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.

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!

Whether you’ve got just a few stocking stuffers to go or haven’t even begun your holiday shopping, you’ll want to mark your calendar for this one. Garcia Facial Plastic Surgery and Reviva Medical Spa are holding a Stock Up & Save event on Saturday, December 17th, 9am-1pm. We’re offering fabulous deals on our top-of-the-line skincare and cosmetic products – so good, in fact, that you can afford one for each of the gorgeous gals on your holiday shopping list and keep one for yourself, too. Check out these deals:

• Buy 2 products and get 1 half off
• Buy 3 products and get 1 free
• Buy 5 products and get 2 free

And while you’re shopping, why not indulge in a little low-cost, high-luxury pampering:

• 30-minute treatments for just $40
• 50% off laser hair removal

After all, you’ll want to look smooth and stunning for those Christmas and New Year’s Eve parties. Bring your mother, sister, daughter or best girlfriend along for a pre-Christmas indulgence that offers a break from the holiday stress.

With such great deals, appointments are limited, so call 904-694-0091 to book yours today.

Skin care, great hair, Botox and a little shopping are in store at Garcia Facial Plastic Surgery this Thursday.

Mark your calendars for this Thursday, November 10 and plan a day of beauty, bling and bargains. Garcia Facial Plastic Surgery and Reviva Medical Spa in Neptune Beach (near Jacksonville) are holding a day-long fall celebration offering a slew of specials.

From 11am-5pm, great deals include:

• 30 minute facials and massages for $40
• 50% off laser hair removal
• Up to 30% off selected spa products
• Free gift with purchase while supplies last

The fun doesn’t stop when the clock strikes five. From 5pm-8pm, Garcia Facial Plastic Surgery offers even more pampering, plumping and primping:

• Complimentary chair massages
• Glycolic hand treatments
• Consultations with SoCo for Hair
• A Stella and Dot Jewelry sale
• $10 per unit of Botox, or…
• Trade your gold and silver for Botox
• Up to 50% off Juvederm
• Fantastic spa discounts

By the way, SoCo for Hair is one of Ponte Vedra Beach’s top salons. And you’ve likely spotted Stella and Dot Jewelry items on celebs including Jennifer Love Hewitt, Katherine Heigl, Sophia Vergara, Ashley Greene and a few of the Kardashian sisters.

Attendance is free of charge, but you’ll need to RSVP so we can be sure to have enough refreshments and goodies on hand. Call 904-247-8522 to RSVP.

November Specials at Garcia Facial Plastic Surgery.

Forget the gadgets and sports memorabilia. What Dad really wants for Father's Day is a relaxing massage, Jacksonville.

Looking for a great last-minute Father’s Day gift? How about an invigorating facial or a luxurious massage? Jacksonville’s Garcia Facial Plastic Surgery and Reviva Medical Spa gift certificates for giving Dad some much deserved pampering.

Massage: Who doesn’t love a relaxing massage, Jacksonville? If the dad in your life is the athletic or outdoors type, our Sports Massage is a perfect gift idea. This massage is designed to release lactic acid build up in the muscles and prevent injuries. If Dad’s been stressed out, consider our Deep Tissue Massage, which targets persistent tension in the muscles. And our Swedish Massage is an ever-popular choice for releasing tension and promoting circulation.

Facial: They’re not just for women anymore. Men increasingly are opting for facials as a way to help their skin looking healthy, balanced and firm. And we’ve got many to choose from, including our popular Reviva Signature Facial and Organic Passion Peptide Facial. If he’s not convinced, tell him about our Lymphatic Facial, designed to drain lymphatic fluids from the skin. It not only results in a more youthful look, but is proven to help ward off a cold of flu. That’s because lymph drainage stimulates circulation of fluid through the lymph nodes where white blood cells destroy disease-causing organisms.

Nutrition: Show your favorite dad you truly care with an appointment to check out “Better Living,” an integrated nutrition and lifestyle program offered by Better Living through Reviva Medical Spa. Commitment to the program will help Dad improve his eating habits, lose weight, increase energy and take overall better care of himself.

Stop by Garcia Facial Plastic Surgery’s Reviva Medical Spa to pick up a Father’s Day Gift Certificate today.