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Kelly K. Stevens, PA-C, MPAS 352 Somerset Avenue, Sarasota InfinitiAesthetics@gmail.com

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Infiniti Aesthetics: Subtle Perfection Owner Focuses on Provider-Client Relationship Kelly K. Stevens of Infiniti Aesthetics discusses her practice and following her dreams.

Why did you make the move from emergency care to aesthetics and facial rejuvenation?

It was never my intent to completely leave emergency medicine, but to cut back significantly.

I had spent a great part of my then 10-year career in ER. The burn-out rate for ER providers is about 18 years. Doing the math, I knew I had to find balance. I didn’t want to be that piano player in the winter of her career playing to an empty amphitheater. Aesthetics are my passion.

What do you like most about your work?

People. I believe that with every encounter you have with others, you learn something about yourself. My first encounter with patients was in labor and delivery as a tech in the Air Force. My major role was labor coach. I quickly realized how fortunate I was that these ladies and their families entrusted this beautiful experience to me and my colleagues. I took great pride in winning that trust. I placed myself in their shoes and was successful. Now that I have my own business, I can

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Kelly K. Stevens, MPAS FacialPA-C, Enhancements Provider & Owner, Infi niti Aesthetics, Inc. ~Take Your Youth to Infiniti~ AFTER

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What brought you to Infiniti Aesthetics?

If you had told me a year ago that I’d be doing what I’m doing now, I would never have believed it. However, a series of life’s disappointments had me questioning where I was in life as I was nearing my 50th birthday. I realized that I had been counting on others for my happiness – boyfriends, bosses, family, friends. I think that it was that realization and letting go of the need to seek out the perfect job, the perfect husband and perfect friends, that things began turning me in the direction I’m heading. People and opportunities kept appearing in my life and it just all made sense.

I had the clinical skills to have my own practice, and most importantly, if I put forth the effort towards my own dreams that I did towards those of others, I could be a whole lot more content. I was always that person that responded with “why not become one” when I heard a little girl say she wanted to marry a doctor when she grew up. I’d somehow gotten stuck. Since then, I’ve just kept my eyes open to the blessings around me and surrounded myself with people who believe in boosting each other up instead of putting each other down. I’m in a better place than I’ve ever been.

relax and focus on that provider-client relationship that is so important to me.

Focus on individualized treatments and patient education

What do you think are your most popular services & why?FIRST TIME CLIENTS: Mention this ad and receive 10 free units of Botox.

I rarely someone who’s Botox say they Bringhave a friend and they receive 10 had free units as well. don’t like it. I focus on subtle changes – it’s that over-frozen look that can lead to unhappy clients.

WeKelly can always add PA-C, more. In terms of fillers, it K. Stevens, MPAS 352 Somerset Avenue, varies with age.

ThSarasota e younger ladies are more apt InfinitiAesthetics@gmail.com to go for fillers to the lips or the lines around the (941) 920-5785 mouth.

As we age, we lose volume in our cheeks Locations in Punta Gorda and Sarasota cheek augmentation is a huge seller in women over 40, particularly since Voluma XC by Allergan was launchedwww.InfinitiAesthetics.com in December. My consultations are free Facebook.com/InfinitiAesthetics and usually last about 45 minutes. I will help you decide which services are best for you.

What advice do you have for women who want to “turn back the clock”?

PROTECT YOURSELF FROM THE SUN! It’s Florida, I get it. But good sunscreen SPF 35+ - preferably zinc-based - prevents unsightly brown spots and wrinkling. You should start this regimen from the womb, but its never too late!

Other aspects of a good skin care regimen are retinol at night and vitamin C. Exfoliation also brightens the skin. Although I will be offering an exciting new line for my clients, find a line you like and use it regularly.

Next, when it comes to minimally invasive procedures, go for subtle changes and have realistic expectations. Someone who was born with lips like mine (none) will never have Angelina Jolie lips. It’s when you try to turn yourself into something you’re not that you end up in the tabloids.

And finally, know when to stop!

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attic! The contractor should observe your duct work, sizing, potential design flaws and leaks. He should investigate any moisture (mold) on the roof decking and make sure the attic has proper ventilation.

8) The ‘static pressure’ of your duct system should be tested. This test takes less than five minutes to conduct and is essential to receiving the promised efficiency from your new system. A static pressure test defines the amount of resistance in your duct work, similar to a doctor checking your blood pressure. If you ask for the static pressure readings and the salesman or technician cannot provide this information, beware!

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