Revive Medical Aesthetics

Save this for later! 🤍 I know there’s a lot of info here, but it’s worth the read if you’re thinking about adding retinol to your routine.

Retinol can be an amazing addition to your skincare routine, but more isn’t always better.
✨ Consistency over intensity. Start 1–2 nights per week and gradually work your way up.
✨ Don’t push irritation. A little dryness or flaking can happen while your skin adjusts, but burning, significant redness or ongoing irritation is a sign to pause.
✨ Protect your progress. Daily SPF is non-negotiable when using retinoids.

And remember: retinol and retinoids aren’t the same thing. They’re both vitamin A derivatives, but differ in strength and how they work. More potent doesn’t automatically mean better. The right option is the one your skin can tolerate consistently.

Not sure where to start? A skin consultation can help you figure out what’s actually right for your skin.

This post isn’t meant to create fear around neuromodulators. It’s meant to encourage you to find a provider you trust wholeheartedly.

Because Botox (and all other brands) IS a drug. And that’s the plain and simple explanation of it.

Would you trust yourself to administer a drug without training? Would you ask a friend with no experience to poke you with a needle? The answer is, hopefully (😅), no.

So when it comes to your treatments, the most important question to ask yourself is:

“Do I trust this injector knows what they’re doing.”

If you’re unsure, that’s where research and discernment come in.

Ask questions. Look into their training and experience. Make sure you feel comfortable with the person you’re trusting with your face.

The goal isn’t to be afraid of neuromodulators, but to be informed about who you’re choosing to administer it.

My client came in thinking she needed fat-dissolving injections for her “double chin.”

She wasn’t happy with her side profile and felt like her jawline looked short and heavy, but after a thorough assessment, it became clear that this wasn’t really about excess fullness. It was about proportion.

👉🏼 What we noticed:
• Slightly recessed chin
• Subtle volume loss through the lips
• Lips + chin sitting further back
• Nose appearing more projected
• Jawline appearing shortened

So rather than treating one area, we looked at how her features worked together.

With subtle support to the chin & lips, we were able to create more balance, elongate the appearance of her jawline, and bring her profile into better harmony.

🫶🏼 The message I got afterwards just solidified the decision to follow this route:

“I’ve received SO many compliments… and when I tell them what I had done, they’re blown away. They say they wouldn’t have known.”

Facial balancing > chasing a single concern. Every time.

*Assessment and treatment performed by Kaitlin Beauchamp, RN. Prescription medications used during treatment are authorized by Christine Wickson, NP. Individual results may vary. Photos shared with client consent for educational purposes only. This content is not intended to guarantee outcomes.

Here’s our own personal take on what we consider “girl math” 🫰🏼



Because if I spend the money now, and don’t use the card for another 2 months.... it’s basically a free treatment right?

It’s not that you have to address every little thing just because someone else is. But if you notice something doesn’t feel quite like you, the earlier we address it, the better.

Our consults are not free, and we have a reason for that. 👉🏼 We want to give you all the time you need to dive into your concerns, and we spend a good amount of time actually coming up with a plan right then and there, rather than you leaving and wondering what we’re going to do next.

We need to catch up anyways... might as well get your Botox out of the way at the same time. 😏

Those forehead lines don’t all start the same way.

Dynamic lines appear with movement, like when we raise our eyebrows or make certain expressions. Over time, repeated movement can contribute to those lines becoming more static, meaning they remain visible even when the face is at rest.

In this case, a neuromodulator was used to soften the movement of the frontalis while preserving her natural expression, she can still move, just with less visible lines.

This is also why a preventive approach can be so valuable: addressing dynamic lines before they become deeply ingrained can help maintain smoother-looking skin over time.

Are you starting to notice unwanted lines that might even stick around when your face is at rest? I can help. 🙂‍↕️

*Assessment and treatment performed by Kaitlin Beauchamp, RN. Prescription medications used during treatment are authorized by Christine Wickson, NP. Individual results may vary. Photos shared with client consent for educational purposes only. This content is not intended to guarantee outcomes.

Why did your Botox last longer than your friend’s, or vice versa? 💉

Because neuromodulator longevity isn’t one-size-fits-all.

Your dose, muscle strength, treatment area, skin quality, desired amount of movement, and individual response can all influence your experience.

So, comparing units or appointment schedules usually won’t give you an accurate idea of what your treatment should look like.

Swipe through for a closer look at the factors that may be influencing your results. 🫶🏼