Ask Alethea

I think this might be the most exciting update I’ve shared in a while: Bella is expanding and opening a second location in Alpharetta! I’m absolutely ecstatic at how smoothly things are going. It’s almost like it was written by the stars! Just a couple of months ago,...

Let me introduce myself again. My name is Alethea Tinkle and I’m the owner of Bella Medspa in Buckhead. I am married with three children and live on a horse farm in Milton. My husband, Lorin, also runs his own small business - an automotive shop specializing in...

Written by Gabrielle D'Auria December 1, 2020 Before-After Whew! My face has been a disaster this year! Between the mask acne and stress, I understand why I’ve been having such a tough time with my skin. I recently tried a new facial and I am HOOKED! It gave me an...

Dealing with body hair isn’t my idea of fun. Waxing, razors, and hair removal creams aren’t just time consuming, but they can also lead to other skincare issues that are even less fun to deal with like scarring and dry skin. Don't worry - laser hair removal can help....

Written by Ady Meschke October 2020 Welcome to 2020. Where I give you advice on the proper skincare for under your mask and my tips on how to prevent mask acne. It’s a thing. We’re calling it “Maskne” and it’s the worst. Just having your hot, steamy circulating breath...

Face masks are now an essential part of our lives. While many of us try to make the best of it by getting cute ones to match our outfits, there’s definitely an unfortunate side-effect to wearing masks on the daily: mask-related acne. Or, as we like to call it,...

Some people are blessed with gorgeous skin throughout adolescence. But many of us suffer hormonal breakouts that scar us emotionally and leave their physical marks on our face as adults. With time and a diligent skin care regimen, these indentations and marks soften...

It’s no secret that 2020 has been rough. From anxiety-inducing news, loss of income, and businesses having to shut their doors, this year has taken an enormous toll on the majority of us. During these difficult times, most industries around the world have been...

We all know some of the basic rules for general health are drink water, exercise and get enough sleep. I agree with all of the above. And this also applies to encouraging healthy skin as well. Great quality sleep in particular refreshes the skin and gives you a...

For anyone who has ever had absolutely awful medspa experiences, I get you! I’ve been there. You wouldn’t believe the wild stories I hear from clients about treatments they have had at spas around the globe and the money that they wasted. While some stories are truly...

As a skincare enthusiast and laser specialist, I constantly watch the laser technology trends and developments in the skincare industry. Sometimes I watch a new FDA-approved product or device for a couple years before I feel confident with the promised results and am...

The Plasma Pen is revolutionizing the ways people can address hooded and drooping eyelids when they want an eye lift, saving on discomfort, downtime and expense compared to plastic surgery. I’m proud to announce that Bella Medspa was the first medspa serving Buckhead...

My philosophy on my evening skincare routine is Repair, Protect, Maintain. This should sound familiar (wink)! There’s no single right approach to at-home skincare, just as there isn’t only one treatment that works for every client. That’s why each of us needs to...