Posts Tagged ‘beauty questions’

You’re Invited To A Night of True Beauty

Tuesday, October 25th, 2011

Join us for a Night of True Beauty on Tuesday, November 1, 2011 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at St. John’s Hammons Heart Institute. Enjoy complimentary wine and appetizers as you learn beauty tips and secrets you just can’t find in a beauty magazine!

• See demonstrations of our non-surgical procedures and treatments
• View our best-selling products in action, including some that can be found only at our clinic.
• Receive substantial discounts on many of our treatment and service packages.
• Discover the benefits of our exclusive line of LaFerriere and Kienstra skin care products.
• Learn how our facial laser services, chemical peels, Botox treatments, laser hair removal, one-of-a-kind cleansers, and select skin care products may change the way you look and feel.

To register for the event, please visit http://www.facialplasticsurgeon.com/facial-plastic-surgery-seminars.html

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Planning a Spring Wedding?

Friday, April 8th, 2011

Attention all brides, bridesmaids and mothers of the bride and groom! If you are considering a cosmetic procedure before the big day, plan ahead NOW for the look you want THEN.

The best time to schedule a procedure depends on the downtime associated with that procedure and how long you should expect to wait for the best results.

For example, Botox® Cosmetic requires almost no downtime, but the effects typically take a day or two to become noticeable, and you should expect a 7 to 10 day wait for full results. You can expect immediate results from facial fillers, such as Restylane® and Juvederm®, but (depending on the area injected) there may be some bruising and swelling, so you should allow at least 3 days for recovery. You should plan on a 2 to 4 week wait for best results following a mini-facelift or a minimally-invasive surgical procedure to tighten skin around the eye.

“The goal is to look natural and refreshed without showing any signs of having work done,” says Jonathan Sykes, MD, President of the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.

That’s precisely what Drs. Keith LaFerriere and Matt Kienstra always say…If it doesn’t look natural, it doesn’t look good.

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About Face September Seminar

Monday, July 26th, 2010

September 15 at 6:30 pm

Learn about our facial rejuvenation treatments, including dermal fillers, BOTOX, laser treatments and cosmetic surgery, at our complimentary About Face seminar, exclusively from the face doctors, Keith LaFerriere and Matthew Kienstra.  Explore advanced surgical and non-surgical cosmetic treatments and participate in a question and answer session with Drs. Keith LaFerriere and Matthew Kienstra, view before and after photos, and watch a live cosmetic procedure. Appetizers will be served and we will give away great door prizes to those who attend.

Discover the procedure that’s best for you. Call 417-887-FACE today to reserve your seat, or register on our website.

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“I want whatever they’re having.”

Wednesday, June 23rd, 2010

Why do some people have facial skin that makes them look younger than their actual age?  What are they doing differently than everyone else?

Genetics could be a factor, but they most likely began following these sensible rules while they were still young:

  1. Minimize ultraviolet exposure by avoiding the sun and tanning salons.  When they do have to be in the sun, they protect their skin by applying a sunscreen with an appropriate level of UVA and UVB protection to the face, ears, neck, and the backs of the hands.
  2. Don’t smoke, because smoking encourages wrinkling by depriving the skin of oxygen and creating lines and (eventually) deep grooves around the mouth.
  3. Cleanse properly with warm (never hot) water and a gentle skin cleanser to remove makeup and excess oil.  Be gentle…use your fingertips, not a terry cloth or scrubber, and never pick at blemishes.
  4. Drink water, moisturize, eat well, and sleep well.  These habits are good for your general health, too…not just your skin.

    It’s never too late to start taking better care of your skin!

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    Sunscreen and sunblock…Aren’t they the same thing?

    Monday, June 14th, 2010

    No, they are not the same.  A sunscreen is not very visible once rubbed into the skin. These products protect the skin by absorbing damaging UV rays; they break down in the process and have to be reapplied. A sunscreen generally has ingredients like oxybenzone, octyl salicylate or octyl methoxycinnamate listed on the label.

    Sunblock, generally sold in the form of a white ointment, remains visible on the skin’s surface, where it actually blocks UV rays and reflects them away from the skin. It usually does not have to be reapplied and will have zinc oxide or titanium dioxide listing among its ingredients. Some newer sunblock products are transparent.

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    SPF numbers: What do they mean?

    Monday, May 24th, 2010

    So, you’re standing in the store, looking at the display of sunscreen products labeled with a wide variety of numbers….4….8…15…30…70…even 100.  How high do you need to go to protect yourself from the sun’s damaging rays?

    The answer depends on your skin type. Use this formula:  multiply the length of time it takes for the sun to redden your unprotected skin times the SPF number.  The resulting number indicates how many minutes you can expect the product to protect against UVB rays that cause skin to burn.

    For example, if it takes 20 minutes of sun exposure to redden your skin, 20 times 15 equals 300 minutes…five hours of protection.  If your skin is fair and reddens in 10 minutes, an SPF 15 sunscreen would protect if for only 150 minutes. Perspiration and water will reduce that length of time, so if you are swimming or engaging in strenuous activity, or if it’s hot enough to make you sweat, you should reapply sunscreen more frequently.

    Some research suggests that sunscreen products work best when applied to the skin 15 to 30 minutes before sun exposure and reapplied within the first 15 minutes to two hours in the sun.

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    Q: Are there any side effects from using dermal fillers?

    Monday, February 1st, 2010

    beautyquestionA: Although dermal fillers provide excellent results, some patients may experience minor side effects including slight bruising, redness or tenderness at the injection site. These side effects are generally mild and temporary.

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