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VI Body Peel Pre/Post Treatment Tips from Koru Wellness Aesthetics

A VI Body Peel can help address dark spots or acne on different areas of the body. We recommend a consultation with Dr. Chin or one of our aestheticians to make sure a treatment is right for you and to discuss a treatment plan. We all want you to love your results with us at Koru Wellness Aesthetics! We recommend keeping these tips in mind to get the best results. BEFORE TREATMENT Avoid any professional treatment that exfoliates your skin for 2 weeks prior to your VI Peel Body treatment. Discontinue use of exfoliating products like scrubs, AHAs, and Retinoic … Continue reading →

Dermal Filler Treatment Tips from Koru Wellness Aesthetics

Dermal filler can help restore volume to your face and smooth some wrinkles and shadows caused by facial aging or rapid weight loss. We recommend booking a consultation with Dr. Chin to explain the aging process and see whether dermal filler treatment with us is right for you and your concerns. As a boutique medical aesthetics practice, we believe in tailored treatments suited towards your individual goals. We all want the best results for your dermal filler treatment with us here at Koru Wellness Aesthetics! Here are some tips on how to minimize bruising and swelling to get the optimal … Continue reading →

Koru Wellness Aesthetics Consultation Tips

We recommend new patients book a consultation before any appointment so we have time to evaluate your skin and speak with you about whether the chosen appointment is the best option for you. Here are some tips to help you make the most of your time with us. Bring any questions you have about the treatment to your consultation. If asking about general skincare recommendations, we recommend bringing a list of your current skincare routine so we can evaluate and help refine. Arrive a little early or fill out the paperwork online using the link in your confirmation email to … Continue reading →

Neuromodulator (Botox, Jeuveau, Xeomin, Dysport, etc.) Tips

Neuromodulator treatments can help relax wrinkles that are caused by facial muscle expression. At Koru Wellness Aesthetics, we recommend first booking a consultation with Dr. Chin to discuss the look you want for the areas you want treated. At the consultation, you will discuss the estimated dosage for your specific concerns and what to expect regarding results. As a boutique medical aesthetics practice, we believe in custom treatments that are specifically tailored to your facial features and goals. Dr. Chin is passionate about teaching patients about neuromodulator and is happy to answer any questions or address any concerns with you. … Continue reading →

Coronavirus

Dear Koru Family, I shared this newsletter with our newsletter subscribers a few days ago, but I also wanted to share it as a blog post to the general public. At Koru Wellness Aesthetics, the health, wellness, and safety of our patients and staff are our top priorities. In light of the growing public-health concern about the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), we want to share what Koru has been doing to prioritize your health and wellness and share some practical tips on how to keep you, your family, and our community safe. We are monitoring the evolving situation and following the … Continue reading →

Top 10 Reasons to Choose Koru

1.Dr. Chin. A physician – yes, an M.D. – is also the owner and founder of our medical spa. I have dreamed about opening a boutique medical aesthetics practice since I was a little girl. I decided to take the leap into entrepreneurship and have never looked back! 2.Passion. I am an aesthetic physician who spends 100% of her time on aesthetic procedures only. I choose my staff because they also have a passion for people and well-being. Medical aesthetics is our specialty. To get the best results, a practitioner must have an eye for the procedure, developed through care … Continue reading →

5 Reasons Why You Should Get Botox® (or Xeomin®, Dysport® or Jeuveau®, etc.!) By Dr. Vivian Chin

1. As Benjamin Franklin says – “an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” Many people start Botox as a preventive measure. If your wrinkles haven’t “set” in yet, now is the perfect time to start! By starting relatively early, you prevent the wrinkles from becoming more permanent creases. Once your wrinkles are there even when your face isn’t moving, it’s going to be a lot harder – if not impossible – to soften them. We start with conservative, smaller doses (depending on your individual anatomy) and hopefully you’ll only need the smaller doses for years to come! … Continue reading →

Top Ten Koru’s Questions During a Botox Consultation

I thought I would condense the top 10 questions I usually get during a Botox® /Xeomin®/Dysport®/Jeuveau® consultation into a blog post for everyone! Note: whenever I use “Botox®” I’ll generally mean any of these brands. Hope this helps! -Dr. Chin I. Does it hurt? A. Well, it depends on your pain threshold and how anxious you are. You will feel something, but the vast majority of patients are completely fine without needing a numbing cream or anything! I use a very small needle and have been told I have a gentle touch. If you are extremely anxious around needles, that … Continue reading →

Enjoy the Sun Without the Damage*

Enjoy the Sun Without the Damage* by Shenazja Summer is here, which means lounging by the pool, letting the sun soak into your skin, feeling the breeze tickle your hair, but wait. Did you put on sunscreen? With, summer on its way many are scrambling to find the highest SPF to slather on and lounge in the sun without the fear of sunburn. But is that really the best SPF protection for you? Is that SPF 80 really going to protect your skin or be a pointless purchase? Here at Koru Wellness Aesthetics I can help you narrow in your … Continue reading →

Recently engaged? Some suggestions on how to get flawless skin leading up to your Big Day and beyond.

Recently engaged? Congratulations! Now is the time to think about how you’re going to look in photos! Here are some suggestions on how to get flawless skin leading up to your Big Day and beyond. Professional Consultation Assess your skin needs and what your goals are. With this in mind, you can better understand what you want to achieve and set yourself up for success. A professional consultation always helps for more targeted recommendations. Think early! Get your skincare routine in order as early as possible. Oftentimes when starting a new routine, skin can experience a bit of a ‘purge’ … Continue reading →

When is the best time to start Botox®

A lot of patients ask me, “When is the best time to start Botox® cosmetic (or other neuromodulator*) for wrinkles?” In my opinion, it depends on many individual factors – mainly when you start to worry about wrinkles. Everybody is different as to when (and if) things bother them. Wrinkles aren’t inherently a bad thing – they’re signs of a life well-lived (and well-expressed!). Some people have stronger muscles or may be more facially expressive than others and may form wrinkles earlier. Others feel like (or have even been told) they have an unconscious angry/stern expression and would like to … Continue reading →

Welcome to the Koru Wellness Aesthetics blog!

“Allow myself to introduce… myself…” -Austin Powers I’m Dr. Vivian Chin and I founded Koru Wellness Aesthetics. I’ll be writing a few posts every now and then. My goal is to focus on my passions – skin care and wellness, with maybe some other musings in between. I hope this platform will start a dialogue between us. (Oh – I also hope to have guest bloggers! It’s always exciting to have guest bloggers.) Be sure to follow us on Facebook and Instagram! Thanks for stopping by and stay tuned for my first post, coming soon! If you have any questions, … Continue reading →