What is Botox?

Botox® is a neurotoxin injection used for both medical and cosmetic purposes. At her medical spa, Jennifer uses Botox to smooth lines and wrinkles and treat chronic migraines.

How does Botox reduce the signs of aging?

Jennifer is an aesthetic expert who uses Botox injections to temporarily diminish the appearance of your forehead lines, frown lines, and crow's feet. The cosmetic injection reduces muscle activity under your skin that creates lines and wrinkles.

In addition to Botox, Jennifer uses Xeomin®, a brand of the neurotoxin medication that specifically targets frown lines.

Botox and Xeomin injections take only a few minutes to administer and require no downtime afterward. Jennifer may suggest you hold off on any strenuous activity for at least two hours following your injections.

You may feel a pinch as Jennifer injects the needle into your skin, but the pain is minimal and temporary. You should start to notice an improvement in your look within 24 to 48 hours after your injections.

How long does Botox keep my skin smooth?

Botox only temporarily reduces the appearance of your lines and wrinkles, and you may notice the effects of your treatment wearing off within three to four months. As soon as you notice a return of your lines and creases, Jennifer recommends you return to A Body Renaissance to repeat your Botox injections.

Regular Botox injections thin out the muscle under the skin, which prolongs the youth-enhancing effects.

Am I a good candidate for Botox injections for migraines?

Jennifer determines if you're a good candidate for Botox injections for your migraines during a consultation. You are considered a good candidate if you experience headaches or migraines most days of every month, usually 15 out of 30 days.

For migraines, Jennifer injects the Botox into specific areas around your head and neck. To continue to benefit from Botox for migraine relief, Jennifer recommends you repeat the injections every 12 weeks.

When it comes to erasing lines and wrinkles, Botox is a favorite. To schedule your Botox injections, call A Body Renaissance or use the online booking feature to schedule an appointment today.

What are dermal fillers?

Dermal fillers are cosmetic injections Jennifer offers to enhance your natural beauty. As you age, the fat underneath your skin begins to diminish. Without the support of subcutaneous fat, your skin begins to sag, leading to lines and wrinkles. Dermal fillers act as replacements for the lost fat.

At A Body Renaissance, Jennifer uses the Juvéderm® line of dermal fillers because they've undergone the most testing and are the most effective. Juvéderm dermal fillers can restore your youthful look by:

• Smoothing lines and wrinkles
• Enhancing facial contours
• Adding volume to thin lips
• Improving the appearance of recessed acne scars
• Removing shadows under your eyelids

Jennifer combines your dermal filler injections with platelet-rich plasma (PRP) to prolong the effects of your aesthetic treatment so you don't have to continue to get dermal fillers.

What is microneedling?

Microneedling is a minimally invasive cosmetic treatment that stimulates the production of collagen. Collagen is the protein that keeps your skin strong and resilient.

During treatment, Jennifer uses a special microneedling tool that places microtears into the surface of your skin. These tears simulate an injury, which triggers your body to send over healing cells to repair the "damage."

To enhance the repair process, Jennifer may suggest you combine your microneedling with platelet-rich plasma (PRP), a blood product that contains a high concentration of your body's healing cells. When applied to your skin after microneedling, the healing properties in PRP can accelerate the repair process for more dramatic results. This innovative aesthetic treatment is referred to as a Vampire Facial®.

What does microneedling treat?

Jennifer uses microneedling as an aesthetic tool to treat many beauty concerns. You may want to consider scheduling a consultation at A Body Renaissance if you're looking for a minimally invasive treatment to:

• Reduce the appearance of fine lines
• Improve skin texture
• Even out skin tone and color

The cosmetic treatment is also used to treat acne scars and large pores.

What can I expect during my microneedling treatment?

Jennifer performs your microneedling treatment at the office. To reduce any discomfort, she may apply a topical cream to your skin prior to the application of the microneedling tool. Once your skin is ready, she gently and methodically applies the tool to your skin to get the desired results.

The entire procedure takes about 30 minutes. Once complete, Jennifer applies PRP or a calming cream to your skin, followed by sunblock.

Your skin may be red for a few days following your microneedling treatment, but there's no need for downtime following your session.

How long does it take to see the results of microneedling?

Your skin takes action very quickly to repair the damage created by the microneedling tool and you may notice an improvement in the look and tone of your skin within a few weeks of treatment. Jennifer may recommend a series of microneedling sessions to get the most benefits out of your treatment.

What is bioidentical hormone therapy?

Both men and women experience a decline in hormone levels as they age that can affect energy, sex drive, and mood. Bioidentical hormone therapy is a form of hormone replacement that takes a more natural approach.

Bioidentical hormones are created from foods such as yams and soy. They have the same chemical structure as the hormones naturally produced by your body. When used for hormone replacement therapy, these hormones optimize your hormone levels, mimic the functions of your hormones, and help you feel more like your usual self.

Am I a good candidate for bioidentical hormone therapy?

Jennifer is an experienced clinician who determines if you would benefit from bioidentical hormone therapy to support your anti-aging goals during a consultation. To determine if you're a good candidate, she reviews your medical history, as well as your health concerns and symptoms.

What is PRP?

PRP is a form of regenerative medicine that uses your body's natural healing powers to help you maintain a more youthful look. Jennifer creates the PRP she uses for your dermal filler injections from a sample of your own blood that she spins in a centrifuge. This process separates the liquid portion of your blood from the healing properties, which includes the platelets, specialized proteins, and growth factors.

When PRP is injected along with your dermal fillers, it's known as a Vampire Facelift®. The healing properties in PRP help regenerate your skin's lost fat and collagen, the protein in your skin that provides strength and elasticity, to restore your naturally youthful skin and look.

What are anti-aging treatments?

Anti-aging treatments and tools help slow down the aging process. When you think of anti-aging treatments, you may focus on creams and lotions that erase lines and wrinkles. However, aging affects more than your outward appearance.

Dedicated to restoring your youth on the inside and out, Jennifer's anti-aging treatments at A Body Renaissance include bioidentical hormone therapy and intense pulsed light (IPL) laser treatment with the Harmony Lite laser by Alma™.

What are the cosmetic uses for PRP?

Jennifer uses PRP for many cosmetic treatments and is licensed and trained to perform PRP procedures. The PRP cosmetic treatments she offers include:

PRP Facelift
The PRP Facelift is a cosmetic treatment that combines PRP with dermal fillers. When injected into your skin, dermal fillers provide an immediate improvement in your look. Over time, PRP assists in the regeneration of fat and collagen in your skin to help maintain your more youthful look.

PRP Facial
During a Facial, Jennifer applies PRP to your skin after microneedling, a minimally invasive cosmetic treatment that creates microtears in the surface of your skin. Like PRP, the microneedling stimulates your skin's natural healing powers. When these two regenerating treatments are combined, the end results are dramatic.

Breast Lift
Like your face, the skin that supports your breasts also loses strength and elasticity as you age, causing your breasts to sag. The PRP Breast Lift is a nonsurgical solution to these changes. When injected into your breast tissue, PRP regenerates collagen, fatty tissue, and blood cells to restore strength and lift the tissue.

Hair restoration
Jennifer also uses PRP to improve hair growth. When injected into the scalp, the healing properties in PRP trigger natural hair growth and improve blood supply.

Jennifer helps you determine the treatments best suited to meet your needs.

How can PRP improve sexual health?

Jennifer is also a certified provider for PRP injections. These injectable treatments use the power of PRP to enhance sexual health, pleasure, and performance by regenerating nerve endings and blood vessels.

What is Acoustic Wave Therapy?

Acoustic Wave® is an innovative noninvasive treatment that uses sound wave technology to improve blood flow to the penis and enhance sexual performance. For many men, erectile dysfunction occurs due to a buildup of plaque along the blood vessel walls that prevents blood flow to the penis or an inability to trap blood in the penis to maintain an erection.

With high-frequency sound wave energy, Acoustic Wave breaks up any micro plaque that impairs blood flow to your penis and stimulates the regeneration of new blood vessels to improve blood flow and sexual health.

We also use a proprietary second treatment improving our successful outcomes to over 90%.

Who is a good candidate for acoustic wave therapy?

Anyone suffering from erectile dysfunction is a good candidate for treatment but any one that want to improve penile function can undergo shockwave, or acoustic wave, therapy. Whether you are young and just want to enhance your performance or are suffering from erectile dysfunction, we can help you.

What Should I Expect at My Visit?

You will be given some mild numbing cream, if desired to help minimize any discomfort, although, most men report that the treatment is comfortable.

Both acoustic wave and our proprietary treatment will be performed during each session. This will take approximately 30-40 minutes.

How Soon Should I Expect Results?

Many men see results after the first treatment but most will notice changes after the second or third treatment.

How Soon Can I Schedule?

We can normally get you on the schedule within 24 hours.

How does it work?
Lasers emit a specialized, pulsed light, which is absorbed by the pigment in your hair and then transmitted down the hair shaft to the root. The hair follicle is damaged by the heat of the laser, which prohibits future growth.

Before your procedure, we will evaluate your skin and hair type in order for us to select the best laser to suit your needs. We will also thoroughly discuss the possible risks, your expectations, and the best ways to prepare for treatment.

The duration of each session varies depending on what area of the body you are having treatment. A small area such as the upper lip may take only five minutes, while a larger area like the back or legs may take up to one hour. The area should be shaved or cut short prior to treatment. For best results, we recommend that you do not wax or pluck hairs for three weeks prior to treatment.

Laser hair removal is safe and effective when performed by a physician or other licensed professional specializing in laser technology. At our practice, you can expect the highest level of treatment from our qualified professionals.

What kinds of medications can be given through with IV therapy?

Vitamins, like B-complex, B-12, and Vitamin C as well as minerals like Zinc and Magnesium can easily be added to saline and administered to you through an IV. Other medications can be added to help with weight loss, to help decrease inflammation, to improve cellular regeneration (anti-aging), to aid in athletic recovery, to increase energy levels, and to boost your immune system.

Is there any risk with IV Therapy?

Anytime you access a vein, there is a small risk of infection. The strictest measures are taken to prevent infection and your risk is very low. Some people with heart disease, kidney disease, liver disease or other issues with fluids and electrolytes should not receive IV therapy without consent from their specialist or primary care provider.

How often can I get IV Therapy?

Most people should not get IV therapy more than once weekly and typically, treatments are done intermittently, and you should check with your primary care provider if you want to get treatment done more than once a week

What is a Qualified Medical Provider (QMP)?

A QMP is a medical provider that is registered to prescribe schedule II medications with the DEA and has also completed some additional education required by the state of Utah. QMP verify that you have a qualifying condition as determined by the state of Utah.

How long does it take to get my medical cannabis card?

Usually, once you have been certified by a Qualified Medical Provider (QMP), your card is emailed to you within 5-7 business days. In most cases, it is less than 3 days.

What do I have to do to get my medical cannabis card?

There are a few steps to take to get your medical cannabis card.

Do I have to renew the card?

The first year, you are required to renew the card after the first 6 months but after that, the card can be renewed annually. You and your QMP will decide what works best.