Tighten Your Skin with Titan
Many people think that when they are unhappy with the appearance of their skin, the only answer is plastic surgery. I am so pleased to help many patients who have considered a face lift or other surgeries by using one of our many state-of-the-art laser treatments. If your skin has lost some of its elasticity, become loose and is showing signs of aging, Titan may be the perfect procedure for you.
When you think of ‘Titan’, think ‘tighten’-that’s precisely what it does! By stimulating collagen production deep in the dermal layer, skin is left tighter and smoother without having to ‘go under the knife’.
Initially, I recommend that my patients be given a Visia Complexion Analysis that will help us determine which of our treatments would benefit them the most. Having a Visia done will allow us to understand more about your skin health and we can personalize a treatment plan for you. You can learn more about how Visia works by clicking here.
If we determine that Titan would be the best solution for you, we would proceed with the treatment. The procedure involves utilizing infrared light to heat the dermal layer of your skin to promote collagen growth thus increasing skin strength and tone. The outer layer of your skin is protected through a continuous cooling technique. Even a single treatment produces great results. Many patients, however, opt for two or three treatments over several months.
I also often recommend injectable fillers such as Juvederm and Radiesse be used in conjunction with the Titan procedure to correct lines and restore volume to your face.
A wonderful thing about Titan is that the treatment is not limited to your face and neck-areas of your body such as your abdomen, arms and thighs can be treated as well. Additionally, there is no recovery time for this procedure-and the treatment is pain free!
You can learn more about Titan by clicking here and here for more information. If you think you could benefit from Titan, please contact us for a complimentary consultation-it is our pleasure to help you look and feel your best!
Renewing Your Passion (In and Out of the Bedroom)
It’s a subject that many women shy away from, yet the topic is a huge part of our lives-our libidos. This month, we are focusing on ‘Living Passionately’ and that includes all areas of our lives-including intimacy. How many of you out there are happy with that area of your life?
Are you settling for a second rate romantic life because you believe you can’t have it any better? Do you believe that you’re ‘just at that age’ and that low libido is normal? As we age, our hormone levels change and can effect so many parts of our lives and bodies-including what happens in the bedroom.
I believe that this area of our lives is vitally important-you were made to enjoy intimacy! Lack of desire and inability to enjoy sex are not something that I believe we have to accept; it’s my mission to help my patients in this area. I have successfully treated many people, both men and women, by addressing some of the following issues:
-Checking hormone levels and finding the right balance for the individual patient by using Bioidentical Hormones. ‘Bio-identical’ means that it is exactly like what your body produces, so your body recognizes it and knows how to use them. Optimal hormone levels are absolutely key in restoring your libido. You can read more about our hormone program here.
-Addressing your vitamin and supplement needs to help enhance your libido, energy level and overall health.
-We also offer a treatment called the G-Shot, which enhances a women’s ability to enjoy intimacy. A simple injection can help improve your sexual experience for approximately 6 months. You can find more information by clicking here.
Oprah, Robin McGraw and Dr. Christiane Northrup discussed the topic of Bioidentical Hormones on an episode of The Oprah Winfrey Show, which you can read about here. Dr. Northrup is an expert in this field-it was wonderful to see her have such a broad platform to educate the public on how bio-identical hormones can help women in so many ways.
If you are reading this, then you deserve to have a passionate, satisfying love life. If that doesn’t currently describe your experience, I would love to help you. Please consider contacting our office and scheduling a complimentary consultation and let us ‘renew your passion!’
Staff Success Story: Pearl Skin Rejuvenation
We are pleased to offer Pearl Laser Skin Rejuvenation Treatment to our patients! Our staff member, Bridgette, had this treatment done recently and was very pleased with the results. Here, she shares with us her experience:
” Before the Pearl treatment, my skin was beginning to show signs of age and sun damage. I had spent a lot of time in the sun when I was younger and the effects were manifesting-fine lines, hyperpigmentation and poor skin texture. Dr. Shel recommended the Pearl Laser Treatment to address my skin issues.
Day of Treatment, with numbing gel
“The procedure was simple and quick. My face was numbed, so I didn’t feel any discomfort. Light was pulsed over my face for approximately 30 minutes. I had the procedure done on a Friday so that my skin could recover over the weekend-72 hours of social downtime is normal for this treatment. Within a few days, the treated areas of skin began to slough off and the new layer of skin began to appear.
After the recovery period, my skin felt and looked completely different-like brand new baby skin. I was so pleased and would definitely recommend this procedure. I plan on having one more treatment done to complete the process and achieve the results that I’m hoping for.”
2 Weeks Post Treatment
‘The Doctors’ featured this treatment on their program and showed an interesting demonstration as well. You can view it by clicking here.
For more information on Pearl and to schedule a consultation, please click here.
Also, for some amazing ‘Before and After’ pictures, visit the Cutera website by clicking here.
Living Passionately
As we begin the month of February and Valentine’s Day approaches, thoughts move towards the celebration of love, romance and passion. It inspired our Wellness Team to focus on ‘Living Passionately’ and everything that it entails this month.
It’s difficult to live with passion if you don’t feel your best. We are all guilty at times of becoming so busy that we don’t truly pay attention to how we are feeling. I recently posted on my Facebook page that “Ladies so often take care of everyone else first, while forgetting about themselves.” (And we all know men can do this too.) We often settle for the ‘status quo’, and when people ask us how we are, we tell them we are ‘fine’ or ‘ok’. But if we are to live with a passion for life, we must feel our best. When someone asks us how we are, our response should be ‘outstanding!’, ‘fantastic!’ or ‘wonderful!’
I encourage you to slow down for a moment and take inventory. Ask yourself some honest questions:
- How am I feeling…really?
- Is my energy level high?
- Have I been under a lot of stress?
- Am I happy with the way my skin looks? My body?
- How is my love life? Is it full of passion, or has the ‘heat’ waned?
Reflecting on questions like this from time to time (and answering yourself sincerely) is important in truly attaining a life of health, happiness and harmony…a passionate life!
What you feed yourself is important also, and I don’t just mean the food that you eat. I mean what you listen to, what you watch, the thoughts you allow to ‘camp out’ in your mind. It’s important to encourage yourself and surround yourself with things and people that build you up inside and feed your passion.
Here are a few encouraging articles I recommend:
- From Dr. Christiane Northrup’s site, written by the very motivational Crystal Andrus, that will exhort you to ‘Create the Life You Love’.
- From Oprah’s site, ‘How to Find Your Passion‘ by Martha Beck.
I hope you enjoy them, and if there is any way I can help you, please don’t hesitate to contact us.
This month I encourage you to ‘Live Passionately!’
