Pre-Treatment Guide Being informed and prepared is the best way to get the most out of your beauty treatments! 1st things 1st: Sun Exposure: For almost any procedure, and for your general overall skin health, we advise you avoid excessive sun exposure. Before Botox®/Dysport®, Short or Long-term filler treatments: With any injectable treatment, there is a
Five years ago I was gifted what would turn out to be one of the greatest opportunities of my life. My new husband, Dr. Janowski, was looking to make a change, and so was I. He had been helming Sonata solo since it’s inception in 2004. His technical skill was there and he could give
by Liz Janowski (photo at 25 weeks) With all the ways your body changes during pregnancy, it can be hard to feel your best. While people insist that I have a pregnancy “glow”, I mostly feel large and cranky. This is my second pregnancy, and I have the added fun (and joy) of being a Mom
When I scroll through my facebook feed, I see so many beautiful and inspiring stories about my friends’ wellness regimens. From Crossfit stats, to amazing hikes, to healthy meals they prepared – I love seeing the dedication and confidence of so many of my peers to their health and fitness. My cohorts, especially my female
by Elizabeth Janowski I often get asked by friends and acquaintances what skin care products they should be using – and what brands I recommend. Certainly, navigating the billion dollar skin care industry is complicated and confusing. And with new products and brands entering the marketplace all the time — each making their own amazing
by Lawrence Janowski, MD Botox® was the first neurotoxin approved for cosmetic use in 2002. Since then, two virtually identical products have been introduced: Dysport® and Xeomin. All three neurotoxins are Botulinum Toxin type A, and do exactly the same thing, last about the same amount of time, and, until now, cost the same. Dysport®
by Lawrence Janowski, MD In order to understand how to best achieve facial rejuvenation, one should have a fundamental understanding of what causes the face to age in the first place. The most important principle I can stress is that the majority of the aging of the face comes from a loss of facial volume. Our faces
by Elizabeth Janowski, VP One of patient’s major concerns is pain. Some patients have heard tales of painful injections, and others are fearful of the needle itself. Dr. Janowski takes the concerns of his patients very seriously, and does everything he can do to make their experience as painless as possible. While he cannot inject
We have lots of beautiful, expectant women ask us if they can receive Dysport® or Restylane treatments in our Broomfield, Colorado office when they are pregnant. And, as much as we want our pregnant patients to feel as beautiful as possible, the answer is no. Neuromodulators like Botox® and Dysport® are absolutely contraindicated for pregnant
Kybella is an exciting new product, just approved by the FDA. It is an injectable ‘fat buster’ that reduces fat just under the chin. When injected, it actually causes the fat cells in this stubborn area to burst, thereby long lastingly destroying them. The body then flushes out the fat. This may create a thinner and more sculpted
Diary of a Vi Peel: By Liz Janowski About two months ago, we began to offer the ViPeel at Sonata Aesthetics in Broomfield, Colorado. We were impressed by its incredible, “skin changing” results, and medical-grade ingredient deck. This isn’t your frou-frou fruit acid peel. The Vi is designed to change your skin, and it will.
Virtually every patient I have would like to see more “lift” in the face and neck. This could mean either a higher cheek bone, a reduction in jowls at the jawline, a rise in the mouth corners, less sagging in the neck, or some combination of these. Up until now, patients had the choice of
– By Liz Janowski Three weeks ago, I took the leap and had a DOT Laser treatment. The DOT Laser is a technology we have used for several years now, and I had seen the amazing results our patients had received — from incredible reduction in fine lines and wrinkles to unbelievable evenness in skin
Did you know? Botox® can be used in the lower face to treat several common conditions, improving your appearance. For these more advanced uses of Botox®, you definitely want to work with a skilled provider. As of February 2014, Dr. Janowski has provided Botox® injections to over 5000 patients in Colorado, and he is
What Is Bellafill? Bellafill is a unique approach to one of the biggest challenges facing injectable fillers: how to make results last. Although modern fillers like Juvéderm yield exceptionally long results when compared to collagen fillers of the past, the results are still sadly temporary. But Bellafill is designed to give long-term results, lasting several
Fillers Aftercare Tips Injectable fillers are an easy and convenient way to get rid of parentheses lines, tear trough, and other signs of facial aging. And what’s best is that even though you’re getting great cosmetic results, you can largely just go about your normal daily routine without worrying about your fillers. But there are
by Elizabeth Janowski, VP New patients in our Broomfield, Colorado office will often tell us tales of their Botox® not lasting as long as they expected. There are a few factors that go into Botox®’s efficacy and staying power. The first and most important variable is having your Botox® injected by a skilled physician provider.
Botox® Relaxes the Muscles that Cause Wrinkles Botox® is manufactured by Allergan, and is the gold standard in neurotoxins, a term used to describe injectibles that relax muscles. Botox® has been around and approved for cosmetic use in the US by the FDA since 2002. Since that time, Botox® injections have become the number one
Skin care can seem so complicated, especially when you start throwing around medical-grade terms like retinols and free-radicals. We’ve all heard about cleansers, toners, and moisturizers, and that’s a great first step in taking care of your skin. The world of medical aesthetics and prescription grade skin care adds new opportunities for next level care
Transcript of a speech, given by our CEO Liz Janowski, for International Women’s Day, March 7, 2018 I am calling my presentation today, “Can a feminist run a cosmetic surgery center?”, and we will get to that question, but what I am really talking about today, is my own story about taking ownership of my
I am sure that you, like me, have many people that depend on you. There are many people that need you to show up for them every day. Colleagues, and children, and friends, and parents and spouses all look to you to help make them full. There is a saying that you can’t give from
What if you simply devoted this year to loving yourself more? At Sonata, we are deeply committed to empowering you with information, choices, procedures and tools to step in to your power and to live with confidence. Our services, from Dysport® to Liposuction, can help you look and feel better by letting you take charge
Did you know that when someone looks at a smiling face, they guess that age of that person as younger than they actually are? In a study, participants looked at more than 2,000 face photos. Each photo showed either an angry, fearful, disgusted, happy, sad, and neutral expression. Facial expressions had a huge effect on
This is our meditation and our intention for 2018 at Sonata. You may be familiar with the Ellie Goulding song “Anything could happen” – and I cannot get that song out of my head this year. What if anything could happen? What if that miracle you have been waiting for could come to pass? What
Helping to spread Love by Elizabeth Janowski Have you picked up your “love note” from Sonata? We created these little “kits” for you to express our deep gratitude — as well as to share our intention for you that you are able to use our tools to step in to your own Embodied Sovereignty. Embodied
No Complaining Zone! by Elizabeth Janowski Our goal is to support each of our clients by providing them with options to reclaim their face, their bodies, and then, the world. One of the ways we aspire to do that is by creating an environment of loving kindness, where all clients feel appreciated, accepted, and beloved.
One of our clients kept a Halo Diary Here’s the real-life tale of a Halo treatment one-month out. Let’s just say…it’s a beautiful story! December 7, 2018: Morning – That was quicker than I thought it would be! I don’t even think it took 45 minutes (once my face was numb). Okay, yes, my face
Treat yourself to great skin in 2018! As we step in to the New Year, we’ve been feeling so much positivity and hope. Our clients have been telling us about big plans in their lives – from getting married, to being the mother of a bride or groom, to starting a new job, or opening
