Dr. Mariotti's Blog

Most people considering a tummy tuck already know that the goal of the procedure is to improve the appearance of the abdomen by removing excess skin and fat and tightening the muscles of the abdominal wall. But what you may not know is an abdominoplasty can have a surprising functional benefit: the potential to alleviate back pain.

How It Works

There are several ways in which a tummy tuck can improve back pain. One way is through the rebalancing of weight following removal of excess skin and fat in the abdominal area. When the abdomen is overly large or sagging,

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Glowing, dewy skin has been one of the top skincare trends of the past year, and there’s no end in sight for this classic, flawless look. But how do you get glowing skin, exactly? Take a look at our top picks for the best glowing skin treatments of 2023.

MOXI® 

MOXI is a laser skin treatment unlike any other, as it boasts the ability to ‘prejuvenate’ your skin before lines, wrinkles and other signs of aging set in. This powerful handheld device uses non-ablative laser energy to smooth uneven skin texture and tone,

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When it comes to laser treatments, there are plenty to choose from. Two of the most popular options, however, are Sciton’s BBL® HERO™ and MOXI® lasers. Learn more about how each of these laser treatment options works, what conditions they treat and how to know which could be the best fit for you.

What Does BBL HERO Do? 

BBL (broadband light) treatments are a type of IPL (intense pulsed light) therapy that work by gently heating various layers of skin to promote collagen and skin rejuvenation.

Sciton’s BBL HERO is the most advanced BBL skin treatment available,

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Salt and pepper, peanut butter and jelly, Batman and Robin — some things just go better together. Such is the case with revolutionary skin treatments like the MOXI® laser and BBL HERO®. Find out what makes these two laser treatments really shine when paired together.

What Is MOXI? 

MOXI is a gentle, non-ablative laser that is best known for its prejuvenation benefits. That is to say that MOXI can help to prevent fine lines, wrinkles and other common signs of aging before they occur, rather than waiting to treat them once they are already pronounced.

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While one wrinkle might look like the next when you look in the mirror, there are actually several types of wrinkles — and that matters when choosing the best wrinkle treatment. Take a look at three common wrinkle types and how to treat them.

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Dynamic Wrinkles 

Dynamic wrinkles or expression lines happen only when your face is moving. For example, laugh lines that temporarily form around your lips when you are smiling or laughing but then go away when your face is at rest are dynamic wrinkles.

Over time, however,

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When we’re stressed, it shows up on our skin. Fortunately, there are several non-surgical treatments that can offer your skin just the pick-me-up it needs to look and feel bright and rejuvenated. These four popular skin care treatments are some of the best solutions to revive stressed-out skin.

1. Neurotoxin Injections

Injectable wrinkle treatments like BOTOX®, Dysport® and JEUVEAU® are commonly used to treat forehead wrinkles, crow’s feet and “11s lines” between the brows. They work by temporarily relaxing the muscle contractions that cause wrinkles to form on the face.

2. Dermal Fillers

Another popular injectable treatment,

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When you walk into a medical spa — whether for medical-grade skincare products or a cutting-edge in-office treatment — you want to feel relaxed, welcomed and confident that you are in good hands. Here at MSpa medical spa in Walnut Creek, we take great pride in providing all of these must-haves to each and every client who walks through our doors.

Read on to learn more about our treatment philosophy and what makes our medical spa stand out in the East Bay area and beyond.

A Customized Approach to Skincare

Much like fingerprints, no one’s skin and skincare needs are exactly the same.

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