topical RF treatment.
  • Compared with topical ultrasound-based treatment, which can require a second follow-up treatment for tangible results, Renuvion is more efficient, requiring only one treatment for results that rival those of lift surgery.
  • Renuvion is comprehensive, both tightening skin and toning underlying fat deposits. Ultrasound-based skin tightening treatment, like Ultherapy, can only tone the skin, leaving you with a less-than-satisfactory result.

Renuvion vs. cosmetic surgery

If you are weighing Renuvion against a surgical lift, know that both are incredibly effective, but they address skin laxity in different ways. Renuvion works by promoting collagen production in the skin, causing the skin to tighten and promoting a youthful, plump quality in the skin.

Renuvion gives you the maximum benefits from RF energy, but without the healing time required by earlier generations of RF treatment.

Surgical lifting procedures, on the other hand, involve removing excess, sagging skin and re-draping the remaining tissue to create a smooth, lifted appearance. The quality of the skin is not affected, but the area is tightened. Surgery has the ability to address almost any case of skin laxity (even severe), where Renuvion is only recommended for mild to moderate skin laxity.

The choice between Renuvion or lift surgery is best made in consultation with your cosmetic surgeon, who can evaluate your skin and help you understand the limits and possibilities of each procedure for your skin in specific. Your surgeon can also help you to compare the different recovery periods for each procedure; how recovery may work with your lifestyle can also factor into your decision.

What to expect from your Renuvion procedure

While it is minimally invasive, Renuvion treatment is a surgery. You will prepare for skin tightening as you would for any surgery: You should stop smoking at least 2 weeks before your procedure, be in general good health, and stop medications such as ibuprofen, fish oil, and other blood-thinning medications.

During the procedure, you will undergo either general anesthesia (in which you are completely asleep), local anesthesia with a sedative for relaxation, or local anesthesia alone. The choice of anesthetic is made in pre-operative visits with your surgeon, and usually depends on the size and nature of the treatment area. If you choose to have full face and neck rejuvenation with Renuvion (the equivalent of a facelift), general anesthesia is typically recommended. For an isolated area of the neck, such as below the chin, local anesthesia may be sufficient.

Following Renuvion surgery, your skin will immediately appear firmer. Some redness and bruising in the treatment area may continue for up to 4 weeks, but it is easily hidden with makeup. To ensure a healthy recovery, simply avoid vigorous exercise or physical exertion for about two weeks after surgery. Depending on your treatment area, you may also need to wear a compression garment. Soon thereafter, you should be back to all of your regular activities.

Renuvion offers the satisfaction of immediate results, but they also keep improving: for 6-12 months, you will experience additional tightening and further improvements in skin quality. Because the results develop over time, coworkers and friends may not even know that you underwent a procedure!

Consult with Dr. Haiavy or Dr. Ryan at Inland Cosmetic Surgery

I am proud of our team of knowledgeable, experienced surgeons. If you are curious about Renuvion and other cosmetic technology, we have the tools to help you rewind the clock where it matters most, at any age. Dr. Emma Ryan and I look forward to listening to your needs and developing a treatment plan that achieves the look you want. Contact us today and one of our warm and friendly concierge staff will help you set up your virtual or in-person consultation!

Sincerely,

Dr. Jacob Haiavy

While California is currently under a 4-tier process of reopening businesses and restaurants during the coronavirus pandemic, many restaurants in Rancho Cucamonga have adapted by expanding their dining rooms onto sidewalks, parking lots, and even streets. Thankfully, this increase in outdoor dining coincides with major air quality improvements in the city following this year’s ongoing wildfires.

To make the most of our city during these challenging times—and support our local restaurants—we’ve compiled a list of our 7 favorite restaurants currently open for outdoor dining.

Fall is the best time to eat outside

With the temperatures beginning to cool down, locals know that fall is one of the best seasons to be outside in Rancho Cucamonga. So get out and soak up the beautiful weather with a meal and drink safely served on one of our city’s many outdoor patios or sidewalks.

How safe is outdoor dining?

Since COVID is largely a respiratory disease, outdoor dining is much safer than indoor dining thanks to the abundance of fresh air. Restaurants are also required to follow state guidelines, including having their staff undergo health screenings prior to beginning work, wear masks while working, and perform additional sanitizing. Individual groups of guests are also spaced at least 6 feet apart from each other to ensure maximum safety.

These rules are layered on top of existing City of Rancho Cucamonga outdoor service requirements, which specify that all restaurants with outdoor dining areas must have a vehicle barrier, like a concrete wheelstop or a railing, and a visual barrier, such as a vinyl fence. Restaurants are also required to provide outdoor lighting if they serve food at night and create one-way entrances and exits to help maintain 6-foot distancing.

What sort of restrictions should I expect when dining outside?

Be prepared to pay with a debit card, credit card, or another option, such as Apple Pay™, as many restaurants aren’t accepting cash or checks during this time.

Also, some restaurants aren’t allowing the public to enter their indoor spaces, including their restrooms. Many of these restaurants have adapted by providing porta-potties and portable outdoor hand washing stations, but you may prefer to plan your bathroom trip ahead of time.

Check COVID guidelines before you go

Since COVID-19 restrictions in California are constantly changing, make sure you call these restaurants ahead of time to make sure they’re open and to ask about their COVID guidelines.

Top 7 Restaurants with Outdoor Dining in Rancho Cucamonga

Rancho Cucamonga has no shortage of delicious restaurants and bars, and thanks to the region’s mild climate, many offered outdoor dining even before the pandemic. Here’s our list of the top 7 restaurants with outdoor dining in Rancho Cucamonga:

  • Brio Tuscan Grille in the Victoria Gardens Mall. This popular Italian restaurant has an extensive outdoor patio with large heaters to keep you comfortable during cooler nights. With weekly happy hours from 3-6pm and a vast wine list, Brio is the perfect place to go for your next date night or to celebrate your next anniversary or birthday. Try the Lobster and Shrimp Fettuccine with a delicate glass of Chardonnay.
  • Lazy Dog Restaurant in the Ontario Mills Shopping Center. Inspired by the Rocky Mountains, this laid-back, farm-to-table restaurant is the perfect place to relax and enjoy some homestyle cooking with family and friends. The Lazy Dog prides itself on its seasonal menus, hand-picked ingredients, and wide selection of craft beers. Try the Lamb Shank Pot Pie—locally-sourced lamb slow-cooked in a housemade garlic and red wine sauce, served open face with mashed potatoes, marinated tomatoes, veggies and a salted-thyme pie crust. They also serve up an impressive weekend brunch from 9am-2pm.
  • Yard House in the Victoria Gardens Mall. This high-end, classic rock-inspired sports bar offers unique twists on classic American dishes, from pizza and burgers to steaks and vegan options. The Yard House has a spacious outdoor patio and is open until 12am on weeknights and 1am on Fridays and Saturdays. Try the Poke Nachos layered with raw Ahi tuna, avocado, serrano peppers, crispy wontons, white truffle sauce, sweet soy ginger sauce, and sriracha aïoli—you won’t be disappointed. Oh, and did we mention the Yard House has the largest selection of draft beers in the world?
  • Cara Mia Italian Restaurant on Vineyard Ave. After opening just a month before COVID restrictions began in Rancho Cucamonga, this delightful Italian eatery has proven incredibly resilient. Servers prepare meals in front of guests on carts brought out onto the patio for a safe and upscale dining experience. We recommend the Lobster Bisque and Baked Ravioli paired with a delicious craft cocktail.
  • Fonda Don Chon in Covina. Though technically outside of Rancho Cucamonga, this authentic Mexican restaurant is well worth the drive. Enjoy tasty dishes like Steak and Shrimp and Enchiladas Rancheras, paired with house-made margaritas. What really sets this restaurant apart is their traditional Mexican breakfast; try their fresh Cafe de Olla (an authentic Mexican coffee drink) with Huevos con Chorizo, served all day, every day.
  • Paul Martin’s American Grill in Victoria Gardens Mall. This upscale dinner destination has a small but robust menu, with dishes ranging from a quinoa bowl with seasonal veggies to a filet mignon with mashed potatoes. As an added bonus, your little ones will love their mac and cheese and chicken tenders. Paul Martin’s is a popular dinner spot, so be sure to make a reservation.
  • Lucille’s Smokehouse Bar-B-Que in Victoria Gardens Mall. You’ll feel right at home grabbing lunch outside at this casual barbeque joint. All of Lucille’s meats are hickory-smoked for 12 hours for tender, fall-off-the-bone deliciousness. Try the Baby Back Ribs or Smoked Half Chicken with an order of Southern Fried Dill Pickles. Yum!

Want more outdoor dining options?

This list will get you out enjoying the town and supporting local businesses in Rancho Cucamonga, but if you want to take advantage of all of the great outdoor dining that the Inland Empire has to offer, check out this extensive list compiled by the Press-Enterprise.

We hope you’ve enjoyed hearing about our staff’s local dining favorites. Eat well and stay safe out there!

Many of us love to follow celebrities: peeking into their glamorous lifestyles is by turns entertaining and inspiring. Their good looks are also entrancing, and seeing Selena or Reese at home during quarantine has proven they can look equally good in sweats as they do on the red carpet.

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While a few people are simply “born with it,” it’s important to keep in mind that achieving a celebrity’s perfected look usually involves visiting a cosmetic surgeon’s office. And when it comes to the A-list actor and mom appearing with a washboard-flat belly after baby number 3, or a 60-something male lead with a jawline that is still as chiseled as a 30-year-old’s, it’s easy to guess that is the case—but what about the celebs who never seem to have anything done, or age?

Celebrities gradually looking better and better (versus aging like mere mortals) speaks to having frequent, subtle procedures—including options like RF treatments, dermal fillers, Botox, and fat transfer—versus having a major surgical procedure to make up for decades of aging in one operation. Our three SoCal-based cosmetic surgeons have decades of combined experience with the full range of aesthetic treatments and technology and are here to give a rundown on the procedures we believe top celebrities are getting.

How stars get taut, firm skin without surgery

The qualities of a 20-something’s skin that we all covet are due in large part to the ample collagen in their tissue. Instead of letting that firmness wane with time, we are quite sure that many stars are reaching for radio-frequency (RF) skin tightening technologies such as Exilis™ and Ultherapy. These RF treatments use thermal energy to heat the skin’s deeper layers. This process stimulates collagen, elastin, and hyaluronic acid production, which reduces the appearance of fine lines and tightens loose skin—all without any visible scarring or noticeable weeks away from the paparazzi.

While lip fillers get more press, we think cheek fillers are also a favorite tool for those who make the magazine covers. Having firm, plump cheeks not only helps one look younger, but it also reflects light into the eyes, providing extra sparkle. While typical patients might choose to get the cheek filler results they want all in one go and have repeat injections only after results have clearly faded, a celebrity hoping to keep their regimen on the down-low will approach it differently. They may instead choose to have a series of subtle cheek filler treatments until they gradually achieve the look they prefer, ensuring they don’t make tabloid gossip with a sudden and noticeable change.

Another hallmark of celebrity-level good looks is dewy skin—and regular skin resurfacing treatments are key. It used to be that skin resurfacing required weeks out of the public eye, but technological advances have given us tools like the Excel V+ Laser and the ICON Aesthetic System Laser, which uses a more gentle combination of intense pulsed light (IPL) and non-ablative laser resurfacing to achieve dramatic improvements. Given it tackles fine lines & wrinkles, sun damage, hyperpigmentation, and even stretch marks, we’re fairly sure some celebrities are taking advantage of these myriad benefits.

Surgical treatments the stars reach for

Dr. Jacob Haiavy doesn’t doubt that the stars we admire for their flawless figures also visit the operating room. “The ones with beautiful results you’d never pick up on are clearly working with talented cosmetic surgeons,” he says. “It’s often only the poor results that get noticed.”

While surgical procedures require more downtime, stars get away with planning these between concert tours and movie shoots. (And they are worth the time off because their results are dramatic and long-lasting.) Here are some likely favorites.

Fat transfer is a surgical procedure you might not realize many celebrities have had—unless you know exactly what to look for. Cosmetic surgeon Dr. Emma Ryan says, “I’ve seen enough patients over the years to know that fat pockets exist in certain spots on nearly everyone, yet lots of celebs have no fat around the bra band or near the upper armpit.” We can infer they’re seeing a qualified cosmetic surgeon for liposuction and having that fat put to good use by reinjecting it to plump up areas of the face where they want more volume. Fat injections also work well to add volume to the upper breast area or butt. Celebrities using this tactic can even claim they are “all natural”—what could be more natural than your own fat?

Celeb moms who’ve had several children yet still have a taut stomach are very likely to have had some form of a tummy tuck. Some moms are even opening up about the procedures they’ve had done: Cardi B revealed that she had work done on her breasts and midsection after birthing her daughter, Kulture. “I hope more moms start sharing their experiences to show they too cope with the effects of childbearing on the body,” says Inland Cosmetic Surgery’s Dr. Emma Ryan. She adds, “Thankfully, people are already realizing moms deserve a break from gossip when it comes to restoring the body after childbirth.”

What about the men with incomparable abs? Advanced forms of liposuction such as 4D High-Def Body Contouring are likely at work. This ultrasound-assisted liposuction precisely removes fat without damaging the surrounding skin, muscle, and nerve tissue, so it can be used to sculpt detailed areas and reveal muscle tone.

We’ve got you covered in Rancho Cucamonga

Looking for red-carpet worthy results? Our comprehensive cosmetic medical practice serves patients in Rancho Cucamonga, the Inland Empire, and other areas of Southern California. Patients love us for our complete range of cosmetic medicine services, including all of the above celeb-secret procedures. Our talented team of caring cosmetic surgeons and top-notch estheticians are here to help you feel and look your best! Call us at 909-987-0899 to request a consultation or contact us online to get started. We’d love to hear from you!

Join us for a special online Ultherapy event!

We’re throwin’ a virtual party, and we’d love for you to come along! You’re invited to a special Ultherapy educational session to learn more about one of our favorite technologies for non-surgical skin tightening.

The event is free to attend and will last about 30 minutes. We’ll cover all the ins and outs of this popular option, including how it works, what it does, and what type of results you can expect, as well as answer any questions you may have!

Inland Cosmetic Virtual Ultherapy Event

April 30th @ 12pm PST

The first 5 patients to RSVP will receive 20 units of XEOMIN for free!

Fill out the form below to RSVP

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Keeping Our Patients & Our Community Safe

We have designed and implemented plans to maximize your safety, the safety and security of our staff, and the safety of our medically vulnerable patients. We have invested a tremendous amount of thought, time, and resources into doing things right. As always, we care about not only your safety but also your overall experience with us.

When you visit, you will notice physical upgrades, including extensive HEPA filtration, ultraviolet air cleaners, temperature scanners, advanced PPE, social distancing office flow, and more.

Physical measures, however, are only part of the solution. Due to the close-up, personal nature of our services, we have also re-engineered our office processes to maximize respiratory safety.

Below are outlined some of the steps we will be taking, and asking you to take at each visit until this pandemic has ebbed. Please familiarize yourself with them so you will know what to expect when we welcome you back.

Thank you for your patience with us, and your trust in us, as we navigate this COVID-19 pandemic together!

Gratefully,

Dr. Jacob Haiavy MD & Staff at Inland Cosmetic Surgery & Ahava Medspa

Making appointments

The best, fastest, and easiest way to schedule, move, or cancel appointments is to text our main phone number at (909) 987-0899 for Inland Cosmetic Surgery or 909-204-7373 for Ahava Medspa. You will reach the same friendly team receptionists as when you call.

Check-In

Please stay at home for 2 weeks if you are not feeling well. We will gladly reschedule your visit.

Please wear your own mask or face covering to the office, and cover both your mouth and nose at all times unless instructed otherwise by our staff. Our staff is exposed, up close, to multiple patients per day. Strictly limiting their mask-free interaction time helps minimize their risk. Our staff and their families are very grateful for your understanding.

If you are unable to wear a mask covering both your mouth and nose, we welcome you back when the pandemic has ebbed and face coverings are no longer necessary for close face-to-face interactions.

When you arrive through the main glass doors, you will be asked the screening questionnaire as well as a temperature check. We will check you in for your appointment. If we have a room available, we will accommodate you right away. If we don’t have your room open, we will ask you to please wait in your car, and we will text you when your treatment room is ready.

We are strictly limiting building occupancy—no guests or children are allowed, please. Surgical patients may have one chaperone at drop off and pick up. We apologize for the inconvenience.

When you are brought into the building, our greeter will ask you “The 4 Questions,” take your temperature, and ask that you sanitize your hands

The COVID-19 liability release must be signed at each visit.

Please do not talk at all when your mask is off for treatment.

We reserve the right to cancel or reschedule your visit for any reason.

In General

We are scheduling fewer patients per hour to minimize hallway traffic and allow time for enhanced disinfection between patients.

To maximize appointment availability and minimize face-to-face time for safety, we ask that you limit social conversation with your provider. Please keep up with your favorite staff members on social media!

Thank you again for your patience and understanding while we strive to deliver exceptional service and maintain safety for you and our staff!

There’s no denying that cosmetic surgery requires some financial commitment. But most who’ve made the investment agree it is well worth it—after all, they get to enjoy the results every day, everywhere they go.

Financing options have also made cosmetic surgery quite accessible and affordable. Even so, it’s natural to want to get the best price you can, and at Inland Cosmetic Surgery and Ahava Medspa, we love helping patients save on cosmetic surgery. But we also want you to be safe. Here are our top insider tips on how to get the procedures you want for the best possible price—without compromising your appearance.

Before we share our list of tips, a word about safety…

There is a big difference between a good price on expertly performed cosmetic surgery and cheap cosmetic surgery. Never compromise your safety, comfort, or results just to get a bargain. In fact, be very suspicious of unusually low pricing on any procedure or treatment. This is a red flag that the provider is cutting corners, such as performing surgery in an office instead of in an accredited operating room with life safety measures in place (not to mention a qualified anesthesia provider, which is also key!).

Choose a fellowship-trained surgeon for cosmetic surgery and make sure they operate in an accredited facility with fully qualified anesthesiology personnel. For Medspa services, choose a licensed, experienced provider working under MD supervision. Make sure they are fully qualified and have a good reputation among patients as well as in the medical community.

Okay, now for our cosmetic surgery savings tips.

Operating room and anesthesia fees are a significant part of the total cost of cosmetic surgery. If you combine procedures, you only have to pay these fees once.

1. Ask the cosmetic surgeon you prefer about specials

Even top cosmetic surgeons will occasionally run specials to attract new patients and give people with budget constraints a chance to have a procedure with them. If your surgeon of choice isn’t running a relevant special when you come in for a consult, subscribe to their newsletter. This way you can automatically learn about their latest specials and not miss out on limited time offers.

Don’t forget to check for specials on social media—many practices and medspas periodically offer ways to save on non-surgical treatments such as Ultherapy and ThermiVa. You can also save on products: stock up when your favorite medical skincare brand is on sale!

2. Attend special events at cosmetic surgery practices

Aesthetic technology and skincare companies will often partner with doctors to hold special events where they demonstrate and promote their products. Attending these events almost always comes with exclusive savings and giveaways for the featured service, as well as free consults and complimentary refreshments. Plus, they’re a lot of fun—at least that’s the case with our events at Inland Cosmetic!

3. Take advantage of manufacturer rewards programs

All the major aesthetic pharmaceutical manufacturers offer rebate and points programs. They’re free to join, and if you’re a regular for injectables, the savings can add up quickly. Popular cosmetic rewards programs include:

  • Brilliant Distinctions (Allergan). The OG rewards program for Botox, Juvederm fillers, SkinMedica skincare, Latisse, and CoolSculpting. You earn points with every purchase of these products, which you can then use towards future treatments.
  • Aspire Galderma Rewards. A very similar program for Dysport, Sculptra, and the Restylane filler collection.
  • Natrelle Gel Rewards. A breast implant rewards program from Allergan, which offers perks (think free Botox) for choosing their Natrelle silicone implants or referring a friend.

4. Bundle procedures to save on operating room fees and recovery time

A significant part of the total cost of cosmetic surgery includes fees for the operating facility and anesthesiologist. If you combine procedures, you only have to pay these fees once. Additionally, it’s important to factor in the cost of time spent recovering after surgery. Each operation will have its own period of required downtime, and by combining procedures, you can also “combine” the downtime.

A mommy makeover is a classic example. Patients combine breast enhancement, tummy tuck, and liposuction in a single operation, and need about 2 weeks of downtime. If you instead had these procedures performed separately in three operations, you’d pay the OR and anesthesiology fees 3 times, and, over time, need about 4 weeks of time off work in total.

5. Book your procedure during the “off-season”

Many cosmetic surgeons’ schedules slow down during the summer. This is simply because so many people are busy traveling or taking care of kids during their summer break. Adding to the seasonality of cosmetic surgery is the fact that many patients prefer to have surgery over winter holidays, so they can maximize their PTO and hide healing results under bulkier clothing.

Consider booking your procedure in June, July, or August. You may be able to save when demand isn’t as high.

If these are not concerns of yours, consider booking your procedure in June, July, or August. Your surgeon may offer you a better price during these months because demand isn’t as high.

We hope these tips are helpful as you research your options. If you’re looking for qualified cosmetic surgeons with a reputation for fair pricing and great patient outcomes, consider our Rancho Cucamonga cosmetic surgeons. Dr. Jacob Haiavy and Dr. Emma Ryan highly experienced in the latest advanced surgery techniques and will personalize your plan to best meet your needs and your budget. Call 909-987-0899 or contact us for an appointment!

How would you rate your skincare efforts? If you invest in top quality, clinically proven skincare products, moisturize in the winter, and even remember to wear SPF most days, you’re off to a great start.

But if you’re going straight from the office to the gym with your makeup on, sleeping on the same pillowcase for weeks, or using the same razor more than a handful of times, consider improving your routine—these and several other seemingly minor shortcuts may actually be thwarting your efforts to keep your skin and hair looking youthful and healthy.

When you’re working out, sweat needs to escape through your pores. Leaving a layer of makeup on over wide-open pores is likely to trap bacteria and cause breakouts.

For a full list of these bad skin habits, along with suggestions for getting on the right track, check out this article from SELF. We weren’t too surprised about what made the list, as we’ve helped our own patients negate the effects of skincare mistakes like working out or sleeping with makeup on (hello acne), skipping out on antioxidants (which skin needs to repair cellular damage), and tanning (a fast track to wrinkles and brown spots).

Read through the article to see what else you can do better.

For healthy skin tips you can trust—and act upon—come see us!

The good news ias that all 9 of the bad beauty habits in the article are fairly simple to break, but why not go one step further and replace them with really good skincare habits?

If you’re in the Inland Empire, we’d love for you to come see our Rancho Cucamonga skincare experts at Ahava Medspa. We love helping patients solve their skincare problems through personalized skin treatment plans. We can help you choose the right skincare products and in-office treatments, like laser acne treatments like ELOS and AviClear, ultrasonic facials, microneedling, and more, based on your skin type, lifestyle, and concerns, so you can feel confident that your money will be well-spent and that your skin gets exactly what it needs to look youthful and radiant—even if you’ve been guilty of a few bad habits in the past.

For more info or to schedule your consult, call 909-987-0899 or contact us here.

For those of you looking for skin tightening without the facelift, we have exciting news! We recently added Ultherapy to our line of non-surgical options.

We’re not the only ones who love it: a number of famous (and beautiful) faces have already admitted to using this innovative option to shed a few years. Here are the top reasons stars— including Christie Brinkley, Jennifer Aniston, and Courteney Cox—love Ultherapy.

1. Ultherapy is convenient (and comfortable)

We’ve already mentioned that Ultherapy is non-surgical. Yes, now you can tighten skin without surgery or scarring. But there’s more. With basically no downtime post-treatment, you can return to work and normal activities right after your session.

“I love the idea of having my body create its own collagen and elastin the way that it used to.”Christie Brinkley

Plus, Ultherapy is fairly comfortable and very quick. Your doctor will apply a topical numbing cream to the area to ease any discomfort, and while you may experience warming sensations and isolated tenderness, it is short-lived and fairly mild.

2. The treatment is safe

Ultherapy is the only FDA-approved treatment that lifts and tightens the skin of the neck, chin, brow, and improves fine lines and wrinkles on the chest. Because there is no need to break the skin (incisions or pricks), there are few risks. Using ultrasound energy, Ultherapy naturally stimulates collagen and elastin production to the treated areas, resulting in tighter, lifted skin.

To further ensure safety, be sure you have Ultherapy in a medical office setting and that a fully trained physician assistant or registered nurse (working under MD supervision) is administering the treatment. While the technology is fantastic, it’s still important that your provider has plenty of experience and monitors your skin closely throughout the entire treatment.

3. The results last—and get even better

After your treatment you will instantly notice some improvement to your skin. Over the first few months, you’ll see years melting away as collagen and elastin production improves. Most patients report continued improvement for up to year.

Like Ultherapy spokeswoman Christie Brinkley says, “I love the idea of having my body create its own collagen and elastin the way that it used to”, and we think you will too. Contact us today to learn more about your options with Ultherapy.

Detoxing—most of us have heard of it, and a handful have probably attempted it. But it turns out this fad might not be as beneficial as some would have you believe. Outside Online recently featured some of the reasons doctors and scientists say you should put down the juice and consider some tried and true alternatives instead.

Given over 80% of nutritionists say detoxes are bogus, it’s better to focus on staying hydrated, eating healthy food, exercising regularly, and getting quality sleep.

Debunking Detox

There are plenty of wellness celebrities who swear by their solstice cleanses. Yet, when over 80% of nutritionists say detoxes are bogus, you may want to consider other options.

Here are the top downsides of juicing:

1. Cleanses deprive you of nutrients and fiber you need

The idea behind detox or a juice fast is eliminating virtually all solid substances so that your body can cleanse itself. However, when you do this, you’re not just depriving the body of toxins, you’re also eliminating nutrients that help drive detoxification in the first place.

For example, when you stop consuming proteins, the body also stops synthesizing glutathione (one of our bodies main detox enzymes). Therefore, by starving the body of both good and bad enzymes, detoxification halts altogether.

Detox juice cleanses also reduce intake of much-needed dietary fiber, another critical factor in your body’s built-in cleansing functions.

Instead of losing out on all these nutrients, simply help your body out by reducing incoming toxins: cut out highly-processed junk foods packed with artificial ingredients, reduce your alcohol intake, and avoid excess household chemicals. (Want more specific ideas? Mt. Sinai has a handy list.)

2. Your body already is doing the work

Registered Dietician Robin Foroutan says it best: “the body detoxifies on its own, or we would be dead in days.” The truth is, our bodies are constantly encountering harmful chemicals that can contribute to poor health, but our bodies are on the defense before they cause permanent damage. We have built-in detoxifying abilities and are constantly transforming toxins through biochemical reactions, allowing us to expel them with our bodily fluids.

In other words, provided your exposure to chemicals isn’t excessive, you can trust your body to do what is needed. If you do feel you’ve been exposed to concerning levels of chemicals, talk to your doctor for testing instead of jumping into a cleanse that may do more harm than good.

“Detoxification” techniques can actually break down tissues that you need for strength and energy.

3. Cleanses often hurt you in the long run

Many people detox to lose weight quickly or jumpstart their energy levels. What they don’t know is that “detoxification” techniques can actually break down tissues that you need for strength and energy. Therefore, you may be taking three steps back in terms of strength and endurance, hurting yourself in the long run.

Simple health tips that work for everyone

There is no shortcut to weight loss or getting healthy—it takes time, persistence, and determination. Be patient and focus on putting healthy food into your body, drinking plenty of water, exercising regularly, and getting quality sleep. These are the keys to good health.

If you’ve been working hard to change habits or lose weight and have come to a halt in progress, it can help to work with a professional. We’ve long been trusted to provide Rancho Cucamonga patients with weight loss solutions that work. Whether you’re looking for a body contouring procedure, non-surgical weight loss option, or are trying to learn whether you’re a candidate for a bariatric procedure, we’re here to help.

Contact us today to learn more about your options.