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How Long Does Radiesse Last?

About a year from one treatment — 68% were still improved at 12 months in the FDA-reported hands trial. Why the 'up to 2 years' claim needs context.

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Angelica Alcaraz, BSN, RN

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10 min readIV TherapyOctober 27, 2026

What Does Glutathione Do for Your Face?

What the evidence shows for oral, topical and IV glutathione on skin — including the one controlled IV trial, and why regulators have issued warnings.

Angelica Alcaraz, BSN, RN

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Angelica Alcaraz, BSN RN

9 min readIPLOctober 20, 2026

Can You Shower After IPL?

Yes, and there is no waiting period — but keep it lukewarm. What manufacturer instructions actually say about hot water, baths and saunas after IPL.

Angelica Alcaraz, BSN, RN

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9 min readPRFOctober 15, 2026

What Is PRF Treatment for the Face?

PRF is your own blood spun without anticoagulant into a fibrin scaffold. What the trials show for skin quality — and why nobody yet knows how long it…

Angelica Alcaraz, BSN, RN

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8 min readAerolase LaserOctober 6, 2026

Aerolase Before and After: Real Results

What Aerolase results actually look like: 48% median lesion reduction after one session, 84% by the third, and how the evidence reads across Fitzpatri…

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7 min readAerolase LaserSeptember 28, 2026

How Much Does Aerolase Cost?

Aerolase Neo Elite pricing in Salinas, CA: $500 a single session, $1,350 for a series of 3, $1,800 for a series of 5, and what maintenance costs after…

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7 min readAerolase LaserSeptember 28, 2026

How Many Aerolase Treatments Do You Need?

One session gave a median 48% lesion reduction in trial data, three gave 84%. What each Aerolase session does, how far apart they run, and why it is n…

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5 min readGLP-1 Weight LossSeptember 13, 2026

How Long Does a GLP-1 Take to Work?

Weight change separates from placebo around week 4 and keeps falling through week 60. Why the first month is a starting dose, what the FDA trial data…

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6 min readGLP-1 Weight LossSeptember 13, 2026

Do GLP-1 Patches Actually Work?

No GLP-1 patch has FDA approval, and the reason is molecular size: semaglutide and tirzepatide are 8 to 10 times above the 500 Dalton skin-absorption…

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12 min readAerolase LaserMarch 24, 2026

Does Aerolase Work? Clinical Evidence & Results

Does Aerolase work? An honest read of the published acne studies, what the reported lesion-reduction figures actually mean, patient satisfaction data,…

Angelica Alcaraz, BSN, RN

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11 min readAerolase LaserMarch 24, 2026

What Does Aerolase Feel Like? Pain, Side Effects & Aftercare

What does Aerolase feel like? Honest pain ratings, side effects, preparation steps, and aftercare guide. Zero downtime explained by Revive Beauty Bar…

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12 min readAerolase LaserMarch 24, 2026

Aerolase Laser Treats 30+ Skin Concerns

Discover how Aerolase treats 30+ skin concerns with one FDA-cleared laser. Safe for all skin types. Only at Revive Beauty Bar in Salinas, CA., Discove…

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5 min readBest MedSpa In Monterey CountyDecember 28, 2025

Best Acne Treatment in Monterey County

Aerolase Neo Elite for selected acne in Salinas, CA — a 1064 nm Nd:YAG laser designed across Fitzpatrick I-VI. NeoClear Acne Program, 5 treatments $1,…

Angelica Alcaraz, BSN, RN

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Angelica Alcaraz, BSN, RN, holding Jeuveau, BOTOX Cosmetic and XEOMIN vials at Revive Beauty Bar in Salinas

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