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One of my dearest friends from high school called me frustrated with her weight and energy levels, wanting to get healthy and feel confident again. This is the message she sent me last week ❤️🙌:

I’ll be honest—I wasn’t sure I was ready to start. There was such a stigma around GLP-1’s, regarding “adverse” reactions, as well as people in general calling it “the easy way out”. There’s nothing easy about losing weight at 46. Going through perimenopause, dealing with hormone fluctuations, trying to eat right and get regular exercise. There was a lot of uncertainty in the beginning, and I questioned whether it was the right decision for me. But I chose to trust the process, and more importantly, I chose to trust the guidance I was given.

For the past 11 months, I’ve been supported every step of the way, and that consistency made all the difference. I have not experienced any negative side effects, which has given me even more confidence to keep going and stay committed.

Today, I’m down 83 pounds—and it’s more than just a number. I feel like a brand new person. I have more energy, more confidence, my bloodwork is perfect, and I have a completely different outlook on my health and my future. I have even been able to stop taking my anti-anxiety medication, because this has helped me regulate my mind. I have a seven year old who I need to live a long and healthy life for, and this was the answer I needed.

This journey wouldn’t have been possible without Laurie and Beauty Queens Aesthetics & Welless. Her guidance, attention, and genuine care kept me on track even when I doubted myself. I’m incredibly grateful for her diligence and support through it all, especially for her consistent check-ins to keep me on the correct dose for maximum results. If you’re feeling unsure like I was—just know that taking that first step could change everything —BC

📍Beauty Queens Aesthetics & Wellness Medicine
1776 Princess Anne Rd
Virginia Beach, VA 23456

☎️ 757-876-9136
🌐 www.beautyqueensvb.com

I see this all the time with clients here in Virginia Beach.

Your skin suddenly changes, and your routine just stops working.

It’s frustrating, but a lot of the time, it’s internal — hormones, stress, inflammation.

When you understand the why, everything else starts to make sense.

Book with me and let’s get you on the right track! ✨

📍Beauty Queens Aesthetics & Wellness Medicine
1776 Princess Anne Rd
Virginia Beach, VA 23456

☎️ 757-876-9136
🌐 www.beautyqueensvb.com

bIf your Vitamin C serum started out clear but is now dark yellow or brown… it’s oxidized 🍊

Vitamin C (specifically L-ascorbic acid) is a powerful antioxidant—but it’s also very unstable. When it’s exposed to light, air, or heat, it undergoes oxidation. That chemical change turns the serum from clear to yellow to brown and significantly reduces its effectiveness.

A fresh serum should be clear to pale straw-colored. As it oxidizes:
• Light yellow = starting to degrade
• Dark yellow/amber = losing potency
• Brown = no longer effective and can be irritating

Once oxidized, it’s not protecting your skin from free radicals the way it should—and in some cases, it can actually contribute to irritation or oxidative stress.

To get the full benefits (brightening, collagen support, protection against environmental damage), your Vitamin C needs to be fresh and properly stored:
• Keep it tightly closed
• Store in a cool, dark place
• Avoid dropper bottles sitting open for long periods

If it’s brown, it’s done. Toss it and replace it—your skin isn’t getting what you think it is anymore.

📍Beauty Queens Aesthetics & Wellness Medicine
1776 Princess Anne Rd
Virginia Beach VA 23456

☎️ 757-876-9136
🌐 www.beautyqueensvb.com

Adrienne’s transformation is about so much more than the number on the scale 👏

After multiple spine surgeries and steroid use for pain relief, her body was working against her. The weight gain wasn’t from a lack of effort—it was driven by stress, inflammation, hormonal imbalance, and constant “food noise” with intense sugar cravings. Even being placed on estrogen alone only made things more challenging.

Fast forward to today:
✨ 46 pounds down
✨ Waist: 36” → 24”
✨ Size 6 → 00
✨ 151 lbs → 106 lbs

But the real win? How she feels:
✔️ Better sleep
✔️ More energy
✔️ Improved labs
✔️ No longer controlled by cravings

When we addressed her hormones properly with HRT and supported her metabolism, everything started to shift.

This is your reminder—if you’ve been told “everything looks normal” but you don’t feel normal… there’s more to the story. Weight gain is often a symptom, not the root problem.

You don’t need more restriction. You need the right strategy. 💡

📍Beauty Queens Aesthetics & Wellness Medicine
1776 Princess Anne Rd
Virginia Beach, VA 23456

☎️ 757-876-9136
🌐 www.beautyqueensvb.com


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TMJ symptoms? 😬

Chronic clenching and grinding (bruxism) can lead to jaw pain, headaches, tooth wear, and even changes in your facial shape over time. Botox works by temporarily relaxing the masseter muscles, reducing the excessive force that contributes to these symptoms.

When the muscle activity decreases, patients often notice:
• Less jaw tension and pain
• Fewer tension headaches
• Reduced teeth grinding
• Less muscle bulk and slimmer appearing face

Treatment is quick, minimally invasive, and typically lasts 6-9 months.

This is functional + aesthetic medicine—treating the cause, not just masking the symptoms.

📍Beauty Queens Aesthetics & Wellness Medicine
1776 Princess Anne Rd
Virginia Beach, VA 23456

☎️ 757-876-9136
🌐 www.beautyqueensvb.com

44 pounds! Real results. Real change. 👏 This is why I LOVE what I do!! ❤️

This isn’t about starving yourself, doing endless cardio, or chasing “perfect” labs.

This is what happens when you:
✨ Address the root cause (insulin resistance and HRT)
✨ Support your metabolism (not fight it)
✨ Follow a plan that’s actually built for you

If you’ve been told “everything looks normal” but you still feel stuck… you’re not alone—and you’re not out of options.

Sustainable weight loss is possible when your body is finally working with you, not against you.

Ready for your own before & after? Let’s talk. 💬

📍Beauty Queens Aesthetics & Wellness Medicine
1776 Princess Anne Rd
Virginia Beach, VA 23456

☎️ 757-876-9136
🌐 www.beautyqueensvb.com



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Have you been told your labs are “normal”… but you’re gaining weight, not sleeping, and can’t think straight?

You’re not imagining it—and you’re not alone.

During perimenopause, hormones fluctuate in ways that don’t always show up on standard lab work. Most labs are designed to detect disease, not dysfunction—so if you’re not “sick enough,” the changes affecting your metabolism, sleep, and brain function can be missed.

That’s when the advice becomes frustrating:
eat less, move more, try harder… or here’s a prescription 💊

But weight gain and these symptoms aren’t a discipline problem—they’re a hormone and physiology problem💥

If everything “looks normal” but you feel off, it’s time to look beyond normal. You deserve care that focuses on optimal health, not just the absence of disease.

📍Beauty Queens Aesthetics & Wellness Medicine
1776 Princess Anne Rd
Virginia Beach, VA 23456

☎️ 757-876-9136
🌐 www.beautyqueensvb.com