From 2:30PM-5:30PM, call the number below to receive great discounts on the following products. Then, when you have the time, come into Thrive Aesthetic and Anti-Aging Center and pick up your purchase, bagged up and ready to go!

Healthy Summer Skin: Correct, Protect, Hydrate

• 1 Dermal Repair Cream
• 1 Physical Defense SPF 30+
• 1 Tri-Retinol Complex

$175 – 20% Discount! Retail Price: $220

The Perfect Anti-Aging Pair:

• 1 TNS Essential Serum
• 1 TNS Ultimate Daily Moisturizer

$236 – 25% Discount! Retail Price: $315

Create Your Own Package

• Purchase any 3 SkinMedica products and receive a 20% discount!

Bonus Offer

• Spend $300 combined on SkinMedica and receive a voucher for a free peel while supplies last!

Don’t forget our peel event is May 17^th so RSVP today and while you are at the event you can pick up the products you order. These savings are only good for a few hours, so don’t forget to call 503-241-3579!

For one day only, on Thursday, May 17, 2012 we’re offering huge savings on one of our most popular and effective products. The SkinMedica Vitalize Peel can take years off the face. Combatting normal environmental damage, it penetrates deep enough into the skin to treat irregular pigmentation, photodamage, and melisma. For all this it isn’t debilitating. Despite its strength the Vitalize Peel won’t leave you housebound for days, which has contributed to its popularity.

With a $100 deposit, you will receive:

• 1 Vitalize Peel
• $100 in SkinMedica products
• A one-on-one skincare consultation
• Access to discounts only available that day for participants.

The package amounts to $250 in value, and you’ll receive an additional free travel kit when you and another sign up.

If you and your mother, or daughter, or friend want to see the power of SkinMedica’s chemical peels for yourselves, call us and reserve your spot today. Space is limited, and these savings only last one day.

“Dissolving” Fat
Contrary to its name, the treatment doesn’t actually dissolve fat. Through a series of microinjections, doctors precisely target small fat stores with a unique chemical compound. The actual ingredients will vary, but most consist of natural enzymes, multivitamins, and phosphatidylcholine—which is used as an FDA-approved treatment for breaking down blood fats. Instead of “dissolving” fat stores, the injections will kill fat cells, which the body then naturally flushes out.

Benefits
Because LipoDissolve isn’t actually surgery, it doesn’t require the downtime of liposuction. Some patients have noticed swelling and mild to moderate discomfort which is commonly relieved by Tylenol. The precise targeting of the injections can eliminate fat in areas like the chin where treating with liposuction isn’t always the best option. Usually within three treatment sessions, patients notice results, which become more pronounced as the series of LipoDissolve treatments progress.

Risks
There have been no documented risks related to LippoDissolve treatments. Because it’s new, studies are still underway, and the FDA has not yet approved the treatment. Initial findings from the American Society for Aesthetic Surgery, though, tested and found that LipoDissolve resulted in no serious side effects. Of course, any procedure carries risk, so it’s important to undergo treatment from a board-certified physician like Dr. Maddox.

If you want to look your best this summer but fear the surgical complications of liposuction, LippoDissolve may be right for you. Contact us for a consultation today.

Sometimes called Bikram, hot yoga is practiced in controlled temperatures that range from 95-110 degrees Fahrenheit. It uses traditional poses and yoga exercises, but practitioners find their stretches can go deeper due to the heat. The real benefit, though, is the detoxifying powers the heat has. Sweat is an integral element of hot yoga practices, and it often results in a feeling of rejuvenation during and after practice.

The risks of hot yoga are obvious. Practioners can easily become dehydrated, so they need to drink copious amounts of water before and during their practice. Some may experience temperature shock too if they leave the studio immediately in colder months. Since the internal body temperature rises so steeply, it needs time to cool back down to a normal temperature. These dangers, however, are easily prevented, and they’re insignificant when weighed against the benefits.

Because yoga is such a low contact form of exercise, the body doesn’t just exercise: it’s strengthened in stretching and poses. This has made it preferred among practitioners who want to avoid the impact of running and heavy weights. When heated, though, yoga can develop a beautifying effect by purging the body and skin through sweat. 110-degree exercises may not appeal to everyone, but they do allow the body to lose weight and age beautifully.

For more information about weight loss and aging beautifully, contact Dr. Amy Bader and the rest of the Thrive Portland physicians to learn more about our services.

LipoDissolve

Rather than physically remove fat with liposuction, this technique subjects fat stores to a series of microinjections. The fat is more precisely targeted, so it dissolves completely and safely inside the body without any required recovery time. Liposuction has been associated with embolisms, cardiac arrhythmia, and even life-threatening infections, but LipoDissolve is harmless. More than 50,000 treatments have been performed throughout the world with no evidence of risk. Under the care of a medical professional, safety is guaranteed. Dr. Maddox is an expert in both LipoDissolve and mesotherapy.

Mesotherapy

Another minimally invasive technique, mesotherapy injects compounds of vitamins and minerals to naturally purge the body of cellulite. Cellulite isn’t only caused by fat: it can result from impaired circulation and damaged connective tissue as well. Mesotherapy treats all three factors, resulting in smoother, healthier skin.

MedSculpt

Using ultrasonic waves to heat and soften cellulite bands, this innovative technique reduces cellulite and sculpts body contours. When paired with LipoDissolve, it can tone and tighten the surface of the skin. Though a newer method of cellulite reduction, MedSculpt has been used safely and effectively in Europe for years.

To learn more about these techniques and Thrive’s innovative weight loss program, call us today. Our physicians offer private consultations to work with you and deliver the weight loss results you need.

Source: The Mayo Clinic

Botox Rewards

Save hundreds on wrinkle reduction. Join our rewards program and receive up to $200 off 20 units or more of Botox.

Buy 1 Get 1 Half Off with Lipodissolve

Go from flabby to fit with this safe weight loss alternative to liposuction. Purchase one area for treatment and receive a second half off!

Eliminate Cellulite with MedSculpt

Not even cellulite can withstand the power of MedSculpt. This treatment from Europe uses ultrasonic waves to tighten skin and sculpt your body. Save $500 when you purchase a package of 10 for just $1,000!

Save up to $100 on Fillers

For fuller lips and subtle lines, choose Juvederm or Restylane. When you purchase 2cc’s or more you’ll receive $100 OFF.

Double Your Lashes and Save $40

With Latisse® treatments you’ll never need mascara again. For $200 you’ll receive two Latisse® kits and a complimentary physician consultation.

Take the SkinMedica 90-Day Challenge

Join the competition and experience younger skin in a matter of months. Participants will receive a 90-day beauty kit valued at $1,068 for only $475!

All Laser Hair Removal 50% Off

Prepare for bikini season with half-price savings on all laser hair removal treatments!

The power of SkinMedica’s products has been proven. From its chemical peels to signature anti-aging serum, the company has given thousands of people healthy and vibrant skin. Weaker products can maintain beauty, but SkinMedica visibly restores it. Like countless physicians, we at Thrive have trusted these products for years, which is why we’re hosting a challenge for others to see for themselves.

Spots are limited and will fill quickly. If you want younger skin and to experience the power of SkinMedica, take up the challenge. Call 503-241-3579 to reserve your spot today!

If you use Botox, or have always wanted to try it, this is a day of great deals you won’t want to miss. All attendees will save $10 off every unit of Botox, and if you bring a friend you’ll receive a $20 voucher toward SkinMedica products and a free Vitalize Peel—up to a total of $320 savings!

We’re featuring huge discounts on fillers too. All patients will receive $100 off each 1cc syringe of Restylane, one of the most effective fillers available. Additionally, you’ll take home a complimentary SkinMedica Hydrating Complex and a free Vitalize Peel! This can amount up to a $580 savings, a deal too great to pass up.

Whether you enjoy these products regularly or have been curious to give them a try, call today to reserve an appointment. Spots are limited and filling up quickly. Don’t miss out on your chance to save at Thrive Aesthetic and Anti Aging Center!

Call us today at 503.241.3579 to make your reservation.

All chemical peels vary in intensity and strength. Chemical peels have incredible regenerating properties; by removing damaged layers of skin, they strip away years of age and allow the skin to grow back healthier and more vibrant. The strength of the peels depends on the chemical ingredients and the level of rejuvenation you need. Even our strongest products, however, have minimal side effects. Our chemical peels can accomplish everything from wrinkle reduction to removing brown spots and sun damage. The best product for you will depend on your specific goals and the current condition of your skin.

The Vitalize Peel is our most popular chemical peel product. It combats normal environmental damage, and it can be customized to treat irregular pigmentation, photodamage, and melasma.  As a middle grade peel, it’s effective without being debilitating. Burning is minimal, and a recovery period is usually unnecessary.

The Rejuvenize Peel goes a step further, penetrating deeper to exfoliate the top layers of the most damaged skin. By using a novel surfactant, this product creates a more uniform peeling without the irritation that once characterized stronger peels. Because it can heal even acne scarring, some recovery time may be necessary, but it’s tolerable.

Though most chemical peels produce some level of discomfort, they can make the face look and feel younger than almost any other procedure. To learn more about them and determine the best product for you, contact Thrive today and set up a consultation with our expert staff.

Using Q-switched laser treatments, which have been approved by the National Institutes of Health, medical professionals break the ink pigments in tattoos into small particles, which are then absorbed and discarded by the body. This process leaves little to no scarring and produces such low amounts of pain that for the most sensitive patients a topical anesthetic is sufficient. Dark pigments break more easily and with fewer treatments than lighter pigments, due to light absorption, and some lighter inks, such as yellows and certain shades of red, will darken with initial treatments and then break apart as though they were dark or black to begin with.

Dr. Maddox and the team at Thrive use RevLite^®, a state-of the-art multi-wave laser that breaks pigments more efficiently and with a decreased risk of hot spots or scarring than other medically-utilized lasers. Depending on the size, shape, color, and placement of the tattoo, as well as skin pigmentation, tattoo removal make take six to ten sessions to complete. These sessions are typically spaced eight weeks apart, to minimize the risk of improper healing and pigmentation changes.

If you’d like to learn more about removing that tattoo you don’t want anymore, schedule a complimentary, no obligation evaluation with Dr. Maddox today by calling 503-241-3579.