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AFTERGLOW New Day. New Year.
New You.
The local wellness experts you met in “Glow” return with in-depth skin care, beauty and restoration advice to make your 2026 resolutions stick.
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M
Laser offers clients much
WHAT CAN YOU EXPECT?
more than skin care. We offer
The whole Secret
an escape from the day-to-
experience takes
use Medical Aesthetics &
day stresses that take a toll on your health
about an hour with
and physical appearance.
little downtime afterward. We
“People say they feel like they’re somewhere
recommend a series
else,” says Co-Owner and Nurse Practitioner
of three treatments
Kristi Muse. “We have snacks, a coffee bar,
to get started and
champagne, water … they can relax in a
then maintenance
luxurious but welcoming atmosphere.”
once a year. We apply a numbing cream, so it
Tapping that inner peace is a critical first
doesn’t hurt, and there’s
step to a successful skin care regimen. The
just a little redness for
second step: finding the right procedure to
about 48 hours. “People like
enhance your natural beauty and promote
that it’s your body stimulating its
your overall well-being.
own collagen to repair itself,” Kristi says.
Our Secret RF Microneedling procedure is one of our most popular and targets
WHO CAN BENEFIT?
problem areas to revitalize and restore your
Secret RF can be done anywhere on the
skin.
body, but most people are concerned about the face and neck area. Co-Owner and
HEALTHY SKIN HAPPENS FROM THE INSIDE OUT WHAT’S THE SECRET?
Aesthetic Nurse Practitioner Kiara Muse says it’s beneficial for people who have lost weight and have some hollowness or loose skin. Secret RF can also target stretch marks, cellulite, fine lines and even scars from things like tummy tucks or breast lifts. “We’re moving beyond simply masking concerns and instead focusing on treatments that encourage the body’s natural
The “secret” is in the collagen-boosting
healing processes, resulting in longer-last-
effects, which treat the signs of aging from
ing outcomes rather than temporary fixes,”
the inside out. Collagen is what keeps our
Kiara adds. “This regenerative approach
skin looking youthful, soft and smooth,
truly represents the future of aesthetics.”
Muse Medical Aesthetics & Laser Co-Owners Kiara Whitfield, NP-BC, and Kristi Muse, NP-BC
but it diminishes as we age. Microneedles deposit radio frequency energy at various depths where you need it most, stimulating collagen production for months to come. SCAN HERE TO
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A
t Sweetheart Nails, we special-
your nails. A pigmented
ize in manicures and can deliver
powder replaces polish
on almost any service a cus-
in this service, and
tomer’s heart desires. Current
the nail is painted
styles are where we shine. Manicure trends
with a liquid sealant
for 2026 are all about quiet luxury—sheer
to harden. It’s like
milky neutrals, chrome accents, chic line
a long-lasting
art. Whether your taste goes to understated
manicure!
glam or bold, showstopping color, our team can “nail” the look that is uniquely you! For
3. GEL X
your dream manicure in 2026, keep these
A pre-shaped,
cutting-edge and classic options front of
pre-formed nail tip
mind:
customized to any
5 WAYS TO GET NEXTLEVEL NAILS IN THE NEW YEAR
length, Gel X is similar to acrylic but without the glue. It’s healthier for nails and easier to remove. If you want length and a perfect shape, then Gel X is the way to go.
4. NAIL ART Nail art is something we do all day, every day. Our technicians can do almost anything—from 3D designs to gems, tortoise shell and even Disney themes. We love when clients bring in a picture of what they want, and our technicians bring their
1. BUILDER GEL
design to life.
Customers asked for it, and we perfected it! Builder Gel manicures use a thick,
5. POLISH
gel-based product to create a durable layer
Our polish options are endless and include
over the natural nail. Unlike regular gel
trusted brands like OPI and the newer
polish, it’s intended to add structure, not
Cat-Eye gel polish, which uses a magnet
just color, and to strengthen brittle nails, fix
to move the sparkle around. Chrome
chips or breaks and create custom shapes.
powder is also trending for a metallic finish,
After application the gel is cured under a
while colors like burgundy, midnight blue,
UV/LED lamp. The result is a more natural
chocolate brown and very soft pink are in
look and stronger nails. Our technicians
high demand.
Co-owner Randy Truong and the Sweetheart Nails Team
are now trained in this new service to help you protect your nails, while also adding a
Visit us for your next manicure. We offer
long-lasting finish.
free repairs within a week of service. If you break it, we fix it to keep you looking your
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A more natural alternative to acrylic, dip powder can strengthen without damaging
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E
xperience the future of facial
on your goals and target
rejuvenation in a boutique
areas. “The top two
atmosphere that feels like a
complaints people
friend’s house. Our team at
come in with are
Highland Hills Aesthetics loves what we do,
under eyes and
and that enthusiasm for enhancing your
jowls,” Physician’s
natural beauty shows as soon as you walk
Assistant Brittany
in the door.
Lipoma says.
NATURAL, RADIANT SKIN IS WELL WITHIN YOUR REACH
PRP also works for crepey skin, discoloration or volume loss in the jawline. “Every patient has different, unique concerns,” adds Lipoma, who specializes in facial balancing. “We definitely make sure that we tailor it to their facial anatomy.”
LASTING EFFECTS PRP filler by itself can last up to six months, but Nurse Practitioner Kady Lato recommends combining it with a traditional dermal filler for results for up to a year.
AN INNOVATIVE FILLER Made from your own blood and plasma, the
“People like to go that route just so they
all-natural Cellenis® Derma PRP filler helps
can have it last longer—and everybody
your body regenerate collagen, encourages
wants that,” she says.
skin renewal and supports healthy blood vessel growth.
Both fillers also cause bio-stimulation, a process that encourages the body to heal
Used to target fine lines, wrinkles, pores or
itself and stimulates cell growth, so the
for overall tightening or volume replace-
effects are ongoing for up to two years.
ment, PRP can be injected into any area on your face for immediate results.
“It’s more natural, and I think that’s where
Highland Hills Aesthetics co-owners Brittany Lipoma, PA-C, and Kady Lato, FNP-C
a lot of the aesthetics are heading,” Lato The whole process takes about an hour and
adds. “People like the natural results, and
a half, with minimal downtime afterward
your skin just looks better.”
and a lower price point than other fillers.
CUSTOMIZED FOR YOU We can customize the procedure based
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HOW REDSTICK DENTISTRY TACKLES SLEEP APNEA AND TMJ PAIN Many people brush off snoring or jaw pain as minor
sleep appliance. This
annoyances. At RedStick Dentistry, however, these are
device gently repositions
red flags that point to something much more serious:
the lower jaw forward,
sleep apnea and TMJ (temporomandibular joint)
helping to keep the
disorders. Led by Drs. Griff Lewis, Bryant Bourgeois
tongue from collapsing
and Chad Lacour, the team at RedStick Dentistry has
into the airway. For
developed a reputation for uncovering and resolving
many patients, this small
issues that often go undiagnosed for years.
change translates into
Dr. Lewis explains that obstructive sleep apnea is far
deeper sleep, improved daytime energy and reduced
more than a simple sleep problem. When a patient
health risks.
drifts off, gravity can pull the tongue and soft tissues
TMJ treatment at RedStick Dentistry is equally
back into the airway, causing it to collapse. The telltale
comprehensive and highly individualized. The process
snoring sound is often the body’s attempt to force air
often begins with a trigger point exam, during which Dr.
through a partially blocked passage. As the airway
Lewis carefully evaluates the muscles of mastication,
closes, the brain senses the lack of oxygen and reacts
as well as the neck and upper back, to identify areas
by clenching the jaw and pushing it forward to reopen
of spasm or pain. From there, treatment may include
the airway. This cycle repeats throughout the night,
targeted Botox therapy to calm overactive muscles,
leaving patients exhausted, sore and at serious risk for
as well as specially designed day and night appliances
long-term health problems.
that help reposition the jaw into a more comfortable
“An apneic event is essentially a period of suffocation
position.
during sleep,” Dr. Lewis notes. Over time, untreated
Over the years, Dr. Lewis has pursued advanced train-
sleep apnea has been linked to heart attacks, high
ing, driven initially by his wife’s struggle with worsening
blood pressure, cardiovascular stress, weight gain
jaw pain after standard treatment. That experience
and a host of other health concerns. Meanwhile, the
pushed him to study deeper muscle anatomy, high-
constant clenching and grinding can wear down teeth,
er-level injection techniques and innovative appliance
strain muscles and trigger or worsen TMJ disorders.
designs. Today, RedStick Dentistry offers patients a
What many patients don’t realize is that a dentist is
wide spectrum of solutions that can be tailored and
often on the front lines of identifying these conditions.
combined to fit each unique case.
During routine exams, Dr. Lewis and his partners look
From patients who can finally eat an apple again
for signs such as worn teeth, indentions on the tongue
without pain, to those who are sleeping soundly for the
or cheeks, jaw tenderness or reports of frequent
first time in years, the results are often described as life
morning headaches and unrestful sleep. These subtle
changing.
clues often lead to a life-changing diagnosis.
For individuals who recognize their own struggles in
For suspected sleep apnea, RedStick Dentistry
these symptoms, RedStick Dentistry stands ready
offers at-home sleep testing, allowing patients to be
with the expertise, technology and compassion to
evaluated in the comfort of their own beds rather
help them breathe easier, live better and smile with
than a sleep lab. If the results show mild to moderate
confidence. Scan the QR code or visit redstickdentistry.
sleep apnea, Dr. Lewis can fabricate a custom dental
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ips rank as one of the most
Bringaze said she often
popular areas to treat at Louisiana
welcomes clients who
Aesthetics & Skincare. Fillers are a
tell her, “I’ve always
universal service that can benefit
wanted to fix that,”
anyone from 19 to 90. The results can be
whether it be a thin
seen immediately and the procedure
upper lip or asym-
performed safely in our medical spa
metry in the face. Lip
environment.
filler, she said, is a super-customizable
LIP FILLERS PROVIDE A NATURAL LOOK WITH LONGLASTING RESULTS
solution: Patients can get the look they want in about an hour and know that it will last more than just a few weeks. “There’s a lot of finesse in picking products that are going to give you different results, because some are stiffer than others, and they can look different,” Bringaze explains.
LASTING LIPS Depending on the age of the patient, lip filler results typically stay visible for 9 to 13 months. Bringaze calls on her 17 years of experience in nursing to fully prepare clients for the journey, taking the necessary
THE SPECIALIST Family Nurse Practitioner Angie Bringaze specializes in lips. She trained with “Lip Queen” Julie Horne in Norway last year to learn the injection technique that promises beautiful, natural, balanced results.
time to ensure they know what to expect, remain comfortable throughout the procedure, and know what to do when they get home. The Louisiana Aesthetics and Skincare Team
And, she says, she’s always ready to treat them again 9 to 13 months later to ensure their lips stay looking their best.
“It’s something that I can fix to help people feel more confident about themselves and add balance to the face,” Angie says. “It’s just a really gratifying procedure.”
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