Wrinkles don’t define a person, but the way you respond to them can. At Verve Weight Loss and Laser Aesthetics in Upland, CA, we believe you can live with your wrinkles or choose to eradicate them with Pelleve treatment. Heralded as a way to “transform” your appearance, this therapy is quite unlike what you might be expecting. All About Pelleve Treatment With all the therapies available to help eliminate wrinkles, why would you pick Pelleve laser treatment? The answer is simple: it encompasses the most advanced technology to rejuvenate your face and neck without the risks or complications of surgery. Specifically, Pelleve uses radio-wave technology to penetrate below the skin’s surface and dramatically heat the tissues underneath. The body, sensing the potential for damage in these tissues, responds by producing collagen. Between 75 and 80 percent of the skin’s composition is collagen. This protein weaves together to form a network of fibers not unlike those of a soft, supple, and breathable fabric. It’s no surprise, then, that skin possesses all of these qualities, in addition to being plump and firm, bright and flexible. Collagen Insight As you age, it’s not just the outside of your body that changes. It’s the inside as well, with many processes slowing or stopping altogether. Among these is the production of collagen. It starts declining around age 25. Each year that follows, you will lose about one percent of your collagen so that, by age 40, you’ve lost a whopping 15%. This is on top of other factors that contribute to collagen loss, including sun exposure, genetics, and environmental toxins. With a loss of collagen comes thin, flatter skin that loses its firmness, elasticity, and voluminous appearance. Pelleve to the Rescue Pelleve is not a laser, surgical procedure, or serum. It is a handheld device that emits radio waves to heat the skin. Not to worry – it’s designed to specifically keep the surface layer of your skin safe. You won’t experience any burning, chaffing, or other external damage. In fact, all you’ll feel during the treatment is a warm, therapeutic sensation very similar to a hot stone massage. Patients find this therapy nothing short of relaxing. While you lie back and rest, the heat goes to work treating fine lines and wrinkles. Areas it’s ideally suited for include: Around the eyes Around the mouth Jowls Cheeks Chin Neck Forehead What to Expect Because this is a non-invasive therapy, we don’t use anesthesia. Instead, we’ll start with a neutral plate, which we place under your body near the treatment area. The plate is important because it serves as a receiver for the radiofrequency. We then cover the treatment area with a clear conductive gel that helps glide the handpiece comfortably over your skin. Treatment officially begins when we take the handheld device and start passing it over the treatment area. This device features a smooth, rounded tip from which heat is emanated. The goal is to reach a uniform temperature of between 102 and 107 degrees Fahrenheit. We’ll continue making passes until this is achieved. Beautiful Skin Pelleve doesn’t only jumpstart the body’s collagen production. It also improves existing collagen by forcing it to contract so surface skin tightens. Last but not least, Pelleve prompts the production of elastin. Found in connective fibers, this protein gives skin its bounce and even contributes to its sheen. When you move – such as when you smile – elastin allows the skin to resume its normal shape, thereby helping to prevent fine lines and wrinkles from developing. You probably guessed that collagen and elastin work hand-in-hand. Together, they provide the skin with its shape and texture; healthy levels of both proteins give you an overall youthful appearance. Next Steps Treatment only lasts about an hour. Unlike many cosmetic therapies, you don’t need downtime to recover. After your Pelleve treatment, your skin might be a little pink. This quickly goes away, and you return to your day. You can even wear makeup – again, because the healing processes occur beneath the skin’s surface. One cautionary measure you will want to take is the use of sunscreen, preferably SPF 30. This reduces your risk for photodamage, which is age-like damage caused by the sun. Your Results Pelleve is used to reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. As your collagen production continues to amplify, the surface of your skin will grow smoother and firmer. This means results will continue developing for some time, between three and six months. But you don’t have to wait that long to see improvement. Most patients see considerable tightening and smoothing after just one session. Results are, therefore, immediate. However, the full benefits of treatment won’t take effect until collagen production reaches maximum levels. To achieve this, you’ll likely need a total of three treatments delivered within about four weeks of each other. Additional treatments may then be recommended for maintenance. The Science of Pelleve Pelleve is known to successfully treat: Chin sagging Mouth wrinkles Lines between the eyebrows Forehead lines Excess skin on the upper eyelid Crow’s feet Downward, unhappy, or tired expressions The key to these results is heat. Rooted in science, Pelleve relies on exact precision. Other therapies intended to reduce wrinkles only stimulate soft tissue coagulation. But Pelleve uses radiowaves that work to tighten skin from below the surface. Achieving Tighter Skin During treatment, the radiofrequency produces a heated treatment area. The body, in turn, resists because of its natural defense system. This leads to more heat buildup, and weak collagen links are subsequently broken. Here is how existing – but disrupted – collagen fibers constrict, a little like starting an old motor that’s been sitting around. Similarly, new collagen fibers are created to replace those that were broken. Into this science comes the body’s own composition. Collagen bundles exist deep within your skin. Stimulating their gradual growth improves the skin’s immediate appearance and also slows the aging process for the future. What we’re saying is that Pelleve can

Getting a tattoo is a wonderful way to express your personal taste and artistic preferences. However, as you mature, your aesthetic preferences, personal goals, and lifestyle will change. As a result, it’s very normal to have a tattoo that doesn’t reflect your current goals and priorities. At Verve Weight Loss & Laser Aesthetics in Upland, California, we can solve this problem with PicoSure laser treatments. In addition to laser tattoo removal, this laser can treat wrinkles, age spots, and other skin issues. How Does PicoSure Work? PicoSure laser is a revolutionary treatment that can remove unwanted tattoos and treat a wide variety of skin conditions. This laser uses specialized technology to accomplish these aesthetic goals. Removing Your Unwanted Tattoo PicoSure erases unwanted tattoos by treating the ink that was used to create your tattoo. During your laser treatment, we will use this device’s specialized PressureWave technology to send rapid pulses of energy into your body. This energy will change the pressure under your skin and cause the ink in your tattoo to shatter into very small particles. After your ink has shattered into microparticles, your body will begin the next step of the tattoo removal process. During this stage of your treatment, your body’s lymphatic system will remove the tiny particles of ink from your treatment area. This is an automatic process, and you will be able to follow your usual schedule as your body clears away your unwanted tattoo. Reducing Your Wrinkles PicoSure can also be used to smooth your wrinkles and give you a fresh, youthful look. This laser achieves this aesthetic outcome by helping your body create more collagen and elastin. These proteins strengthen your skin’s structure and prevent you from developing wrinkles, lines, and other negative signs of age. PicoSure uses laser energy to gently squeeze the cells in your target area. Squeezing these cells will cause them to direct your body to make more elastin and collagen. Your body’s enhanced production of these structural proteins will rejuvenate your skin and decrease your lines and wrinkles. Removing Unwanted Pigmentation and Acne Scars PicoSure is a great way to remove freckles, age spots, acne scars, and other types of unwanted pigmentation from your skin. During your laser session, we will use PicoSure to transmit energy into the area of your skin that contains scars or unwanted pigmentation. This laser energy will remove the excess pigmentation or scars from your skin and allow your body to begin making healthy new cells. Over time, your acne scars, freckles, or other pigmentation issues will fade and your complexion will become more even. How Does PicoSure Laser Compare to Other Laser Devices? Quick Bursts of Energy As its name suggests, the PicoSure laser is able to transmit laser energy in a picosecond, or one trillionth of a second. Transmitting energy in short pulses allows this laser to treat your unwanted tattoo, acne scars, and other issues without burning the surrounding tissues in your target area. Suitable for Darker Skin Many older lasers cannot treat darker skin types without causing burns or hyperpigmentation. In contrast, PicoSure’s sophisticated technology can safely treat a wide variety of skin types. Will My Laser Treatment Be Uncomfortable? PicoSure’s ability to transmit energy in short pulses allows this laser to treat your skin in a quick, gentle fashion, and you will not feel uncomfortable during your treatment. Instead, you may notice a soft sensation that is similar to the feeling of a rubber band snapping against your skin. If you are nervous about this process, we can use specialized techniques to help you relax. For instance, we may apply a numbing cream to your skin before we begin your laser session. What Should I Expect During My Laser Treatment? You should wear loose, comfortable clothing to your laser treatment. If you are receiving this treatment on your face, you should be prepared to pull your hair back and take off your jewelry. Numbing Your Skin Depending on the type of tattoo or skin condition that you are addressing, we may begin your appointment by applying a prescription-strength numbing agent to your skin. After you are numb, we will begin to transmit the laser energy into your skin. Treating Your Skin The PicoSure device can create different wavelengths of energy, and we will adjust these wavelengths to effectively treat your skin issues or unwanted tattoo. For example, we can use specialized wavelengths to remove certain shades of ink in your tattoo. As we transmit this energy into your body, we will use an innovative cooling method to ensure that the surface of your skin is protected during your treatment. A Customized Process Although the duration of your appointment will vary, PicoSure works very quickly, and we might be able to treat a small tattoo in a couple of minutes. If you are treating a large tattoo or a more severe skin condition, your appointment will take longer to complete. Leaving Our Office Since you won’t receive any general anesthesia during your treatment, you will be able to drive yourself to your home or other destination after we finish improving your skin. You’ll have a short recovery period, and there’s no need for you to schedule time off from your housework, job, or other usual activities. How Should I Care for My Skin After My Laser Treatment? We will give you a detailed explanation about how to care for your skin after your laser session is finished. But in general, you should not take a shower or get your treatment area wet for twenty-four hours. You’ll also need to carefully clean your skin and use high-quality sunscreen for the next couple of days. In addition, you should refrain from engaging in activities that could irritate your skin. To accomplish this goal, you should not use harsh skin care products or go outside in strong sunlight. How Long Will This Laser Take to Treat My Skin? The PicoSure laser is very efficient, and you are likely to see dramatic changes

There are numerous methods to remove unwanted hair, but not all of them provide long-term results. Laser hair removal has gained popularity over the last several decades, primarily due to the long-term effectiveness of the treatment. At Verve Weight Loss & Laser Aesthetic Medical Spa in Upland, CA, we provide this hair removal method because it offers a permanent solution to unwanted hair. How Permanent Is Laser Hair Removal? Undergoing laser hair removal treatments will result in permanent hair reduction. While not every hair will be removed forever, the majority will be long gone permanently. However, this hair removal treatment is still one of the most effective methods of permanent hair removal. Hair growth is dramatically reduced to the point that shaving will no longer be necessary. You’ll need only sporadic touch-up treatments to keep your body smooth and hair-free. Hair Removal Every single hair-removal technique falls into one of two categories. Treatments are classified by if they attack the actual hair only or if they work on the follicles, the spot where the hair grows. Shaving with a razor and using depilatory creams only impact the hair that has risen above the skin’s surface. They are removing only the visible hair. There is still hair and the follicle underneath the skin that these types of removal do not address. Techniques such as plucking, sugaring, or waxing are similar, but they remove the whole hair. These treatments take longer for the hairs to grow back because the entire hair is removed. The follicle remains and will eventually produce more hairs. Methods such as electrolysis, intense pulsed light (IPL), and laser treatments go straight to the source by addressing hair follicles. The hair removal methods in this category last much longer than other forms of removal. How Laser Hair Removal Works During laser treatments, the intense light energy radiating from the laser beam converts to heat. The heat targets the melanin in a strand of hair, traveling down the hair until it reaches the follicle. The follicle becomes disabled by the extreme targeted heat. Compared to Intense Pulsed Light Laser treatments and intense pulsed light work on virtually the same principle. They are both using light to generate heat for hair removal. However, intense pulsed light is significantly less focused than a laser removal treatment. This diffusion results in the light and warmth of the IPL applicator scattering uselessly. The scattered heat never reaches the follicle, and as a result, IPL cannot damage the hair follicles as intensely as a laser. IPL requires more treatments to get the same effect as laser treatments, and the results do not last as long. Another issue with the scattered light of the IPL is that it is more likely to reach the skin than the hair, making it less suitable for those with a darker complexion. The more recent IPL models have remedied these problems somewhat, but not enough for the IPL to match the effectiveness of laser treatment. Compared to Electrolysis Electrolysis can provide 100% permanent hair removal, but there are several reasons that we recommend avoiding this method. Electrolysis uses electricity to destroy your hair follicles instead of using light to heat and damage them. This hair removal technique comes with three serious downsides. For the applicator to deliver electric current to the hair follicles, tiny needles are painfully inserted into each hair follicle. In addition to being more painful than laser hair removal, electrolysis is also much more time-consuming. Each hair is targeted individually; this means the process takes a great deal of time, and the patient receives a needle prick for each strand. Lastly, electrolysis is a costly venture. Due to the complexity of the device and the time commitment, removing hair from a large portion of your body is an expense many people would rather avoid. Benefits of Laser Hair Removal Noticeably Reduced Hair Growth Hair follicles disabled by laser hair treatment may eventually be able to grow hair again, but for most people, that doesn’t happen. This result makes this treatment as good as permanent for a lengthy amount of time following the removal. Also, any hair that does end up growing back will usually be significantly thinner and grow at a much slower rate. Treat Your Whole Body With laser body hair removal, your options are limitless. If there is hair present, you can use this removal method on the area, such as legs, bikini line, face, and underarms, but it also works on the stomach, chest, and back. Women have traditionally been associated with receiving hair removal treatments, but they hold just as much value for men. Laser hair removal is an efficient way to get rid of or thin hair on the neck, chest, and face. Relatively Comfortable Anyone who has ever used wax to remove pesky patches of hair knows the pain of having hair ripped out by its roots. We are happy to tell you that laser treatment is nothing like that painful process. At your appointment, we will use ice to alleviate any heat from the laser, and the laser is also built with a cooling tip to keep you comfortable. We also offer numbing cream for those with high levels of sensitivity. Frequently Asked Questions How Many Treatments Will I Need? How many treatments you need is entirely dependent on your goals and the dimensions of the target area. If you’re doing a smaller space, such as your face, you may be able to complete the process in one session. If you have multiple areas to treat, for example, bikini line, both legs, and lower back, you may need two sessions to cover all the zones. It is also vital to consider your ideal level of hair removal. Someone wanting to rid their legs of hair entirely and never shave again will require more sessions than someone coming in to thin their facial hair to avoid razor burn. During your consultation, we will help you set up a treatment outline

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.