The computer screen has become the new looking glass. Here we present Five Tweakments for Your 2022 Zoom Face.
Zoom and the Pursuit of a Refreshed Look
Zoom often feels like a non-stop mirror on our desk, making us stare at our own reflection more than we’d like. After nearly two years of “Zoom Face,” it’s clear the fairest of them all isn’t the person rushing into Monday’s marketing meeting with smeared lipstick, an almost too-messy bun, and a permanent scowl between their brows.
Looking for a reboot, many people are flocking to their local MedSpa. But which treatments actually provide the best refresh? Carolyn Pampalone, NP, and owner of the West Valley’s Naya Aesthetics, has shared some of her favorite little-to-no-downtime “tweakments,” so you can face 2022 with a perfectly Instagrammable look.
Lip Flip
Many women are now opting for a Lip Flip rather than the Kardashian-inspired, overfilled lip look. Instead of using dermal fillers to plump the lips, a Lip Flip employs Botox to relax the muscle around the upper lip. This causes the top lip to “flip” outward, creating a fuller, more voluminous appearance—literally turning that frown upside down!
Many people find this approach looks more natural than traditional filler. However, at Naya, we always focus on a natural look, even when using dermal fillers, which remain another great option for a quick refresh.
Glass Skin
In 2017, LA-based makeup artist Ellie Choi went viral for her “glass skin” routine—and her own poreless, ultra-hydrated complexion. While Choi didn’t coin the term (in Korea, descriptions of clear or luminous skin often reference “glass-like” skin), her viral moment popularized it in the U.S. Today, “glass skin” is practically synonymous with much-hyped Korean skincare. If at-home products aren’t delivering the glow you crave, Naya can give you a boost with a hydrafacial that elevates both your hydration and radiance.
Pore Treatment
For a different approach to achieving hydrated, refreshed skin—especially if you’re targeting enlarged pores—Naya combines Botox with skin boosters. These boosters, which contain hyaluronic acid (the same substance your body naturally produces to keep skin moisturized), have been used internationally for years and are set to receive FDA approval in the U.S. soon. By injecting tiny amounts of hyaluronic acid beneath the skin—on the face, neck, or chest—you’ll enjoy a smoother, more hydrated appearance with fewer fine lines and wrinkles.
PDO Thread Lifts
Neurotoxins: Botox/Dysport/Daxxify/Juveau/Xeomin
If you’re tired of that constant, worried look on your brow—even if you’re just rolling out of bed for a Zoom call—Neurotoxin can’t be beat. When injected, it relaxes the facial muscles responsible for those stubborn creases. So the next time Karen from accounting leans too far over her laptop and gives you a revealing up-close view, at least your forehead won’t be showing your surprise.
For more information or to schedule a refresh, contact Naya Aesthetics. Because when it comes to our never-ending Zoom reality, a little tweak can go a long way toward helping you face 2022 feeling confident and camera-ready.
Carolyn Pampalone, RN, BSN, is a healthcare practitioner, and the owner of Naya Aesthetics and Day Spa, located in Chatsworth, in the West Valley.