We couldn’t be more elated for the new year and all of the possibilities that lay ahead for 2018. We’re especially excited to be a part of your success in your endeavors to reshape your beautiful body this year! We’re bringing you two specials that we know you’re going to love!
Are you bothered, or embarrassed by fat under the chin, also known as submental fullness? Do you feel this fullness makes you look older or heavier than you actually are? Then Kybella may be right for you!
Do you have stubborn belly fat? Is diet and exercise just not doing the job? Then UltraShape™ is perfect for you!
UltraShape™ is a non-invasive body contouring procedure that’s FDA-cleared to treat areas of fat on the stomach that have been resistant to diet and exercise. Unlike other body contouring options, UltraShape™ is virtually painless and has a 96% customer satisfaction rating. During treatment, the ultrasound waves work together with your body’s natural processes. The machine delivers ultrasound technology through a handheld device placed on the targeted area, which causes the fat cells to burst. The destroyed fat cells are eliminated through the same natural physiological pathways that process them during normal weight loss.
Firstly, please be aware that even the best injectors in the country can give a patient a bruise, red spot or temporary bump with any of the cosmetic injectables.
There are virtually millions of blood vessels beneath the skin of the face, and avoiding them is virtually impossible.
News from our G Spa Family!
Melissa has officially moved and become a Santa Barbara resident! We are so happy for her — no more commute!
Save $100 per syringe
Purchase 1 treatment, get your second treatment 1/2 off!
Rejuvenate your skin with a powerful anti-aging treatment! Improve skin tone, texture and pigmentation
$625 with PRP
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$525 with HA
Revision SkinCare
Nectifirm Advanced
Firming Night Treatment
Intellishade Moisturizer
Spring is here and Summer is just around the corner and with our love of the California sunshine brings the unfortunate side effects of sun damage. When you are having fun in the sun whether at the beach, out on a bicycle ride or enjoying an afternoon of wine tasting remember to protect your skin from the lasting effects of sun damage.
Yes, the name can be a bit misleading…because you are not going to freeze…in fact it feels more like a hot stone massage!
Ok, here is the technical stuff. The Venus Freeze™, so named as it “Freezes Time”, uses heat from a patented Multi Polar Technology and Magnetic Pulses to target fat cells and activate the skin’s natural restoration process. The controlled thermal action of the Multi Polar Technology stimulates collagen production and elastin synthesis for wrinkle and cellulite reduction. At the same time the Magnetic Pulses induce the growth of new blood vessels and trigger the growth of cells that produce collagen fibers, rejuvenating the supply of nutrients to the skin for younger, firmer looking skin.
In the media Venus Freeze™ has been featured frequently and it has been demonstrated on The Doctors and The Rachael Ray Show. In both these promotions you can witness some astonishing results. The Venus Freeze™ is not the only game in town, but it is the one we believe is the overall best for cellulite reducing, wrinkle diminishing and skin tightening.
As it is Dr. Griffin’s goal to help accentuate her client’s natural beauty, we promote products and services that most benefit our clients with minimal pain, minimal downtime and great results. This is why we are such big fans of the Venus Freeze™. Our clients love the results!
Call us for a consultation. We would be happy to answer your questions on the Venus Freeze™ or any of our other medical spa services. If you are considering several Venus Freeze™ treatments, The G Spa offers the Venus Freeze™Tight Club as a way to help you save money.
We look forward to seeing you!
The G Spa Team
Dr. Kathleen Griffin, a Certified Menopause Clinician at the G Spa Medical Spa & Laser Center, was the first provider in Santa Barbara County to offer The MonaLisa Touch. The MonaLisa Touch™ laser is a new and exciting medical breakthrough for treating certain symptoms of menopause.
Menopause is a natural transition for women defined as the end of menstruation. When menopause will occur is difficult to predict and varies greatly by individual. Most women experience menopause between the ages of 40 and 60 with the average age being 51. Menopause symptoms may occur during this transition. Some women experience medically, or surgically induced menopause, caused by either a hysterectomy, chemotherapy, radiation or anti-estrogen hormonal therapy which are common treatments for breast cancer.
The symptoms of menopause may be unpleasant and can be life changing. By the time women reach 40 or 50, they experience a decrease in estrogen which can affect tissues that include the vagina, vulva, uterus, breasts, bones, brain, skin, hair, heart, blood vessels, bladder, urethra and mucous membranes.
Vaginal atrophy, or Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause, one of the most common conditions of menopause, is also due to a decline in estrogen. Without estrogen mucosal elasticity is lost and the vaginal tissue dries out, becoming fragile and susceptible to injury. Women can also experience urinary incontinence, dyspareunia (painful intercourse), dryness, itchiness, burning, prolapse and laxity or looseness.
Up to now a woman’s only choice was HRT or Hormone Replacement Therapy. HRT can relieve the symptoms of vaginal dryness and dyspareunia by boosting the estrogen levels enough to suppress symptoms. Short-term use of HRT carries little risk, however, studies have shown that long-term use (over 5 years) of HRT may increase a woman’s risk of breast cancer. Some alternatives to HRT include the use of vaginal lubricants, testosterone, herbs, exercise, and acupuncture. Alternatively, the MonaLisa Touch™ laser has proven to be a safe and effective treatment for relieving symptoms. This is a hormone-free alternative for women who have been treated with chemotherapy, radiation and/or anti-estrogen hormonal therapy for breast cancer. The MonaLisa Touch™ has proven to be more effective than traditional Hormone Replacement Therapy.
MonaLisa Touch™, a fractionated CO2 vaginal laser treatment, is much like your annual exam. The MonaLisa Touch™ is an in office procedure that takes less then 5 minutes, requires no anesthesia, is minimally uncomfortable and is hormone free (No HRT). The MonaLisa Touch™ treats the underlying causes not just the symptoms. The purpose of the vaginal laser is to increase blood flow and stimulate collagen growth, improving the mucosa of the vaginal walls to promote vaginal rehydration and functionality of the treated area. With the gentle action of the MonaLisa Touch™ laser, the healing process begins returning the vagina to its natural healthy youthful state. Patients can return to normal activity soon after a treatment session.
Noticeable results may occur after only 1 session but to be fully effective Dr. Griffin always recommends a series of 3 sessions. Some patients may require 4-5 treatments depending on the severity of their condition. Each treatment session is less than 5 minutes, scheduled 6 weeks apart. Maintenance includes an annual MonaLisa Touch-up. As the aging process continues symptoms can return.
The G Spa offers a package rate for 3 treatments or patients can elect to pay for individual treatments.
In the past menopause symptoms have often been ignored due to the sensitivity of the subject and the lack of non-invasive treatment, however Dr. Griffin and her patients at The G Spa are seeing MonaLisa Touch™ as revolutionary! Please call us today for your complimentary consultation.
The G Spa Medical Spa and Laser Center in Santa Barbara is happy to announce the addition of Juvederm VOLBELLA® XC to their spa service line up. VOLBELLA® XC is a new filler which can give a wide variety of very subtle and natural results in various areas of the face. So, what could it do for you?
Juvederm VOLBELLA® XC is designed to give a soft, natural look. It can do wonders for the natural shape of the lips, help to create a more defined cupid’s bow (the double-curved bow at the top edge of a person’s upper lip) and alleviate the fine lines around the mouth which can make lips look smaller. The effects are designed to be very natural. For a more dramatic effect, Juvederm® ULTRA XC may be a more suitable filler, because it can provide plenty of luscious volume. Ultimately, a consultation is necessary to determine the most suitable filler for your unique features and needs, and to determine the best method for achieving the results you desire.
The soft consistency mentioned above makes it possible for Dr. Griffin at The G Spa to carefully augment the shape of the lips in order to restore lost volume without creating an excessively plumped look. Those who feel that the natural shape of their lips has declined with age are able to restore their youthful pout, and those who have particularly straight or thin lips can achieve a more defined cupid’s bow and delicately plumped appearance that looks very natural. VOLBELLA® XC is also a great filler for gently lifting the corners of the lips, which is ideal for those who have a downward shape to their mouth.
Nasolabial folds, the lines which run from the outside of the nose down to the mouth, are often an unwanted side effect of aging. However, they’re also referred to as our “smile lines” and are a signifier of all the happy moments in our life so far. Rather than completely smoothing them out completely, VOLBELLA® XC can add a touch of extra volume in order to gently soften them. It’s a great way to achieve a more youthful appearance subtly.
Although VOLBELLA® XC is most frequently used as a filler for the lips and mouth area, it’s also a great one for gently smoothing away crow’s feet. Since crow’s feet tend to be very fine lines, the soft consistency of VOLBELLA® XC is perfect for adding just a touch of added volume to plump up the skin and create an incredibly natural finish.
VOLBELLA® XC is FDA approved for lip augmentation and the treatment of perioral rhytids, which are the fine vertical lines which occur around the mouth. These lines are a major telltale sign of aging. Since VOLBELLA® XC has a very soft consistency, it’s a brilliant filler for gently smoothing out these lines while maintaining a very natural shape to the upper lip.
Dr. Griffin and her staff would love to help you achieve full, lovely, kissable lips, call today to learn more!
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