Dr. Lorrie Klein’s Blog

These are tough economic times.  But we still want to feel good about ourselves and to look our best.  While many of my patients can still afford to do whatever they want to do for themselves, I have many patients who would love to do more for themselves than they can currently afford.  Luckily there are still many great cosmetic procedures you can do as a second choice treatment.  You can always put the first choice, best treatment on your “wish list” for the future.

Here are some common cosmetic treatments and their less expensive alternatives:

Instead of a:

Nose Job - get a filler nose job with Radiesse or Artefill (it takes just 10 minute and looks good immediately)

Face Lift - get a Liquid Face Lift or Fraxel CO2 re:pair laser treatment

Botox Crow’s Feet or Frown Lines - just get a Botox Brow Lift

Photo-Facial (IPL) for texture and brown spots- get a series of medical microdermabrasions

Microdermabrasion- get a series of light glycolic peels

Light Peels - use physician-strength skin care products

Vivite Complete Skin Care System - use Vivite Daily Moisturizer with SPF 30

Obagi Nu-derm System- use Vivite Vibrance with Obagi C-clarifying serum

Fraxel CO2 re:pair Laser - get a series of Fraxel re:store laser treatments

Fraxel re:store Laser - get a series of Photo-Facials (IPL) 

Juvederm lip plumping - get a half size syringe and just outline and define your lips 

Juvederm/Radiesse/Artefill treatment for wrinkles - get a smaller size syringe and treat the most important areas 

Laser Hair Removal on legs - just laser your underarms or bikini areas for now

Eyelashes Extensions - use Lumigan at home (it’s also better than extensions since it grows your own eyelashes)

Any comments from my readers and patients?

My blog was a bit light last week because I was out of town attending a friend’s daughter’s wedding.  Weddings also seem to bring a lot of patients to my office lately!  Every week I seem to have several brides, mothers of brides and grooms (and even some fathers!) and other assorted relatives, friends and bridesmaids coming in for pre-wedding beautification.  Botox is probably the #1 most popular pre-wedding treatment with fillers and lasers running a close second.  Sclerotherapy for leg veins is also pretty popular before weddings, more so for the mothers who are not wearing gowns and whose legs are exposed.

Since patients are often unsure of when to do what, here is a simple timeline for getting ready for the big event (reunions as well!)

Botox - at least 2 weeks before so the results kick in completely, 4-6 weeks before is even better to give you time to come in for a touch-up if necessary.

Juvederm, Restylane, Radiesse, and other fillers - at least 2 weeks before so you won’t have bruising on the big day, 4-6 weeks before is even better to give you time to come in for a touch-up if necessary.

Photo-Facials, SmoothBeam, Fraxel and other lasers - most of these take several treatments, usually done  monthly, so start early, perhaps 6 months before, to get the optimal results.

Laser Hair Removal - Since you will see results after only 2-3 treatments (although you need more treatments for permanent results) start at least 2 months ahead. 

Microdermabrasion - 6 treatments are recommended and can be done weekly, so start at least 2 months ahead.

Skin Care - Have a series of facials once a month or every 2 weeks for 2-3 months before the big day.  If you have acne, also see a dermatologist several months ahead to get on some good acne medication and possible laser treatments.

Hair Care and Makeup - Make sure you find someone you like to do a trial run on your hair and makeup prior to the big day.

Turn your stay-cation into a rejuva-cation!

Staying home this summer to spend your vacation in beautiful O.C.?  Why not rejuvenate and refresh yourself, just like when you go to a resort?

Euro Day Spa offers the same amenities and luxurious atmosphere as many of the top resort spas in the world.  Treat yourself to several spa treatments in one day, or spread them out over several days to really make you feel like you are on vacation.  And every time you visit us for a treatment you can spend extended time with us in our dry saunas, steam rooms and relaxing fireplace lounges.  Freshly baked cookies and beverages are always available and our La Paz location even offers a hair salon to beautify your post-massage hair for a great stay-cation dinner later.  What better way to look and feel like you’ve been away on vacation!

Euro Day Spa Rejuvacation Package

1 Deluxe Euro Massage (80 minutes) for the price of a 50 minute massage
1 Deluxe Euro Facial (80 minutes) for the price of a 50 minute facial
1 Spa Microdermabrasion treatment at $50 off
1 Deluxe Foot Fantasy Pedicure (80 minutes) for the price of a 50 minute pedicure

$340 (A $490 value, save 30%!)

Euro Day Spa & Dr. Klein Rejuvacation Package - this package will make you LOOK LIKE YOU’VE BEEN ON VACATION FOR MONTHS!

1 Deluxe Euro Massage (80 minutes) for the price of a 50 minute massage
1 Deluxe Euro Facial (80 minutes) for the price of a 50 minute facial
1 Spa Microdermabrasion treatment at $50 off
1 Deluxe Foot Fantasy Pedicure (80 minutes) for the price of a 50 minute pedicure
plus
1 Botox Treatment (20 units) with Dr. Klein at $50 off
1 Juvederm Treatment (1 syringe) with Dr. Klein at $50 off
(available at Dr. Klein’s office or at our La Paz spa location.)

$1050 (A $1300 value, save $250!)

Enjoy these treatments all in one day or spread out over time!  They may be used Monday-Friday at either location.

These packages also make great gifts and you can purchase as many as you like!  Purchase 2 or more so you can visit us with a friend or family member.

There is no expiration once purchased, but these special packages will only be sold through August 31, 2008.  Available for purchase at both Euro Day Spa locations.