Good For What Ails You - A new study suggests that Botox® can relieve symptoms of depression. Nine out of ten patients treated with Botox® in the brow area reported an improvement in their mood following this treatment. One plausible explanation for this is that changing ones expression from anger/sadness to happy/relaxed can translate into an elevation of the emotions and improve the symptoms of depression. Botox® has also been shown to help approximately 50% of the people who suffer from chronic migraines. Botox® is also an effective treatment for facial spasms and twitches. Botox® is safe (FDA approved for wrinkles), effective, and is the most popular cosmetic procedure in the U.S. today. Dr. Hunts has close to fifteen years of experience treating patients with Botox® with both medical and cosmetic concerns.

Body Sculpting - Are you frustrated with a little bulge here or there that doesn't seem to respond to any amount of exercise? Are you trying to look good in that new bathing suit this summer? Dr. Hunts has been performing liposuction and sculpting of the face for over five years and is now expanding his liposuction treatment to include the entire body. Dr. Hunts has trained with many of the experts in this country, including Dr. Jeffery Klein, the innovator of tumescent liposuction using only local anesthesia using microcannulas. The advantage of this technique is less bruising with a quicker recovery, leading to the ability to resume normal activity usually in just a few days. If you are interested in finding out more about this exciting new procedure, call today for a consultation!

Youthful Appearance Without Surgery - The best way to maintain a healthy appearance, of course, is to lead a healthy lifestyle: eat right (Super Foods, Fall 2005 Newsletter), exercise, alcohol in moderation, and do not smoke. If your trying to do these things and still need a little help, then read further. A combination of the following no-down time procedures can tremendously improve on a healthy lifestyle:

Microdermabrasion is a great work-out for your skin. This procedure helps with fine lines, pigment, and gives an overall healthy glow to your skin.

Restylane is a tissue filler that is very safe and immediately fills lines and other depressions in the face. Restylane, or hyluronic acid is a long chain of sugar molecules that does not require a skin test before treatment and lasts six to nine months, depending on the location.

Botox® is one of the most popular cosmetic procedures because it is fast, safe, and very effective at reducing or eliminating lines around the eyes and brow area. These lines can make you look stern or angry when you're not and Botox® can help alleviate that.

Welcome Back - As many of our laser patients know, Jennifer, our regular laser nurse has been on maternity leave. She welcomed the new addition to her family, Emily Grace, on February 17th. We are happy to have her back and Jennifer is excited to get back into the swing of things. Jennifer will be assisting Dr. Hunts with liposuction procedures and will only be available for laser appointments on most Mondays. Linda will still be taking appointments on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and occasional Thursdays. Please call if you have questions or would like to schedule an appointment!

Prevage - For a limited time we are excited to offer our new Botox® users Prevage, an innovative anti-aging skincare technology proven to help protect, restore and combat the visible signs of aging. A $115.00 value! For more information on Prevage please view our Spring 2006 Newsletter, page 1, or go online at www.prevageskin.com. Call for an appointment with Dr. Hunts for a Botox® consult or treatment today!

SkinCeuticals San Soliel Sunless Tanner and Body Scrub - Avoid the sun damage this summer while still getting that sun-kissed glow! Sunless tanner is an excellent and safe alternative to tanning beds. Through the month of June we will be having our SkinCeuticals San Soliel Sunless Tanner and Body Scrub on special for 10% off through the end of the month. For more information on SkinCeuticals go online at www.skinceuticals.com.

ECHO2 Plus™ Oxygen Treatment System - For the month of August this relaxing spa treatment will be 20% off. This is a revolutionary oxygen skin care system employing pure oxygen gas, along with vitamins A, C & E with 87 different minerals, enzymes and amino acids to nourish and revitalize every cell of the skin pore-by-pore. ECHO2 stands for: Exfoliation, Cleansing, Hydration, and O2 xygenation. Come and see our aesthetician, Cheryl, to find out if this treatment is right for you. For more information on ECHO2 Plus™ go online at www.echo2plus.com.

Dr. John Hunts - As many of you know our office is the first off-site location for the Jacob's Gallery, rotating every quarter and featuring local artists. This quarter Dr. Hunts is proud to present his photographs for display. His photography captures beautiful landscapes and natural settings with a focus on the four seasons. Be sure to stop by - they will be available to view through the month of July.