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Table of Contents

Letter from Anna 7

Meet Our New Team Members 8

Commit To Your Skincare Regimen 12

The Magic Behind Plastic Surgery 16

Maintain with Regular Skin Services 24

Winter Essentials Guide 26

How to Avoid The Zoom Gloom 30

Enhance with Laser Treatments 34

A Year with Synergy 38

Hello, Gorgeous.

It’s hard to believe we’re finally ringing in a new year!

Before we get ahead of ourselves, I wanted to take a moment to reflect. 2020 was a rollercoaster for everyone, and I am particularly proud of our team for adjusting and making the best out of a very uncertain situation. We’ve adapted with the times to put in some new policies and procedures to ensure the safest possible experience for our clients and patients and we’ve had so much fun connecting with our Synergy Squad from home!

In this issue of our FeelSynergy magazine, we are highlighting our favorite products and services in our Winter Essentials Guide, as well as sharing tricks and tips from our Skin Experts on how to maintain glowing skin in the Winter. You can get to know our plastic surgery team, and learn how to fight the Zoom Gloom!

As we move into the new year, I hope you’ll take the time to care for yourself. As simple as it may sound, we believe that looking your best and feeling your best go hand in hand. We hope that our team is able to provide some much needed self-care during this busy time.

All in all, there is plenty to look forward to this season and we can’t wait to share it with you. Be sure to follow along with us on social media @feelsynergy for fun giveaways and the latest updates all season long!

Anna Churchill

Synergy Founder + CEO

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Meet Our New Team Members Synergy Face + Body is proud to add to our team!

Belle Trachtenberg M E D I CA L A E S T H E T I C I A N + L A S E R T E C H N I C I A N Belle has been in the professional cosmetic makeup field for over 20 years and became extremely motivated to move into aesthetics after seeing what UV rays did to her skin in a skin analysis scan. Her mantra is, “The make up can only look as amazing as your skin actually is.� Belle’s determination to reverse her skin from within led her to receive her Medical Aesthetician license over 8 years ago. She has a wealth of information on skincare and loves to share her tips with clients. In her spare time- which is few and far between with having 3 teenage sons, Belle enjoys pilates, cooking, audio books, watching foreign movies and studying the japanese language. She plans on taking the globally recognized standardized test for japanese fluency next year! You can find Belle at our Inside the Beltline location!

Natalie Morris M E D I CA L A E S T H E T I C I A N

Natalie started her career in aesthetics 6 years ago when she graduated from the Laird Institude of Spa Therapy in Manchester, New Hampshire. Since moving back to her hometown of Raleigh, she has gained experience in all areas of the industry, from working at a dermatologist, to a luxury resort, but found her niche in the medical spa setting 4 years ago. She enjoys her spare time with family, friends, and her golden retriever Layla.

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Daphne Rivers NURSE INJECTOR Daphne has been working in the field of aesthetic medicine since 2000. She has helped train staff at other practices and has trained with some of the most respected aesthetic, cosmetic providers in our industry. She is driven by her passion to create and achieve natural-looking beautiful results for her clients. Daphne's specialties include facial fillers and neuromodulators. She is also well-versed in numerous other cosmetic procedures and is able to consult and direct her clients to the best treatments for their individual needs. Daphne is a Registered Nurse with an Associates Degree in Nursing. She also has a Bachelor of Science in Marketing from Appalachian State University. Being able to enhance her client's natural beauty is an incredibly, fulfilling experience and makes her truly blessed.

Morgan Lynk M E D I CA L A E S T H E T I C I A N Morgan is a Syracuse, New York native who recently made the move to Raleigh in search of warmer weather with her fiance and cat, Oliver Jean. She has been an aesthetician for 6 years now and has a passion for creating and maintaining healthy, vibrant skin that allows you to feel confident in yourself. Outside of Synergy, Morgan is a makeup artist for weddings and is either found shopping or going out to eat. You can find Morgan at our North Raleigh location performing some of her treatments such as DiamondGlow, corrective peels, dermaplaning and more!

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Ask the Experts Healthy Skin Habits for the New Year

Your skin is the largest organ of the body, and it’s important that we take care of it. Now more than ever, we’re experiencing dry winter skin along with the dreaded “maskne”, so we asked some of our top skin providers to share their tips and tricks for maintaining healthy skin in the New Year.

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Commit to Your Skincare Regimen W I T H K R I S T E N W I S E LY

First things first, sticking to your skincare routine is non-negotiable for healthy skin. As Aesthetician Kristen Wisely will tell you:

You can’t skip this step and have healthy skin.

Kristen has been with Synergy for nine years and is primarily based at our Inside the Beltline location.

The skin is our first line of defense, so maintaining a strong skin barrier and well-hydrated epidermis can help defend against environmental aggressors like the sun and pollution.

Most people notice a visible difference the first time they use it, but the real game changer is that with consistent use, SkinMedica’s HA5 will teach your skin how to hold onto its own hyaluronic acid.

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SkinMedica’s Lumivive System The Lumivive System is a two-part product pair: the daytime formula is loaded with antioxidants that help protect against environmental stressors, pollution, and bluelight, and the nighttime serum gives skin the energy it’s lacking, so it can repair and regenerate.

SkinMedica’s HA5 Specifically designed as a hydration serum that contains five kinds of hyaluronic acid, a substance found naturally in the skin, to provide the skin with short term and long term benefits.

AHA Product Alpha Hydroxy Acid (AHA) product to combat signs of aging and to help exfoliate dead skin cells. The SkinMedica AHA/BHA Exfoliating Cleanser is one of our favorites!

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The Magic Behind Synergy F+B Plastic Surgery Get to Know the People in the Practice

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Dr. Duncan Hughes D O U B L E B OA R D C E R T I F I E D P L A S T I C S U R G E O N

Dr. Hughes is a double board-certified surgeon in both general surgery and plastic and reconstructive surgery. He received his plastics and reconstructive surgery training at Duke University. During his training at Duke, Dr. Hughes was a Regan fellow with Operation Smile, traveling to India to perform cleft lip and palate repairs and to date has 25 peer-reviewed publications.

Dr. Hughes has been with Synergy a little over a year and has made such a difference with Synergy. Dr. Hughes is extremely attentive to detail and is with you through your whole process. His clients pride him on his ability to create beautiful, subtle, natural-looking results. Dr. Hughes is a recognized expert in face, body and breast procedures, but particularly loves surgery days when he has a breast augmentation on the books. “I love how impactful the surgery is and how happy my clients are afterwards� says Dr. Hughes. He truly cares about his relationship with patients and is known for providing such a professional, comforting and positive experience at Synergy Face + Body Plastic Surgery.

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April Inskip PAT I E N T CA R E C O O R D I N AT O R April began her career at Synergy as a Spa Coordinator, learning the ins and outs of advanced skincare treatments and procedures and quickly worked her way up to being the Patient Care Coordinator. As Synergy’s Patient Care Coordinator, April will be the main point of contact for plastic surgery patients. She is dedicated to helping every patient have the most harmonious experience possible. We asked April her favorite thing about working at Synergy is and she responded, “how collaborative our team is. All of our providers are genuinely passionate about helping clients and patients feel good about themselves, which creates a very positive, uplifting environment”.

In April’s free time, she enjoys snuggling her mini poodle and her new MINI Australian Shepherd Finley.

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Lynn Trick C L I N I CA L N U R S E D I R E C TO R Lynn received her bachelor's degree in Nursing at the University of North Carolina Charlotte and has a vast background in emergency and trauma medicine, and working as a cosmetic aesthetic nurse with experience in dermal fillers, neuromodulators, skin rejuvenation using lasers, and skin consultations. She specializes in performing exceptional and admirable patient care and patient safety from the beginning until the end of their procedure.

She is dedicated to ensuring all patients are comfortable and all questions are answered.

She loves her family, fashion, traveling, and skin care!

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Catherine Samples R N , B S N , M S N , CA N S Catherine is a North Carolina native, who attended UNC-Chapel Hill for bachelor degrees in psychology and chemistry, then Duke University for her master’s degree in nursing informatics. She has been a registered nurse for over 20 years. She is trained in the Sciton JOULE system to provide hybrid fractional laser treatments. Catherine is dedicated to staying on the forefront of current aesthetic practices to provide her clients with safe and personalized treatment based on their goals and desires. She works with Dr. Hughes in the Operation Room and is a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgical Nurses, and is CANS (Certified Aesthetic Nurse Specialist) certified.

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Bridget Newman P O S T CA R E S K I N R E C OV E RY Bridget is a North Carolina native and brings over 15 years of experience as an Aesthetician to Synergy Face + Body. Bridget is an expert in skin assessment and creates customized plans of care for all of her patients to transform their skin. She provides a comprehensive analysis and combines daily home care regimens with in office treatments to give her patients beautiful skin. Bridget works with the plastic surgery team as a post care skin recovery specialist.

After Dr. Hughes performs Full-Field Laser Resurfacing treatment, Bridget will be there to guide you through your post skin care recovery to maintain results for a lifetime. Bridget is also certified by the National Council on Laser Certification and by SCITON Inc. to perform Broad Band Light (BBL) therapy, HALO Profractional and Profractional and Morpheus8 for the treatment of acne scars, skin texture and tone.

In her free time, Bridget loves staying active in the community by supporting local retail shops in Raleigh. She loves exploring North Hills and Lafayette Village with her husband and son.

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Ask the Experts Healthy Skin Habits for the New Year

Maintain with Regular Skin Services WITH AESTHETICIAN AND LASER SPECIALIST BRIDGET

Bridget has been with Synergy for twelve years and is our go-to expert when it comes to skin health.

The “glow” we all covet, comes from healthy skin cells which are plumper and reflect more light.

To keep skin glowing, one of Bridget’s favorite treatments is a Synergy Micropeel. This treatment combines the manual exfoliation of dermaplaning with a Level 1 Peel for added chemical exfoliation.

This treatment gives your skin a fresh slate by sloughing off the dead layers of skin and allowing better product penetration, The combination of exfoliation methods helps keep the cell cycle on track and stimulates the body’s collagen production.

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Winter Essentials Guide

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1. Synergy Canvas Bag

2. Lip Rejuve Kit

For only $10 you can store “a few of your

Kick dry skin and chapped lips with

favorite things.” It’s perfect for storing

powerful antioxidants + barrier

beauty and makeup products on the go.

replenishing lipids, peptides and a rejuvenating retinoid.

3. Botox Fillers! Oh My! Botox is great for minimizing those pesky facial lines that your creams just can’t seem to fix! Perfect for clients who want lip volume + are looking to smooth the appearance of lines.

4. DiamondGlowTM 3-in-1 Rejuvenate, hydrate and infuse skin with our favorite facial treatment at Synergy, the DiamondGlow 3-in-1 skin resurfacing treatment designed to reveal glowing healthy skin with no downtime and is

5. PMD Cleansing Tool

customized to the clients needs.

Reduce oil congestion, and the

6. Customized Facial +

appearance of enlarged pores and blackheads with the PMD cleansing

Dermaplane Add On

device. Featuring 7,000 vibrations per

During the winter season our skin is

minute with bristles gentle enough for all

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skin types.

causing skin to feel dry and dehydrated.

Our advanced clinical facial is

7. Synergy Signature Mani + Pedi Our hands and feet get so dry during the winter season so refresh with a Synergy Signature Manicure or Pedicure + Check out our NEW Cocktail Couture Collection.

“Drama Queen” is Anna’s favorite!

9. Voluspa Candles Voluspa candles are crowd-pleasers and will look great on any coffee table or desk. Stop by anytime to check out some of our favorite scents.

10. Laser Therapy Stop the clock on the appearance of aging, pigmented and sun-damaged

customized to the client and you can add on discounted Dermaplaning!

8. Synergy Crewneck Cozy up with some swag during chilly days working from home or lounging on the couch with a favorite show. Available in Sage (shown) + Blush + Black.

11. Breast Aug You know what they say, summer bodies are made in the winter. Call or text us to set up a consultation with Dr. Hughes to discuss what you need to achieve your body goals.

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How To Avoid The Zoom Gloom With so many of us working from home we have become reliant on using apps like Zoom for video meetings with employers, classmates or even a happy hour catch-up with friends. While on a video call, it’s so easy to be hyper aware of your Zoom face (We all do it, don’t worry!) and catch the Zoom Gloom. Keep reading for our tips to look fresh on screen!

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Clean Up Include a cleaning treatment in your skin care maintenance routine. Start from within and treat those pesky “maskne” spots with a facial treatment. Masks are essential for everyone’s safety right now, but many masks actually absorb the natural moisture on your face and dry out skin in that area. We recommend our DiamondGlow treatment to rejuvenate dull, dry skin that is in need of moisture infusion. The DiamondGlow is 3-in-1 treatment that exfoliates, extracts and infuses customized serums to reveal glowing healthy skin with no downtime.

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Dissolve The Zoom Chin When we look at our face on Zoom, we see it straight on. If your camera isn't angled up high, you may notice an emphasis of sagging, loose skin around the chin and jowl (hence why we take selfies with our phone up high). We call this one the Zoom Chin... it’s the worst! Synergy Face + Body offers Kybella, a filler designed to address the double chin and dissolve its fat pocket.

Our P.A. Brooke Studley loves Kybella because, “it is a permanent solution to remove that stubborn double chin we all see while Zooming or taking selfies. Kybella is safe and has very little to no downtime, but if you happen to have minimal bruising now is a perfect time to get since we are wearing masks.” Kybella truly is a confidence booster that we love!

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Tighten Up + Refresh Hyaluronic acid fillers such as Juvéderm and Restylane can help restore loss of volume. These fillers can be used to enhance your lip volume, get rid of unwanted wrinkles and under eye bags on your face. After smoothing out wrinkles the shadowing will be less noticeable and you will have a more bright and restored appearance. Aside from fillers, Botox is always a classic staple in Synergy’s toolbox for preventing and freezing wrinkles. Our PA Brooke Studley even recommends a combination of Botox and strategically placed fillers for extra refresh to make you look vitalized and more rested when behind a screen.

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Zoom Ready Makeup Lashes can maximize your appearance! Synergy’s lead makeup artist, Kourtney Whicker says, “When you are achieving a zoom ready makeup look, really try to focus on the eyes. Many times on

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camera the eyes tend to get lost in the poor quality of lighting.

This is a perfect time to play up the eyes and try something that you wouldn't typically do, I like to pop a lash on for added effect.”

Play your eyes up, and try a bold look or lip because it won't be as bold on camera and who knows..you might start feeling comfortable and have a new found confidence trying something new.

Product Recommendations Now that we are on our digital devices more than ever, it's important to implement skin-care picks to shield skin against our screen’s blue light. Blue light contributes to aging and the

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breakdown of collagen, which leads to wrinkles and skin laxity.

Our top pick is SkinMedica’s LUMIVIVE System that contains two serums to combat aging skin and create a protective barrier against screen damage and environmental pollutants.

Harsh overhead lights tend to accentuate under-eye shadows and dark circles when in front of a camera. If you find yourself wishing you should have covered up your under eye bags better after a Zoom call, we recommend SkinMedica Instant Bright eye cream.

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Ask the Experts Healthy Skin Habits for the New Year

Once you have your basic skincare routine down and a regular schedule for skin services, like peels, dermaplaning and/or microneedling, laser treatments are key for restoring radiance to tired skin.

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Enhance With Laser Treatments WITH AESTHETICIANS KRISTEN AND BRIDGET

The fall and winter months are the most popular time for laser treatments because we aren’t spending as much time out in the sun, and the holidays help alleviate the burden of downtime for our more aggressive treatments.

At Synergy, we offer a variety of Sciton modalities in laser skin therapy, from BroadBand Light (BBL) treatments to Sciton’s newest laser treatment, Moxi.

Synergy Aestheticians Kristen and Bridget both perform laser services in addition to skin services, and agree that these treatments are a crucial component of a healthy skin regimen.

Our BBL Maintenance treatment is perfect for skin that is clear and doesn’t need pigment correction,” Kristen says.

“Seasonal treatments make skin look younger, smoother, and healthier. Plus, it’s safe on almost all skin types and has very minimal downtime.

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Moxi by Sciton, the other favorite, is a great treatment to consider seasonally once you’ve reached your #skingoals and want to keep enjoying the results. Moxi is a minimally invasive laser treatment that can help stimulate cell turnover and help lift stubborn pigmentation.

If you feel like you have big pores or struggle with pore clarity, try the Moxi,” Kristen says. “I love how smooth my skin looks the following next week.

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A Year with Synergy AREAS WE SUPPORTED IN 2020

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Gifting relief for frontline workers in the Triangle + New York City with complimentary Synergy skincare products.

Parterned with Inner Faith Food Shuttle to provide over 2500 meals to children in need.

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Gave the gift of self-care to hundreds of well-deserved Healthcare Heroes with custom gift cards to Synergy.

Partnered with award-winning chef Ashley Christiensen for our mid-year event to provide funding for local Raleigh nonprofit, Shepherd’s Table.

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Shed light on Mental Health Awareness via 2020's Drive for Hope by the Foundation of Hope.

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Raised over $46k to put an end to Human Trafficking with our friends at Awareness Through Aesthetics.

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Supporting the arts by donating a percentage of our holiday event sales to The Carolina Ballet.

To Our Synergy Family!

As this whirlwind year is coming to a close, I wanted to thank you for supporting us to positively serve others amidst all of the uncertainties of 2020.

While your purchases directly supported our local business (for which I am very thankful), they also helped to foster connection during a time of isolation, bolster community engagement during this unprecedented time, and raise awareness and funding for important issues plaguing our community.

This year has truly shown us that we can shine a bright light when we join forces for the better good.

While we’ve missed connecting in-person, we’ve enjoyed reaching clients near and far on social media and seeing our #SynergySquad share our posts, refer friends, or shout out their favorite Synergy providers. In this time of uncertainty, this has meant the world to both our team and to me, personally.

On behalf of the entire #TeamSynergy, I wish you joy and continued health in the New Year!

Anna Churchill

Synergy Founder + CEO

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