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Should I Get Dermal Fillers, Botox at our San Jose MedSpa? Yes, You Should!

Posted on February 16, 2012 by Anne

For those of you who have been considering enhancing your appearance with Botox and/or dermal fillers, but haven’t taken the leap, this blog post is for you. At Blu Cocoon MedSpa in San Jose, we do dermal fillers and Botox/Dsyport treatments every day and we know that first-timers usually have lots of questions. We’ve narrowed down the top questions that clients come in with and answered them for you.

What is the difference between Botox and dermal fillers? Do I need them both?
Botox (and Dysport, which is similar to Botox, just a different brand) relaxes the muscles that make wrinkles. Botox is injected into the forehead area to erase frown lines between the eyebrows and the lines across the forehead. The end result is smooth, wrinkle-free skin. Botox is not typically used beneath the eyes.

Dermal fillers are injected under the skin to plump up places in your face that have lost volume. Typically we use dermal fillers to enhance cheekbones, fill in under the eyes, soften the nasolabial lines (the lines from the nose to the mouth), stop a mouth from down-turning at the corners, give the jawline more definition, or give the eyebrows more lift. Dermal fillers provide structure to your skin that is lost due to aging or after a dramatic weight loss.

Depending upon what you want to correct or enhance on your face will help you determine what treatments to get. We have clients that just get Botox, others that just get dermal fillers, and others that get both.

Do the Botox or dermal filler injections hurt?
We won’t lie! Botox injections are not as relaxing as getting our Classic Blu Cocoon Facial but it’s not as bad as getting a Tetanus vaccination shot. Most people definitely feel the prick of Botox injections, but are able to easily tolerate the treatment. Since dermal fillers tend to go in more sensitive areas of the face, we provide a topical anesthetic and/or an oral block for the client, which makes the treatment very comfortable.

I hear that Botox is temporary which means I will have to keep coming back?
Yes, the effects of Botox and Dysport last from 3 to 4 months on most people. Dermal fillers, depending on the type and brand used, last anywhere from 6 to 12 months. Having a Botox or dermal filler treatment is a choice and you do not have to come back when it is no longer effective, but we’ve found that our clients love the results so much that they are excited to come back for their re-fills!

What is the cost of a Botox or dermal filler treatment?
At Blu Cocoon, Botox is $14 per unit. How many units you need depends on the state of your wrinkles. Dermal fillers are purchased by the syringe. Most people usually need one syringe, but in some cases, where the amount of volume lost is great, a person may need two or more syringes. View our injectables pricing on our website.

Why do I see really cheap Botox at some places, but not at others?
When you buy Botox, you are buying the product AND the service. At Blu Cocoon, we have highly-skilled aesthetic nurses who are properly trained in the technique of giving a Botox treatment that yields results that are natural and not overdone. In fact, we get this question so much that we blogged about it – read the entire post here.

I have a big event coming up. When should I get Botox or dermal fillers?
Botox (and Dysport) take a few days to set in, so we would recommend getting Botox at least a week or two before your big event. The results of dermal fillers are instantaneous (so gratifying!) but, again, we recommend that you do the treatment one to two weeks before your event. Another consideration is that some people may bruise slightly at the injection site, which will disappear, but may take a week or two to completely fade. Ideally, we would recommend getting Botox and/or dermal fillers about one month prior to your special occasion.

There is no better time than now to try Botox, Dysport or dermal fillers because there are rebates available (but only until March 31, 2012):

Receive a $50 rebate for one Dysport treatment
Receive a $40 rebate per syringe of Restylane (minimum 2)
Receive a $50 rebate per syringe of Perlane

We want you to feel comfortable with the decision to get Botox and/or dermal fillers so we encourage you to make an appointment (online or by calling 408.295.2580) so that we can discuss your individual needs.

We look forward to renewing your outer beauty and your inner spirit!

San Jose MedSpa: Five Years and Going Strong in the Business of Beauty

Posted on January 10, 2012 by Anne

Happy Birthday to us! We are so excited to share the news of our 5th anniversary. Press announcement follows:

San Jose, CA., January 6, 2012 – A day at Blu Cocoon MedSpa is anything but average because Blu Cocoonʼs business is not about being average. The concept behind this San Jose medical spa was to build a business that provided excellent aesthetic medical services – such as Botox and laser treatments – in a fun and hip, spa environment. Co-founder Cristina Ignacio, an RN who previously worked in a traditional healthcare setting for a decade, segued into the aesthetic field because she “found pleasure in helping clientsʼ external appearance match their internal youthfulness”. With this idea in mind, Ms. Ignacio and her sister Cecilia Cayabyab, RN, MSN, teamed with prominent San Francisco bay area plastic surgeon Howard Rosenberg, MD, FACS, and five years ago Blu Cocoon was born.

Blu Cocoon is more than just a place to beautify. “A cocoon symbolizes a rebirth, a second chance,” explained Ms. Ignacio, “and at Blu Cocoon we give our clients second chances, such as recapturing their youth through innovative anti-wrinkle treatments or renewing their skin that has been damaged by sun or other environmental factors.” This idea, coupled with state-of-the-art equipment, expertly trained clinicians and personalized customer service, has kept clients coming back, year after year.

“We believe in second chances when it comes to beauty, but we know that a second chance for a business is rare, so we have to get it right the first time,” Ms. Ignacio further explained, when asked how Blu Cocoon has been so successful. Indeed, in this time of many businesses closing, itʼs clear that Blu Cocoon is getting it right and that is reason to celebrate.

Blu Cocoon MedSpa is commemorating their five-year milestone with an Anniversary Party on January 25, 2012, from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm and invites their loyal customers and the community to join them. For more information, call 408.295.2580.

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Radiesse Dermal Filler Now at Blu Cocoon

Posted on January 6, 2012 by Anne

Actual Radiesse Patient, Age 52!

We are excited to have added Radiesse – a volumizing dermal filler – to our arsenal of wrinkle-filler options. Radiesse can be used alone or in conjunction with other anti-wrinkle treatments to restore diminishing facial volume instantly and can last up to 18 months!

More information about Radiesse:

Radiesse is a calcium-based filler, made of components similar to those that naturally occur in your body. Juvederm and Restylane are made from hyaluronic acid.
Radiesse has a beneficial side effect of stimulating your own natural collagen to grow!
The FDA has approved Radiesse to treat smile lines (nasiolabial folds), marionette lines, corner of the mouth (oral commissures) and chin wrinkles.
Radiesse can be mixed with an anesthetic prior to injection to increase the comfort level.
Radiesse can be used as a scaffolding under the skin with other dermal fillers such as Restylane or Juvederm layered on top for complete correction.
Radiesse can also be used in conjunction with Botox or Dysport.
Results are instantaneous and can last for a year or more.
Radiesse is ideal for people who are seeking correction of moderate to severe wrinkles, men or women, of almost any age. Pregnant, breastfeeding women or people who have an active infection in the treatment area should not receive Radiesse.

Call Blu Cocoon San Jose at 408.295.2580 to book an appointment for a Radiesse treatment today!

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Happy New Year To You . . . From Blu Cocoon

Posted on December 31, 2011 by Anne

Friends, another year has flown by! This is the time when people make resolutions to renew themselves, on the inside or the out. If you’ve got the desire to renew yourself, come see us at Blu Cocoon because we can help you:

RELAX . . . those wrinkles.
Feel fulFILLED . . . in the areas of your face that have succumbed to gravity and age.
TIGHTEN up . . . droopy or saggy skin on the face or body.
SMOOTH things over . . . by erasing skin damage, shrinking pores and stimulating collagen.
CLEAR and CLEANSE . . . your facial skin.
RESTORE . . . your skin to a healthier, stronger state.
SHED . . . old skin and replace with glow-y skin.
SLOUGH off . . . discoloration, fine lines, scarring for a smoother, polished skin.
REDUCE . . . unwanted hair.

We wish to thank all of you who made the choice to come see us in 2011.

We look forward to renewing your outer beauty and inner spirit in 2012!

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Botox and Dysport in San Jose at Blu Cocoon MedSpa

Posted on November 24, 2011 by Anne

The holidays, which are rapidly approaching, can be a stressful time. But you don’t have to wear the stress on your face! Botox and Dysport (the Botox alternative) are perfect “pick-me-ups” for those forehead frowns that seem to zap the “holiday cheer” from your face.

Botox and Dysport temporarily relax the muscles in the forehead to give a person a more “rested” appearance. For those of you who are new to medispa anti-wrinkle treatments such as Botox, here are some Botox / Dsyport facts:

Botox and Dysport are a purified protein used to soften the appearance of wrinkles and lines in the face and are FDA-approved
Botox and Dysport treat overactive muscles by blocking the signals that tell the muscles to contract
Botox and Dysport are safe, quick and effective treatments (if done by a well-trained clinician) and the most popular medical cosmetic procedures in the country
The effects of Botox or Dysport typically last 3 to 4 months
Botox and Dysport do not affect the nerves responsible for sensation so there is no numbness in the treatment area
Botox and Dysport vary slightly (on the molecular level) and a client can choose to use either. Some say that the onset of Dysport is faster (because it is a smaller molecule) but each person may have a slightly different experience.

Give yourself the gift of a stress-free appearance this holiday season that will keep on giving throughout winter! Schedule a Botox appointment at Blu Cocoon by calling 408.295.2580.

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Meet Blu Cocoon’s Medical Director, Dr. Howard Rosenberg

Posted on November 9, 2011 by Anne

Many of you know our fabulous group of nurses and aestheticians that work at Blu Cocoon in San Jose, but are not as familiar with the man behind the Cocoon. Dr. Howard Rosenberg, Blu Cocoon’s Medical Director, is one of the most respected plastic surgeons in the San Francisco Bay Area.

Since his teens Dr. Rosenberg knew he had a calling to help others. He wanted to become a physician and possibly a cardiac surgeon. After medical school, while interning at UCLA, he was introduced to plastic surgery and felt drawn to it because of how passionate the other surgeons were about this specialty. He loved the fact that plastic surgery is creative and primarily elective – patients usually come to see him to make a positive change, not because a health-related illness forces them to.

Aside from providing medical leadership at Blu Cocoon, Dr. Rosenberg also has a thriving plastic surgery practice in Mountain View, called Accent on Aesthetics, where he offers a variety of medical makeover services including:

Facial Plastic Surgery to rejuvenate appearance. Dr. Rosenberg performs the following facial renewal procedures: face lifts, neck lifts, eyelid lifts, brow lifts, chin surgery, rhinoplasty and ear pinning (otoplasty).
Breast Augmentation including breast lifts, breast augmentation with implants, breast reduction, breast reconstruction following a lumpectomy or mastectomy, and male breast reduction.
Body Contouring to achieve the body that you want, or perfect the body you already have. Body contouring can target the abdomen (tummy tuck), sagging skin on the arms or thighs (arm lift, thigh lift) or address different problem areas through liposuction or BodyTite™ Liposuction.

Through years of experience and training, Dr. Rosenberg has honed his skills to develop his own signature technique for each procedure he performs. Each surgery is individualized towards the patient and their wishes. For a plastic surgery consultation with Dr. Rosenberg, call his office at 650.961.2652.