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Brent Hardgrave Aging...Everyone is Doing it...Not me. by Brent Hardgrave photo by Kira-Marie Photography
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ick tock, tick tock, the clock keeps going. Aging gracefully these days has gotten to be much easier to achieve. I am going to take you on a journey from mild to wild in the arena of aesthetics and wellness. So much has changed as the Baby Boomers come into their own. What I know to be true is, preventative maintenance is key. Get to it before it gets to you. It can be done. To get started, you need to find a doctor that understands your goals and has the skills to help you. I chose Dr. Linda Kelley at Cobb Wellness and Aesthetics. Dr. Kelley has a beautiful way of helping manage the aging process. What I love about her is, she asks what I feel I need instead of the high pressure sale. That in itself is a relief. You know about Botox, the poison that heals. It softens wrinkles and fine lines. When it comes to improving our skin’s appearance, there is so much more. Have you heard of Carboxy Therapy? It removes broken blood vessels and stretch marks, improving circulation and skin elasticity. The treatment uses carbon dioxide to heal the skin and uses nature to nurture it. Have you heard of The Vampire Facial or Facelift? It is amazing. This method uses your own PRP, or platelet rich plasma, to give spectacular results. Your blood is drawn, they spin it and extract the PRP. They then inject it back into the areas that need the boost; right on top of the fillers. It is a real plumper. It can also be used on top of the skin, using a MicroPen to stamp the outer layer of skin. My own plasma has helped to heal wounds from a bike accident. This treatment helps you heal yourself. Love handles, I am not in love. Exilis is probably one of my favorite body treatments. It burns fat and tightens the skin. It can be used in many ways. It is non-invasive and actually feels like a hot stone massage.
May / june 2014 • SouthernJournalMAGazine.Com
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