Lymphatic vs Thai vs Clinical Neuromuscular Therapy vs Swedish Massage—Which is Best For Me?
Are you feeling stressed, burnt out, or in pain? Massage therapy may be the answer to these issues, and many others. Though it’s often thought of as a luxury experience, massage is an important treatment that has been shown to reduce stress, help treat diseases and ailments, and improve your overall well being. What is […]
Can I get laser treatments if I have tattoos? And 7 other top laser skin treatment questions answered.
With summer winding down, this is the time to start planning for laser skin rejuvenation. Our Asheville med spa team at Mountain Radiance offers safe, effective laser-based skin renewal and is here to answer some of the most common laser skin treatment questions they get from real patients. Overview of laser skin resurfacing options Can […]
Am I too old for dermal fillers? Our nurse injectors explain what fillers can and can’t do
You’ve seen the five-star results that dermal fillers can achieve by plumping lips, smoothing facial lines, and creating more striking proportions in the face. But the question many of our first-time patients ask is an important one: At what age do fillers stop working? The answer is a little complicated, since your numerical age does […]
Can I take Advil after Botox?
Today, Dr. Mark of Mountain Radiance in Asheville is sitting down to address one question we frequently hear from our BOTOX patients. The question is: Can I take Advil after BOTOX? I’m going to expand this to include Aleve and aspirin as well. The short answer is that it would be better to avoid it, but it’s not […]
How does Laser Hair Removal Work?
Hey everyone, this is Dr. Mark with Mountain Radiance Medical Spa in Asheville answering some common aesthetics questions. Today’s question is: How does laser hair removal work? This is a super interesting question and unfortunately involves a little bit of physics, but let’s start with the biology. The hair follicle grows in several phases, the […]
How Much Botox Do I Need?
In follow up to his recent BOTOX & Fillers FAQ blog post, Dr. Mark of Mountain Radiance in Asheville is here to answer one specific question that we often get from our Asheville med spa patients regarding BOTOX: How much BOTOX do I need? This is a great question and important to a lot of people. Fortunately, […]
Dr. Mark Answers Your BOTOX & Filler Questions
Today, Dr. Mark of Mountain Radiance in Asheville is sitting down and answering some common questions we get about BOTOX and fillers from our med spa patients. So what exactly is Botox? Botox is a brand name for onabotulinum toxin A, which is a purified form of a protein produced by the clostridium botulinum bacteria. […]
Inclusion, Y’all: Ways to Celebrate Pride Month in Asheville, Today and Every Day
According to local advocacy group, Blue Ridge Pride, Western North Carolina is home to an estimated 35,000 people who identify as LGBTQIA+, including six thousand of these who identify as transgender or non-binary. With others across the country, our local communities and businesses are donning their rainbow flags and flair for Pride Month, celebrated annually […]
Glow Up Quickly: Your Guide to Looking Your Best in No Time
With BBQ and wedding season in full swing here in Asheville, NC, you may find yourself short on time—but we have several treatments that can boost your appearance in a single appointment and have compiled a list of options that deliver results with little to no downtime! Take a look at what Mountain Radiance offers […]
5 Surprising Benefits of Getting Regular Massages
Mountain Radiance is pleased to offer massage therapy to our Asheville clients. Research shows that massages are not just an indulgence, but can also be an important investment in both your short- and long-term health and well-being. Take a look at what our therapists can help you achieve through massage! 1. Reduce professional stress Your […]
