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Recently at The Aesthetic Wellness Center, we have noticed that more of our clients are living within a tighter budget. This of course is understandable given the economic pressures we all face in this difficult economy. We have also found that people still want to do whatever they can to look their best. In fact, many of Dr. Ahn’s clients have said that now, more then ever, it is important for them to project a pleasing, healthy and positive image to stay competitive in the workplace.
As a reflection of this trend, our most recent seminar entitled “How to look you best in a tough economy” was one of our most popular, vibrant, and well-received events of the year. Instead of discussing the latest advances in facial rejuvenation, the topic of past seminars, Dr. Ahn focused the discussion on what clients can still do to look their best at a cost that is comfortable for them. Presented in this way, attendees were able to say to themselves “I have a budget of $500.00. With that, I can have a Botox browlift and look refreshed”. Or, “I have around $5,000. I can invest that in myself with a minilift and look 8 to 10 years younger.”
Here are examples of some choices that may fit your current budget. Remember, now more than ever, nothing is more valuable than an investment in yourself.
What can I do for less than $200?
Take care of your skin and make a great first impression. Our certified medical aesthetician, Jennifer Catrambone, is a skin care expert and can make your skin glow. Whether through a therapeutic peel, relaxing facial or recommendation for effective home care products, Jennifer can solve even the most challenging cosmetic skin problems. Our current product lines include GlyMed plus, Skinmedica and Obagi sunscreen- all of which are only available at physicians’ offices. As a testament to her expertise, Jennifer is currently booking 2-3 weeks out with a waiting list for cancellations.
What can I do for less than $500?
In addition to taking care of your skin through a peel or facial, Botox is a very effective way to freshen your look with no downtime. One site of Botox treatment can eliminate frown lines that make you look angry, soften crow’s feet and lift the eyebrows, or make your forehead baby smooth. Dr. Ahn has been performing Botox for almost ten years, is a member of the National Education Foundation for Botox, and is the co-developer of the non-surgical Botox browlift.
What can I do for $1,000 or less?
Aside from having three sites treated with Botox (forehead, frown lines, crow’s feet), adding volume to your lips or filling deep folds near the mouth with Juvederm or Radiesse can take years off your appearance. Both fillers are long lasting, safe and feel very natural. Juvederm is the best filler for lips, in the opinion of Dr. Ahn, who has perfected his technique for creating beautiful, natural appearing, shaped lips. See the video that shows Dr. Ahn’s lip technique on www.youtube.com/watch?v=yiQYwg8BzGYor on our website, http://www.awcenter.com/. In addition, one Fraxel re:store treatment (if you purchase a series of four treatments) costs $1,000. A series of treatments can rejuvenate sun damaged, acne scarred or pigmented skin by creating thousands of sites of native collagen formation on treated skin of the face and body. In a recent study, almost 80% of surveyed patients were satisfied with their Fraxel re:store treatments.
What can I do for less than $3,000?
A few syringes of Juvederm filler or three sessions of Fraxel re:store are office based treatments that can cost $3,000 or less. If you happen to have 5-7 days to rest, removing hooded skin of the upper eyelids or the puffiness of lower eyelids through a minimally invasive procedure fits into this budget category also. The nice thing about an eyelid lift is that the results last for years and the surgery can be performed at the AWC with a touch of numbing medicine and a “cocktail” of relaxing medications. It will absolutely make your eyes “pop” while looking very natural.
What can I do for less than $6,000?
You can do a lot! Some of Dr. Ahn’s clients have expressed that they want to get the most value for their investment. Maybe you’re thinking that repeated filler and Botox treatments just aren’t for you and would end up adding up to the cost of a minilift. If you are in this category, then a single Fraxel re:pair treatment will completely rejuvenate your skin. An upper and lower eyelid lift can reveal your eyes and make you look years younger. Cosmetic nasal surgery (rhinoplasty) is one of Dr. Ahn’s specialties and can take care of that bump or tip that you always didn’t like. Last but not least, using the very latest surgical techniques, Dr. Ahn can achieve the same results of a facelift- through a shorter incision minilift- that will completely rejuvenate your lower face (jowls) and neck. Even better, for the right patient, it can be performed at the AWC under local anesthesia!
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