So with or without the lid clamped shut, the float puts you in a positive mood and makes your skin feel like a baby’s. Practitioners say a half-hour of isolation equals four hours of restorative sleep.
The anti-inflammatory minerals in the water aid in the detoxification of the body, while the relaxation detoxes your mind. The results were worth it: A complete body cleansing and softening and a deep state of relaxation. Before I screamed, they assured me (perhaps because of the paleness of my face) I didn’t have to close the lid. I am claustrophobic and had I not investigated this treatment, I might have walked out when I saw a big tank filled with water and 1,000 pounds of Epsom salt with a lid that closes it into total darkness, like a clam shell. You need to know what you’re getting into. They’re more like a “whole body facial.” Although some days being isolated actually sounds nice, and really, who wants to float with a bunch of people? We can do that at the beach. They need to create a better name for isolation float tanks. Gentle Touch Aesthetics, 901 Dover Drive, No. Make an appointment at Gentle Touch in Newport Beach for $150, or write a check for $65,000 and have your bed delivered by the father-and-son team who designed it – Amanda Fletcher One person stretching out in her LED bed every day, hoping to find out, is LightStim President Joniann Marchese. But will the bed increase the production of collagen and elastin in the skin like anti-aging face panels and hand-held devices have been shown to? With its similar configuration of lights, it’s possible. Temperature-controlled panels emitting multiple wavelengths of light have been FDA-cleared to reduce inflammation and relieve pain while increasing nitric oxide and circulation and promoting whole-body wellness. Technology developed by NASA to promote wound healing in space has been adapted by Irvine-based LightStim for the company’s new LED bed. Just like you don’t want your manicurist injecting Botox or fillers into your face while your nails dry. You don’t want just anyone putting a laser on your most intimate body part. Yes, ask technicians to see their license. My recommendation is you make sure the person is either a urologist, a gynecologist, a plastic surgeon or a licensed technician. “There are other laser systems that are much cheaper, but I like this technology because there is more data behind the use of this particular system.” The original system for this procedure was developed in Italy and is marketed as the “MonaLisa touch,” says Gabal. A package of treatments runs about $3,000, and, alas, is not covered by insurance, says Gabal.īut the real key here is who is doing this treatment and what are their qualifications it’s been FDA-approved for use in the U.S. Lamia Gabal of Prestige MediSpa in Irvine.
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Some say it feels like a hot stone massage and swear that it increased sensation after one treatment.įor full benefits, expect to need three treatments at six-week intervals and a yearly “touch-up” thereafter, explains Dr. The treatment, which uses a CO2 laser, can substantially help those problems. After menopause, some women experience dryness, itching, burning, urgent urination and leaking and painful intercourse. I’m busy enough trying to rejuvenate my face – and, OK, some body parts too.Īs it turns out, the procedure isn’t about good-looking lady bits – there’s a wellness reason: post-menopausal atrophy. Vaginal rejuvenation? When I first heard about it, I couldn’t imagine why anyone would want to rejuvenate her vagina. Here is what we learned on a journey into the new frontier of wellness offerings: And when you feel good, you radiate attractiveness from the inside out.
Therapeutic in nature, these often weird-sounding regimens can leave you with a feeling of well-being. The writers found that truly innovative treatments exist at the intersection where health and beauty meet. Was the premise, “When I look my best I feel young” or “When I feel young I look my best”? Ultimately we found that the question really didn’t matter. Full disclosure: When we sent different writers out into the county to experience the latest trending, out-of-the-box treatments and report back, we didn’t know whether to call this a health story or a beauty story.
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