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Through the Garden Glass The Atlanta Botanical Garden comes to life this summer through the vividly colorful glass creations of famed artist Dale Chihuly. Known for his dramatic and imaginative glass-blown sculptures, Chihuly does not disappoint in his return to the Atlanta Botanical Garden. Wander through the garden Wednesday through Sunday nights to experience the enchanting installations that are part of the Chihuly in the Garden exhibit.

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Take a summer stroll along the BeltLine and explore the new Ponce City Farmers Market every Tuesday from 4–8 p.m.

Located inside the BeltLine Shed, this open-air market offers a selection of prepared foods and fresh produce from more than 20 local farmers—such as Truly Living Well, Four Bellies Farm and Mercier Orchards, to name a few. The market also offers a rotation of vendors with unique goods, like handcrafted clothing and accessories from Two Stix, dog biscuits from Big Daddy Biscuits and all-natural beauty products from Herb’N Eden.

Details: 675 Ponce De Leon Ave., NE, Atlanta, GA 30308; poncecitymarket.com

Details: Tickets $21.95 adults (members $15.95); 1345 Piedmont Ave., Atlanta, GA 30309, atlantabg.org

Pro Serve The BB&T Atlanta Open takes center court at Atlantic Station July 30–August 7. This year’s event features the highly anticipated Olympic gold-medal rematch between Andre Agassi and Sergi Bruguera. Tennis fans can relive the 1996 excitement on July 31 as the two show some “love” to the game.

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Bitter, Yet Sweet Brian Lewis, in partnership with the late David Durnell, adds a new cocktail bar, AMER, to Atlanta’s Inman Park neighborhood. “AMER” in French translates to “bitter,” reflecting the bar’s drink list, which focuses on bitters and Italian amari.

The partners are also known for their successful Atlanta restaurant, BOCADO—Lewis carried on with the AMER venture after Durnell’s untimely death in February of this year.

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bestbites Black Quinoa Superfoods Salad Hot summer months call for cool, refreshing additions to your menu. Revive and refresh with this powerhouse recipe from Chef Megan McCarthy, founder of Healthy Eating 101.

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Noticing the abundance (70,000 pounds, to be exact) of fresh, but bruised, produce left over from their Nature’s Garden Express delivery business, co-founders Michael Kirk and Scott Frishman decided to put it to delicious use, sprouting a line of cold-pressed juices and smoothies. Belly up to the juice bar at their brick-and-mortar location in Krog Street Market and select from an expanded menu that includes seasonal blends—such as “Walter Meloñe,” a mixture of watermelon, blueberries, mint and lemon.

Fruit, water and a bit of cane sugar—that’s all there is in Chloe’s™ Soft Serve Fruit Pops. Blended to a creamy consistency, the fruit mixture (similar to soft-serve ice cream) is poured into popsicle molds and frozen.

At only 60 calories per pop, these fruit-on-a-stick treats offer a healthy way to beat the summer heat and satisfy that sweet tooth at the same time. Chloe’s can now be spotted in Costco and Kroger stores throughout Atlanta.

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Make a Bucket List—Literally Give kids a bucket to fill with their ideas for summer activities.

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Take Your Imaginations for a Run Walking in a line, have the leader narrate a journey through “The Forest.” Duck under “branches,” climb “trees” and then sprint—BEARS! Beat the Heat When it is too hot to play outside, stay active indoors. Try Booty Ball: create a volleyball “net” with string.

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the difficulties faced by autistic teens as they take on adolescent challenges that stretch beyond dates, parties and proms. In this thought-provoking read, Peete’s own teenagers, Ryan Elizabeth and her twin brother, Rodney, who has autism, share their experiences with issues related to autism that are often overlooked.

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Get in shape and take in a stunning view at the same time at the W Atlanta–Buckhead. Carly Grace Hinchman, owner and director of Thunderbolt Power Yoga, leads a complimentary poolside FIT YOGA series with Lululemon Athletica on July 26 and August 30. Participate in the social media contest for each class for a chance to win special giveaway prizes.

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’Tis the season to jump in the lake and maybe tackle open-water swim races for summer fitness fun. Transitioning from the pool to the open water brings new challenges, so consider learning new skills in clinics presented by Fix My Swim. Soon you might feel ready to register for the September 17 Swim Across America Atlanta (SAA) event, raising funds for Aflac Cancer & Blood Disorders Center at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta. Jump in!

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• Masterpiece Mondays: A team of artists from Masterpiece Mixers leads this spin on popular sip-n-paint classes.

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• Volleyball Tuesdays: Snag a spot on the sand and put your volleyball skills to the test at pick-up games that are as fun to watch as they are to play.

• Wine Wednesdays: New this year, this class teaches techniques for pairing delicious food and wines.

• Throwback Thursdays: Catch a movie under the stars on the 50’ x 80’ high-definition Spectacular Screen. Enjoy classic flicks, such as “Grease,” the original “Ghostbusters,” “Field of Dreams” and more.

• Low Country Boil Fridays: Lounge lakeside to feast on this coastal classic—steaming shrimp, sausage, red potatoes and corn on the cob.

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Along with weekly events, the fun at Sunset Cove doesn’t stop when the sun goes down. Stick around after dark to enjoy Full Moon Parties, featuring jugglers, fire breathers, glow-in-thedark fun and live music on July 23, August 20, September 17 and October 15.

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Summertime brings lazy days made for fun and adventure, so why wait until the weekend to make a splash? Located inside Lanier Islands’ LanierWorld, Lake Lanier’s Sunset Cove is making every day of the week a day to celebrate.

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Atlanta Field Day July 16 It’s like recess, but better! Grab seven friends and get your team ready for a field day with tug-of-war, relay races, obstacle courses and more. atlfieldday.com

JCT’S Attack of the Killer Tomato Festival July 17 Take your love of tomatoes to a whole new level at this Georgia Organics fundraising festival where chefs and mixologists serve up dozens of tomato treats. killertomatofest.com

Garden Dinner at Milton’s Cuisine & Cocktails July 17 Snag a ticket to this dinner and enjoy a four-course meal of comfort-food favorites served under the stars along with wine pairings and live cello performances. atlanta.eventful.com

Atlanta Ice Cream Festival July 23 Grab a scoop from ice-cream makers all around town at this free festival in Piedmont Park. atlantaicecreamfestival.com

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National Beer Mile July 23 Love to run? Love beer? This one is for you. Down a beer and then boogie your way down a quarter-mile course at Turner Field four times to complete this one-mile course. nationalbeermile.com

Atlanta International Fashion Week July 26-31 Our Big Peach gets big style in a week of designers, runway shows, celebrity events and fashion workshops. atlantaintlfashionweek.com

Atlanta Back2School Food Festival July 30 Parents know it’s never too early to start thinking about “back to school.”

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hen it comes to drawing attention to your eyes, ways to use shadow and liner techniques abound, but a pair of perfectly shaped brows sets off any gaze—even on makeup-free days. To achieve and maintain the best brow looks, we’ve turned to some experts for their take on treatment options and grooming methods for every day.

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In order to define the right shape for your face and give a clean browline, some hair removal may be necessary. Don’t even think about trying major brow artistry on yourself; seek out a pro for the best results. A brow technician can measure the exact angles right for your face and show you how to keep up the look between appointments. Some of the most common methods of brow shaping are: TWEEZE—By far the most gentle and precise method for sculpting brows, tweezing simply means removing an unwanted hair with tweezers.

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don’t match your hair color, tinting can work wonders. “Tinting is coloring the brow hairs, much like hairstylists color your head hair,” explains esthetician Melody Kuck of the International SalonSpa Business Network. “Traditional hair color isn’t safe for the face, so estheticians use a vegetable dye or ‘tint’ that fades away in three to four weeks.”

I recommend brow tinting and cleanup every three to six weeks, depending on hair growth.

When tinting or coloring brows with a pencil or powder, I prefer the brow to be at least one shade darker than the root hair color.

I advise my clients to avoid tweezing between appointments. It will cause hair to grow at different lengths and promote ingrown hair or breakouts. Also, avoid using the word “pluck”—you pluck a chicken.

You TWEEZE a brow! I like using Tweezerman® products for precision.

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While tweezing is the most common method, it lasts the least length of time.

Other hair removal options, like waxing and threading, also exfoliate the skin, which can leave it red and raw. Jeschonek notes that certain medications that cause skin to be more sensitive or peel (like some antibiotics and Retin-A) make waxing a really bad idea, as it could “remove the skin in strips or chunks that can scab over and even leave a scar.”

When your brows have issues that general maintenance just won’t cover, specialty services are the way to go.

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For a longer-lasting way to alter eyebrows, microblading and permanent makeup are good options.

“Microblading is a semi-permanent makeup procedure that allows you to dramatically correct or fully reconstruct lost eyebrows,” Kuck says. “Eyebrow microblading is performed by manually depositing pigment in the basal layer of the epidermis by a special pen.”

Permanent makeup employs tattoos as a means of producing designs that resemble makeup, such as eyelining and eyebrows.

Perhaps most important of all, always visit a licensed salon or spa that employs licensed estheticians and cosmetologists.

“Most states require that the licenses be kept on site, so never hesitate to ask to see them,” Jeschonek says. “Every cosmetologist is licensed to remove brow hair, but you want to find someone who is well trained, if not an expert, at that particular service.”

Fill in brows evenly and symmetrically BEFORE removing hair. Ask your brow professional to fill in your brows first (pictured above), then remove hair. This helps get the brows to be perfect on both sides. I like using the Anastasia Beverly Hills Brow Wiz® pencil— easy to blend and stays on all day.

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Eyebrows are one of the most important, defining features of a woman’s face.

Fuller, well-groomed brows give a youthful appearance. Brows should never be lighter than the hair and preferably they should be a bit darker. Arching of the brows is where most women make mistakes. The brows should never be rounded, they should go straight toward the natural arch. It’s important to have an expert consultation. When filling in brows, always start where the brow needs filling first, never where the brow is fullest—that makes the brows too dark and uneven. More mature brows that have those lovely platinum or rogue hairs need special attention. Trim the long ones and use a brow mascara that matches your hair color to cover the platinum. My favorite products are Bobbi Brown's Perfectly Defined Brow Pencil and Trish McEvoy's Precision Brow Shaper.

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Here is a rundown of what the experts say members of the male species ought to do to take care of their appearance from top to bottom.

FACE FORWARD Put down that soap, guys. Good grooming begins with a good skincare routine. That means you should kick off each day with a gentle face wash, hydrating moisturizer and sunblock. At night, cleanse, exfoliate up to three times a week, tone and finish with a hydrating moisturizer. In addition

Lyn Ross, a master esthetician and founder of Institut’ DERMed Spa notes, “A man’s skin is 20 percent thicker than a woman’s skin and usually is more oily. For this reason, their skincare needs are slightly different.” She also thinks that most men prefer a simple home-care regimen that might include cleanser, exfoliator and specialty creams for oil control or wrinkles.

Not sure where to begin when it comes to product selection? Patrick Pickens, co-owner and co-developer of HiQ Cosmetics, recommends going natural with products because, as our largest organ, skin absorbs whatever you put on it. “If you take care of your skin, and start at a young age, it will delay the signs of aging,” says Pickens. Most importantly, wear sunblock every day and look for a product with a physical block, like zinc.

AT THE ROOT OF IT ALL When it comes to hair, men have a lot of it; even if it’s not always in the right places. Whether you need a shave, a wax, a trim or maybe to spur new growth, a solution is out there.

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The finer points of grooming are indispensable for the sharply dressed man.

to developing a proper daily and weekly routine, experts recommend monthly facials to give your skin an extra boost.

“We live in a time where being fit, healthy and staying young are in demand,” says Allison Hillyer, owner of Dermani Medspa. “It’s imperative to use a great skincare line at home, and to come to us as professionals—think of us as personal trainers for your skin.” bestselfatlanta.com

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Let’s start with manscaping. The fastest method of removing unwanted body hair is waxing, and if the thought of it makes you quiver in your man boots, Venus Simmons, licensed aesthetician and malewaxing specialist at Male Waxing Atlanta, assures us that most guys say it does not hurt as badly as they expected it to. Waxing removes hair at the root and has become popular for the back, chest and private areas—and yes, the male Brazilian wax is a thing.

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For a more permanent solution, laser hair removal uses a wide beam of light to penetrate the skin and destroy the hair follicle, which causes hair to fall out. In order to completely eliminate hair, multiple treatments are required.

Laser hair removal works on darker hair only and is not recommended for blonde, gray or white hair.

After getting rid of those chest hairs that are popping out of your shirt, you’ll want to catch any hair that might be peeking out of your nose or ears, too. Mary Todd Hairdressing Company recommends purchasing a quality pair of scissors with a blunt tip to help avoid accidentally cutting yourself, or even investing in nose hair clippers.

“With practice, cutting those annoying nose and ear hairs with clippers is quite easy,” according to Mary Todd’s Steven Sloss. “Just be sure to take your time.”

While you’re at it, how about cleaning up those eyebrows too? “A little trimming goes a long way to make sure you’re not scaring kids with your crazy brows,” says Sloss. He suggests using a fine-toothed comb to lift the hair in an upward direction and then trimming excess length along the top of the brow line. Cut above the brow and not below.

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“Men want to venture out, but are hesitant. An experienced stylist can choose a look to fit the client’s head shape and also teach how to style it with proper tools and products.” If you are seeking your perfect stylist, try asking for a recommendation from someone whose hair you like. Don’t be shy!

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As for hair-transplantation surgery, the procedure has come a long way in past decades. A far cry from 20thcentury “hair plugs,” today, there are two approaches to hair-restoration surgery: follicular unit grafting (FUG) and follicular unit extraction (FUE).

Both forms work by moving individual clusters of hair follicles—or follicular units—from full-coverage areas of the scalp to areas where hair is thinning. The difference is in how the units are removed from the donor area.

And that’s not all.

“Surgical robots, platelet-rich plasma (PRP), low-level laser therapy (LLLT) and fetal growth serum treatments with micro-needling are just some of the newer advances in just the past five to six years,” Keep a close watch out for the fuzz—facial hair according to is very stylish, but not if it’s unruly.

Ken Anderson, MD, with surgical and non-surgical treatments Anderson Center for Hair. However, not today offer game-changing all treatments are created equal. “There results. Beginning with topical are over 200,000 products marketed remedies like minoxidil or prescription for hair loss, and there are exactly three oral medications, such as finasteride, approved by the FDA for hair loss. hair loss can be slowed, and a small So most products do not aid in the percentage of patients may even treatment of hair loss at all.” regrow hair.

“By combining different forms of treatment into a single treatment plan, we can help all sorts of patients suffering from many different forms of hair loss to maintain or even grow new hair,” says Edmond Griffin, MD, from

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From bikers to the boardroom, men have rediscovered a fondness for full-on facial hair. But don’t just let your beard grow wild, make sure you keep it under control,

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removes hair at the surface. “Areas that are repeatedly waxed over long periods of time often exhibit a thinning of regrowth that is softer and lighter in color,” says Simmons.

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whatever the length. “Beards are meant to enhance the face shape and jawline,” according to the team at Mary Todd Hairdressing Company. They recommend keeping the edges around the earlobe and taking the underline to a point under the chin in order to avoid a “waddle” shape. You can also fade your beard into your hairline by matching the shortest length from the top of your sideburn to the longer part of your earlobe. Then, take care of your beard by applying conditioner and even a beard oil. “Remember, facial hair is still hair and, because of its coarser nature, it needs even more moisture than the hair on your head.”

Richie Arpino of Richie Arpino Salon often suggests his clients invest in a quality clipper and use it at the number two setting to keep a groomed beard looking clean. He also advises: “Don’t let [facial hair] grow above the cheeks so it doesn’t get too scruffy, but in general, beards are very back in style as seen in every major men’s ad campaign.”

For guys who prefer a smooth face, nothing compares to a hot-lather shave.

The man’s equivalent of a spa treatment, a traditional hot-lather shave will pamper any guy, leave him feeling refreshed and looking quite dashing.

Shades of Color For guys lacking the hirsute areas from which to cull follicular units, Nikki D. Hill, MD, with the SOCAH Center suggests another option— medical scalp micropigmentation (mSMP), which permanently deposits pigment onto the scalp in shades matching the natural hair color. “This procedure can work for those who do not have enough donor site graft density to cover the crown scalp as desired,” she says. “You can shade the scalp the color of the hair to give the perception of fuller density. SMP is also great for those who are wearing a shaved head.” And did you know that men’s hair health also extends to beard health? “There are some conditions that can lead to hair loss in the beard, most of which are reversible if caught early enough,” says Hill.

NIP AND TUCK In recent years, men have become more likely to enter the playing field when it comes to medical skincare treatments and plastic surgery in order to turn back the clock. Botox®, dermal fillers, laser hair removal, gynecomastia surgery (male breast reduction) and laser skin resurfacing are all popular procedures for males, according to Robert A. Colgrove, Jr., MD, of Vinings Surgery Center.

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And men are branching out into other types of plastic surgery as well. “The most common facial procedures for men are the facelift, necklift and eyelid surgery,” says Elizabeth Whitaker, MD, with Atlanta Face and Body Center. “Plastic surgery has become more accepted by men, who feel similar pressures of a culture that values youth and vitality. Maintaining a youthful, vital appearance for men can help them keep a competitive edge.”

Resources: Dr. Ken Anderson, Anderson Center for Hair, atlantahairsurgeon.com Richie Arpino, Richie Arpino Salon, arpinosalon.net Mitchell Barnes, Carter Barnes Hair Artisan, carterbarnes.com Dr. Robert A. Colgrove, Jr., Vinings Surgery Center, colgrove.com

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Modern men also turn to fat-reduction treatments to get rid of trouble spots that can’t be beaten by a gym routine.

“When we first started noticing a rise in the number of male patients, they were basically just doing Botox and laser hair removal,” says Angela Sanders, spa director of operations at Gardner Dermatology & Med Spa. “However, within the last year we have seen more and more men scheduling CoolSculpting®.” Other body contouring procedures include Smartlipo™ and non-invasive technologies such as SculpSure®. Thus, with today’s variety of cosmetic procedures, guys can easily tighten skin, get rid of love handles or reverse sun damage without surgery.

OK, fellas, all that remains is to make sure your feet are ready for summer. Have you booked that pedicure yet?

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hen the Silicon Valley company Restoration Robotics, Inc. introduced the ARTAS® Robotic System in 2012, the company was very selective about awarding contracts for use of the revolutionary hair transplant technology.

Hair restoration surgeons across the country participated in a rigorous interview process, and only a handful of highly successful practices were chosen to receive a coveted ARTAS® surgical robot. And it’s really no surprise that metro Atlanta’s own Anderson Center for Hair was one of those notable practices.

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“The introduction of the ARTAS® robot was a technological quantum leap forward in the field of hair restoration surgery,” says Ken Anderson, MD, founder and director of the Anderson Center for Hair. “We were honored to receive Georgia’s first and only ARTAS® Robotic Hair Transplant System in 2013. My center was chosen for several reasons, primarily because of my long-standing track record of success in Atlanta, as well as our boutique-style practice that is 100% dedicated to treating hair loss in both men and women. This is a world-class facility, the most prominent in the Southeast United States, and I know that Restoration Robotics felt comfortable placing one of their robots in my practice to lead the way in this region of the country.”

That is exactly what Anderson and his staff of highly trained surgical technicians have done since completing Georgia’s first ARTAS® robotic hair transplant surgery on September 4, 2013. People from around the world now travel to Georgia to visit the Anderson Center for Hair, which remains the only practice in the state to offer ARTAS® robot-assisted hair restoration surgery. What’s more, Dr. Anderson, who is a double board-certified facial plastic surgeon and renowned lecturer, has amassed an impressive list of accolades in the last few years alone, including the 2015 National Doctors’ Choice Award for Plastic Surgery, and the 2015 Real Self Top 500 Award. He also was recognized as a Castle Connelly Top Doctor, and admitted to the International Alliance of Hair

Restoration Surgeons, a group that has admitted less than 70 hair transplant physicians worldwide.

“I’m the only facial plastic surgeon in the world who has exclusively practiced hair restoration surgery for over a decade,” Anderson explains. “People are reluctant to come to a doctor for hair restoration surgery because they’re afraid of bad hair transplant jobs. But this is not your father’s hair surgery. These are not hair plugs. It’s a hair-by-hair transplant, and looks completely natural because it is. During private consultations I personally show patients how we apply traditional medical principles and today’s technology to hair restoration surgery.”

Anderson employs the non-invasive Follicular Unit Extraction (FUE) method; it involves removing hairs from the back of the head, which are immune to hormones that cause balding, and placing them into sites on top of the head, where those permanent hairs will continue to grow as if they are still in the permanent hair zone. The challenge is not only to make sure that the relocated hair looks completely natural, but also that any scars on the back of the head are virtually undetectable.

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A: The ARTAS® robot features a six-jointed robotic arm with two stereoscopic cameras. It can “see” each individual hair follicle because of the two cameras and determine the exact angle of that hair follicle down to a fraction of a millimeter. Using complex computer algorithms and robotic precision, it removes one follicle at a time using a 0.80 millimeter punch—without touching any of the surrounding hairs.

hair follicles are removed, they are put in a dish for preparation under special microscopes. We definitely want to limit the amount of time that the follicles spend in the holding solution.

This is because as the follicles have been removed from the scalp they have no blood supply while in the dish awaiting implantation they are technically slowly perishing. We need to be able to get the follicles out and placed quickly. That efficiency means better growth rates

surgical technicians. Once the follicles are harvested, the grafts have to be prepared for implantation with a human touch. The surgical team trims and prepares each follicle, and I make the implantation sites personally. It’s the most artistically demanding portion of a hair transplant procedure: creating the implantation sites in such a way so that the hair looks as though it has always been there, and not like some person or robot has surgically

because the grafts survive better with the robot assistance.

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$20,000. And it is a worthwhile investment. There is a real psychology to hair loss. We all have hair, and when it’s lost, it’s distressing—for both men and women. Getting that hair back is transformational.

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Q: What are the main benefits of using the ARTAS Robotic System?

A: Compared to a traditional, linear hair extraction with a scalpel, robot-assisted hair restoration surgery is less painful and offers a quicker recovery time. Additionally, when the individual follicles are removed, we want to minimize the look of dimples on the extraction site. The 0.80 millimeter punch creates a very small hole, and those little holes heal right up with virtually undetectable scarring. And because there is no linear scarring, which is a telltale sign of traditional hair restoration surgery, it allows clients to have short haircuts. The option for wearing short haircuts is very appealing to those who just don’t want to worry about a linear scar ever being seen on their heads or in their hair.

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Q: Is the follicle extraction an automatic process with the ARTAS robot?

A: There are several machines that can do the FUE method, and the common thread with those is that they are handheld instruments. The ARTAS® is not handheld, but it is not like a carwash. We don’t just set it and go. It is a complex tool, and what’s important is how the tool is used. It requires a human to use it. I work the robot, and I watch every single extraction as it is done to ensure the best possible results for my patients.

Q: Does the ARTAS Robotic System also place the hair follicle back into the scalp?

A: No. The implantation is handled by me and our team of highly trained

Q: How much pain or discomfort can be expected during a robotassisted hair restoration surgery?

A: Very little. Every single patient is surprised how painless the entire process is. Of course, we numb the areas where the hair follicles are extracted and placed. And patients are sedated during the surgery. But overall, it’s not a painful process.

Many patients say that, after a procedure, it feels like a mild sunburn. Many have mentioned to me that the entire process is less intense than having your teeth cleaned by a dental hygienist.

Q: How expensive is a robotassisted hair restoration surgery?

A: It is an investment, but results in a lifetime of new hair.

Typically, clients can expect to pay between $10,000 and

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To hear the Bencichs discuss their design process and focus reveals their commitment to the city

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of Atlanta. A commitment recognized by awards and accolades merited through a fervent mission to “make every square foot of our designs smart, simple and sustainable by using resources that minimize the impact of our work on the environment and maximize its benefit for future generations.” They respect the inherent character of a project setting and feel a sense of responsibility for what they are contributing to the area. For their own home, they chose a home ripe for renovation and surrounded by the businesses, parks and museums that add to the character of their living experience.

Whether for home or for business, “There’s a reason you pick the location,” John says. “We try to find what’s special about that location. I got into this great discussion with [some restaurant] clients of ours. They talked about how dining, well, how going out, is a way to find out more about your neighborhood

“There’s a term in the architecture world called the GENIUS LOCI and it means the ‘spirit of the place’—THE ESSENCE.”

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The Square Feet Studio team focused a quirky lens on design elements when creating this space for Karoo in Ponce City Market.

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Chapters of the Atlanta story re-open throughout the city. The area around the Civic Center emerged in the 1880s as Pittsburgh, called such for its industrial feel, reminiscent of the Northern steel town.

Nearby Castleberry Hill may have been a red-light The design for the Delta SKY360 Club inside the Woodruff Arts Center district in the conjures up the sophisticated appeal of theater, art and travel.

1850s before becoming a thriving things [clients] bring to the table that we warehouse area. East of there, across the don’t have and we have experiences to highway, sits Peoplestown, building up bring too. We talk to them about what in 1885 as the Atlanta Electric Railway we know, about the materials that are moved along Capitol Avenue. Behind out there and the resources available. We Historic Oakland Cemetery, a landmark can help them see things in a new way— itself, lies Cabbagetown, which popped that they have never considered. We up near the Fulton Mill and supposedly don’t tell people how to make decisions. derived its name from the pungent We are steering them toward something aroma of cabbage floating from the that makes sense and is what they need.” small cottages of the poor Scots-Irish millworkers. The list of similar histories Vivian agrees, further adding her goes on and on—Reynoldstown, belief that establishing that strong Mechanicsville, King Plow, Druid Hills, collaborative partnership with the client Hapeville. From Jonesboro to Newnan enhances the creative experience. “It bestselfatlanta.com

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What do you want to sink your teeth into? We get the initial phone call or email and then we come to the office and ask the team if they are excited about it. Ask what they think. And they give wonderful feedback. We tend to tag-team, along with the rest of the office—‘look at this, read this, tell me what you think.’ It comes down to looking at the projects that we connect to. We build what we want to see, what we want to visit, and try to say what our clients want to say. Sometimes clients come in firm with the directive and we get on board to make it work.

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“Yes, the story of the place,” John confirms.

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At what age should it be treated?

Gynecomastia is a medical condition characterized by a male developing breast tissue similar to a woman. It can be as small as a disc behind the nipple, or a full-fledged breast. Any man from puberty onward can be susceptible to developing gynecomastia.

When/if the breast tissue is detected and is bothersome to the person, it should be discussed with a physician.

What causes it? What effects does it have on self-esteem, etc. of boys/men?

Gynecomastia can occur from a number of things—sometimes it is a normal response to pubertal hormone levels. More commonly it is a consequence of marijuana use, or in association with obesity. A physician will also need to check that it is not from a testicular tumor, or other biochemical abnormalities.

Gynecomastia is tremendously debilitating to self-esteem— especially in younger males. It can be perceived as quite embarrassing for them and may make them less likely to participate in social activities that might reveal that they have abnormal breast tissue. Sports, locker rooms, swimming, etc. (anywhere they would take off their shirts) generally cause extreme embarrassment.

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en’s skin is resilient and tough, but it still requires a regimen to ensure it’s ready for life’s everyday events and ages gracefully. Three main products every man should have are cleanser, sunscreen, and a night treatment.

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WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF HORMONE REPLACEMENT THERAPY (HRT)?

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The Veterans Empowerment Organization (VEO) partners with service providers to ease the transition back into civilian life.

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LEND A HAND Sometimes it’s the smallest actions of kindness that have the biggest impact. Head to the VEO campus and spend the day shooting hoops, playing chess and bingo or doing other fun activities to brighten the day of veterans going through the program.

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July 9 NATIONAL BLACK ARTS FESTIVAL GALA Art lovers enjoy live performances and a silent auction in support of NBAF. nbaf.org

July 11–22 GIRLS INC. UNIVERSITY The Girls Incorporated of Atlanta summer programs help girls set goals for the

July 13 CHEERS FOR CHARITY Say “cheers” at SweetWater Brewery at this Camp Twin Lakes fundraiser. Supported by the YGE/Gift and Home Trade Association, this event helps fund life-changing summer camp experiences for children with serious illnesses and disabilities. camptwinlakes.org

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July 16 ATLANTA BELTLINE WESTSIDE 5K Explore parts of the BeltLine at the 6th annual Atlanta BeltLine Westside 5K, part of the Atlanta BeltLine Run. Walk.Go! race series. raceroster.com

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ATLANTA HEROES IN RECOVERY 6K Presented by Foundations Recovery Network of Atlanta and Talbott Recovery, this 3.728-mile run weaves through Brook Run Park in Dunwoody and helps raise money to provide clinical services, education and research for mental health. herosinrecovery.com

July 30 NORTHERN DISTRICT DENTAL SOCIETY GALA FOR SMILES Join the Northern District Dental Society to honor charitable work performed by local dentists and to raise funds to provide dental services to Georgians in need. ndds.org

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