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Why Does My Face Feel Like It’s Falling and Sagging?
(And what you can do about it at Viva Skin Lounge) What’s happening when your jawline starts to soften and your smile lines deepen? Many of our clients sit in our chair or message us asking: “Why am I seeing sagging around my jawline?” or “Why is my smile line...
Aesthetic Q&A: Your Top Questions Answered by Our Injectors at Viva Skin Lounge
At Viva Skin Lounge, we love when clients ask questions. The more you understand your treatments, the better your results will be. Here are answers to some questions we get in the treatment room. 1. “If I get Botox, will it make these lines go away?” The short...
SkinPen Microneedling in Pittsburgh and Irwin: How to Boost Results with BioRePeel, PRF, or PDGF
If you’ve been struggling with acne scars, uneven texture, dull skin, or early signs of aging, you’re not alone. These are some of the most common concerns we see at Viva Skin Lounge in Irwin and Squirrel Hill. One of the best treatments for addressing all of these...
When Botox results don’t last like they used to. What’s happening?
If you’re new to neurotoxin treatments (often called “tox”) or already a loyal fan, you may wonder: How long does it really last? And what should you do if you feel like your Botox results aren’t the same anymore? At Viva Skin Lounge, we educate every client about...
Fall Reset at Viva Skin Lounge: Why Autumn is the Perfect Time for Lasers and Skin Rejuvenation
It's officially Fall, and with it comes the perfect opportunity to focus on your skin. While laser treatments can be done all year long, most clients prefer to schedule them in the Fall and Winter months when there’s less sun exposure and fewer outdoor...
Everything You Need to Know About PDGF (Platelet-Derived Growth Factors) for a Skin Boost
At Viva Skin Lounge, we’re excited to introduce PDGF by Ariessence — a regenerative treatment that harnesses the healing and biostimulatory power of platelet-derived growth factors. Unlike PRP or PRF that rely on a blood...
Wedding Prep Treatments: Let’s get you GLOWING!
Wedding season is here, and our very own esthetician Amaya is tying the knot! Preparing for your big day isn’t just about the dress and the flowers… it’s also about feeling confident in your skin. The truth is, glowing bridal skin doesn’t happen overnight. Ideally,...
Clearing Acne with Our Licensed Estheticians: A Real Client Journey
Acne can be one of the most frustrating skin concerns, especially when it feels like you’ve tried everything with little success. At Viva Skin Lounge, we take a personalized, medical-grade approach to skin health. This blog is following the journey of one of our...
DIY Disasters: Why At-Home Aesthetic Treatments Like Botox, Filler and Microneedling Are Risky
If you’ve spent even five minutes on TikTok lately, you’ve probably seen it: viral videos of people microneedling at home, dermaplaning with eyebrow razors from the drugstore, or worse, buying Botox and filler online and self-injecting! It’s not just TikTokers either....
Facial Balancing: More Than Just Filler
When most people think of injectables, they think of smoothing a wrinkle or plumping the lips. But at Viva Skin Lounge, we look at the entire face, not just one area, to create harmony, restore youthfulness, and enhance your natural features. This approach...