Midwest Medical Aesthetics|Free-standing non-surgical medical aesthetics clinic in Kansas City, Missouri

RSVP for the Spring Artefill Extravaganza March 13, 2012

2012-02-09T21:07:53Z

Midwest Medical Aesthetics is hosting a Spring Artefill Extravaganza to help our clients look 5 to 10 years younger for 5 to 10 years longer! As the only FDA approved, long-lasting filler, Artefill has proven to show results for up to 10 years after injections. Plus, the new non-synthetic collagen of Artefill emulates natural collagen for beautiful, natural-looking results.

On Tuesday, March 13, 2012, we will be holding a brief information session to explain the new Artefill technology and answer any questions. Carolina Gallentine, National Business Development Specialist and facial beauty expert, will also be making an appearance at the event to meet attendees and answer questions.

Finally, we will be running a fantastic multi-syringe special for the event. Rather than the regular price of $600 per syringe, you’ll be able to get a syringe for $500 when purchasing 2 or more. Hurry and reserve your spot now before it’s too late. RSVP today by calling the MMA office in Leawood, Kansas at 913-327-7175. The event will also include food, drink and fun!

Photo via Midwest Medical Aesthetics

Botox vs Dysport – & The Winner is…

2012-02-08T17:26:39Z

Both Botox and Dysport have been on the market for a few years and you might be interested in how they compare. Both products are derived from botulinum toxin Type A, both are used to relax muscles in patients, both must be injected every 3 to 4 months, both have gradual onset, and both have been in use for years – Botox in the United States, Dysport in the U.S. and in Europe (as Reloxin).

Botox and Dysport are both FDA-approved for cosmetic uses in the glabellar frown lines and can also be used for other parts of the face and body. Both drugs have also been approved for other cosmetic and medical uses, and doctors administer them widely to smooth wrinkles even in areas they haven’t been specifically approved to treat, namely around the outer corner of the eyes.

Rather than give you my opinion, here are the results of a new study aimed to figure out which product worked better to improve the appearance of such creases, known as crow’s feet – the wrinkles that fan out when you smile, laugh or squint. Researchers from the Maas Clinic in San Francisco and University of California, San Francisco, enrolled 90 people for a “split face” study in which doctors randomly injected Botox into one side of the face and Dysport into the other.

Using a five-point scale, the researchers then evaluated results on both sides of the participants’ faces; the patients themselves were also asked to indicate which side they preferred. According to the researchers’ measure, Dysport improved the appearance of crow’s feet significantly better than Botox did.

At the 30-day mark, about two-thirds of participants said they also favored the side that had been treated with Dysport. But the difference was seen only when users contracted their facial muscles as much as possible. There was no difference in appearance when faces were at rest.

It was generally agreed that Dysport:

Acts quicker (it starts to work within 2 days vs 3-5 with Botox)
Has more spread (will get more area involved than Botox meaning you get more wrinkles covered
With repeated use it lasts longer than Botox
More cost effective…you will always get a $50 rebate coupon if you are injected at least 3 months apart

CONCLUSION

Both Botox Cosmetic and Dysport are excellent treatments with great skin benefits. They stings less, have a quicker onset of action, and are a better value for both the physician and patient.

You can trust your injections with Midwest Medical Aesthetics. I have had over 14 years of injecting experience, plus we are experts in facial know-how for removing fine lines and wrinkles. There are several treatment programs we can recommend, not just one like several of our competitors, to get the best results possible.

You might want to check out our February Specials for Incredible Deals at our Monthly Cosmetic Specials page.

If you’d like a complimentary consultation to see what can be done so you will look 10 years younger, just respond to this email or give us a call.

Remember…Aging Is Optional!

Kathleen Stegman, Ed.D, R.N.
www.LookMyBest.net

Defeating Diet Downfalls: Social Situations & Being Too Nice

2012-02-07T23:15:26Z

Was the greasy, junk food a bigger rival than a football team for you this past Super Bowl Sunday? It’s events like these that remind us what an influence environment has on our eating habits. We can all admit to having ditched our diets to eat what our friends or family are eating. Whether it’s too much concern about manners when someone prepares a dish for you or too little concern about your motivation to lose weight, these are the moments that can throw any hard work you may have put in, straight down the garbage disposal.

A recent article in Prevention Magazine reports on a fascinating study that shows how being a people pleaser can contribute to weight gain or inability to lose weight.

“The research found that people-pleasers (those who reported worrying about hurting other people, frequently putting others’ needs before their own, and being sensitive to criticism…sound familiar?) tended to overeat in social settings in an effort to make other people feel more comfortable—and that overeating led to unwanted calories.”

We all have weaknesses when it comes to dieting, but now you can recruit Midwest Medical Aesthetics in Leawood, Kansas to finally achieve weight loss victory! With cosmetic treatments and procedures both surgical and non-surgical as well as the industry’s leading diet programs including HCG, MMA can help you defeat that stuck scale and win the figure of your dreams. With our help, you’ll be able to enjoy your social life rather than stress about it! Visit the MMA website to see our selection of weight loss services and products.

Info & photo via Prevention Magazine