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Erase Sunspots, Spider Veins
Sunspot and Spider veins are irritating signs of age, but Amerejuve has the power to erase them. While the Syneron-Candela GentleYAG and GentleLase are most well known for laser hair removal, these medical lasers have other applications as well. With a few minor setting adjustments, they can be used to target and fade spider veins, sunspots, freckles, and other hyperpigmentation. Spider veins are venules that have become enlarged and become visible beneath the skin. They can be blue, purple, or red in appearance, and having a branching, jagged shape. After a treatment with an Alexandrite laser (the GentleLase at Amerejuve), the vein will lighten and fade over the following weeks. The laser causes the blood in the vein to coagulate, sealing off the Above, the results of a chest sunspot treatment after 12 days. vein. Once the body recognizes the vein is no longer functioning, it Sunspot removal may require 2-3 treatments. will naturally break up the SPIDER VEINS, Page 2
Amerejuve River Oaks Continuing the Journey Amerejuve River Oaks on 1934 West Gray St., one of the newest clinics in the Amerejuve family, is part of the journey that has made Amerejuve a leader in the medspa industry in Houston. Alda Patino “Amerejuve’s Manager, growth from one River Oaks location three years ago to 10 locations
now is amazing and speaks for the amazing team behind it,” Amerejuve CEO Dr. Morteza Naghavi said. River Oaks Manager Alda Patino said she takes great pride in helping clients look good, feel good, and increase their confidence. “Helping people achieve that is what drives me,” she said. “It’s rewarding to see how people trans
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SPIDER VEINS, from Page 1 vein and absorb the cells. Depending on the number and size of the spider veins, it may take one to three treatments to get the desired results. And while the treatment does fade existing spider veins, it will not prevent the formation of new ones. However, any new spider veins can be treated in the same way. Sunspots, freckles, and other hyperpigmentation usually occur in areas that have the most sun exposure, such as the face, hands, shoulders, and chest. For these discolorations, one treatment option is the GentleYAG laser. In this type of treatment, the laser targets the pigment in the top layer of skin, or the epidermis. The treatment will cause the spot to initially darken, form a “frost” or “crust,” and then shed the crust and gradually fade. It may require two to three treatments to get full results. With this treatment, post care is especially important, and the area must be well protected from the sun for at least two weeks.
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Spider veins can appear on the legs, ankles, and face.
This treatment can treat skin tones from one to three on the Fitzpatrick Scale, meaning the lighter end of the scale, including Asian skin. Also, if the discoloration is raised or might otherwise indicate a risk for skin cancer, it should be examined by a dermatologist. Schedule a free MedSpa consultation at (713) 960-6262).■
Amerefit Client Invested in New, Healthy Lifestyle
For Claudia Ortiz, what started as a quick stop at Amerejuve for a Botox treatment has turned into 20 pounds of weight loss and healthy, life-long changes with Amerefit. Amerefit, the weight loss and wellness part of Amerejuve, develops personalized weight loss plans using medical testing, nutritional planning, and mentoring. “I’m very thankful that I found you guys,” she said. “It’s one of the best investments I’ve ever made.” Ortiz said her wellness coach, nutritionist Saba Umar, was a big part of her Claudia Ortiz, 43, from left to right, shows her progress through the Amerefit program. She’s lost a total of 20 pounds in three months and is committed to maintaining her new, healthy lifestyle. success. surprised by how much she learned, how to be more organized in my eating “She’s amazing. She’s very and how many key strategies she wasn’t and just keep everything in mind. Evhelpful, she’s very understanding,” she using, that have helped her shed pounds. erything I put in my body will affect me said. “She’s the best.” “Definitely my eating habits have some way or another, so I want to have Ortiz, 43 this month, said she thought changed completely. I make better her lifestyle was fairly healthy. She was AMEREFIT SUCCESS, Page 8 choices now. [My coach] has taught me
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Amerejuve Managers Honored The Amerejuve corporate team honored the Amerejuve clinic managers at a reception in early April to celebrate the month of March, which saw new clients added to the Amerejuve family, an influx of positive reviews indicating excellent customer service, and hard work from the entire Amerejuve staff to achieve their goals. From top left: The Amerejuve managers enjoy a breakfast reception to honor their accomplishments. Woodlands Manager Candy Benoit was also honored for her clinic’s performance during the month of March. Amerejuve COO Vincent Chitolie recognizes Clear Lake Manager Sandra Perez for her contributions to the team.
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form.” Patino said Amerejuve services can have a huge change on a person’s appearance and outlook, whether they choose a simple microdermabrasion to brighten and refresh their skin to body contouring to noninvasively remove extra inches to the many other services available. “I love getting [medspa] services myself,” she said, noting she’s not only knowledgeable about Amerejuve services, but she can discuss many of them from personal experience. In her spare time, Patino enjoys visiting her family and getting out and active. For more information on Amerejuve services, call (713) 960-6262 and schedule a free consultation. ■
Amerejuve River Oaks offers transformational service in the heart of Houston at 1934 West Gray Street.
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Surgery Suite Ask the Surgeon
What Results Can I Get From a Facelift?
Facelifts are popular for correcting loose, aging fat, muscle and skin around the cheeks, jowls and neck, taking up to 10 years off the look of the face.
The only bad facelift is the one you notice. For the best facelifts, the results are natural-looking and subtle enough that others know you’re looking like a younger, fresher version of yourself, but they can’t put their finger on why. In particular, facelifts are excellent at addressing specific signs of aging around the face. “Facelift is a great operation for patients who have skin hanging underneath their chin, wrinkles in front of their ears, or fullness along their jaw line,” said Dr. Richard Vanik, director of Amerejuve Cosmetic Surgery and a board-certified plastic surgeon. “These are patients that
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generally have gone as far as they can go with Juvederm, Restylane, fillers, and Botox, and sometimes they just have problems that fillers or the Botox just aren’t going to help.” Amerejuve also offers injectables such as Botox, Juvederm, Restylane, and others, but as Vanik notes, there are some signs of aging that cannot be corrected with injectables. After a full consultation and a discussion of the patient’s goals, Vanik said the surgeon will determine the details of the procedure. The procedure involves small incisions
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Ageless
How Do Celebrities Look So Young?
Many celebrities’ lips are sealed on their anti-aging service, but more are openly discussing the benefits of medspa and cosmetic surgery services. Celebrities are constantly photographed and critiqued, yet even with so much attention, many of these famous men and women never seem to age. What’s the secret to anti-aging? Many celebrities aren’t telling, or they tout exercise and healthy eating. While these strategies certainly help make the body healthy,
they’re rarely the only way celebrities stay looking young. The best cosmetic procedures leave little evidence behind. Whether invasive or noninvasive, a successful procedure is the one that is invisible. Top plastic surgeons and estheticians strive to make clients look alert, refreshed, and youthful. The
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more secretive celebrities are about work they’ve had done, we suspect the more successful those procedures have been. While many celebrities let others believe their good genes are aging gracefully, others openly discuss the touch-ups and procedures they’ve had. Sharon Osborne, 61, and Jenny McCarthy, 41, have both discussed the use of Botox to address lines and wrinkles. This treatment is popular for lines between the eyebrows and at the corner of the eyes, otherwise known as crow’s feet. Simon Cowell, 54, also talks freely about his Botox use. “To me, Botox is no more unusual than toothpaste,” he told Glamour Magazine. “It works, you do it once a year - who cares?” Kim Kardashian, 33, makes headlines with her curvaceous figure and beautiful face. On an episode of “Keeping up with the Kardashians,” she underwent VelaShape treatment. This procedure uses Bi-Polar Radiofrequency and mechanical massage to smooth and shape trouble areas on the body. As a body contouring treatment, it helps men and women tailor the shape they want. Actress Tatiana Ali, 35, has also tweeted about her love of VelaShape to keep her
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FACE LIFT, from Page 5
and strengthened, the skin is pulled back. Any excess skin will be removed. “Which direction we pull the skin depends on what the patient wants to improve,” Vanik said. To correct loose skin on the neck, the skin will be pulled up. To tighten skin along the jaw, the skin will be pulled back. For a patient who wants to address both, the surgeon will determine
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her busy lifestyle. “I’m very thankful that I found you guys. It’s “She put me on a one of the best investments I’ve ever made.” strict protein diet, and that just took off. ... Claudia Ortiz, Amerefit Client When I did what she told me to do, I just started losing weight,” Ortiz said. “She “This is the way of life I’m going to have designs the diet for you. She figured out from now on. I know that I have to eat that that’s what I needed. What she did five small meals a day, eat more protein, for me definitely worked.” since I’m always on the go. That’s how Ortiz said she’s looking forward to the I’m supposed to be living from now on.” continuing benefits of sticking with her To schedule a free Amerefit consultanew, healthy lifestyle. tion, call (713) 781-7332. ■
around the ear and possibly under the chin. These incisions will be hidden in the hair line or natural creases in the skin to reduce the visibility of the small remaining scars. Then, the surgeon will lift the skin and fat of the face to reveal the muscles. Once the muscles are tightened
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positive results from my eating,” Ortiz said. Ortiz said that before Amerefit, she did not realize how much sugar and carbohydrates she was eating. Cutting back in those areas, and eating five small meals a day, have helped make her successful. Another key, Ortiz said, has been Umar’s mentoring, encouragement, and personalized planning. Ortiz, who does administrative work at a car dealership, said they developed a plan that fit into
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an angle between the two to maximize results. “Patients typically lose about 10 years of aging off their face,” Vanik said, and are pleased with their results. To schedule a free consultation with Amerejuve’s board-certified plastic surgeon for any of our procedures, call (713) 960-6262. ■
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Ask Roxy!
Girl, Look at that Body
Does body contouring hurt?
We can’t all live like celebrities, but with Amerejuve’s affordable prices, we can age like them.
Ooh, a tricky one! The answer really depends on which service you’re getting and your own pain tolerance. If you know you have trouble handling pain, you’ll want to look into taking an over-the-counter pain medication or using a skin numbing cream for certain procedures. Roxy VASER Shape has been described as feeling Baldwin like a hot stone massage. CoolSculpting can cause temporary pain during or after the procedure, but some people report no pain at all. Typicaly, CoolSculpting has little to no downtime. It’s best to discuss your concerns and your tolerance with Amerejuve’s experts so they can recommend the best course of action.
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figure youthful and shapely. TV personality Kate Gosselin, 39, became famous for having eight children, including a set of sextuplets. A plastic surgeon donated a tummy tuck to address the excess skin left from her pregnancy, and she’s often shown looking confident in bikinis and form-fitting clothes. It’s likely that many celebrities get help from surgeons and medspas to look younger. With skilled providers and top technology, the effects are often phenomenal and natural-looking. These procedures are no longer limited to men and women with a Hollywood budget – with affordable pricing and flexible payment plans, Amerejuve is dedicated to bringing luxury to Houston. ■
I follow Kim Kardashian on Twitter and Instagram. I know not everyone’s a fan, but I’m impressed by how much pride Kim takes in her body! She’s constantly improving herself, then enjoying and showing off her results (and beau Kanye West seems appreciative as well!). She’s a great example of the perks of using medspa services – she’s had body contouring to address cellulite, and I’m sure she’d had other procedures too. She’s a busy career woman, mom, and regular medspa customer. What’s not to love? Have a question for Roxy? Ask her! editor@amerejuve.com
Your Satisfaction is Our Priority Our goal is for every client to look good, feel good, and become a return customer. Tell us about our successes; tell us how we can improve. Your experience matters to us. Tynette Jones Client Relations Specialist
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Ace the Aging Game Serums are Key to Slowing the Natural Aging Process Everyone’s skin care should include a cleanser, toner, and moisturizer. To combat aging, add a serum in the mix for maximum benefits. Amerejuve offers a number of serums from Glo Therapeutics that use peptides and cell growth factors to address fine lines and wrinkles. The right serum for you will depend on your skin type, habits, and desired outcomes. Renew Serum and 15% Vitamin C Serum are optimal for all skin types, but Renew Serum is best applied 2-3 nights a week, and the Vitamin C Serum should be applied in the morning after toner. To address sunspots and other hyperpigmentation that can accompany age, Triple Action Serum can be a top weapon in your arsenal. To target wrinkles specifically, turn to Super Serum. Wrinkles and expression lines in mature skin can be targeted with Cyto-Luxe Serum, which promotes collagen production. To schedule a free skin consultation to determine what products will work best for your skin and goals, call (713) 960-6262.■
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