Microblading VS. Nano Brows in Kansas City: Why We Prefer Nano

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Microblading vs. Nano Brows: Why Advanced Aesthetics Prefers Nano

Beautiful, full, and perfectly shaped eyebrows can transform your entire face — framing your eyes, softening features, and giving you a more youthful appearance. Today, two of the most popular treatments for enhancing brows are microblading and nano brows. While both fall under the umbrella of semi-permanent makeup, the techniques and results are very different. At Advanced Aesthetics Medical Spa & Laser Center, we’ve carefully chosen to specialize in nano brows because they deliver safer, longer-lasting, and more natural-looking results for our clients.

What is Microblading?

Microblading has been a buzzword in the beauty world for years. The technique involves using a handheld tool with a row of tiny blades to create small incisions in the skin. Pigment is then manually deposited into these cuts to mimic the look of natural brow hairs.

The benefits:

  • Microblading can create the appearance of fuller brows relatively quickly.

  • It’s widely available and often considered the “gateway” to cosmetic tattooing.

  • Many clients love the instant enhancement.

The drawbacks:

  • Because the technique involves making tiny cuts, it can be more traumatic to the skin.

  • Over time, repeated microblading sessions may lead to scarring or changes in skin texture.

  • On oily or sensitive skin types, pigment often fades quickly, blurs, or turns uneven.

  • Results can look less natural as the skin heals and changes.

What Are Nano Brows?

Nano brows represent the next generation of cosmetic brow tattooing. Instead of using a blade, nano brows are created with an ultra-fine tattoo machine and needle that implants pigment into the skin in a more controlled and gentle way. This method mimics the same hair-like strokes as microblading but does so with far greater precision and less trauma.

The benefits of nano brows:

  • Less trauma to the skin: Because no cutting is involved, the risk of scarring is greatly reduced.

  • More precise, natural results: The fine digital needle allows for ultra-realistic strokes that blend seamlessly with your natural brows.

  • Better for all skin types: Unlike microblading, nano brows work well on oily, mature, or sensitive skin.

  • Longer-lasting: Results can last 1–3 years depending on your skin type and lifestyle, with color fading more evenly.

  • Improved healing: Most clients experience smoother healing and fewer complications.

The only drawback:

  • Nano brows can take slightly longer to perform due to the precision of the technique, but the benefits far outweigh the extra time.

Why We Prefer Nano Brows at Advanced Aesthetics

At Advanced Aesthetics, our priority is always the health of your skin, the safety of the procedure, and the longevity of your results. While microblading was once considered the gold standard, nano brows now provide a superior alternative for most clients.

We recommend nano brows because they are:

  • ✅ Safer for your skin – no cutting, less trauma, and reduced risk of scarring.

  • ✅ Better long-term investment – longer-lasting results mean fewer touch-ups.

  • ✅ Universally suitable – works beautifully on oily, sensitive, and mature skin types.

  • ✅ More natural results – ultra-fine strokes that look like real hair.

  • ✅ Evidence-based – aligns with our medical approach to aesthetics, prioritizing skin health and healing.

By choosing nano brows, you’re not only enhancing your beauty today, but also protecting your skin for the future.

Meet Ashton: The Artist Behind the Brows

At the heart of our cosmetic tattoo services is Ashton Wahid — a highly skilled Medical Cosmetic Tattoo Artist, Medical Aesthetician, and Laser Technician with over 14 years of experience in the aesthetics industry.

Ashton is licensed in multiple states, including Kansas, and has specialized in cosmetic tattooing for over a decade. Her expertise goes far beyond artistry — she also holds a Bachelor’s of Science in Business Administration Management and Biological Sciences, giving her an exceptional understanding of skin anatomy, healing processes, and pigmentation science.

This unique blend of science and artistry means every procedure Ashton performs is grounded in evidence-based practice, prioritizing safety, long-lasting results, and your overall skin health. Her compassionate approach and meticulous attention to detail ensure that clients leave not only looking better but also feeling empowered and confident.

Ashton’s skillset extends beyond brows — she also specializes in lip blush, eyeliner enhancements, scar camouflage, 3D areola restoration, vulva pigmentation, and corrective tattooing. Whether you’re seeking a beauty enhancement or healing from life-changing experiences like surgery or scarring, Ashton combines technical mastery with a caring touch to help you feel whole again.

The Takeaway

Both microblading and nano brows can enhance your brows, but nano brows offer a safer, gentler, and more effective option for long-term results. At Advanced Aesthetics Medical Spa & Laser Center, we’re proud to provide treatments that honor your skin, your health, and your confidence.

✨ If you’ve been considering brow tattooing, now is the perfect time to discover the difference that nano brows — and Ashton’s expertise — can make.

👉 Book your consultation today and take the first step toward brows that are natural, lasting, and beautifully you. Call 913.735.6335

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LASER SEASON

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Laser Season is Here ✨ Why Fall & Winter Are the Best Time for Laser Treatments

Every year when the weather begins to cool and the days become shorter, the aesthetics industry welcomes what we like to call “laser season.” It’s the ideal time to refresh, renew, and repair your skin with advanced laser treatments — but why exactly is fall and winter the perfect window? Let’s break it down.

Why Cooler Months Are the Best for Laser Treatments

Laser technology is incredibly effective at resurfacing the skin, targeting pigment, stimulating collagen, and even reducing unwanted hair. But after any laser treatment, your skin becomes more vulnerable to sunlight. This is where timing matters.

During fall and winter, UV exposure naturally decreases — the days are shorter, the sun is less intense, and most of us spend more time indoors. That reduced exposure creates a safer, more controlled healing environment for your skin. Not only does this lower the risk of post-treatment hyperpigmentation, but it also allows for better, more consistent results.

Think of it this way: by starting your laser treatments now, you’re giving your skin the time it needs to recover and transform so that by spring and summer, you’re ready to step out with confidence.

The Importance of Advanced Lasers

Not all lasers are created equal. At Advanced Aesthetics Medical Spa & Laser Center, we believe in offering only the best, most advanced technologies. Why does that matter?

  • Precision: Advanced lasers target your specific concerns — from fine lines and sun spots to uneven texture — with greater accuracy.

  • Safety: Today’s laser systems are designed with built-in safety mechanisms to accommodate a wider variety of skin types and tones.

  • Comfort: Newer technology means less downtime, less discomfort, and faster recovery.

  • Results: Ultimately, advanced lasers deliver more dramatic, lasting improvements.

Investing in high-quality technology is just one way we ensure your treatment plan is effective and tailored to your unique needs.

The Power of Consistency

It’s important to remember that most laser treatments are not “one and done.” Whether you’re resurfacing, targeting pigment, or removing hair, a series of sessions produces the best outcome. By beginning in the fall or winter, you give yourself several months to complete your treatment plan without the interruption of summer sun.

That means when warmer months roll back around, your skin is already smoother, clearer, and healthier — ready to glow without the need for heavy makeup or constant cover-ups.

Why Choose Advanced Aesthetics

At Advanced Aesthetics, our philosophy is simple: enhance, don’t overdo. Our team of skilled providers combines medical expertise with an artistic touch, ensuring every treatment is conservative, natural-looking, and personalized.

For more than 15 years, we’ve been trusted by patients across Kansas City and beyond for one reason — results. We don’t just treat skin; we treat the whole person, focusing on your comfort, safety, and confidence every step of the way.

💡 Pro Tip: Fall and winter consultation slots book up quickly. Don’t wait until spring to start wishing you had begun your treatments earlier.

📞 Call us at 913-735-6335 today to schedule your consultation.

✨ This season, give your skin the care it deserves — and step into the new year feeling radiant, refreshed, and confident.

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We’re Growing So Glow With Us!

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Glow Into Confidence ✨

Limited-Time Specials with Mallory & Elsa

We’re celebrating our newest team members with exclusive offers you won’t want to miss! Whether you’re ready to refresh with natural injectable results or achieve radiant, healthy skin, our team has you covered.

Meet Mallory, Nurse Injector 💉

Mallory brings her expertise and passion for natural, conservative enhancements to our clinic. Her goal is simple: to help you look refreshed, confident, and authentically you.

✨ Mallory’s Welcome Special:

  • Botox: $10/unit

  • $100 OFF a full syringe of filler

  • Mini Lip Plump: $400

  • Full Lip Plump: $550

Mallory’s artistry ensures you’ll walk away with results that enhance your features without ever looking overdone.

Meet Elsa, Licensed Aesthetician 🌿

With over five years in the skincare industry, Elsa specializes in acne care, scarring, anti-aging, and hyperpigmentation. She takes a holistic approach, blending advanced treatments like microneedling and peels with custom homecare routines for long-term results.

✨ Elsa’s Welcome Special:

  • Free consultation

  • $100 OFF your first facial

  • OR your first facial FREE with a 12-month membership

This is the perfect opportunity to start your skincare journey with an expert who truly understands how to transform skin and confidence.

Why Book Now?

✅ Exclusive introductory pricing — available for a limited time only
✅ Personalized care from our newest experts
✅ The chance to commit to radiant skin and confidence that lasts

📅 Appointments are filling quickly — don’t wait!
📞 Book by calling 913.735.6335 before spaces are gone.

Meet Elsa: Our Newest Aesthetician

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Meet Elsa: Our Newest Aesthetician + Exclusive Facial Offer

 

We are so excited to welcome Elsa, our newest aesthetician, to the team! With over five years of experience in the skincare industry, Elsa brings not only expertise, but also a true passion for helping people feel confident in their own skin.

Inspired by her Swedish grandmother who ran her own skincare company, Elsa’s love for skin health started at a young age. Her own journey with acne shaped her career path—driving her to study and understand the skin long before she became licensed in esthetics. Today, she calls becoming an esthetician the best decision she’s ever made—and we couldn’t agree more.

Why You’ll Love Working With Elsa

Elsa is more than an aesthetician—she’s a skincare partner. She is an acne specialist, offering personalized treatment plans that go beyond surface-level care. From customized facials, microneedling and chemical peels to laser therapies, Elsa tailors advanced treatments to address concerns like acne, scarring, anti-aging, and hyperpigmentation/ sun damage.

Her holistic approach integrates in-clinic treatments with customized medical-grade skincare product routines, while also recognizing how nutrition and lifestyle impact skin health. With Elsa, you’re not just receiving a treatment—you’re gaining the knowledge and tools to keep your skin healthy and radiant long after you leave the clinic.

Elsa’s Philosophy

“I believe skincare is more than treating what we see on the surface. It’s about empowering clients with education, building confidence, and finding the right balance between professional treatments and everyday routines.” – Elsa

Special Launch Offer 🎉

To celebrate Elsa joining our team, we’re offering an exclusive special:

Free Consultation & $100 off First Customized Facial
✨ Receive your first facial FREE with a 12-month membership signup!

This is the perfect opportunity to start your skincare journey with Elsa, experience her expertise firsthand, and commit to a year of glowing, healthy skin.

📅 Limited availability – Book now to reserve your complimentary facial with Elsa. Your best skin is waiting!

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Meet Mallory: Our Newest Nurse Injector

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Meet Mallory: Our Nurse Injector Bringing Skill, Heart, and Artistry to Kansas City

We’re excited to introduce Mallory — a highly skilled nurse injector with a strong medical background and a passion for helping clients look and feel their absolute best. Whether you’re considering Botox, lip filler, or a full facial refresh, Mallory’s expertise, artistry, and compassionate care set her apart.

🩺 A Solid Medical Foundation

Before transitioning into aesthetics, Mallory built her career in critical and surgical care, working in ICU, pre-surgery, and post-surgery nursing. This high-level medical experience gives her a deep understanding of safety, anatomy, and patient comfort — making her an injector clients can trust.

✨ A Passion for Aesthetics

After discovering her love for aesthetic medicine, Mallory made the move into injectables and hasn’t looked back. She enjoys combining her medical expertise with her artistic eye to enhance each client’s natural beauty. Her treatments are designed to deliver subtle, balanced results that help you look refreshed, confident, and completely yourself.

“My passion is working with women (and men!) to enhance their natural beauty with injectables and/or devices to make them feel good in their own skin. It’s amazing how confidence radiates when we feel and look good!” – Mallory

💉 The Art of the Natural Glow

Mallory offers a wide range of injectable treatments including:

  • Botox & Dysport to smooth fine lines and prevent future wrinkles

  • Dermal Fillers to restore volume, enhance lips, and sculpt facial contours

  • Customized treatment plans to match your goals and facial anatomy

Her approach is personal, collaborative, and focused on results that highlight your best features while keeping your look natural.

🏡 Life Outside the Treatment Room

Mallory is deeply connected to her family and community. She and her husband share an adventurous lifestyle with their energetic young son and two dogs. In her free time, she loves cheering on the Kentucky Wildcats and KC Chiefs, preparing for hunting season with her husband and son, traveling, and spending quality time with family in Kentucky and Iowa.

💋 Limited-Time Botox + Lip Filler Bundle

To celebrate Mallory joining our team, we’re offering a special introductory bundle:

Botox- $10/ Unit

Mini Lip Plump- $400

Lips- $550

Cheeks- $1400

✅ FREE consult + same-day treatment available
✅ Only 20 spots available — first come, first glow!

📞 Call 913.735.6335 to reserve your appointment today.

Botox & Lip Filler FAQ – What You Need to Know

1. What is Botox and how does it work?
Botox is a purified protein that temporarily relaxes facial muscles to smooth fine lines and wrinkles. It’s most commonly used on forehead lines, crow’s feet, and frown lines between the eyebrows. Results typically appear within 3–7 days and can last 3–4 months.

2. How much Botox will I need?
The number of units varies based on your treatment area, muscle strength, and desired result. During your consult with Mallory, she’ll create a custom plan just for you.

3. What are dermal fillers and what do they do?
Dermal fillers are gel-like substances that restore lost volume, enhance facial contours, and plump areas such as the lips. They can also soften lines around the mouth and improve overall facial balance.

4. How long do lip filler results last?
Lip filler results are visible immediately and can last 6–12 months depending on the type of filler used, your metabolism, and your lifestyle.

5. Is the treatment painful?
Both Botox and lip filler treatments are quick and use techniques to minimize discomfort, such as numbing agents or ice. Most clients report only mild pressure or a quick pinch.

6. What’s the downtime for Botox and filler?
Botox requires no downtime — you can return to normal activities right away. Filler may cause mild swelling or bruising for a few days, but most clients resume daily activities immediately.

7. How much does Botox cost in Kansas City?
Botox is typically priced per unit. Our regular rate is $13.50/unit, but right now you can experience Mallory’s expertise with a special bundle!

8. How do I book with Mallory?
Booking is easy! Call 913.735.6335 to reserve your consult and same-day treatment. Spots are limited, so call soon to secure your appointment.

Learn more about our cosmetic injections: www.opmedspa.com/injectables

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