I had the opportunity to try a newer neurotoxin similar to Botox called Jeuveau. This is my personal experience using Jeuveau and my results, which I loved. I recently turned 60 and I am always looking for ways to stay and look more youthful, and that's how I discovered Jeuveau. It temporarily relaxes the facial muscles that cause wrinkles. I had the pleasure of working with Premiere Wave Medical @premierewave and Dr. Justin Johnson and his amazing team. If you're in the Salt Lake area you will want to check them out.
My Sculptra PRP Experience
Somehow I turned 60 in December. I never thought I would be this old…but here I am. I feel 30 years younger until I look in the mirror and see my wrinkle. Being a personal trainer and competitor I have worked most of my life staying in shape, watching what I’m eating, and teaching others how to do the same. All my hard work has paid off, and I feel and Iook so much younger than I am. However, I hate the wrinkle and sagging skin on my face so I have been looking for ways to keep my youthfulness.
Before & After
In this journey, I was looking for an aesthetic practice and I discovered Premiere Wave Medical in Salt Lake City. I made an appointment with Dr. Justin Johnson to talk to him about my concerns, and he recommended Sculptra and PRP (Platelet-Rich-Plasma). Sculptra is a non-allergenic synthetic injectable that works deep within the dermis to help replace lost collagen. It helps build facial volume and fullness and decreased fine lines. As we age, collagen is lost, and loose skin begins to occur. Dr. Johnson also added PRP (Platelet-Rich-Plasma) to the Sculptra for added benefits. PRP is the patient’s own platelets derived from your own blood. It contains growth factors that stimulate collagen and healing in the skin. It helps create a more youthful appearance.
I’ve had two sessions done with Dr. Johnson and I’m loving the results. My skin looks so much more youthful and fuller, filling out those fine lines and sagging skin. I’m so happy. Dr. Johnson recommends two to three sessions.
This video is about my experience and how it made my skin look more youthful, with fewer wrinkles and fine lines. It filled out my hollowness within my face and my skin looks so much smoother. You can contact Dr. Justin Johnson at Premiere Wave Therapy in Salt Lake City, Utah for more information. https://premierewave.com
Disclaimer: I am not advocating Sculptra and PRP is for everyone. This is my experience only and I am expressing my experience and outcome so others can learn and make their own decision when it comes to these sort of treatments.
THE BEST TIME TO GET YOUR BEAUTY SLEEP
A century ago, “beauty sleep” originally referred to sleep that started before midnight. Often, people who stayed up until late hours looked haggard. And that’s still true today.
Sleep deprivation is a form of stress. Stressful conditions like illness, trauma, and emotional hardship cause your body to make more steroids. Steroids decrease the formation of collagen, which keeps your skin looking young and wrinkle-free. Increased steroids also weaken the skin barrier allowing toxins to penetrate or wounds to heal more slowly.* So, getting enough sleep, really does make you more beautiful.
Getting enough sleep is important, but getting sleep before midnight can also make a big difference. Matt Walker, Ph.D., head of the Sleep and Neuroimaging Lab at the University of California, Berkeley, said “When it comes to bedtime, there’s a window during which time your brain and body have the opportunity to get the best non-REM and REM sleep, is roughly between 8 pm and 12 am. “ Going to bed late will make it harder to fall asleep and may also contribute to waking up feeling less refreshed.
Deep within your brain, the pineal gland works like an internal clock. As the sun sets, the optic nerve in your eyes senses the darkness and sends a message to the pineal gland. The pineal gland secretes a hormone, melatonin, to prepare your body for sleep. Typically, within a couple of hours of sunset, you will begin to feel tired.
Most people who stay up past 10 o’clock are working on the internet or watching TV. These activities create an exposure to light which interrupts the production of melatonin. This interference causes difficulty in falling to sleep, a confused internal clock, or even a “second wind” of energy.
Going to bed by 10 o’clock will have an enormous impact on your quality of sleep. If you’re not currently going to bed that early, try to go to bed 15-30 minutes earlier each week until you meet your goal. Also, try waking up by 6:00 am so that your body will be tired by 10:00 pm.
You’ll not only wake up more relaxed and refreshed,
you’ll wake up more beautiful!
