Until I can (um, afford to) get surgically serious about the daunting aging situation I'm now facing in my mid-40's, I will be staving off the inevitable as painlessly, afford-ably and non-invasively as possible. I was super excited to meet with super-derm,
Dr. Tess Mauricio in her Glendale clinic (on a Saturday!) to try out the new
Venus Freeze – another powerhouse of a weapon in the non-invasive war on aging. (It does a whole lot more too but for me it's all about le face right now. HELP!)
Dr. Tess is super camera friendly, so when you see her literally pop up on her website, don't be concerned that she's not the real thing. She's just making the most of her adorable personality and on-air-ready persona. Good for her!
what:: Venus Freeze // Non-invasive treatment
The Venus Freeze combines Radio Frequency and Magnetic Pulses into a technology called (MP)², used to achieve cellulite improvement, skin tightening and wrinkle reduction. Venus (MP)² works by incorporating Multi-Polar Radio Frequency and Magnetic Pulsed Fields into one device and delivering it safely and effectively.
Skin tightening, wrinkle reduction and cellulite reduction occur because the multi-polar radio frequency causes a thermal response in the tissue which activates the body’s natural healing response. That healing response causes new collagen to form. Patients will find that the existing collagen in the skin contracts, causing the skin to look and feel firmer.
Like the Tri-Pollar and Exilis, the Venus Freeze requires several treatments to take effect. So let me tell you, my newly tightened jaw literally dropped, when I looked in the mirror half way through the warming treatment to examine a side by side comparison: the treated vs non-treated half. Even to my shrewd, discerning and skeptical eye, it was noticeably firmer, tighter and lifted. Even my husband said, WHAT THE HECK when I got home. I was so in love with the same day results I went a little nuts with excitement about it. And kept checking out the results to make sure I wasn't hallucinating. Oh and it feels amazing. HOT and divine.
Dr. Tess is fantastic and the doctor who performed the treatment was awesome. The place is in Glendale and open on Saturdays which is great. I would love to keep going and do a full series, as the effects did wear off a bit in a week or so. But it's not meant to be a one shot deal anyway.
Dr. Tess also talked about something I really could use called the Time Machine Package – like a gift from God if you ask me.
Time Machine addresses all aspects of aging: The personalized combination of treatments include:
1) skin resurfacing
2) sun damage reversal
3) revolumization/reshaping
4) tightening/lifting
5) muscle relaxation
Each patient requires a personalized approach. Patients just have to choose if it is a 2 years, 5 years or 10 years Time Machine. (LOVE)
All non Caucasian patients will need 4 sessions to achieve 5 or 10 years results.
For Caucasians, 10 years TM will require 1 week downtime and a few weeks with uneven coloration.
The Time Machine goes from $3500 and up.
Venus Freeze 30 minute treatment ranges from $300 and up with membership packages making the treatments significantly cheaper.
Dr Tess Mauricio is a Board Certified Dermatologist, a graduate of Stanford University School of Medicine, and a Summa Cum Laude graduate of The University of California San Diego. She is the founder of Scripps Ranch Dermatology & Cosmetic Center and was the youngest woman to hold the position of President of The San Diego Society of Dermatologic Surgery.
Dr Mauricio is a published author, renowned speaker and physician educator. She has educated thousands across the globe in technologies she has helped pioneer, including Refirme, Triniti, Matrix RF, Velashape, Lipolite laser lipo, and VASER liposelection, and continues to be at the forefront of technological advances as a leader in her field. She was awarded the prestigious Asian Heritage Award in 2009, the US Department of Commerce Association "Best in San Diego 2010" and was named one of the Best Dressed Women in San Diego.
Less than a year after opening a new clinic in La Jolla, Dr. Tess became a Gold Medal Winner in the La Jolla Village News "Readers Choice Awards 2011" after being voted Best Dermatologist (The La Jolla clinic is currently being relocated and not accepting appointments. Stay tuned for details). She has been named one of the Top 100 Most Influential Filipina Women in the US, and was also crowned Mrs. Philippines San Diego 2011.
Dr. Mauricio enjoys every aspect of dermatology and provides specialty services including:
• Skin Rejuvenation
• Lasers
• Tumescent Liposculpture
• Botox, Injectables and facial sculpting
• Acne and Acne scar Treatment
• Medical Dermatology
