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Seems like our newsfeeds are full of ‘Best Of’ lists lately.  You can get a top 5, 10 or 100 best or worst of just about anything.  Some that have captured my attention recently: The 5 Most Shocking Celebrity Twitter Feeds, The 20 Most Flawless Pictures of Ryan Gosling, Top 10 Best Online Shoe Shopping Experiences, to name a few. But what’s trending at CARE lately is what we consider the best ‘Best Of’ list so far – the American Society of Plastic Surgery’s Top 5 Most Popular Plastic Surgery Procedures.  And so, without further adieu…

#5 A tie between a Facelift and a Tummy Tuck

#4 Eyelid Lift (Blepharoplasty)

#3 Liposuction

#2 Rhinoplasty

#1 Breast Augmentation

Yes, we agree with that list – Dr. Coan has been consulting with patients and performing all of these surgeries as often as the list suggests and with (of course) fabulous results. If you’ve ever thought about having one or more of these procedures, give us a call. Kristina is #1 on my Top 5 Best Patient Care Coordinators list and she’s happy to answer all your questions.

Why You Should Always Look For This Symbol

It’s True – Juvederm for $399!

Happy Mother’s Day! CARE would like to offer you a very special gift this May, in honor of all that you do and with the understanding that all you do can take its toll on your skin. The whispers you might have heard are true – CARE and Allergan have once again teamed up to bring you a great deal worth telling your friends about. Call and receive treatment this month and get one syringe of Juvederm for $399 (normally $675, that’s a huge savings of over $275)!  Or, if you combine one syringe of Juvederm with 20 units of Botox at the sale price of $10 per unit, get your Juvederm for $299 — total package price $499, a savings of of over $450! We think you’re pretty special and this special proves it.  Come celebrate yourself with us, you’ve earned it!

(Limit one syringe. Offer ends May 31, 2012)

Everybody’s Free (To Wear Sunscreen)

As a Boston girl recently transplanted to North Carolina I’m always taken by surprise at the early onset of summer in the Raleigh-Durham area and this season is no different. Hitting the mid 90s in late April is something I should get used to and more importantly prepare for.  There’s been plenty of discussion about the sun care we lavish on our faces (and after your winter of perfecting peels, you definitely want to protect your investment) but what about the other areas of the body that give your age away?  The decollete and hands, both areas that are often exposed to the sun indicate aging and sun damage with brown spots, fine lines and uneven skin tone. Be sure to take as much care shielding those areas as you do for your face with EltaMD sun care products. There’s a formulation for everyone, whether you have sensitive skin or are very active in and out of the water.  I could advise you to wear a sturdy hat or stay out of the sun altogether but as Baz Lurhman once sagely crooned, “be careful whose advice you buy…but trust me on the sunscreen.”

Looking Better With Juvederm

It was way back in 2003 when the makers of Juvederm and Botox Cosmetic ran an ad with the tagline, “we promised to grow old together, not look old together. “ That was nearly a decade ago yet I found myself remembering it recently while chatting with an attractive couple in the lobby,  in to receive anti-aging treatments together.  They were both treated with Juvederm and I bet the folks at Allergan would be happy to know their vintage advertising still resonates with me after all these years.  Much headway has been made with respect to dermal fillers, namely that Juvederm, a hyaluronic acid gel is now being used to effectively treat more areas than ever before.  As you can see from my own natural results pictured here, gone are the days of the overfilled lips – replaced instead with subtle, younger looking results.  With Dr. Coan’s expertise, our patients are enjoying quick and painless results filling the nasal labial folds, lifting the downturned corners of the mouth and replacing lost volume in the lips.  Perhaps the most intriguing use of Juvederm lately?  The men are in on it too – not  wanting to look old anymore than their wives do!

Our Favorite Things

It was another exciting and very full Monday seeing fun patients all day.  And since today was the last day of our great Botox sale lots of patients were in to enjoy the savings! With all the activity in the front of the office on Mondays I nearly forgot to ask the only male in the practice and critically important staffer – our very  own Dr. Coan to choose his favorite thing.  “Besides Tica?” He sagely replied.  I’d have to say how our staff goes out of their way to work together as a team and make people feel special.  Along with getting great results, that’s truly what I’m most proud of!”  Everyone says what a nice way he has about him after they’ve met  to discuss their cosmetic procedures and while we never get tired of hearing it, we already knew  -  he’s a terrific surgeon to work for too!

Our Favorite Things

It’s one thing when staffers of a renowned Plastic Surgery practice suggest their most loved products but it’s entirely another when a favorite patient makes her own pick! Beautiful CARE patient Stacey T recommends Latisse. LATISSE® solution is clinically proven to grow lashes.  It’s a once-nightly treatment you apply to the base of your upper eyelashes much like you apply liquid eyeliner and in 4 weeks or less you have longer, thicker and fuller lashes.  Kim Kardashian can attest to the power of luscious lashes and recently the stunning Jessica Pare (pictured) was quoted as saying her favorite discovery as a cast member of Mad Men has been the dramatic lashes she now can’t live without.  Word on the street is CARE will offer buy one get one free Latisse as part of the upcoming May specials. Keep an eye out for it

Our Favorite Things

We know Monday’s aren’t always cause for celebration so we created  Our Favorite Things in an effort to brighten the start of the workweek.  Tica, our beautiful director loves Mondays for that very reason!  One half the heart and soul of the practice, Tica always looks gorgeous and practices what she preaches. “I love the Vivite Exfoliating Cleanser—it’s like a microdermabrasion treatment in a bottle.  If I don’t have time to get one of our peel treatments, this is great for home maintenance—great for making skin glow!”  This is an excellent  tip especially now as we move into the summer months when we advise our patients to postpone their peels until the fall due to increased sun exposure and the higher risk of sun damage.  Products like the Vivite Exfoliating Cleanser are a great way to maintain your beautiful summer complexion.

Take It Off!

Great post by Sophia Panych on Allure.com discussing Lady Gaga’s revealing photo.  Kristina and I talk quite a bit about the best way to go make up free because we look and feel substantially younger when we do. The difference is that at CARE we have our secrets for making the most of a clean face that Ms. Panych didn’t appear to be privy to – Insider Tip Alert – the goal should be to appear as though you don’t need to wear make up, not just that you forgot to apply it.  In order to achieve that effortless look we like to pair the ViPeel with an every night application of Latisse. The results are thick, long lashes that stand out without mascara and glowing skin that looks years younger, begs to go without foundation and garners plenty of flattering compliments (and maybe a little jealousy too)!

Our Favorite Things

If you’ve ever called  the office for insurance related information you may have had the opportunity to speak with Natasha, CARE’s thorough and professional Certified Medical Assistant & Breast Reconstruction Coordinator.  But if you’ve ever visited the office and seen Natasha you’d remember what beautiful skin she has.  While she’s always gracious in accepting the myriads of complements about her complexion, she credits Rebecca’s original trade secret – the CARE Pumpkin-Sense Peel + Mask. With all the buzz about the ViPeel recently the lighter, no downtime Pumpkin Peel has received fewer headlines lately, but deserves no fewer accolades.  Plus it smells so good!