Beautique Medical Spa - August 2017

Beautique Medical Spa - August 2017

THE BEAUTI BOOK

USING PLATELETS TO PROMOTE HEALTHY SKIN AUGUST 2017 CHANGE FROM WITHIN

Have you ever heard that positive change comes from within? Well, when it comes to platelet-rich plasma therapy, that’s literally true! We always strive to find the most natural and healthy ways to promote beauty, and I think this procedure hits it out of the park. It’s a perfect example of what we do here at Beautique. First, we draw some of your blood. Then, we take that blood and spin it in a centrifuge, which separates the blood into its component parts. We make a serum from that containing all the platelets and stem cells, as the platelets are critical for the procedure. That’s because the platelets do some fantastic work. When you cut yourself, platelets are the first responders. They become activated at the cut site, liberating growth vectors that attract other “body builders,” which in turn lay down collagen and tissue. This puts everything back together, and it all starts with platelets and the growth vectors that stimulate our body’s ability to repair itself. We take the concentrated platelet serum and use a Dermapen to put it back into the body. It goes so fast you can hardly feel it. The Dermapen microneedles the epidermis and dermis, which means the platelets end up where you want them to go. We go back and forth, horizontal and vertical and oblique. Some areas, like those with scar tissue, acne, and pigmentation, get more attention than others. This all causes a little swelling, which we diminish with cooling cream. The whole process takes about an hour and 15 minutes, including the time it takes to draw blood and spin it on the centrifuge. Once it’s in the dermis, the platelet serum goes to work. It sends out the same vectors that it would at a cut site, attracting “body builders” to your dermis and epidermis. The skin starts producing collagen, which causes the dermis to thicken over time (especially after three months of once-per-month treatment). The collagen promotes smooth, healed skin with no blemishes. The skin simply looks nice, but it’s not all about looks; it’s actually healthier since we’ve prompted the body to do its own thing and repair itself.

I’d call that a positive change, wouldn’t you? So would many of our patients, who get the treatment monthly. And it happens naturally, with your body’s processes doing the heavy lifting. No chemicals, no pain, and no more blemishes or scar tissue — just healthy, happy, glowing skin.

–Dr. Sanchez OWNER, MEDICAL DIRECTOR

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SHAKE UP MOVIE NIGHT WITH CRAZY (HEALTHY) POPCORN RECIPES Get Poppin’

Popcorn is considered to be a fairly healthy snack by most experts, especially when compared to other salty treats, like corn chips. Unfortunately, microwave popcorn is another matter. Many popular popcorn brands use trans fats, which the Centers for Disease Control estimate are related to 20,000 heart attacks and 7,000 deaths annually. Additionally, a study from the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health identified a connection between the chemical diacetyl, used to flavor microwave popcorn, and cases of lung disease in workers at popcorn factories. For popcorn lovers, the answer is clear: Make popcorn yourself! Pour ¼ cup of popcorn kernels

to 3 tablespoons of melted butter. Drizzle onto the edges of a brown paper bag, add popped popcorn, and shake well! Sriracha Sesame Celebration Here’s to the adventurous popcorn lovers! Combine 1 tablespoon Sriracha, 1 teaspoon of sesame seeds, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, and 1 teaspoon of olive oil. Sprinkle half over popcorn and shake well inside of bag. Repeat with remaining mixture. Whether you’re preparing for a movie marathon or need an after-school snack, any of these recipes will be tasty alternative to the chemicals saturating microwave popcorn. Enjoy!

into a regular brown paper bag, fold the top of the bag shut tight, then pop in microwave for about two minutes, or until popping slows to a second between pops. Voila! Fresh popcorn with no factory chemicals. If you’re craving some fun flavors, try Melt 2 tablespoons of butter, then drizzle it along the sides of a brown paper bag. Pour your already popped popcorn into the bag until it’s half full, close the bag tight, and shake vigorously. In no time, you’ll have perfectly buttered popcorn! Cinna-sugar Bliss This is a great recipe to satisfy your sweet tooth. Add 1 teaspoon of cinnamon and 2 tablespoons of sugar these simple recipes. Traditional Butter

CLIENT TESTIMONIALS

“If I’m going to trust anyone with my skin, it will only be the staff at Beautique Med Spa. They are the best professional staff by far anywhere in south Texas. Thanks for always taking care of even the tiny details.” – Daisy Parrao “Beautique is amazing! The staff is amazing and very professional! I love them! If you want the best of everything, this is the place to come!” – Carolina Hernandez

“The excellent staff was caring and professional, the office is clean, and the promotions are great! “Dr. Sanchez takes his time and has a gentle touch. I have seen the office very busy, and they handle it well. I have been several times over the last five years and would recommend it to friends and family.” – L.H.N. “I have been having great results! I lost close to 5 INCHES IN MY FIRST TREATMENT … AND I’m STILL LOSING. Best of all, no exercising or dieting!” – Erika S.

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SKIN TIGHTENING

WITH ENDYMED’S 3DEEP

If you want to see great results for wrinkled or sagging skin, look no further than your collagen. Lying just beneath the skin, collagen is a unique substance. When heated, it shrinks. It will also produce new collagen when warmed up. These two properties can be used to make skin look years or even decades younger. And that’s how the EndyMed 3DEEP systems work: They heat the collagen to tighten the skin and rejuvenate it when new collagen is made. Heating might sound scary, but it really isn’t; it’s just the transfer of energy. Unlike other skin therapies, 3DEEP is not affected by skin pigmentation. Instead, it works beneath the skin for an even and longer-

lasting result. This is all achieved through radio frequency and magnetic fields. It’s no more harmful than holding your hand in front of the TV remote. Unlike other therapies, 3DEEP doesn’t require a cooling period and is quite painless, not dissimilar to taking a hot shower. There may be some redness for an hour or two, but then you’re in the clear. There’s no downtime, and you can see results after the second treatment. Sessions typically occur six to 10 times in a period of one or two weeks. 3DEEP is suitable for use on the face and on the

rest of the body for contouring, cellulite reduction, and “lump and bump” treatment. Results can last for a long time, especially with adequate skin care and attention to your health. Treatment is also affordable, especially when compared to other skin rejuvenation procedures. If you’d like to see healthier skin in 14 days, then you really should look into 3DEEP treatment. Do you have questions or concerns? Don’t hesitate to contact us today for all the details.

Recipe inspired by kirantarun.com.

Avocado and CUCUMBER COLD SOUP

BIBLE VERSE I will walk by faith even when I cannot see. – 2 Corinthians 5:7

INGREDIENTS • Olive oil •

DIRECTIONS 1. Preheat grill to medium-high. 2. Coat halved avocados

4. Chop grilled veggies and puree with lemon juice, cold water, garlic, salt, and black pepper. 5. Once smooth, portion soup into bowls and refrigerate to cool before serving. 6. Garnish with toasted cubed bread, avocados, spring onions, chives, lemon zest, or a drizzle of olive oil, if desired

2 medium ripe avocados, halved 1 large cucumber, halved

with lemon juice to avoid browning. Brush olive oil over avocados, cucumber, spring onions, and jalapeno. Oil grill while hot.

• • • • • • • •

6 stalks spring onions

1 jalapeno

1 lemon, juiced

3. Grill vegetables until everything is grilled or slightly charred. Once

½ cup cold water

1 clove garlic

grilled, remove and place on platter to cool.

¾ teaspoon salt

½ teaspoon black pepper

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VIEW OF A LIFETIME

Where to Watch the Great American Eclipse

Sandhills, North Platte, Nebraska In the heartlands, you’ll be hard pressed to find a more perfect viewing location than the Sandhills of western Nebraska. With wide open skies, low rolling hills, and no towering buildings to get in the way, the Sandhills are sure to be a popular viewing spot. The Museum of Idaho, Idaho Falls, Idaho The Museum of Idaho has been designated an Official NASA Observation Site, and the museum is hosting four days of awesome events to celebrate. Enjoy live presentations, technology demonstrations, and special exhibits as you prepare to watch the total eclipse with NASA scientists. Visit the official website of The Great American Eclipse at www. greatamericaneclipse.com for everything you need to know about this once-in-a-lifetime sight!

On August 21, 2017, the greatest show of the summer will take place in the United States: a total solar eclipse! This eclipse will be visible across North America, but the path of totality — the area where the moon completely covers the sun — will only fall in the continental U.S., leading this cosmic event to be called The Great American Eclipse. If you’re already in the United States, a day’s road trip is all you need to grab a front row seat for this rare astronomical occurrence. Columbia, South Carolina Need a place to watch the eclipse in the Southern U.S.? Then get yourself to South Carolina, where the state capital of Columbia is almost right in the middle of the path of totality. Plenty of hotels make Columbia a great viewing location for those who don’t want to camp out, and the vibrant city life means you’ll have lots to do even when the eclipse is over.

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