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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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Laser Hair Reduction

Thursday, July 7th, 2011

Have you tried to shave or wax hair away, and irritated your skin? Imagine removing unwanted hair without razor or wax burns! Try what works: laser hair reduction. Drs. LaFerriere and Kienstra offer this treatment (also known as broad band light hair reduction) to patients with large and small problem areas.

How it works:

By sending a filtered and highly concentrated beam of light to the root of the hair follicle, we are able to target the melanin of the follicle; thus reducing the growth of the hair. Most people feel only a slight tingling sensation during treatment, much of which can be completely rid of by using a topical numbing cream.

There is little to no skin irritation from this procedure. The procedure can take as little as five minutes for a small area or up to an hour for large areas. Remember, hair grows in cycles, so you may need several sessions to achieve the desired effect. If you want to reduce up to 90% of unwanted hair, call us at 417-887-3223 and get started.

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The Key To Sun Safety

Wednesday, June 22nd, 2011

When the sunlight lasts longer, many head to the local drug store to stock up on sunscreen. Due to increased skin cancer awareness efforts the public is more conscious than ever of applying sunscreen, but how high of an SPF is really needed?

“We don’t have any data to show that anything above 50 adds any value for anybody,” says director of the FDA drug center Dr. Janet Woodcock.

In fact, the FDA is currently considering a proposal to ban sunscreens with sun protection factors over 50. Many doctors believe using a sunscreen with an SPF of over 50 can introduce higher levels of unnecessary irritants to the body without a higher level of skin protection. Doctors suggest finding a broad spectrum sunscreen with an SPF between 30 and 50 before enjoying those bright summer days.

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The New Face of Sunscreen

Monday, June 20th, 2011

After years of confusing SPF numbers and sunblock promises, the FDA is adopting new sunscreen regulations. Though the regulations will not be in effect for a year, they promise clear information and precise wording on sunscreen labels.

You will no longer see these terms on sunscreen bottles:

  • Sunblock
  • Waterproof
  • Sweatproof

Instead, sunscreen manufacturers may advertise how long the sunscreen is “water resistant.” Sunscreens are now also required to be broad spectrum. Broad spectrum sunscreens protect equally against UVB and UVA rays. While both types are dangerous, they affect the skin in different ways; UVB causes sunburns and UVA causes wrinkles.

In addition to these regulations, only lotions with an SPF number of 15 or higher can claim to reduce the risk of skin cancer and premature skin aging. Although a savvy consumer will be better protected by these rules, doctors remind sun bathers to reapply lotion every forty to eighty minutes.

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Dieting? Some fat is essential to skin health.

Tuesday, March 29th, 2011

Are you dieting to lose weight?  Lower your cholesterol?  You can literally “save face” by keeping certain fats in your diet.

Fat supplies the essential fatty acids (EFAs).  Since the body can’t produce EFA itself, they are an important part of a healthy diet.  EFAs are also vital to maintaining skin health, including rejuvenating and replenishing the complexion.  “They are vital to strengthen the cell membrane, to keep nutrients in and toxins out,” explains skin therapist Louise Thomas-Minns.

Minns recommends oily fish, such as salmon or mackerel, and says that raw nuts and pumpkin seeds are excellent sources of EFA.  Sesame seeds, avocados, many dark leafy green vegetables, and albacore tuna are also good sources of EFA.

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Getting enough UV-A protection? Read the label!

Monday, January 31st, 2011

According to a recent report, it may not contain enough of the ingredients that block UV-A…and that’s bad news.

Protection against penetrating UV-A rays may be more even more important than protection from UV-B, which are less damaging during the winter, while UV-A levels remain fairly constant throughout the year.

Researchers from Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center recently examined ingredients in a number of facial products with labels that claim they protect against UV rays, looking for either zinc oxide or a combination of avobenzone and octocrylene.  Most did not contain adequate levels of the active ingredients needed to provide UV-A protection.   Some of the products that claimed effectiveness against UV-A actually had none of these ingredients at all.  Only 1 in 5 of these products contained enough of the right ingredients to provide adequate protection.

So, if your sunscreen claims to provide both UV-B and UV-A protection, take a close look at the ingredients listed on the label to see if it contains “the right stuff.”  If it doesn’t measure up, or you are concerned about whether it contains enough of these active ingredients, ask Dr. Keith LaFerriere or Dr. Matt Kienstra to recommend a product that does.

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Advice to parents of tanners: Don’t focus on skin cancer

Monday, August 9th, 2010

More adolescent girls are visiting tanning salons than ever before.  It’s no coincidence that the rate of skin cancers in young women, including the deadliest form (melanoma), is rising, too.  So how do you persuade them to kick the tanning salon habit?  Will they be convinced by the news that the World Health Organization recently reclassified indoor tanning beds to its highest cancer risk category?

According to a study recently published in Archives of Dermatology, the best strategy seems to be warning them that ultraviolet rays destroy collagen and cause leathery, wrinkled skin.  “The fear of looking horrible trumped everything else,” says June Robinson, a professor of dermatology and senior author of the study. “They’re not worried about skin cancer, but they are worried about getting wrinkled and being unattractive.”

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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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    Don’t Miss our June Beauty Event This Friday!

    Wednesday, June 2nd, 2010

    Bring 4 or more guests to the event and receive 3 months supply of Latisse ® – The eyelash food for free!

    Join us this Friday, June 4th from 6:00 to 7:30 pm at AVBS on 312 E. Olive Street

    The Face Doctors and AVBS are bringing together a team of Face, Skin, Hair and Makeup experts to help you look your best this summer!

    Bring a friend, enjoy wine and hors d’oeuvres, as you:
    • Visit with the experts!
    • Watch demonstrations of the latest trends, treatments, and techniques!
    • See Before & After previews!
    • Ask The Face Doctors your questions about facial refinement!

    One lucky new client will win a make-over valued at more than $1,000! Don’t miss this unique event! Register today by calling LaFerriere & Kienstra at 887-FACE or call AVBS at 881-2666.

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