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Our outer appearance influences how we are perceivedby others.It is within our power to update and reinvent ourselves, to create a look that best represents who we are on the inside. Simple changes in your skin care routine

will not only make a difference in your complexion, but can have a positive influence on your self image. Imagine you at your best; Balanced and Confident. Discover that it is possible to truly look as good as you feel!

Menu of Facials

AIM Anti-Aging
Packed with essential Vitamin C,

your complexion will transform,

creating a more youthful
appearance. $75

Detoxify
By infusing extracts of Seaweed,

we offer a natural approach to

eliminate pollutants above and

beneath the skin’s surface. $65

Firm & Lift
Feel your skin pulsate as we apply

an Aloe Vera enzyme to tone and

tighten your face and neck. $65

Acne Control
Acne is a medical condition that

requires potent ingredients and

gentle care. This proper treatment

will balance your skin and heal your

breakouts. $75

Glycolic Resurfacing
Attain the flawless skin you desire with

a progression of peels. Consultation is

required. $ 65
Ask About Our Glycolic Series Special!

Quick Cleanse
A brief, yet personalized, facial refresher

for in-between treatments. $40

VelaShape

Here at AIM, we are an advanced anti-aging mind-body medical center, introducing the latest clinical esthetics services and weightloss programs on the market. One of my favorite treatments we offer to our patients is Velashape by Syneron.
You may have heard of it on Keeping Up with the Kardashian’s on the E! channel. In one episode, Kim Kardashian’s family jokingly tells her she has “cottage cheese thighs”, so she goes into a medical center and gets a “Vela” (as one of my patients and I have nicknamed it) on her well known backside.

Check out the video clip of Kim getting the procedure:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tep8cT6XBH4

What is Velashape?
Velashape is a scientifically proven, non-invasive procedure, designed for cellulite and circumference reduction, as well as skin tightening.
How does it work?
The Velashape machine acts on 3 components- Infrared Light, Radio Frequency, and Suction. The infrared light and radio frequency work together: Infrared penetrates beneath the surface of the skin and the radio frequency targets and attaches the fluid that accumulates in the pockets between your fat cells. Suction, which feels like a deep tissue massage, helps the lymphatic drainage and elimination of the toxins in your body.

Only after 4 treatments, you can expect to see:
Smoother, more contoured surface of your skin
Inches lost around your arms, legs, and midsection
Tightening of sagging skin


If you recently have done HCG diet (offered at AIM), Vela is perfect for firming any loose skin you might have from rapid weightloss. It works really well after plastic surgery to reduce rippling caused from liposuction. For those who diet and exercise, but still can’t quite lose the cellulite, it may be hereditary, and Vela may be the solution.

Check out our ad on Craigslist for the VERY AFFORDABLE offer to try out Vela for yourself!
http://orangecounty.craigslist.org/com/1353400310.html

Danielle Fisher, Esthetician
AIM Medical Center
Advanced Integrative Mind-Body Medical Center
901 Dover Drive Suite 204
Newport Beach, CA 92660
949.722.9884

Importance of Ingredients

When I was 10 years old, my mother was deep frying homemade French fries in a pretty shallow pan on a gas burning stove. The flames jumped and caught fire to the oil, which before we had a chance to gasp, was an out-of -control blaze. I watched my mom grab the flaming pan to try to put out the fire, but the hot oil spilled onto her arms and the flames braised her face.
As a result, my mom suffered 2nd and 3rd degree burns on her face and arms. The doctors and plastic surgeons insisted she get a skin graft, but through proper care and utilizing the natural resources from mother earth, she was able to heal with minimal scarring on arms and absolutely no scarring on her face. What a miracle! Witnessing this experience drives me to understand proper skin care and know what’s available to recommend particular products for my clients needs.

There are many natural and even synthetic remedies that may help you attain the complexion you have always wanted. Herbs, plant extracts, and chemical compounds can serve multiple functions, such as being antiseptic, calming, healing, and moisturizing, to name a few.
Post laser resurfacing, glycolic peel, or waxing, using products with healing and soothing ingredients such as aloe, azulene, and tocopherol (Vitamin E). Aloe is not only healing and hydrating, it is an anti-inflammatory and an anti-microbial. Azulene is derived from the chamomile plant and is deep blue in color; it is very gentle and soothing, perfect for sensitive skin types. Vitamin E used topically is claimed to prevent scar tissue from forming and is an anti-oxidant that will help with protecting your skin from free radicals (pollutants, UV rays, drugs) that cause skin aging.

For all of my male counterparts out there- do you ever experience razor burn or ingrown hairs? Shaving can be quite abrasive, so men will need more calming and healing products. Some steps for prevention include exfoliation prior to shaving to open the pores and clean out any contamination and as they say, “go with the flow!’ Using tea tree oil, an antiseptic, will aid in clearing dirt and pollutants beneath the skin’s surface. Follow up your shave with a calming aftershave lotion containing allantoin, which helps heal wounds and stimulates the growth of healthy skin tissue.

Being knowledgeable on the ingredients available can be very helpful. When you know what type of ingredients function well with your skin, you will find it much easier to choose the facial you may want or what products to use in your home care. There are many to learn and understand, so let me know if you need any help!

Danielle Fisher

AIM Medical Center

901 Dover Drive Suite 204

Newport Beach, CA 92660

949.722.9884

Peals are Appealing...

It has been brought to my attention that many people are afraid of a getting a superficial peel, the process of removing dead skins cells by means of chemical methods. They often take it very literally and imagine the skin flaking off of their face like a bad sunburn. However, this is not always the case. The art of chemical exfoliation an age-old practice and you can be assured it is safe and effective.

Estheticians can administer light peels which only penetrate the upper layers of the skin. These procedures include lactic acid, glycolic acid, enzymes, and Jessner’s solution. You will not experience intense skin shedding with a light peel. I would never recommend a procedure that is damaging or invasive to my client. When asked, “How do I smooth the texture of my skin, lighten these freckles, and get rid of my acne scars?,” I would recommend a Glycolic Peel Series. I know what works best and what is cost-effective for my clients.

To begin your transformation, purchase your peels in a series of 6-8 sessions. You slowly acclimate your skin to the acids, and then you can begin using higher percentages as you progress. Combined with your peel you will experience a non-cosmetic face lift with our Protein- Enzyme mask, completed with a soothing aloe vera crème that will speed up the healing process and reduce any redness. What you can expect to see within a few treatments is a more youthful complexion: Elimination of hyper-pigmentation caused by acne, sun damage, or hormonal changes; a bright, porcelain-like tone and texture; and a temporary lift to sagging, aged skin.

A consultation prior to your treatment is necessary, as peels are not made for everyone. I find it interesting that if you are a diabetic, it is not recommended to do a glycolic peel, since it is derived from the sugar cane, your blood-glucose levels could potentially be affected. Anyone with inflamed acne, sunburn, or open lesions should allow a few days to let the conditions subside before attempting a peel. If you are currently receiving microdermabrasion treatments, or are on Retin-A or Accutane , you must be absolutely off of your program for an extended period of time before starting on a peel series.

If you are looking for effective results for an affordable price, getting a peel will provide guaranteed satisfaction! As Dr. Suzie Schuder, our head doctor at AIMM puts it, “Peels really are appealing!”

Danielle Fisher

Can Summer Sun Fun Be Undone?

By: Danielle Fisher; Esthetician

The summer may never seem long enough, but the sun in southern California is out every season (we are talking 80 degrees in January- that’s hardly what I call winter!). Although we are very fortunate to have our bright California sky year long, this is the time of year we must be conscious about overexposing ourselves to the sun during outdoor activities, such as the beach, boating, swimming, etc.

This summer it is time to make a change in your skin care regimen to make sure you are beach ready and protected, in order to prolong the inevitable: aging caused by sun damage.

Sun damage is the main external reason we appear older than we actually are. Approximately 80 to 85 % of our aging is caused by the rays of the sun. As we age, the collagen and elastin fibers of the skin naturally weaken. This weakening happens at a much faster rate when the skin is frequently exposed to UVA and UVB rays, thus leading to loss of skin elasticity or facial sagging, not to mention deep wrinkles, hyper-pigmentation, and skin cancer. No thank you!

Can summer sun fun be undone? Sun damage upon the epidermis can be temporarily reversed, but keep in mind that the sun can penetrate as deep as the dermal layers of your skin, and the damage may surface later in life.

By creating healthy habits for your skin now, there is hope. Preventative measures for skin care include using sunless self tanners, wearing hats and sunglasses, and wearing sunscreen, which is the best protection for our skin. Proper home care, regular skin treatments with an esthetician, and ingredients such as antioxidants, lipids, and AHA’s (alpha-hydroxy acids) can be beneficial for skin that has been wrecked and ravaged by environmental exposure.

My recommendations for treatments to reverse sun damage include Vitamin C facials and Glycolic Peels. L-Ascorbic acid (vitamin C) is a powerful antioxidant which will protect you from free radicals caused by the sun and pollutants in our atmosphere. Vitamin C facials bring out the natural luminosity of your skin and increase collagen production, naturally firming the skin.

Sun RX $25

Gycolic acid, which is a type of AHA, is very beneficial method of exfoliating the stratum corneum of the epidermis. Glycolic Peels can eliminate the appearance of hyper-pigmentation, refine fine lines, and condition the skin. Both of these treatments will improve your cell turnover rate, the rate at which you naturally exfoliate dead skin cells, supporting a youthful, glowing complexion.

The beautiful weather we as Californians pay top dollar for could ultimately be the cause of our demise, if we do not take the necessary precautions to shield ourselves from the harmful ultra violet rays.

So am I telling you that you have the power to slow down the aging process simply by avoiding too much sunlight? That’s right. Just call me the fountain of youth!

Danielle Fisher, Esthetician

AIM Medical Center

Advanced Integrative Mind-Body Medical Center

901 Dover Drive Suite 204

Newport Beach, CA 92660

949.722.9884

Call for a FREE consult with Danielle!