Ask Susanna

	I’d like to get my legs and bikini area waxed before I leave on a ten-day vacation. How long will the wax last?
	For a ten-day vacation, you’ll be A-OK! A good technician using high-quality products will be able to make sure you’re hair-free, carefree for at least two to three weeks.

	I’m a guy who likes to get my chest waxed, but I tend to break out. Do you have any tips on how to stop the breakouts?
	The challenge presented by male waxing is that men perspire so much more than women do. That’s why you’re finding that you break out easily. The secret is to keep the area dry and cool to prevent bacteria from forming. After waxing, wear a clean cotton T-shirt, stay away from the sun and take cool showers. You want to keep those pores closed and avoid perspiring as much as possible.

	I just turned 35 and I notice some fine lines around my eyes and sagging skin. What can I do?
	Your age group is reaching the perfect time to select a really good skin care product and to start looking into skin care treatments at your spa or medispa. A great solution for you would be SmoothSculpt, a non-invasive treatment that can help with both your eyes and skin that’s sagging in other areas. You’ll see results immediately. After your first treatment, you’ll leave the spa with a smoother, more contoured skin tone; you’ll notice lighter lines and tighter, firmer skin. The closer you stick to a regular regiment of treatments, the more you’ll benefit.

What should I expect to take place during a SmoothSculpt treatment?

First, your professional spa technician will conduct a consultation to assess the condition of your skin, discuss any past skin care treatments and determine how many treatments she’ll recommend to provide the desired results. Next, the technician will apply Collagen Complex Cream, followed by Chocolate Contouring Cream. For the following 40 minutes, a pulsing and suctioning wand will be used on the targeted area to promote lymphatic drainage, support blood flow and help your body to eliminate toxins in the skin.

Can I have SmoothSculpt treatments if I’m already receiving Botox?

SmoothSculpt was created as a natural way to rejuvenate your skin, providing an alternative to injectible services. Adding SmoothSculpt treatments will enhance the results you’re seeing from more invasive treatments, and there’s no danger to doing both. But as you progress through a program of regular SmoothSculpt treatments, you’re likely to feel that you no longer need Botox, Restylane or other injectibles. You then can slowly transition to non-invasive SmoothSculpt exclusively.

	For the holidays, I was thinking of giving some of my friends spa gift certificates for brow and upper lip waxing. Is that insulting?
	I don’t think any gift is insulting as long as your intentions are good. If your friends are first-time waxing clients or anxious about the service, you could suggest accompanying them to the salon or spa to show your support—and have some girl time together!

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