Suddenly Slimmer’s Beauty Blog

We are very happy to announce that we are now offering Med Spa Treatments!  Botox and Dermal Fillers; Restylane, Radiesse, Juvederm for the treatment of fine line and wrinkles.

We are also offering Lip Augmentation,  the treatment of Excessive Sweating

 by using Botox.  All injectables are performed by physician who has years of experience in cosmetic esthetics.

Your skin is made of two layers, with supporting columns holding them apart. The area in-between includes the clear-jelly like substance Hyaluronic Acid. While young, the Hyaluronic acid is in abundance. As you grow older, the acid between these layers diminishes, and the skin somewhat caves, causing a wrinkle along the line. The wrinkle would be gone if you filled that area back up with the Hyaluronic Acid jelly-like substance. That’s where Dermal fillers come in.

Dermal Fillers are injected into the skin to replace Hyalurnic Acid that has dissipated over time. Dermal fillers differ in consistency and the type is chosen by the medical professional based on the area/areas being treated. 

The fillers are injected into the skin with a very thin needle. It is injected into the area, and restores the natural volumes underneath the wrinkle. The wrinkle is now lifted up and smoothed out. All of this takes about 30 minutes, leaves no marks or scars, and the results can be seen immediately.
Time between injections is typically 6 to 12 months.

Facial lines and features that can be corrected using these hyaluronic acid fillers are:

• Worry lines that run across the forehead (forehead lines)
• Crow’s feet at the corner of the eyes (periorbital lines) 
• Frown lines that run between the eyebrows (glabellar lines)
• Smoker’s lines which are vertical lines on the mouth (perioral lines)
• Marionette lines at the corner of the mouth (oral commissures)
• Deep smile lines that run from side of the nose to corners of the mouth  (nasolabial furrows)
• Cheek depressions
• Redefining lip border
• Acne scars
• Some facial scars

It’s time that you take action to start looking your best.  Call today to book your first session!

 Phone: 602-952-8446

Suddenly Slimmer Spa has the  Ultimate Way 

To Pamper All Moms For Mothers’S Day

One Lucky Mom will Win A Day of Beauty, 

plus Services Donated to a Special Mom in Need

 In honor of Mother’s Day, Suddenly Slimmer Wellness Center & Day Spa is offering a special tribute to Valley Moms, with the Ultimate Mother’s Day Package available to all Moms an  exciting contest, and a special treat for one Valley Mom who is just getting back on her feet!  From May 1st through May 11th, Valley dwellers can purchase the definitive gift for all the special Moms in their life (wives, mothers, grandmas, sisters, girlfriends, etc):  a full day of pampering at the spa with VIP limo ride and roses.  Every Mom will be treated to a 1-hour full body aromatherapy massage, a classic European facial, a spa lunch, a manicure and a pedicure – as well as deluxe limousine service from her home to the spa and back again, and a dozen red or pink roses.The price for this one of a kind spa package from Suddenly Slimmer Wellness Center and Day Spa is $575 per package (gratuities not included).  It is highly recommended to book well in advance to ensure availability, however a minimum of 2 days advance notice is required to secure a package.

            One lucky Mom this year will win an Ultimate Mother’s Package, which will be given away, courtesy of Suddenly Slimmer Wellness Center & Day Spa.  Entries can be submitted to info@suddenlyslimmer.com, please include your full name, address, phone, e-mail and why you feel you your mom deserves to win an Ultimate Mother’s Day Package.   Only one entry per person will be accepted, multiple entries will be disqualified.  Winner will be announced May 9th 2008 by e-mail. 

            The staff at Suddenly Slimmer will also pay special tribute to a Mom in need by donating a “Blissful Day” spa package to a Valley Mom in need, in partnership with Fresh Start Women’s Foundation.

If you would like to purchase a spa gift certificate or instant gift card please visit this section of our web site https://suddenly.boomtime.com/lgift

Want to learn how to look flawless in a flash?  Jane Iredale is sending in a team of professional makeup artists—just for you!  Book an appointment for a fabulous makeover using problem solving products from Jane Iredale’s exclusive makeup kits and go from so-so to whoa! in an instant. Try a new seasonal look, a new color, or a whole new look for morning or evening.

Event Date: This Saturday 04/19/08
Time: 10AM to 5PM

Space is limited. Please call 602-952-8446 or e-mail kelly@suddenlyslimmer.com to book your appointment today!

Unlike other spas who have ready-made packages for Mom’s Day, we encourage our clients to customize! Afterall, all moms are made different, and their needs are different. At Suddenly Slimmer Day Spa, we have over 75 treatments to choose from massages, facials, acupuncture, body wraps, waxing, and holistic treatments. I’m sure your mom will find spa treatment combinations that will suit her just fine and hit that sweet spot. Please read on and check out our suggestions for packages. As always, our helpful spa team will coordinate treatments and give suggestions for your special mom! If you want more info on any of our spa treatments, just give us a call 602-952-8446 or write us back info@suddenlyslimmer.com!

PHOENIX—Let’s face it, every mother is unique. That is why, this Mother’s Day, treating mom to a relaxing day at the spa should be a unique experience for her. Every spa treatment she receives should cater to her needs and wants because she deserves it.

At Suddenly Slimmer Day Spa and Wellness Center in Phoenix, any mom can enjoy spa treatment packages specially customized for her. With over 75 spa treatments to choose from, the spa experts at Suddenly Slimmer have carefully selected ones that will benefit (and of course, relax) your mom.

• For the career mom, the “Mom’s De-Stress Day” spa package can certainly make her forget her office woes. This package includes a soothing Green Tea Anti-Aging facial, which incorporates rich marine extracts and green tea extracts during a deep cleansing and moisturizing routine. The nutrient-rich products introduced to the face help diminish frown lines, dark circles and sallow-looking skin, often associated with deadlines and boring meetings. The facial is partnered with the Aromatherapy Massage, which uses special blends of essential oils that help calm nerves and a busy mind. Cost: $ 190 for 2 hours.

• For the mom who has no time to primp, the “Inner-Beauty-Coming-Out” package would be well-suited for her. This package consists of Suddenly Slimmer’s Signature Manicure and Pedicure, which includes a paraffin dip for the hands and a rejuvenating masque for the feet. Mom will enjoy the relaxing massage for both hands and feet using exfoliants that can get rid of dry, even cracked skin. A pretty nail polish color of her choice will be the finishing touch. Next, she will be given Eyelash Extensions (partial fill) to emphasize her beautiful eyes even without make-up. This will be followed with a Make-up Application session in which our professional make-up artist uses non-comedogenic (won’t clog pores!) mineral make-up by Jane Iredale to enhance her beauty. After this package, she’ll be ready to paint the town red…without batting an eyelash! Cost: $ 290 3 hours.

• For the fitness fanatic mom, the “So-Long-Achy-Muscles” package will certainly revive her. Starting with an Arnica Muscle and Joint Massage, sporty mom will find muscle tension and soreness relief thanks to the healing characteristics of the anti-inflammatory herb, arnica. This will be followed by an Oxygen Ozone Facial, which not only increases blood circulation and help the rejuvenation process in the facial area, but also relieves joint and muscle pains. Cost: $190 for 2 hours.

• For the mom-on-a-diet, Suddenly Slimmer’s “Trim and Fit” package will help her achieve her weight goals in not time. Starting with the popular Fat Burner Body Wrap, mommy will be wrapped like a mummy, with bandages soaked in fat-burning enzymes and a blend of minerals to help rid of the body of toxins. This will be followed by some “quiet time” in the infrared sauna. Finally, mom will enjoy a Cellulite Massage that stimulates cellulite-laden areas to release the fat from areas where it is trapped. Cost: $295 for 2 ½ hours.

These are just some of the unique spa packages Suddenly Slimmer Day Spa has to offer. Of course, gift givers are not just limited to these. Clients can browse through our extensive menu and pick and choose the treatments they want their moms to experience, or seek the suggestions of one of our spa experts. Just describe what your mom wants and needs are, and we’ll do the rest for you. For more information call 602-952-8446 If you would like to purchase a spa gift certificate or instant gift card please visit this section of our web site https://suddenly.boomtime.com/lgift

Many health-conscious people are seeking East Indian spa treatments to achieve a toxin-free body.

PHOENIX–In fashion, the words “flowy,” “bold” and “bright” are the buzz words that we all have to keep in mind for 2008. In health and beauty, the key word for the New Year is “detoxify.”

According to Jeanie Marcelino, Spa Director at Suddenly Slimmer Day Spa in Phoenix, ridding our bodies of toxins, accumulated from poor diet and lack of exercise, is the main cause of toxin build-up that results in lackluster hair, tired looking skin, cellulite-ridden body and aching bones and muscles.  Marcelino declares that spa-goers are seeking ways to let their body start anew through various detoxification processes. And one healing system seems to be a popular choice-Ayurveda.

According to Ayurveda (a 5000-year-old Science of Life established in India) each of us inherits a unique proportion of three mind/body principles called doshas. The three doshas, Vata, Pitta, and Kapha, create our specific mental and physical characteristics.

“Luzivone Damaceno, owner and beloved matriarch of Suddenly Slimmer Day Spa, has traveled to Poona, India and studied Ayurvedic therapies and yoga massage with world-renowned Ayurveda Master, Kusum Modak. Damaceno has since then shared her knowledge of Ayurveda and the philosophies of the East Indian healing system to all massage therapists and estheticians working in the spa.

What Damaceno learned in India is that Ayurvedic treatments not only detoxify the body of things unwanted, it also promotes a clear mind and a more centered being. When a client requests an Ayurvedic treatment, she should expect her spa treatment provider to do an assessment of her body type, or dosha, first. Once an assessment is done, the spa treatment provider will then customize the herbal oils and the kind of Ayurvedic treatment the client will receive. Then the detoxification begins.

“Whether a client wants to achieve shiny, healthy hair, or younger-looking skin, or wants to maintain a clear mind and sound body, she needs to first start with a ‘blank slate’ and get rid of the toxins. An Ayurveda treatment can definitely clean out the body’s system and let the natural glow come through,” said Marcelino.

For those wanting a toxin-free body, Suddenly Slimmer Day Spa offers Ayurveda packages that will surely bring relaxation back after the hectic holiday season and detoxify the body to prepare it for a healthier year with glowing, radiant skin.

- The Abhyanga and Shirodara treatment entails two massage therapists performing a very rhythmic massage using custom blended herbal oils, followed by a hot towel rub, to increase blood flow throughout the body. After the massage, a therapist will pour warm oil on the forehead continuously for about 15-20 minutes in a specific pattern and end the session with a soothing scalp massage that not only promotes healthy hair, but also aids in sleeping.

- In the Ayurvedic Facial treatment, the esthetician custom blends herbal oils that will complement and bring balance to your specific dosha or body type. The oils will be incorporated into the masks and special serums that will be used to cleanse and revitalize your face. The specially blended oils will also be used during an Ayurvedic massage of the d’collet’e, scalp, arms and hands. The complete this detoxifying facial, the esthetician will apply hydrating serums to bring back much-needed moisture into the face.

- Ayurvedic Yogi Massage Healing Massage from India. This Yogic massage is a scientifically redefined deeper level tissue massage combining principals and techniques from both yoga and Ayurveda. The power of this work is the series of body opening stretches that open, release and align the body.

- The Ayurvedic herbal treatment detoxifies the body using East Indian herbs that is applied all over the body after an invigorating dry brushing to sough off dead skin. According to the practice of Ayurveda, these herbs will stimulate and nourish tired skin. This is followed by an Ayurvedic massage using a dosha-specific blend of oils. Then the client will be enveloped in steaming sheets infused with herbs, while a scalp and neck massage is performed. This session culminates with a relaxing cup of herbal tea.

- Shirodhara (shiro-dar-a) The Shirodhara is a profoundly relaxing treatment in which a soothing stream of warm oil is poured over the forehead. It calms the central nervous system and integrates the mind and body

To find about these treatments and other treatments offered at Suddenly Slimmer Spa visit http://www.suddenlyslimmer.com or call 602-952-8446

PHOENIX—She brews a little green and chamomile tea, squeezes some grapes, blends blueberries and cherries with a little sugar and finishes it all of with whipped cream.  If you didn’t know her, you would think that Dannielli Marcelino is a pastry chef. But au contraire! Marcelino is Suddenly Slimmer Day Spa’s senior esthetician, and she has scoured the depths of the refrigerator to offer the most natural but luxurious blends of ingredients to develop the Organic Facial Fusion for clients.

Using products with organic ingredients, Marcelino starts off this amazing facial experience with a soothing massage on the neck, shoulders and the face using a cleanser rich in minerals, vitamins and anti-aging extracts. Marcelino then applies a sugar scrub to exfoliate dead skin cells followed by a calming mask, both made of blueberries and soy products. Blueberries are known to have excellent exfoliating qualities and vitamin C to restore a youthful glow; soy is known to be an effective antioxidant and promotes cell growth. A cooling chamomile toner, followed by a moisturizer with ginko extracts, helps keep the skin stay supple and dewey-looking. And finally, Marcelino finishes off the delectable organic experience by applying the ever-important sunblock with SPF 30 and extracts from cherries and berries.  Marcelino has carefully picked these products to deliver a facial experience that promises clients a younger-looking, healthier skin with less visible wrinkles and pores. What makes this experience even better is that all ingredients are natural, so clients can count on the anti-aging and healing qualities of its ingredients, as well as its ability to promote cell growth and a youthful glow, at its almost purest form. Oh, and did we mention the aroma is just delish!

            Suddenly Slimmer Day Spa in Phoenix has been a Valley leader in innovative spa treatments. The Organic Facial Fusion has been a part of the spa’s menu of services for a long time, but with the recent popularity of going “green,” Marcelino says she has seen a surge in the demand for the Organic Facial Fusion.  “Spa clients have become environmentally conscious and they seem to have educated themselves about the benefits of natural products,” she said. “It’s so much fun working with products made with organic ingredients. The aroma is incredible, which, of course, affects the clients’ disposition in a very relaxing, good way,” Marcelino added.

PHOENIX—Oh boy, we are now encountering the inevitable. Forecast says Valley highs will be reaching the hi-80s and lo-90s, and you know what that means: It’s time to store our woolly sweaters away and bring out our light and colorful spring and summer outfits. That’s the fun part. The scary part is trying on these outfits, hoping that they still fit our winterized bodies.

            To assure that we look spring- and summer- perfect (in a jiffy!), Suddenly Slimmer Day Spa in Phoenix suggests their Fat Burner Body Wrap, a treatment that targets “resistant fat areas” in the body and gives the body a more slender and taut appearance. This type of body wrap treatment is known to help improve circulation and detoxify the body to help “mobilize” fat so it can be eliminated from the body naturally.

The one-hour and 30 minutes Fat Burner Body Wrap works in two stages: the absorption stage and the detoxification stage. In the absorption stage, bandages soaked in enzymes are swathed in various areas of the body, sometimes including the face (don’t forget the double chin that popped up during winter). Through the pores of the skin, unwanted fluids are absorbed by the enzyme-soaked bandages.   The enzyme solution also helps to break down the fat cells which are then naturally purged out of the body through the lymphatic system.   This first stage takes approximately 30 minutes, and then the bandages are removed.

In the second stage which we call the detoxification process, the empty pockets between cells created during absorption are hydrated with a combination of highly concentrated mineral solution. The solution helps in the detoxification process and replenishes the body with good minerals that aid in the slimming process. The overall effect is a smoother, healthier, younger and leaner looking body, just in time for the summer months.

Avid fans of Suddenly Slimmer’s Fat Burner Body Wrap claim to look 6- 30 inches slimmer after the one session. However, along with proper diet and exercise, experts at Suddenly Slimmer Day Spa highly suggest a series of up to 10 wraps for those who would like to go down a couple dress size!. The wraps are non-invasive and actually have a cooling effect on the body, the perfect antidote for those increasing Valley temperatures.

So to get into those skinny jeans fast, the Fat Burner Body Wrap from Suddenly Slimmer Day Spa might just be the solution. One session of Suddenly Slimmer Day Spa’s Fat Burner Body Wrap is $200; three sessions is $590; five sessions is $960; and 10 sessions is $1800.