Two new things at Sei Bella Med Spa!

At Sei Bella we like to try all things new in the aesthetic world! Recently we have added a new Allergan filler called Vollure XC and a new Epionce product, Daily Shield Lotion SPF 50. We love them and think you will too!

Juvederm Vollure XC is FDA cleared for the correction of moderate to severe facial wrinkles and folds like smile lines. It too is a hyaluronic acid (HA) based filler like the other Allergan fillers....Juvederm XC, Juvederm Ultra XC, Juvederm Ultra Plus XC, Voluma XC and Volbella. Vollure XC however, features Allergan's Vycross technology, which blends different molecular weights of HA for longer lasting results. In a major U.S. trial, a majority of people saw improvement in their moderate to severe smile lines that lasted up to 18 months! 82% were happy with their results at 6 months and 68% were still satisfied with their results at 18 months. Vollure XC retails at $650/syringe. Call 501-228-6237 to schedule your appointment with Dr. Trussell today!

Epionce Daily Shield Lotion Tinted SPF 50 provides all skin types- including sensitive and allergy prone skin- with broad spectrum sun protection while improving overall skin tone and texture. I love it! I put it on right before my Priori MD mineral based powder. Titanium dioxide and zinc oxide defend against UV rays, and the added botanical ingredients offer anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits as well as skin hydrating properties. The tint adjusts to all skin tones. This entire botanical based line of premier skincare is fabulous! Epionce is very affordable because a little bit of product goes a long way. I am also very pleased that Epionce does NO animal testing. We think you will love this new tinted SPF 50 sunscreen as well!  Retail price $38. Stop by or give us a call for more info....501-228-6237

Anne R. Trussell MD
owner/physician
Sei Bella Med Spa

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Epionce Melanolyte vs. 4% Hydroquinone for dark spots

We all have hyperpigmentation (brown spots) caused by sun damage or hormones. Up until recently the gold standard for treating this was 4% hydroquinone. I myself have used Obagi C-Clarifying serum for years. However, there looks to be something better......Epionce's Melanolyte Skin Brightening System. I stopped my 4% hydroquinone 2 months ago and I can already see a difference with this new regimen. Ideally you should cycle off hydroquinone every few months just so you don't develop a resistance to it. This doesn't apply to Epionce's two product system.

Melanolyte Tx and Melanolyte Pigment Perfecting Serum inhibit all 14 major steps and 3 branch steps in the formation of melanin that creates our brown spots. Hydroquinone inhibits tyrosinase which is just one enzyme in the formation of melanin.

The Melanolyte Tx and Pigment Perfecting Serum contain 21 herbal extracts and two algae extracts. There is no hydroquinone, tretinoin nor acids in them. They are very gentle and soothing to the skin. The Melanolyte Tx is used twice a day and the Pigment Perfecting Serum just at night. Another reason I love Epionce is because they do NO animal testing and you know much of an animal lover I am!

The Epionce system was tested in a head-to-head, double blind trial vs. 4% hydroquinone. They worked equally well in the 24 week study. However, patients of all skin types (Fitzpatrick I-VI) benefited from the Epionce Melanolyte System. There is a rare but well documented adverse reaction to hydroquinone called, onchrosis, that is not seen with Epionce products. 

Due to the herbal and algae extracts in the Epionce Melanolyte System, it has the added benefit of reversing fine lines and wrinkles.

The cost is comparable as well. Obagi's C-Clarifying serum retails for $123. If you want to add in tretinoin to treat fine lines and wrinkles that is another $100. The two product Epionce system is $168. Obagi and Epionce both will last you about 3 months.

So if you've used 4% hydroquinone for awhile, I'd recommend a break. Or if you are looking for a new treatment that is proven effective for hyperpigmentation AND fine lines and wrinkles, then Epionce Melanolyte Tx and Melanolyte Pigment Perfecting Serum are the products for you!

Anne R Trussell MD

owner/physician

Sei Bella Med Spa

501-228-6237