Even if you’ve achieved your weight loss goals and you’re toning your muscles, loose skin on the body can make anyone feel self-conscious. Luckily, with the help of advanced technology, you can easily tighten loose skin so you can finally love the way you look. At Verve Weight Loss & Laser Aesthetics in Upland, CA, we know that skin tightening treatments with Pelleve are an ideal solution to quickly tighten your skin without invasive techniques. Pelleve is a revolutionary radiofrequency laser treatment that can instantly plump and tighten skin all over the face and neck. As a non-invasive and non-surgical treatment, you can easily correct troubles such as crow’s feet, fine lines, and loose skin on the face with only a few treatments. Are You a Candidate for Skin Tightening? Most people are good candidates for Pelleve. If you have loose or lax skin on the face or neck and you would like to improve your appearance by tightening your skin, then you are likely a good potential candidate. Because this treatment is so versatile, it can be used by most people, regardless of skin tone, skin type, gender, or age. The candidates for this treatment can include a variety of people. From perfectionists who want to achieve aesthetic goals to those who have lost a significant amount of weight, this treatment is an ideal solution to restoring your self-confidence. Regardless of your needs or the cause of your loose skin, Pelleve is probably a good fit for your skin-related goals. Candidates include: Those With Mature and Aging Skin As we age, wrinkles form due to the loss of elasticity and moisture in the skin. The common culprits for skin laxity in mature people are the natural decrease of collagen and elastin production, which starts around age 30 or 40. Treatments for tightening skin on the face can help contour the body and allow you to look much younger. Many aging people contend with what they call “crepey” skin, which is skin on the neck that appears very thin and loose. You can easily correct the appearance of crepey skin with a treatment like Pelleve. Those With Loose Skin From Weight Loss Significant weight loss leaves a mark on your body, especially the area beneath your chin. While your overall health risks may improve, many people who lose over 50 lbs will deal with loose skin on the neck, particularly people who are older or who have rapidly lost weight. Excess loose skin can diminish the confidence you feel about your weight loss accomplishments, which can be pretty disheartening after all of your hard work. Fortunately, treating loose skin from weight loss is easy with radiofrequency treatment, so you can feel better about your appearance and enjoy the results of your hard work. Those With Skin Affected by Smoking We all know that smoking can cause skin damage – most prominently wrinkles on the face. But smoking can also negatively impact the appearance of the skin on your neck, as well. Many smokers or recovering smokers will experience loose skin and wrinkles, which are generally caused by the toxic chemicals in cigarettes. A treatment like Pelleve can help you reverse some of that damage and tighten your skin so you can appear more healthy. This is particularly true for wrinkles on the face. Those With Sun Damaged Skin Whether it’s with a tanning bed or from spending hours out in the sun, tanning your skin can cause premature aging that breaks down the collagen in your skin more quickly and leads to loose, lax skin on the face or neck. While it’s widely encouraged to protect your skin from damaging UV rays, many people don’t realize the importance of sun protection until sun damage has already occurred. Because sun damage gradually appears as we age, it’s possible the cause of your loose skin is from a youth spent sunbathing or using tanning beds. But you don’t have to live with the results of sun damage. Skin tightening treatments can reverse some of this damage and restore the suppleness of your skin. Those Who Want To Slow Skin Aging If you’re the type to believe that an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure, then you may be interested in using Pelleve as a preventative treatment. You can stay ahead of the aging process by using this treatment at the first visible signs of aging on the face. Because this treatment increases collagen production in the deepest layers of the skin, early use of Pelleve may slow the natural aging process and prevent the formation of fine lines and wrinkles. Those Who Want To Feel More Confident Feeling confident about your appearance is important. People are more likely to make good lifestyle choices and feel a better sense of wellbeing when they are confident about the way they look. If skin laxity on the face or neck has negatively impacted your confidence, then it may be time to correct your concerns. Pelleve is an ideal treatment to easily and quickly tighten your skin so you can feel confident about your appearance again. How Does Pelleve Work? Pelleve uses radiofrequency energy to gently heat the sub-dermal layers of skin to trigger the body’s natural regenerative response. When the heat from the radiofrequency laser penetrates the deepest skin layers and encourages higher collagen production, your skin will tighten up over time. The collagen maturation process will take several weeks, but the new collagen fibers can last for several months at a time. What Causes Skin Laxity? In general, skin laxity is caused by the natural aging process. As we age, we produce fewer proteins that provide structural support to the skin and that creates an environment where skin laxity becomes common. Skin laxity is the result of when these proteins do not connect layers of the skin to connective tissues in the sub-dermal layers. When this happens, aesthetic concerns like fine lines and wrinkles begin to develop. Several years ago, the only

If you’re tired of dieting and spending too much of your week at the gym without seeing any improvement in your problem areas, we want to introduce you to a treatment that can change everything. At Verve Weight Loss & Laser Aesthetics in Upland, CA, we offer SculpSure, a revolutionary non-invasive body contouring treatment that heats stubborn fat, kills those fat cells, and then lets your body take care of the rest. How Exactly Does SculpSure Work? This treatment relies on the work of the innovative device and the body’s work to help you achieve results. This fat reduction process begins here in our office; the rest of this process takes place at home slowly during the weeks that follow your treatment as your body flushes the dead fat cells from your system. As it does, you’ll notice that your problem areas will appear tighter, slimmer, and will have significantly less fat volume. Heating the Fat Cells During the treatment process, the SculpSure device will heat your fat cells by using radiofrequency energy. Radiofrequency energy is heat energy that increases the temperature of the fat cells to a range that they cannot withstand. This range usually falls between 106 and 120 degrees, but regardless, it results in cell death. The benefit is, the heat doesn’t hurt any of the surrounding tissue. You will feel a warm sensation during the treatment, and your skin may feel warm to the touch for an hour or so after your session, but it will return to normal. A Professional Process While heating fat cells may seem like a simple premise, it’s not something that you can DIY at home. You cannot go lay out in the sun or apply heat to your problem areas in an attempt to kill fat cells. Doing so wouldn’t be a safe way to target fat cells, nor would it be effective because this device is designed to deliver radiofrequency energy as heat energy and damage the fat cells. You can’t buy a radiofrequency DIY fat-melting machine on Amazon, nor should you ever invest in such a product if it comes out because it won’t be the safest option. However, you can schedule a treatment at our office, and our technician will place the device on your target problem area, and after one treatment, you’ll be on your way to a tighter and more toned-looking you. The Body’s Role in Removing Fat Cells Once you undergo treatment, and we use the SculpSure device to effectively target and heat your fat cells, that heat will destroy those cells, but they will remain in your treatment area once your appointment is over. You won’t see an immediate improvement in your problem areas as soon as your treatment is over, but you will in the weeks to come. We initiate a process that your body must complete. Flushing Fat Cells From the System Your body knows how to handle metabolic waste, which the fat cells become once they die. However, it doesn’t flush the cells out all at once. This process does take time and typically happens within three to four months of your treatment. Your body will use your lymphatic system and other metabolic processes to flush the fat cells out, and as it does, you’ll see those problem areas improve. One way to track your progress is by taking pre and post-treatment photos to compare against one another and measuring your progress through inches lost. Taking measurements at the beginning of your treatment and tracking your progress each week will show you that your body is working hard to remove those fat cells, and you will continue to see improvements every week following your treatment. Frequently Asked Questions Is the Treatment Painful? SculpSure is a comfortable, non-invasive treatment that doesn’t cause any pain. The radiofrequency energy will create a warming sensation on your skin, but other than that, you won’t experience any discomfort. Your technician will make sure that you remain comfortable throughout your treatment and adjust the device as needed. We can promise you that this treatment will be far less painful than a grueling workout spent trying to target your problem areas. How Many Treatments Will I Need? Different patients require different treatment plans to achieve their goals. Some patients benefit from a few sessions; others schedule more to target multiple areas of their bodies. At your consultation, we will evaluate your treatment areas to determine how many sessions will benefit you and help you reach your goals. Will Anyone Know I Underwent This Treatment? Since this treatment relies on your body to deliver gradual results, you won’t ever look as though you went and had something done. Your results will appear gradually, so no one will have to know that you scheduled this treatment if you don’t want them to. Friends and family will notice a change in your appearance because the results can be dramatic, but your results will appear slowly over time, just like the weight loss process. What Areas Can the Device Treat? SculpSure is designed to treat some of the most common body areas that hold onto stubborn fat. It can reduce the total fat volume in the thighs, back, abdomen, love handles, and submental fullness under the chin. If you have a specific area you want to treat not listed, you can address it with one of our experts at your consultation to determine whether this treatment can help you reach your goals. Who Is a Good Candidate? SculpSure is not a weight-loss treatment. It specifically targets fat cells so your body can eliminate them and you can reach your body goals. Patients who have reached a healthy body weight and have a BMI of 30 or less make good candidates for this treatment. The best patients are those who live a healthy lifestyle but cannot achieve their body goals by changing their diet or adjusting their fitness routine. Some stubborn fat is just resistant to diet and exercise, so you

At Verve Weight Loss & Laser Aesthetics in Upland, CA, we know that most people want to change something about their appearance, whether that’s eliminating lines or wrinkles or enhancing their features. For that reason, we offer several dermal fillers and cosmetic injectables that can do it all. They can smooth lines and wrinkles, address volume loss, eliminate a double chin and perfect your appearance to help you look like an improved version of yourself. Are Injectables Right for Me? Cosmetic injectables are anti-aging treatments that can be used to treat volume loss and dynamic wrinkles on the face, restore youth to the hands, and even eliminate a double chin. Whatever your cosmetic concern, one of our injectables can help treat it. Treating Dynamic Wrinkles: Botox At our office, we offer Botox, a cosmetic injectable designed to treat dynamic wrinkles. Dynamic wrinkles form on the upper half of the face as a result of repetitive expressions. As you age, your skin loses elasticity, and lines and wrinkles form. These wrinkles often appear at the outer corners of the eyes, the forehead, and between the eyebrows. Botox is FDA-approved to treat and temporarily eliminate forehead lines, frown lines, and crow’s feet. Once you begin treatment with Botox, you’ll see results within a week of your injections, and your results will last anywhere from three to six months. As soon as your results wear off, you can schedule a follow-up treatment to maintain those results. Who Is a Candidate? Anyone with dynamic wrinkles on the upper half of their face that have formed from repetitive expressions can benefit from Botox injections. This treatment will relax the muscles to smooth the skin and help restore youth to the face naturally. An initial consultation with one of our experienced injectors can help determine if Botox is right for you. We will create a treatment plan that addresses each area of concern to help you reach your cosmetic goals. Treating Volume Loss and Enhancing the Features: Dermal Fillers Dermal fillers are designed to restore volume and enhance facial features. If you have lines and wrinkles on the lower half of your face that have formed from volume loss, one of the fillers from the Juvederm or Restylane collections can help restore volume to your skin. Both of these collections contain fillers made of synthetic hyaluronic acid-based gels that inject volume below the skin’s surface to deliver an immediate plumping effect. They can smooth facial folds, lines, and wrinkles and restore volume to the skin. They can also define, lift, and contour the cheeks and add volume to the lips to address volume loss or help create better facial proportions. Adding Volume to the Hands We can also use Restylane to restore volume to your hands. Over time, the hands experience volume loss just like the face does. Tendons, veins, and bones appear more prominent and make your hands look older than you’d like. Injections into the hands with one of the Restylane fillers will help fill those hollow areas and restore a youthful appearance. You’ll see immediate results that will last for several months at a time. What Kind of Results Can I Expect? One of the benefits of dermal fillers as they are fast-acting and long-lasting. They deliver immediate results that continue to improve for several days post-treatment. The results can last a year or longer, depending on which formulation is used to treat your area of concern. We can provide you with a better idea of what kind of results you can expect and how long they will last when we create your treatment plan and choose the right product for your needs. Who Is a Candidate? Patients who want to treat volume loss, contour their faces, enhance their appearance and augment their lips make good candidates for dermal fillers. A consultation with one of our injectors will determine whether Juvederm or Restylane will best meet your aesthetic needs. We will review your problem areas, confirm that you are not allergic to any ingredients in the injectables, and create a treatment plan to address one or more areas of your face. Treating Submental Fullness: Kybella Submental fullness is the technical term for a double chin. Some patients are genetically predisposed to develop a double chin; others develop one as a result of weight gain. Whatever the case, if you have a double chin, you’re aware that it’s very difficult to treat since you cannot spot-treat stubborn fat. There is now an injectable that can help reduce the appearance of a double chin, and it’s called Kybella. Kybella contains deoxycholic acid, a synthetic version of a substance your body makes naturally. Your body uses this substance to break down dietary fat; the synthetic deoxycholic acid in Kybella helps break down fat cells below the chin. Once these fat cells are broken down, your body will eliminate them naturally over the next several months. You will see your double chin gradually disappear within three to four months of beginning the treatment. What Kind of Results Can I Expect? You may need one or multiple injections to achieve your desired results based on the degree of submental fullness you want to treat. Patients can schedule a maximum of six injection appointments with three to four weeks between each to achieve their desired results. Who Is a Candidate? Anyone who suffers from submental fullness may make a good candidate for Kybella. We will address your concerns during an initial consultation and evaluate the area below your chin and your upper neck to see if Kybella can help treat your submental fullness. Once we confirm that Kybella is right for you, we can begin treatment, and you’ll be on your way to a more sculpted and defined chin profile. Creating Your Treatment Plan There are many different cosmetic injectables that provide patients with a way to improve their appearance and still look natural. To determine which of these products are right for you, we will begin with

At Verve Weight Loss & Laser Aesthetics in Upland, CA, we know that you have better things to do than constantly waxing, shaving, and plucking your unwanted hair, which is why we offer laser hair removal treatments so that you don’t have to. In just a few quick non-invasive sessions, you can achieve smooth, hair-free skin. If you’re ready to experience a hair-free life, we have two effective lasers that can help remove your unwanted hair for good. What Is Laser Hair Removal? Laser hair removal is a treatment that uses laser light to permanently eliminate unwanted body or facial hair. It is an effective treatment that delivers long-lasting results. Once you complete the recommended number of treatment sessions to effectively target and eliminate all of your unwanted hair, you will no longer have to worry about at-home hair removal methods ever again. This treatment helps make life simpler and will save you thousands of dollars long-term. It’s an investment in yourself and your future. It gives you a lot of extra time to do things that you enjoy, not removing unwanted hair. How Does It Work? This treatment is so effective because it addresses the source of hair growth. During a treatment session, your technician will target the laser light at your treatment area. It will bypass your skin and won’t harm any of the surrounding tissue. Instead, it will only zone in on the pigment in your hair follicle. Laser is attracted to pigment, and once it reaches your hair follicle, it heats the area and damages it. Damaged hair follicles no longer grow hair. Your hair goes through different growth cycles, so some follicles may be inactive during the time of your first treatment. That’s why you may still experience hair growth after initial treatment. The initial treatment will damage any active hair follicles, but additional treatments are necessary to target each hair follicle at its time of active growth. Scheduling strategic treatments help deliver the most widespread results. The Elite+ Laser The Elite+ laser system is a product that can target and treat many skin conditions and imperfections, one of those conditions being unwanted hair. This laser provides an effective and efficient way to remove unwanted hair anywhere on the body. It targets and damages the hair follicles of all your unwanted hair in quick and virtually painless treatment sessions. It is safe for all skin types, including types III, IV, and beyond. Those who typically don’t qualify for other laser hair removal treatments due to the pigment of their skin, including Asian, Hispanic, African-American, and Indian Asian patients, can safely schedule this treatment without worrying about any kind of adverse risk or reaction. What Are the Benefits? The Elite+ laser system covers large surface areas during each treatment, so you can get faster results in fewer treatment sessions. It is a far more comfortable experience than typical photo-based treatments and can be completely customized to your specific needs. During treatment, we can apply a prescription-strength topical anesthetic cream to help you maintain optimal comfort when treating delicate areas like the bikini zone and face. Scheduling Your Elite+ Laser Treatments When we schedule your treatments, we will do so to ensure that we can target every hair follicle in its acting growth phase. Your treatment area will determine your treatment schedule. If you choose to treat your face, arms, bikini zone, or underarms, we will schedule your appointments approximately four to six weeks apart. When treating larger areas like the back, legs, and chest, we will schedule your treatments with eight to ten weeks between each. The Icon Laser The Icon laser is another state-of-the-art laser device that helps treat many different skin imperfections and can remove overgrown and unwanted hair from the face and body. This laser delivers fractional treatments, meaning it focuses on one area at a time with accuracy and precision. It damages the hair follicles so that they stop growing hair, which helps eliminate hair growth long term so you can achieve hair-free skin. What Can It Treat? The Icon laser uses IPL (intense pulsed light) to help slow hair growth and remove unwanted hair from the face and the body. It is safe for all skin types but is more effective at removing and eliminating darker hair since the light in the device is drawn to pigment. Those with very light hair may be better suited for a different laser treatment. An initial consultation can help determine if the Icon laser is right for your specific needs. Frequently Asked Questions Is It Safe? Laser hair removal is a safe and effective way to target and eliminate unwanted hair on both the face and the body. The results are proven and real. This treatment has helped millions of patients reach their aesthetic goals. Which of These Lasers Is Right for Me? Different patients have different hair removal goals, and we can address each one of them. Those who want to slow hair growth or eliminate it altogether can do so with one of these lasers. Patients who want to treat overgrown or coarse hair can do so and will notice that it becomes thinner with each treatment session. Both of these lasers provide an effective way to target unwanted hair. When you schedule your initial consultation, one of our expert technicians will discuss your goals to help determine which one of these treatment devices is right for you. How Can I Prepare for My Treatment? Once you schedule a treatment, there are some ways you will need to prepare your skin. We ask that you shave the treatment area in advance but avoid plucking, waxing, or any other hair removal method that removes the hair by its root. Additionally, you must avoid excess sun exposure, tanning, and especially getting any kind of sunburn before your treatment. Who Is a Candidate? Laser technology has made so many advancements in recent years, and we are proud to offer two highly effective, state-of-the-art laser

Loose skin can make you look older than you are, hide your muscle definition, and affect your confidence. If you aren’t ready to schedule a surgical procedure to address skin laxity, we’re here to let you know that you don’t have to. At Verve Weight Loss & Laser Aesthetics in Upland, CA, we offer a skin tightening treatment called Pelleve that delivers real, visible results. What Is Skin Tightening? A skin tightening treatment stimulates collagen and elastin production in the deeper layers of the skin to make it appear tighter and firmer. If you want tighter skin, you need to schedule a treatment that forces your body to create more collagen and elastin. Luckily, there is a non-surgical way to achieve tighter, firmer skin, and it doesn’t require any incisions, needles, or downtime. At our office, we offer this kind of treatment, and it’s called Pelleve. What Causes Loose Skin? Many factors can contribute to loose skin. The most common reason people begin to experience loose skin is the aging process. However, genetics, weight loss, smoking, and sun damage can all contribute to skin laxity. If you have loose skin on your face or body, there is a solution that can help tighten the area and help restore your youth. In quick and gentle treatments, you can get your youthful skin back and love the skin you’re in. The Remedy for Loose Skin There are two ways to effectively address loose skin, a surgical procedure or, the alternative, a skin tightening treatment. Surgical procedures involve the cutting away of excess skin to tighten the remaining area and restore youth. This type of procedure is invasive and requires an extensive recovery period. While it does deliver results, many patients are not financially, emotionally, or physically prepared to commit to a surgical procedure to address their loose skin. Skin tightening treatments provide an alternative to surgery and work by increasing collagen production below the skin’s surface. As your body makes more elastin and collagen, the skin gets tighter and more toned. The Importance of Collagen and Elastin Collagen and elastin are so critical because they provide your skin with structural support from the inside out. Many companies have produced products that contain different forms of collagen that can be applied topically or ingested in supplement form. While these are good for your health and can help moisture the skin’s surface, these don’t deliver the same kind of results as a treatment designed to help your body create more collagen in the deepest layers. Pelleve Pelleve is an FDA-approved skin tightening treatment that uses radiofrequency energy to increase collagen and elastin production below the skin. In doing so, it can deliver some immediate results that help lift and tighten your skin and help smooth lines and wrinkles. How Does It Work? This treatment is so effective because it stimulates collagen production by heating the deeper skin tissues. Once the collagen is heated, it contracts, which delivers an immediate skin tightening effect. It also remodels your body’s existing collagen while forcing it to grow new collagen and elastin in the treatment area. As it does, you will get a gradual yet continual plumping and lifting effect. You’ll notice a gradual improvement in your skin tone and a reduction in your lines and wrinkles with each month following your treatment. What Can It Treat? Pelleve is designed to stimulate collagen production to help tighten the skin on the face, particularly on the eyelids, forehead, cheeks, neck, and jowls. It can also be used on different areas of the body to tighten loose skin, including the neck, chin, knees, and thighs, among other areas. What Happens During a Treatment? When you come in for your treatment, we will situate you comfortably in one of our treatment rooms. Then, the technician will place the device head on your area of concern. The radiofrequency technology will produce a warming sensation on the skin. It will reach beyond the skin’s surface to the deeper structural layers to help the body create new collagen. Your body will respond immediately to the radiofrequency heat energy, and over the next several months, it will continue to grow more collagen. Customizing Your Treatment Pelleve has five different handpieces that range in size from 10 to 30 mm. The different-sized handpieces allow us to target different areas of the face and body and do so effectively. If you want to treat multiple areas of your face and body, we can use the appropriate handpiece to deliver radiofrequency energy to your desired treatment area and help your body initiate a collagen-building response that will give you some incredible results. Pelleve FAQs Is It Painful? Not only is this treatment non-invasive, but it’s painless. It’s safe and comfortable. Most patients describe it as similar to the sensation of a hot stone massage. The treatment will increase your skin temperature, but it will return to normal within a few hours. You won’t have to worry about any downtime but instead can resume all your normal daily activities once your treatment is over. Will I Need More Than One Treatment? Each Pelleve treatment will help your body create more collagen. Patients achieve the best results when they schedule a series of these collagen-building treatments. We can help determine the best number of treatments to help you achieve your desired results when you come in for your initial consultation. How Long Does Each Treatment Take? Pelleve treatments take anywhere from 45 to 60 minutes to complete. Smaller areas like the eyes, the area around the mouth, and the forehead may take less time to treat. How Long Will My Results Last? Once you experience your results, they will continue to improve for six months post-treatment. If you take care of your skin, live a healthy lifestyle, and eat foods that help promote skin elasticity and hydration, you can expect your treatment results to last for several years. If you notice a change in your skin’s elasticity as a

There are two primary types of fat: fat that protects your body and stubborn fat that does nothing but stand between you and your body goals. Stubborn fat is very difficult it is to lose. If you’ve tried everything, we want to introduce you to something new, something effective, and something that will work. At Verve Weight Loss & Laser Aesthetics in Upland, CA, we offer SculpSure, a body contouring treatment that can deliver some life-changing results. What Is SculpSure? SculpSure is a body contouring treatment that uses radiofrequency energy to heat fat cells to a temperature of 120°. Once the fat cells are heated, they are damaged and destroyed and experience apoptosis, which is the technical term for cell death. The body then slowly eliminates the dead fat cells through the lymphatic system and metabolic processes over time. As it does, you get tighter and more toned and can see your muscle definition. The Problem With Stubborn Fat Even some of the leanest and fittest individuals have stubborn fat. Stubborn fat can show up anywhere, but the most common areas include the front and sides of the abdomen, the back, and thighs. If you have areas with stubborn fat, you’ve probably given up on trying to eliminate them because this type of fat is characterized by its resistance to diet and exercise. When Diet and Fitness Doesn’t Work If you’ve tried every new diet, limited your carbohydrates, cut your sugars, and have been performing high-intensity cardio, but nothing has helped eliminate those problem areas, we want to introduce you to a treatment that will. It’s not a substitution for the gym, and undergoing treatment doesn’t mean you can start eating whatever you want, but it will target and eliminate those fat cells for good. As long as you maintain a healthy lifestyle, you can enjoy permanent results and live free of those problem areas that have stood between you and all of your body goals. A Non-Surgical Solution In the past, the only way to permanently eliminate stubborn fat cells from the body was through a surgical procedure like liposuction. Liposuction involves removing fat cells from targeted areas of the body with the use of a cannula. An incision is made in your skin, and the surgeon suctions the fat cells out. The procedure does result in bruising, downtime, and a recovery. However, now there is a non-surgical solution to eliminate stubborn fat cells from the body, and it’s non-invasive, gentle, and quick. There’s no downtime, no stitches, and no recovery. You can even schedule it on your lunch break at work, and while all your coworkers are eating tacos, you’ll be on the way to becoming a tighter, fitter you. And no one will ever know. Frequently Asked Questions How Does It Work? When you come in for your treatment, you will lie down on a treatment bench, and a technician will place the SculpSure pad on your target area. You’ll feel a warm sensation as the radiofrequency energy emits from the device and targets your subcutaneous fat. You won’t need any anesthesia, and you won’t feel any pain, just a warmth that will dissipate after the treatment is complete. After a quick 25 minute treatment, you’ll be free to go about your day. You can revel in the fact that you just spent some of the most 25 productive minutes of your entire fitness journey in our treatment room. What Areas Can I Target? This quick, non-invasive treatment only takes 25 minutes to complete and will help melt away stubborn fat in your problem areas. It can treat the abdomen, love handles, submental fullness beneath the chin, the thighs, and the back. Will I Need Multiple Treatments? It typically takes a few sessions to effectively destroy the fat cells in your treatment area. Some patients want to treat and focus on one area during each session; others choose to treat multiple to achieve their desired results. At your consultation, we will design a treatment plan that’s right for your needs. We can schedule your sessions accordingly with the right amount of time between each to effectively target your problem areas and eliminate that stubborn fat for good. Is There a Difference Between Coolsculpting and SculpSure? Coolsculpting and SculpSure are both body contouring treatments, but Coolsculpting uses a cooling effect to freeze fat cells, which causes them to die. SculpSure uses a warming device to heat the cells with radiofrequency energy and destroy them. Both provide effective ways to target stubborn fat, but one treatment may be better suited for patients over the other. SculpSure delivers some amazing results, and we are proud to offer this effective fat-melting treatment to help our patients finally reach the goals they may have thought were unattainable. In just a few week’s time, you can eliminate that stubborn fat that’s been bothering you for years and hasn’t responded to any diet or fitness changes. How Soon Will I See Results? You can expect to see results within the first six weeks of beginning treatment. Your body will metabolize the dead fat cells slowly, and you will continue to see improvements with every session. You’ll notice a significant decrease in the total fat volume in your treatment area as your body continues to flush those fat cells from your target area. Supporting Your Body’s Metabolic Processes Massaging the treatment area, promoting a healthy lymphatic system by exercising and hydrating your body with plenty of fluids, and eating a healthy diet will help your body effectively flush those fat cells out so you can achieve quick and consistent results. When your body has to focus on eliminating excess chemicals from your diet or has to process excess fats and sugars, removing those fat cells may be put on the back burner. Maintaining a healthy lifestyle can make a world of difference in helping your body work quickly and efficiently at clearing the dead cells from your problem area so you can enjoy your

We tend to think the effects of aging are inevitable and that nothing can be done to stop them. Take, for instance, vaginal changes that occur over time and result in itching, dryness, and a loss of sexual satisfaction. These can have a profound impact on a woman’s overall wellbeing, but treatment is available. The MonaLisa Touch vaginal rejuvenation offered by Verve Weight Loss & Laser Aesthetics in Upland, CA, is an effective and pain-free way to fully revitalize tissues. How Long Does It Take for MonaLisa Touch to Work? While each patient responds to treatment a little differently, many women feel improvements after just one session. Some women even experience less dryness and improved vaginal comfort on the same day as their first treatment. Subsequent sessions bring an escalation of progress, and maximum results are typically seen after three treatments delivered approximately six to eight weeks apart. Depending on your symptom severity and initial response to treatment, maintenance sessions may be necessary yearly or every other year. Our staff will carefully examine you, your health, and your body to craft an optimal treatment plan. What Is This Treatment? If you ask some women, they might say this treatment is a second chance at personal comfort and sexual pleasure. But medically, it’s a therapy that uses a gentle fractional CO2 laser to safely regenerate vaginal tissues. Once the laser is applied to dry and damaged tissues, the body responds by ramping up collagen production. This is part of an inherent injury response that allows new, healthy tissues to replace those that are dead. Meanwhile, new blood vessels also develop. This is crucial, as an adequate blood supply feeds cells with the nutrients they need to thrive. Vaginal tissues then become firmer, healthier, and tauter. Natural lubrication is also restored as blood flows more freely to the vagina. The rejuvenating effects provided by MonaLisa can address a variety of symptoms that women of all ages struggle with, including: The Causes of These Symptoms Waning estrogen levels leave vaginal tissues dryer, thinner, and less elastic than when the hormone is in ample supply. Estrogen can drop for a number of reasons, but the most common is owed to menopause. But even women in perimenopause can experience symptoms like vaginal discomfort while seated or during exercise. And with time, these effects become more pronounced as estrogen continues to decline. Women who have undergone radiation or chemotherapy treatments can also experience estrogen drops. Pregnancy is another culprit that doesn’t necessarily diminish estrogen but can leave vaginal tissues loose and weak. The impact on a woman’s health can range from frequent itching and burning to a loss of pleasure during sexual intercourse. Some women experience no sexual sensations, while others only feel pain. How This Treatment Is Different MonaLisa Touch provides a medication-free and hormone-free rejuvenation that is easily administered. It’s ideal for women who have been advised, or simply prefer, to avoid treatments containing estrogen. It’s also designed specifically for vaginal tissues, meaning it stimulates both surface-level and deep tissue layers to fully restore vaginal lubrication and elasticity. Backed by Scientific Evidence Although many other lasers exist on the market today, they cannot match the gentle but highly effective nature of the MonaLisa. In a clinical trial from Stanford University, 96% of patients reported feeling satisfied or extremely satisfied with the treatment. They also showed statistically significant improvements in such symptoms as painful urination, itching, dryness, and painful intercourse. Their progress escalated with each subsequent treatment, and last but not least, the women in this trial experienced no adverse reactions or side effects. What to Expect The MonaLisa does not require anesthesia, painful poking, or surgical procedures. It’s a thin, lightweight laser that emits only a slight vibration as the probe is inserted into the vagina. Treatment itself will likely feel similar to your annual gynecological exam. You don’t have to fast or prepare beforehand, so you need not worry about disruptions to your routine. Instead, once you arrive at our office, you’ll be taken to a private room to change into a dressing gown. You’ll then lie on your back in a comfortable position. A Quick and Pain-Free Experience After a brief examination to evaluate your vaginal tissues – we’re specifically looking at elasticity and dryness – a numbing cream is applied to the vaginal opening. This ensures a smooth and comfortable treatment session.  You’ll also be provided with eyewear to protect your eyes, a routine precaution taken with every medical laser. We then place the wand inside the vagina and rotate and reposition it over a course of three to four minutes. This ensures all tissues are treated for consistent rejuvenation. Once interior tissues are treated, a different laser piece is used to treat the opening of the vagina, including external vulvar tissue. After treatment, you can rest for a few minutes until you’re assured of no discomfort. You are then free to resume your daily activities. The Benefits You Can Enjoy Changes in a woman’s vaginal and/or sexual health typically begin slowly and then gradually increase to encroach on her lifestyle. Once a patient undergoes treatment with MonaLisa Touch, she’s often surprised by the many ways in which she feels better – including feeling more comfortable on a daily basis and more able to enjoy life. Additional benefits include improved sexual satisfaction. A number of women with vaginal dryness experience bleeding and pain (as mentioned earlier) during intercourse. Such symptoms take a toll on a patient mentally and physically and can also affect her partner. Treatment with the MonaLisa can resolve these issues and allow you to feel a renewed closeness to your loved one. Say Goodbye to Burning and Itching The burning and itching that accompanies vaginal dryness can be both annoying and uncomfortable. Women usually try over-the-counter creams and suppositories in the hopes of correcting their concerns, but these yield more mess and inconvenience than anything. They also vary in effectiveness, meaning you never know if they’ll work.