What makes you feel confident?
A new pair of shoes? Wearing a bold color? Bright lipstick? A good hair day? Sometimes it’s the little things that can add a little pep to your step. Sometimes maybe you need a little extra boost.
This past Summer, I turned 40. I don’t feel “old” at all. In fact, I’d still consider myself quite athletic, healthy, and young. I’ve started to notice, however, some changes in my face. It’s honestly causing me to be a little self-conscious. Especially since I’m in front of the camera everyday. I’m not expecting to still look 25, just close to it!! haha.
I’m so excited to be teaming up with Juvly Aesthetics to share some options in reversing the signs of aging. What I love about Juvly is their non-surgical approach to helping you feel rejuvenated. Whether that be a facial, microblading for your eyebrows, chemical peels, microneedling, latisse for your eyelashes, laser hair removal, or waxing – there are so many options at a variety of levels.
The first step is a 30 minute consultation to discuss the treatment options that suit your needs/wants. My main issues are lines around my mouth, forehead creases, lines around my eyes, and overall skin texture looking dull. During our consultation I learned about Sculptra. Sculptra is a new method to combat the lines around the mouth by lifting instead of filling. This creates a more natural look.
Sculptra is the treatment I decided to start with. The lines around my mouth are probably what makes me feel most self-conscious.
When I arrived, they applied numbing cream to my upper cheeks and temple area. 20 minutes later I was numb. The process was to inject a collagen stimulator into my upper cheek area and around my temple area. It really did not hurt. I mostly just felt a lot of pressure ( kind of like at the dentist.). A couple times there was a small zing but nothing painful. Trust me – I’m really not a fan of needles so if I can handle it, it wasn’t bad. The end result makes it all worth it!
As the numbing wore off that evening, I started to feel a little sore and have jaw tightness. Here’s the kicker. You have to massage your face 5 times a day for 5 minutes for 5 days. That’s tough to do when your face is sore. Day 2 was the most sore and even tricky to eat as it was sore to open my mouth wide to eat. I’m currently on day 3 and it’s so much better. It’s still a little sore when I open my mouth wide but barely noticeable. Overall, I’m hardly sore at all now. I did bruise a little on my left cheek so that is still there.
As I mentioned, Sculptra is a method that boosts collagen creation. That takes time. Day 1-5 you are a little puffy, maybe bruised, and a little sore. Weeks 1-6 you won’t really see a difference yet. Weeks 6-8 you are looking a little better and it’s time for another treatment. (Generally it takes 2-3 treatments.) By week 10 you’ll love the results you’re seeing! The best part about Sculptra is that the results last 2-3 years! I’ll be sharing my results in an updated post at 10 weeks.
I know treatments like this aren’t for everyone. But that’s the great thing about Juvly. They are a full-service medspa. If you are just interested in a facial, you are guaranteed a high-quality facial.
Juvly Aesthetics has 5 locations:
Downtown Columbus, OH // Polaris, OH // Downtown Cincinnati, OH // Midtown Manhattan, New York // Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Here are a couple pictures from my first session. Not the most glamorous, but it’s real life.
A big Thank You to Juvly Aesthetics for sponsoring this post!
A new pair of shoes definitely makes me feel more confident!
Kate || KATE KOUTURES
New shoes are amazing!
XOXO
Sculptra is amazing!
So excited to see how my results turn out!
XOXO
Katey
Loving that color sweater!! It's so bright and fun:) Also I have not heard of Sculptra. I need to check it out! By the way, I would have never guess you were 40!!! You look incredible!
xoxo, Hannah
Aww! You are sweet Thank you! I'm so excited to see my results in a few weeks!!
Katey
You look amazing! I would love to try this!
xo Jessica
http://www.whatsfordinneresq.com
Thanks Jessica! I'm so excited! I heard amazing things about Sculptra!!
Katey
Cute outfit, I am loving yellow right now! Your shoes are so cute too!!
XOXO
Cathy
Yes!! Yellow is so fun to wear!! Bright and bold.
XOXO
Katey
girl I had no idea you are 40! you look amazing! and I am so intrigued by Sculptra!
xo!
Shelby
Aw! Thanks girl!! I'll be sharing my before and after pics in a few weeks!
XOXO
You look amazing! You're glowing in that yellow sweater!
Belle | http://www.OneAwesomeMomma.com
Thanks!!! I really am drawn to this bright color! SO fun to wear.
XOXO
Katey
Let's start with 40??? You seriously look 25! Can you please post about ur beauty tips!! Loving this look also btw!!
xoxo
Sarah Lindner
http://www.thehouseofsequins.com
This just made my entire year!!! haha Thank you so much sweet friend!!
XOXO
Katey
You certainly DO look close to 25! I never would've guessed 40! Seriously, you need to spill your secrets hehe!
Oh my goodness! Thank you so much.
XOXO
Katey
Awesome Post! It was so much fun working with you 🙂 I can't wait to see your results!!!
Xo Christa
Thanks Christa!! Me too! Excited to come back in a couple months.
XOXO
Katey
You look amazing in yellow gal!! Love this sweater on you!
xo Laura Leigh
http://www.louellareese.com
Thanks! It's a fun color to wear! Definitely brightens my mood!
XO
Katey
Wish we had a place like that here! I am absolutely dying over your outfit btw! So cute
XO-Lisa
http://www.thatssodarling.com
Aww! Thank you so much!!
Katey
Yellow is definitely one of your colors girlfriend! Love this one you.
xo,
Steph
@trendyinindy || trendyinindy.com
Thanks!! Loving this color too.
XOXO
Katey
I'm right there with you. I turn 40 this year. I am all about preventing deeper wrinkles and preserving the skin that I do have. I need to check into this exact procedure!! Sounds awesome.
xoxo,
Angelle
http://www.dashingdarlin.com