Spring 2015 effects Mercy Regional Plastic Surgery, Skin and Laser Center WHAT’S INSIDE • BOTOX vs. gel fillers: Which is right for you? • Spring skin care tips • Spring and summer specials • Spring Discount Day BOTOX® Cosmetic vs. gel fillers: Which is right for you? See coupons on back page! BOTOX® Cosmetic This nonsurgical treatment helps temporarily improve frown lines between the brows (# 11s), horizontal forehead lines and lines along the sides of the eyes (crow’s feet). Years of squinting, concentrating or frowning can cause your skin to furrow and crease. As time passes, your skin becomes less elastic and those lines remain, even when your muscles aren’t moving. BOTOX Cosmetic blocks nerve impulses to those targeted facial muscles, reducing their movement. This decreased muscle activity helps lessen the appearance of lines. Treatment is quick, just 20-30 minutes, and requires only a few tiny injections. There is no downtime or recovery. That’s why it’s often called a lunchtime procedure. Juvéderm XC contains a modified hyaluronic acid derived from a naturally occurring sugar found in the human body. It also contains a common anesthetic called lidocaine to reduce discomfort. Using a fine needle, it is injected directly underneath the skin to instantly smooth away deep lines, resulting in natural-looking results that last up to one year. Juvéderm Voluma® XC injectable gel filler This is the first and only FDA-approved injectable gel used to add volume to the cheek area. Aging contributes to loss of cheek volume that causes the skin to create a flat and sunken cheek. A more youthful profile starts with treatment of the cheeks to provide a more round (like an apple) youthful cheek. With BOTOX Cosmetic, you can get real, noticeable results and still look like yourself. Similar to Juvéderm XC, the Juvederm Voluma XC contains a modified hylauronic acid derived from a naturally occurring sugar found in the human body. It also contains lidocaine to reduce discomfort. It is injected underneath the skin into the cheek area. It instantly adds volume to the cheek, creating contour and a subtle lift for up to two years. Juvéderm® XC injectable gel filler Decisions, decisions … The normal aging process, in addition to environmental factors like sun exposure, can cause different facial lines to form around the nose and mouth. The wrinkles and folds of the lower face are commonly referred to as parentheses lines, marionette lines, vertical lip lines, and corner lines. Are you considering a dermal filler or BOTOX® Cosmetic? First, call us for a consultation so we can determine the option that’s right and safe for you. After a long winter, spring is finally here! Winter can take a toll on unprotected skin It’s been a long, cold winter, and that can strip your skin of its critical moisture balance. Dehydration leaves it feeling dry, dull and flaky. Plus, extreme temperatures contribute to sensitized, irritated and chapped skin. These skin conditions are often uncomfortable, even painful, and can lead to various issues including broken capillaries, flaring rosacea-prone skin, and a thick build-up of dead skin cells. Fight back with these skincare tips! Moisturize, moisturize, moisturize! Consider your skin’s moisture requirements. You might need to make seasonal adjustments in your skincare regimen throughout the year. Consider switching to a moisturizer that provides more hydration and emollients to replenish, seal and protect your skin from harsh, cold air. Treat dull-looking skin with exfoliating products and treatments. It is imperative to understand the importance of exfoliation. Clogged skin cells can cause many skin issues, including acne. Consider exfoliating with a Clarisonic® sonic cleansing brush or dissolving some of that flaking skin with alpha hydroxy or beta hydroxy acids. Schedule a facial peel. Do you feel like your at-home products just aren’t working? Your Mercy esthetician can look at your skin and customize a perfectly tailored exfoliating treatment that will leave it feeling and looking hydrated and refreshed. Who says you can’t have that summer glow all year ‘round? Don’t forget the sunblock! It is equally important to wear SPF now as it is during the summer months, especially if you enjoy outdoor activities. Cover up and wear a broad-spectrum sunblock—and don’t forget to reapply when needed! Also, protect those luscious lips with a moisturizing lip balm containing SPF. And finally, give your skin the hydration it deserves by drinking plenty of water. Call to schedule a skincare consultation with our estheticians today. C A L E N DA R April BUZZ WORD Reminder! Change your Clarisonic® brush head every three months ($25 each or cashmere $30) May Tissue Nutrient Solution (TNS) SkinMedica’s TNS is a patented formula containing 93.2% NouriCel-MD™. This cocktail of growth factors is derived from a single-cell extraction from skin cells. It improves skin texture, reduces age spots and blotchiness, and improves skin elasticity. TNS is suitable for all skin types, is surfactant-free, alcohol-free, oil-free and won’t clog pores. Spring discount day! Thursday, May 14; 8 am-5 pm 30% off skin care products and cosmetics Complimentary SCITON® Laser consults with Dr. Quinn May 1-29 only June Stop by Mercy Regional Plastic Surgery, Skin and Laser Center to purchase SkinMedica’s TNS Essential Serum and TNS Recovery Complex today! BOTOX® Cosmetic special Only $9 per unit (regularly $11) Sale good June 1-30. Coupon required at appointment. $10 off all sunscreens Sale good June 1-30. July Juvéderm filler special 15% off each syringe Sale good July 1-31. S P EC I A L S Coupon required at appointment. COUP ON COUP ON BOTOX® Cosmetic Juvéderm filler Just $9 15% per unit (normally $11) Sale good June 1-30, 2015. No other offers or discounts apply. Must present coupon at appointment. off each syringe Sale good July 1-31, 2015. No other offers or discounts apply. Must present coupon at appointment. Mercy Regional Plastic Surgery, Skin and Laser Center (located inside Mercy Clinic West) 1000 Mineral Point Ave., Janesville | 608.756.6300
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