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
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
Best Skin Care Products for Coloradans Growth Factors Our number one product: TNS Essential Serum (bonus: includes Antioxidants) KEY: Growth Factors use the body’s own healing potential to prevent skin aging. The newest star of the medical grade skin care scene, Growth Factors, actually prevent skin aging by supporting cell renewal. Growth factors are naturally
I have treated thousands of patients with Botox and dermal fillers in my Broomfield, Colorado office, and I love what they can do. The vast majority of facial aging comes from volume loss, so replacing that lost volume with fillers is incredibly satisfying for both myself and my patients. But fillers and Botox, for the most
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 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
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
Dr. Janowski and I are expecting our first baby, a son, in late February 2014. We have lots of beautiful, expectant women ask us if they can receive Botox or Juvederm treatments in our Broomfield, Colorado office when they are pregnant. And, as much as we want our pregnant patients to feel as beautiful as
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
Our unrelenting focus on skin quality means we are always on the lookout for the very best new treatments. Across the country, results and patient-feedback for Halo has been overwhelmingly positive. Halo is the world’s first Hybrid Fractional Laser. This means it combines the best attributes of ablative and non-ablative fractional lasers. Ablative treatments go
Skin Deep and Heart Open by Elizabeth Janowski It is my belief that there is a strong interplay between inner and outer beauty. At Sonata, while our focus is on the myriad of things you can do to feel your best on the outside, we are also profoundly interested in what can make you feel
Woman is the creator of the universe, the universe is her form; woman is the foundation of the world, she is the true form of the body. In woman is the form of all things, of all that lives and moves in the world. There is no jewel rarer than woman. – Shaktisangama Tantra by
Reflections from Sonata’s VP – Liz Janowski Five years ago, when I started working with my husband at Sonata, I didn’t understand the fullness of what we could offer our community. Prior to working with Sonata, I was a teacher and felt I could only do my best work when I was serving others. It
Although body contouring has always been and continues to be a very sought-after procedure, fears regarding liposuction have fueled a massive non-invasive body contouring market in recent years. Many of these fears are not justified, and may be based on the way liposuction used to be performed. The truth is, liposuction is still by far
As you know by now, we simply can’t say enough great things about collagen! Collagen is the natural beauty secret sauce. It’s the main natural ingredient for keeping your skin lifted, plump and hydrated. As we know too well, our bodies own collagen production beings to wane in our early 20s (Remember them days?!?) Our
Hey Beautiful, let me see you SMILE Take a deep breath and think about three things you are grateful for, Take another deep breath, just inhale and exhale. You’re alive, Tell someone special how much you love them, and Smile! Studies consistently show strong links between gratitude and happiness. And, it’s proven too that happiness
What to expect from your non-surgical nose job at Sonata Aesthetics One of our most popular services at Sonata Aesthetics is the non-surgical nose job. A non-surgical nose job is a great alternative to traditional rhinoplasty because optimal correction can be achieved at a fraction of the cost without the risks, pain and recovery of
We love giving back to deserving people in our community. Hannah is a new mom to a beautiful girl Stella, a single mom, and someone who has struggled with multiple acne scars for years. She worked for years as a daycare teacher, taking care of other people’s babies – and giving love to the little
My Liposuction and sub-cutaneous J-Plasma experience I am in my late 30s and a mom to two amazing kids small children. I work out, I eat fairly healthy, and, I still had a little belly and some love handles. This is a normal part of the aging process, but not one you have to just
