Updated for 2025 For a wide variety of reasons, people everywhere and of all backgrounds are often unhappy with the shape of their faces. In fact, you yourself may well have wondered: can you change your face shape? Well not only have we broken down the answer to whether or not changing your face shape can be done (yes, it

Updated for 2024 What Exactly is Vaginal Bleaching? You may have heard of terms like intimate lightening or genital bleaching, but without having had this procedure done before, the concept can sound quite foreign. Vaginal bleaching is the cosmetic process wherein various methods make their vaginas look lighter in appearance. Vaginal bleaching is an entirely cosmetic procedure popular in Tampa

The Miami sun can do a number on your skin, but you can fight signs of aging with the right treatments. One such procedure is microdermabrasion. What is microdermabrasion? It’s an intense form of exfoliation that removes the topmost layer of skin. Since these cells are exposed to the elements, they get damaged and contribute to signs of aging. Removing

Updated for 2024 Does Shaving Cause Hyperpigmentation? The short answer is, yes, shaving can cause your skin to get darker (i.e. hyperpigmentation). Shaving hyperpigmentation is a common problem, recognizable by its telltale dark spots and blotches, it can make you wonder if you should take a razor to your skin again. If you’re wondering, “Does shaving cause hyperpigmentation?”, you’re certainly

Updated for 2024 So, How Painful is a Laser Hair Removal Procedure? The short answer is, Yes, laser hair removal can hurt and often is associated with some level of pain. Most of the time this pain is very manageable, and if you work with an experienced aesthetics expert, there are many ways you can reduce the pain associated with

Did you know that collagen production starts to decline at about age 25?! It decreases even more in women after menopause along with other factors such as smoking, sugar, and ultraviolet rays. The Genius is a microneedling treatment with radiofrequency which helps stimulate collagen and elastin production. This treatment is unique in that it delivers customized thermal energy to promote

How To Get Rid of Double Chin Most of us have experienced what we perceive as a double chin. Why do you think there are so many online tutorials about the ideal pose for photos, especially selfies? It may be just a wrong angle that causes our skin to look like it has a roll of fat beneath our chin,

Pros and Cons of Permanent Makeup How many times have you thought about how nice it would be to wake up and miraculously have a perfect, unsmudged face of makeup? How much money have you spent on the ideal mascara that won’t flake or run if you cry at a wedding, sweat while touring the beautiful Art Deco buildings in

If you would like to find out more about Sculptra or other treatments that may be right for your issues or goals, contact us at Arviv Medical Aesthetics for a consultation today. Our experienced staff in both our Tampa and Miami offices can answer your questions.