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Thursday, October 28, 2010

Clarisonic - A Must Have for Clear Skin!

Do you love that squeaky clean feeling after you wash your face? Well hold on to your face towel ladies!

Adding the Clarisonic Sonic Facial Cleansing Brush will make you wonder how you ever got by without it.

The Clarisonic Brush is a sonic skin cleansing system that is to skin care what the Sonicare toothbrush is to dental care. The gentle ultrasound massage action loosens the day’s dirt and oil deep within your pores.

When using the Clarisonic Brush your skin is cleansed two times more effectively than manual cleansing can achieve. The result is the reduced appearance of visible pores, oily areas, dry skin patches and blemishes. Who wouldn’t want to attain these great benefits with a simple 60-second routine that can be used with your favorite cleanser once or twice daily?

Men too love how the Clarisonic leaves their skin feeling like a smooth pane of glass- ready for the perfect shave!

In addition to the benefits of better skin health, regular use can make your skin appear younger and firmer. Studies have shown that your favorite topical skin creams are absorbed 61% more effectively after cleansing with the Clarisonic Brush than when applied after a hand wash.

Due to the improved removal of makeup, dirt and debris removed from your skin, your products are absorbed more efficiently into the skin and therefore better utilized. This means the money you are spending on your anti-aging products such as antioxidants, growth factors or peptides is a more cost effective investment towards achieving youthful, glowing skin.

Come by our Orlando, Florida Plastic Surgery and Skincare Center today to pick up your Clarisonic Brush! The brush is available in a Pro system that offers 4 speeds as well as a more compact system with one speed called the Mia.

Amanda Chapman, Paramedical Aesthetician

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Monday, October 18, 2010

The Importance of a Neck Care Regime

For many women, the neck is one of the first areas to show signs of aging and is often neglected, either because women don’t know they should intervene in the aging process below the jaw line, or because they simply don’t know how.

Along with the décolleté, the neck should be cared for as carefully as your facial skin. While many product lines, such as Lancome and StriVectin, claim to improve the neck’s appearance – you should ‘t fall victim to marketing traps and believe that adding a new product to your daily skincare regime will magically erase years from your neck’s appearance.

The skin on the neck is thinner and more delicate than that of our face. However, the same age defying and firming antioxidants used on the face can greatly benefit the neck area as well.

So, why add another jar to your counter top if you don’t have to? By simply adding an extra dollop of your current antioxidant cream to your neck and décolleté each night, you will be well on your way to a firmer, more contoured neck line.

If you would like to consult with our Paramedical Aesthetician, Amanda Chapman to find out which anti-aging products are best for your skin type, call today to schedule your complimentary consultation. Amanda will analyze your skin’s needs and design a well-balanced, medical grade facial regimen that will have your skin radiant in no time at all! 407.218.4550

Paramedical Aesthetician, Amanda Chapman

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Tuesday, October 12, 2010

3 Easy Steps to Beautiful Hands

Have you started to notice that your hands don’t look quite as youthful as they once did? Hands start out young and soft but inevitably show signs of aging with age spots and wrinkles like the rest of our body. Taking care of them from early on can help to maintain a youthful appearance.

Because the skin on our hands is rather delicate and thin, we have to take extra care of them. Fortunately, it's never too late to start caring for your skin! Indulge in a little hand therapy by following these 3 easy steps and you’ll t be sure to have soft and supple hands in no time!

Step 1: Moisturize

We have all heard how important it is to use lotion on our hands, however, sometimes throughout the day, it isn’t always on the forefront of our mind - so it is important to make it a habit. It helps to keep lotion by the sink in your bathroom and kitchen and use it when you wash your hands. Keep small tubes in your purse, car and desk so you never have the excuse of not having lotion "handy".

Step 2: Exfoliate

Exfoliate your hands at least once a week. There are several brands available that are excellent hand exfoliators – it is even safe to use the one you use for your face on your hands. If you can’t make it to the store, not to worry - adding salt in with your liquid soap can serve as a foolproof way to remove dead skills.

Step 3: Treat

Give your hands a little TLC by marinating them in cream overnight at least once a week. Add a hint of cream (face cream will work), and wear cotton gloves to bed. This treatment allows the skin to absorb the moisture leaving your hands oh-so soft in the morning!

By adding just a few extra steps to your daily regime, you will be well on your way to prolonging the effects that the natural aging process can have on our skin!

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Brides Gone Wild!

Growing up, most little girls dream of their wedding day - fantasizing about looking like a Barbie doll princess, the oh-so perfect dress and oodles of flowers to die for! As the time gets closer, many women try dieting, bridal boot camp and many other options to help attain the “perfect” physique and gear up for the big day.

Bridalplasty is a new series on E! coming in November, where brides-to-be will fight their way through wedding related “challenges” each week to win different plastic surgical procedures off of their wish list. For the last lucky bride standing at the end, she could receive her wedding and honeymoon paid for, as well as the surgical “makeover” of her dreams. Her “shocking” transformation is only revealed to her groom when they meet at the altar.

While there is nothing wrong with a healthy desire to attain a better body for your wedding day, this show casts a negative light on both women and plastic surgery. The decision to have plastic surgery is not one that should be taken lightly, nor should it be raffled off like a prize at a carnival. Anyone considering signing up for the show, may want to consider the fact that the American Society of Plastic Surgeons code of ethics strictly prohibits gifting any type of invasive plastic surgery procedures.

If the bride is unsatisfied with the outcome of her “makeover”, she might not receive the same attention and level of aesthetic care that she would have if she had personally chosen a board certified plastic surgeon. Without doing proper research on a plastic surgeon and having an operation for the right reasons, this fairytale might not end up so happily ever after…just some food for thought!

Here at Aesthetic Enhancements Plastic Surgery, we offer a wide variety of services that can help you attain all of your aesthetic goals. Give us a call today to schedule your complimentary consultation with board certified Plastic Surgeon – Dr. Armando Soto. We’d love to help make your dreams come true today!

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Friday, October 8, 2010

5 Fashions to Fall For!

Here are five of the top fashions hitting the runways for Fall 2010! It’s out with the oversized and in with clean, chic, and sophisticated!

The Kitten Heel

Can you say “Meow”?! These cute little pumps are back and on the prowl! Not only are they adorable on, they are also much more comfy for your feet. Kitten heels look best when worn with a long and lean pencil skirt, but you can never go wrong with your favorite pair of skinny jeans. So leave your 6-inch heels in the closet and give your tootsies a break for the fall!

The Camel Coat

Every wardrobe needs a chic coat for the cooler air that follows fall. Instead of wearing your “go to” black coat that everyone else will be sporting, change it up this year and splurge on camel coat to add a little spunk to your look. Like black, camel shades match nicely with every outfit!

The Boyfriend Look

Dressing like one of the boys seems to never go out of style. This fall keep a few boyfriend fitted items such as jeans, tees, cardigans or jackets stashed in your closet. To master this look, be sure to mix your menswear with feminine, lady-like pieces, such as lace or silk. Even add fun jewelry and sexy heels to balance it all out!

Structured Bags

Trade out your oversized slouchy bag for something with a bit more structure! These sturdy purses will get your life back in order all while keeping you super stylish this fall!

Kissable Red Lips

Bold red lipstick with marvelously matte skin is a great start to your fall makeover. Not so much of a dare devil? With so many shades of red, there’s a right tube for everyone! Pair this with a cream shimmering shadow and you’ll be ready for a photo shoot! Other shades that are in this fall for your eyes (or wardrobe) include plum purple, olive green and brown!

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Monday, October 4, 2010

Help Prevent Sun Damage With This Must Have Accessory!

Here at Aesthetic Enhancements we consider it our responsibility to educate patients on the risks involved with sun exposure. Though you may think a nice tan provides a youthful image…the reality is quite the contrary. In a few years, when you start to notice the consequences of sun worshipping, you will be wishing you could go back in time to lather more SPF on your face!

Sunspots, wrinkles, and premature aging are all signs of sun damage. Unfortunately, it’s only after the harmful exposure that these signs appear. Now, thanks to a simple wristband, you can be warned when it counts! UVSunSense is an ultraviolet-monitoring, sun-sensitive bracelet that changes color when it senses too much sun exposure.

Before heading outdoors, apply sunscreen to yourself and the wristband. The bracelet’s photo chromatic dye allows it to change colors depending on the length of time spent basking in UV rays. The waterproof band starts off orange and turns to a purple shade upon exposure to sunlight. If it changes shade to a dark brown, you should reapply your SPF. If it returns to light orange, it’s time for you to stop whatever you are doing and head inside! For just ten dollars a pack, this is quite a clever investment!

For some of us, we are just a few sunspots too late for the wristband to completely save our complexion. However, it is never too late to start taking better care of your skin and preventing further signs of sun damage from appearing. If you are regretting the time spent in the sun and so is your face, Laser Skin Resurfacing can help diminish the signs of aging!

Here at Aesthetic Enhancements we offer the MiXto Fractionated Laser and the IPL Photofacial which both can help treat sun damage and rejuvenate the skin for a younger looking complexion! Call our Orlando, Florida Plastic Surgery, Skin Care & Hair Restoration Center to schedule a complimentary skin consultation today!

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