March specials at Garcia Facial Plastic Surgery in Jacksonville include buy one-get one deals on skincare procedures and steep discounts on laser hair removal.

Actor Robin Williams once said, “Spring is nature’s way of saying, ‘Let’s party!’” Here at Garcia Facial Plastic Surgery and Reviva Medical Spa, we wholeheartedly agree. And we’re celebrating the seasonal party by offering you money-saving specials to help you look gorgeous this spring.

With our March Micro Madness special, buy two 60-minute microdermabrasion or micro-lift treatments and get the third free of charge. These treatments are designed to repair sun-damaged, acne-prone, unbalanced or dehydrated skin, leaving you with beautifully hydrated, soothed and smoothed skin. Treatments are tailored to your individual skincare needs.

Our Kiss Me – I am Hair-Free specials feature laser hair removal treatments at steeply discounted prices:

• Bikini line – $99 (regularly $200)
• Underarms – $99 (regularly $150)
• Full legs $375 (regularly $600)

They’ll leave your skin silky smooth just in time for beach season.

And when you purchase one Latisse kit, you’ll get one free while supplies last. Latisse is clinically proven to dramatically lengthen and thicken your eyelashes for a celebrity-worthy look without the fuss and muss of artificial lashes.

Call 904-694-0091. or stop by Garcia Facial Plastic Surgery and Reviva Medical Spa to make your appointment today.

Teen plastic surgery may be appropriate, depending upon the type of surgery and your teen's motives, expectations and maturity level.

Statistics show that a growing number of teenagers are opting for plastic surgery. Jacksonville’s Dr. Roberto Garcia says that’s not necessarily a bad thing – so far as it’s approached in the right way for the right reasons and with the right expectations.

According to American Society of Plastic Surgeons, nearly 219,000 cosmetic plastic surgery procedures were performed on people age 13-19 in 2010, the most recent year for which statistics are available. While many of these procedures involved Botox, breast enlargements and others considered by many to be inappropriate for teens, the majority were procedures that addressed legitimate concerns. For many youth and teens, flaws such as protruding ears, a misshapen nose or severe acne scarring can cause troubling scenarios and bring on feelings of depression or self consciousness. And these troubles can not only affect a teen’s psychological well being but can follow them into their adult years.

In such cases, plastic surgery may be an appropriate option.

“Self confidence is a serious issue for teens and does have an effect, for better or worse, on their grades, their ability to socialize and their future job and social prospects,” says Dr. Garcia, a partner in Garcia Facial Plastic Surgery. “Plastic surgery often is a major help, so long as the entire process is handled correctly.”

Three primary factors indicate a potentially successful teen plastic surgery. First, the desire for the procedure must come from the teenager, not his or her peers or parents. While adults undergo plastic surgery in order to stand out from the crowd, teens typically aim to look more like their peers and thus, feel that they fit in. You must talk with your teen at length about their motives for plastic surgery and exactly what it is they want to change.

Second, teens must have realistic goals about how the plastic surgery results will look and to what degree a procedure will positively affect their lives. Teens must understand that real self confidence goes much further than skin-deep. So, having plastic surgery to correct a noticeable flaw is one thing – going under the knife in a bid to gain popularity or be the homecoming queen is quite another and should raise a red flag for parents and physicians.

Third, teens must be mature and emotionally stable before even considering plastic surgery. Some procedures, such as rhinoplasty, involve a temporary disfigurement and are not recommended for teens prone to mood swings or erratic behavior. Those undergoing treatment for clinical depression or other mental illness, and those suspected of using drugs or alcohol are definitely not candidates for cosmetic procedures.

That said, Dr. Roberto and partner / brother Dr. Phillip Garcia regularly perform rhinoplasty, otoplasty and reconstructive plastic surgery on teens deemed to be good candidates. They also perform skin treatments such as laser skin resurfacing, microdermabrasion and chemical peels to help correct severe acne scars.

If your teen wants plastic surgery and you feel he or she may be a good candidate, call Garcia Facial Plastic Surgery near Jacksonville at 904-247-8522. We’ll conduct a thorough consultation and help you determine whether your teen is ready for a procedure or needs a little more time to mature.

Statistics suggest 2012 will see a growth in minimally invasive cosmetic procedures like Botox. Jacksonville's Garcia Facial Plastic Surgery agrees.

Recently released figures show a continued rise in the number of minimally-invasive facial cosmetic procedures including chemical peels, laser hair removal and Botox. Jacksonville’s Garcia Facial Plastic Surgery, like many other firms nationwide, expects the trend to continue and grow as America’s economy improves.

The number of minimally-invasive cosmetic procedures rose six percent from 2010 to 2011, and a whopping $123 percent over the past decade (2000 to 2011), according to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons. Of the 13.8 million cosmetic procedures done in 2011, more than 12.2 million were of the minimally-invasive variety. The trends suggest both a steady, if slow, improvement in the economy and consumer confidence, plus a trend toward less invasive, more subtle changes to their looks.

The top five such procedures for 2011 were:

• Botox, 5.7 million
• Soft tissue fillers, 1.9 million
• Chemical peels, 1.1 million
• Laser hair removal, 1.1 million
• Microdermabrasion, 900,000

Last year saw a 15-percent rise in laser hair removal procedures, a nine-percent boost in microdermabrasions, a seven-percent jump in soft tissue fillers and a five-percent rise in the number of injections of Botox. Jacksonville’s Dr. Phillip Garcia believes the effects of the economy may be a factor in multiple ways.

“People are either looking for work or working hard to keep and improve their jobs,” he says. “They want to invest in their looks, but they don’t want to be slowed down. Minimally-invasive procedures like Botox provide fast, effective and affordable results with little or no downtime.”

Industry experts agree and expect the trend to continue throughout 2012 and beyond. Dr. Garcia expects continued interest in Contoura, the Garcia Institute’s revolutionary facial procedure designed to take years off your looks within minutes. Find out if Contoura or another minimally-invasive procedure is for you by calling 904-247-8522 and scheduling a consultation.

Hey fellas – If you really want to surprise your lady this Valentine’s Day, a facial or massage is your top choice. Jacksonville’s Garcia Facial Plastic Surgery and Reviva Medical Spa offer a full battery of luxurious spa experiences that will trump flowers and stuffed animals any day – especially on this day.

Research shows that great experiences make people happier than do material goods. In survey after survey, respondents say they’d much rather receive the gift of a fun or meaningful experience than a funny or unique material gift. So forget the teddy bears and chocolates and spring for a sumptuous gift that’ll keep her smiling for days.

A favorite gift for special day like birthdays, anniversaries and Valentine’s Day is a Swedish massage, designed to help one relax, release tension and promote circulation for a healthy, vibrant feeling. Our Reviva Signature Facial or Organic Passion Peptide facial also is a much anticipated gift. Each helps tighten and brighten the skin for a youthful glow. Give an extra special touch with an add-on like our hand rejuvenating treatment or two-layer eye lift treatment.

But these luxe gifts aren’t just for the ladies. Men love a little pampering too. As luck would have it we offer couple’s massages. And this month, it all comes with a savings. For each $25 increment purchased in a gift certificate for massage therapy or a skincare treatment, we’ll toss in another $5 for free. Valentine’s Day gift certificates also are redeemable for laser hair removal or spray tanning. Get yours by visiting Garcia Facial Plastic Surgery and Reviva Medical Spa in Neptune Beach near Jacksonville or call 904-685-8852.

Massages and facials make great Valentine's Day gifts for both women and men.

Looking for great Valentine’s Day deals? Reviva Medical Spa and Garcia Facial Plastic Surgery offer Jacksonville lovers a chance for a sumptuous surprise – and a savings, too.

Originally honoring early Christian martyrs named St. Valentine, the day became associated with amorous love among aficionados of poet Geoffrey Chaucer during the High Middle Ages, when chivalry, romance and the tradition of courtly love flourished. The association came by way of a poem penned by Chaucer to honor the first anniversary of the engagement of King Richard II of England to Anne of Bohemia.

Since that 14th century day, paramours have traded love letters, flowers, confectionaries and the like every Valentine’s Day. But as lovely as those traditional tokens are, statistics show that a spa experience trumps material gifts any day of the week – especially on Valentine’s Day. Massages and facials are particularly popular – both for women and men. After all, the guys love a little pampering too.

To get your Valentine’s Day gift certificate, stop by Garcia Facial Plastic Surgery/Reviva Medical Spa in Neptune Beach near Jacksonville today or call 904-685-8852.

Get $15 off 60-minute skincare treatments on any Tuesday throughout January at Garcia Facial Plastic Surgery.

If your New Year’s resolutions include a beautiful new look, you’re in luck. Garcia Facial Plastic Surgery is offering a slate of January specials designed to give you a smoother, firmer, more youthful look.

To keep your skin healthy and vibrant throughout the year, experts recommend adding a touch of luxury to your skincare routine with weekly or monthly facials. Garcia Facial Plastic Surgery makes it easy to get started with “Terrific Tuesdays.” You’ll get $15 off all 60-minute skincare treatments on any Tuesday throughout January. We know you’ll feel so relaxed and look so radiant that you’ll commit to making this resolution stick.

Is getting your body in bikini shape on your list of New Year’s resolutions? Make sure your skin is beach-ready, too. Start early with a series of laser hair removal sessions designed to permanently reduce hair growth on your legs, bikini area and underarms. Throughout January, purchase six lower leg laser hair removal treatments for just $1,125. That’s half off the regular price of $2,250.

All these great specials come to a close January 31, so call 904-694-0091 to book your appointment today.

Also during January, we’re hosting two Botox and a Taste events where you can meet our double board-certified plastic surgeons, get a complimentary skin analysis and opt for onsite Botox injections. The first is hosted at Garcia Facial Plastic Surgery‘s Reviva Medical Spa in Neptune Beach on Thursday, January 5 from 5:30-8pm. RSVP by calling 904-247-8522.

A second Botox and a Taste event is scheduled for January 25, 5:30-8pm at the Fountain of Youth Medical Spa in St. Augustine. Reserve your spot by calling 904-806-4208.

Garcia Facial Plastic Surgery offers New Years Resolution tips to help you prepare forand maintain beautiful plastic surgery results.

Will 2012 be the year you finally go for that facial plastic surgery procedure you’ve been thinking about? As 2011 comes to a close and the economy continues to recover (albeit slowly) people everywhere are ready for a fresh start – and a fresh look to go with it. If a youthful new look is on your list of New Year’s resolutions, Garcia Facial Plastic Surgery has a few tips for that will help you prepare for and maintain your beautiful results.

By far, the most common New Year’s resolutions are to lose weight, get more exercise and stop smoking.

“Each of these is a huge recommendation for patients preparing to undergo facial plastic surgery or even less invasive cosmetic procedures,” says Dr. Phillip Garcia, founder of Garcia Facial Plastic Surgery and Reviva Medical Spa. Here’s why:

Losing weight typically improves a person’s overall health. But great weight loss can leave facial skin loose. Skin can be stretched only so far for so long before it loses its ability to snap back, and weight loss shows first in the face. If your slim-down plans are significant, lose that weight before you schedule your facelift for the best, most permanent results.

Smoking can dehydrate your skin, leaving it looking dull. It also is associated with lung and heart conditions that increase a patient’s risk of peri-operative and post-operative complications including anesthesia-related problems. Nix the habit before you undergo your facial cosmetic procedure and you’ll not only be happier with your outcome, but you’ll be safer throughout the procedure and healthier afterward. Plus, you’ll heal faster and you’ll be less prone to scarring.

Plenty of exercise; a nutrient-rich diet low in fat, salt and sugar; and lots of water will help keep your face hydrated and healthy. Like an artist starting out with a tight, smooth canvas, your plastic surgeon will have an easier time with your procedure if he can start with smooth and well-hydrated skin. Your results invariably will be better and you’ll heal faster if you go in with healthy skin.

Other tips for maintaining your new look include regular facials and taking vitamin and mineral supplements. Garcia Facial Plastic Surgery offers a variety of prescription skincare systems and a patented line of anti-aging vitamins and minerals, including supplements that designed to help you prepare for your surgical procedure and maintain the results. Patients who take these supplements report less bruising and swelling, and shorter recovery times than those who do not.

Resolve to be your most beautiful you this year! Call Garcia Facial Plastic Surgery at 904-247-8522 to schedule your consultation today.

Give the gift of beauty with Garcia Facial Plastic Surgery.

What better holiday surprise than the gift of beauty? Garcia Facial Plastic Surgery offers a range of gift ideas perfect for the both the girls and guys on your holiday shopping list:

• A luxe new look: Facial cosmetic procedures, both surgical and non-invasive, are increasingly popular gifts. If someone you love has talked about a chemical peel, brow lift or Botox injection, consider a Garcia Facial Plastic Surgery gift certificate toward a procedure of their choosing. A favorite this year is the Garcia Institute’s Contoura, a proprietary procedure designed to take years off a face in a matter of minutes. Certificates for a SunFX spray tanning session, hand rejuvenating treatment or lash and brow tint make great stocking stuffers.

• A sweet respite: Everyone can use a little R&R now and then. A luxurious facial treatment or massage is always a welcome gift. The Swedish massage is a favorite. The athlete in your life will love a sports massage, designed to release lactic build-up in the muscles and prevent injuries. And if someone you care about is carrying a stress load, our deep tissue massage will help him or her relax, rejuvenate and refocus.

• A little knowledge: If someone on your holiday shopping list is considering facial plastic surgery, make sure he or she is well informed. Penned by Dr. Phillip Garcia and Dr. Roberto Garcia, Just Faces: A Guide to Facial Plastic Surgery provides a comprehensive look at all you can expect while preparing for, undergoing and recovering from a cosmetic surgery procedure.

• A little swag: Garcia Facial Plastic Surgery and Reviva Medical Spa offer a full battery of top-quality skincare and beauty products to fill any stocking. We carry the LaLicious line of all-natural bath and body products including luxury shower scrubs, body oils and scented lotions in a variety of sumptuous scents. Known as the “skin care makeup,” Jane Iredale cosmetics are best known for their mineral makeup products that offer beautiful, smooth coverage while allowing the skin to breathe. And our DecoCandles soy blend jar candles fill your home or office with soothing scents.

• A little love: For the person who already has everything, consider a donation in his or her name to F.A.C.E., the Foundation for the Advancement of Children’s Aesthetics. This nonprofit organization provides free facial reconstructive surgery to underprivileged children with facial trauma or disfigurement throughout Northeast Florida. It’s a gift that will positively and permanently impact a child’s life.

For any of these gift ideas, stop by Garcia Facial Plastic Surgery at 700 3rd Street, suite 102 in Neptune Beach near Jacksonville. Happy holiday shopping!

Garcia Facial Plastic Surgery in Jacksonville offers tips for looking your holiday best.

Christmas, Hanukkah and New Year’s Eve are just around the corner and the holiday party season is in full swing. Of course, everyone wants to look their best this time of year. Garcia Facial Plastic Surgery in Jacksonville has a few party-perfect tips for your look.

• Watch your diet: Take in lots of water, fruits and vegetables to give you a clear and smooth complexion.
• Get a Botox boost: Botox can give your look a near-instant lift. Smooth those crow’s feet, forehead and marionette lines or plump your lips and cheeks for a more youthful look in no time.
• Bronze your look: If the cool weather and the non-stop holiday shopping and party planning has your complexion looking pale and stale, opt for a SunFX spray tanning treatment. A highly trained technician will apply the tanning solution for a natural, sun-kissed look.
• Give your skin some TLC: A luxurious facial or light chemical peel will pamper your sun damaged, acne prone, unbalanced or dehydrated skin, giving it a tighter, brighter, smoother look.
• Rub it in: A professional massage will help relax and rejuvenate you while cleansing your body of toxins and boosting blood circulation – all factors in healthy, glowing skin.
• Open those eyes: The first feature people notice about a stranger is their eyes. Make sure yours make a stunning impression with a two-layer eye lift treatment designed to reduce the appearance of fine lines and to tighten, lighten and brighten the eye area. Also opt for eyebrow waxing and lash and brow tinting for an open, defined look.

Prepare now for your next holiday party by calling Garcia Facial Plastic Surgery in Jacksonville at 904-247-8522. Happy holidays!

Face the fall season with a beautiful new look. Check out Garcia Facial Plastic Surgery's October specials.

With the fall season fully underway, many are thinking about the holidays – what they’ll cook, what they’ll wear and how to look their best during a fun but stressful time of year. Garcia Facial Plastic Surgery has a few October specials to help you get a head start on your beautiful holiday look.

Through the end of October, we’re offering a steep discount on our Lightening Lift Series. This pigmentation resurfacing cocktail is a highly effective blend of natural and synthetic agents designed to tighten and brighten your skin, leaving it smooth, even-toned and radiant. You’ll take home a full size bleaching serum and precise instructions on how to complete the at-home portion of your treatments. The series includes six lightening lifts and the product all for $450 – that’s a $240 savings from the regular price.

Here in sunny Florida, we get a little extra time to enjoy wearing leg-baring skirts and sandals. Make sure your legs are smooth and silky with a six-session full leg laser hair removal treatment. You’ll save more than $1,200 and you’ll be ready for the 2012 bikini season.

Also, don’t forget our monthly Botox & a Taste event at the Garcia Facial Plastic Surgery and Reviva Medical Spa clinic. This Thursday from 5:30-8pm enjoy wine, hors d’oeuvres while you get to know our double board-certified facial plastic surgeons Dr. Phillip Garcia and Dr. Roberto Garcia. You’ll get a complimentary skin analysis, plus you can opt for on-site Botox injections.

Our October specials are expected to go quickly. Call 904-685-8852 to book your appointments today.