BEAUTY PROFILES - JULY 2022

2022

BEAUTY PROFILES SPECIAL FEATURE PRESENTED BY

WORDS Dwain Hebda and Catherine Frederick some interviews have been edited for length and clarity

Do South® Magazine is proud to recognize the talents and expertise of local health and beauty professionals who are committed to excellence for their clients.

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2022

BEAUTY PROFILES SPECIAL FEATURE PRESENTED BY

WORDS Dwain Hebda and Catherine Frederick some interviews have been edited for length and clarity

Do South® Magazine is proud to recognize the talents and expertise of local health and beauty professionals who are committed to excellence for their clients.

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ONYX Aesthetics and Wellness

This medical training makes all the difference in the success of the practice’s services and overall patient satisfaction. Once pre-work has been done, Jamie says, services are administered professionally and efficiently in a relatively short time, requiring minimal recovery.

When it comes to beauty and wellness treatments such as Botox, dermal fillers or hormone replacement therapy, there

Julie said the duo’s extensive training also allows them to match

are lots of places for today ’s consumer to choose from. Seeking

the right product with the right patient. Onyx ’s hormone therapies,

out a trained professional is key, says Jamie Powers and Julie

for instance, come in a customized implant, a topical cream or a

Rowland, owners of Onyx Aesthetics and Wellness.

lozenge, each with its own advantages and limitations. “ The key to success is customizing treatment to meet patients’ individual

“What sets Onyx apart is you’re dealing with nurse practitioners,”

needs,” she says. “We’re not just looking at numbers on a

Jamie says. “Julie and myself have had extensive training not only

sheet, we sit down face-to-face to discuss symptoms and other

on the products we sell, but also on treating side effects.”

considerations. Our medical training has taught us to approach each patient as an individual and that’s what we’ve carried over

“We don’t believe in one-size-fits-all,” Julie adds. “We do a

into our business.”

thorough consultation where we discuss symptoms and medical history. We make sure we cover everything the patient needs to

Fort Smith's newest luxury medical spa and beauty clinic, Onyx

know and ensure they understand what the information means.”

Aesthetics and Wellness will open in Fort Smith’s Chaffee Commons on August 1.

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Dr. Ann Passmore Pa s s m o r e P l a s t i c S u r g e r y Dr. Ann Passmore, a leading cosmetic surgeon based in Fort Smith, says more women are seeking a comprehensive procedure to improve their appearance. Called Mommy Makeover, the surgery allows patients to reclaim much of what time and family life have cost their physiques.

“Patients often feel disappointment with the shape of their bodies after having a baby and raising children,” Ann said. “It doesn’t necessarily have to be just post-pregnancy, however. We’re also seeing women who have lost significant weight.”

Mommy Makeovers address issues with both the breasts and the abdominals in one outpatient surgical procedure. In the abdominal area, patients typically look to address extra skin that’s been stretched during pregnancy or from weight loss. Breast procedures can include augmentation, lift or both depending on the individual case.

“Over time, women often lose volume in their breasts,” Ann says. “If they still have a nice shape, they may simply need a volume replacement which is a breast augmentation.

Sometimes the skin is too stretched, and the breasts have to be lifted as well. The two procedures are rarely performed at the same time, however.”

Ann spends a good deal of time prior to the operation assessing her patients and talking them through what to expect. She’s equally diligent in post-operative work, seeing patients on follow-up appointments for weeks or even months afterward to ensure proper healing.

“As with many cosmetic procedures, we can’t restore a patient’s physique identically to when they were younger, but we can get quite close,” Ann says. “It’s always rewarding to hear clients tell you they have a better self-image and greater self-esteem as a result of our work.”

A Fort Smith native, Ann began her career with Cooper Clinic. She then practiced at Mercy Clinic before opening Passmore Plastic Surgery in 2020. Her practice continues to grow thanks to her outstanding medical expertise and a staff as passionate about customer service as she is.

“I love my patients and I want them to have the best experience possible,” she says.

“I surround myself with people who care about the same things, such as serving the patient compassionately and conducting oneself as a professional. That’s what makes my practice what it is.”

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