Whether you’re headed back to the classroom as an instructor or a student, Garcia Facial Plastic Surgery and Reviva Medical Spa has your back-to-school beauty checklist, Jacksonville. Facials or facial peels; injectables like Botox, Juvederm and Radiesse; and massages all are top choices for those looking to hit the hallways looking beautiful and feeling confident.
Facials are a favorite among both high school and college students who want to return to school with a little pampering. If you’re the parent of a teen girl, a mother-daughter facial or a girlfriend’s facial for your daughter and her best friend is a great way to reminisce favorite summer memories and celebrate the new school year. If you’re older college student returning to school to study a new career path, consider a facial peel for a smoother, tighter, younger look. College is tough enough for a student of any age. A beautiful new look can help boost your confidence.
Another most-requested beauty procedure for instructors or older students is an injectable filler. Botox, Juvederm and Radiesse help plump hollows and smooth wrinkles to restore a youthful, vibrant look.
A professional massage also is a great way to end the summer on a relaxing and luxurious note. If you’re a college athlete or the parent of a high school athlete, a sports massage can help prepare the body for sports tryouts and practices.
You’ll want to pack a few beauty items to take with you to your new dorm room. Skincare products by Belladerm-Rx, Obaji Medical and Image will keep your skin looking beautiful all semester. Jane Iredale Skin Care Makeup not only assures you’ll look great in all the latest colors, but delivers healthy skin benefits too. And Latisse will help make sure all eyes are on your eyes when it’s time to take a break from studying.
Back-to-school appointments fill up fast at Garcia Facial Plastic Surgery and Reviva Medical Spa. Call 904-694-0091 to book your appointment today. And be sure to ask about August spa specials on facials and laser hair removal.
Garcia Facial Plastic Surgery in Jacksonville offers tips for those seeking plastic surgery after a major life stress such as a divorce.
It’s a phenomenon that cosmetic surgeons nationwide are seeing more of: so-called “vengeance” plastic surgery. Jacksonville’s Garcia Facial Plastic Surgery sees it too and has a few words of caution for anyone considering it. Vengeance plastic surgery primarily is a response (by both women and men) to a divorce or breakup. It is particularly common among patients who have been with their spouses or partners for a significant amount of time and whose breakup comes unexpectedly. The most common of these patients is the middle-aged woman whose spouse proved unfaithful. In fact, in some markets, recent divorcees can make up a full third of a cosmetic surgeon’s clientele.
At the heart of this trend is the desire to heal and start a new life. What better way to do that than with a new, youthful look? Women in particular are concerned about the effects of aging and stress on their perceived desirability and often seek to recapture the way they looked when they met their partners. As the saying goes, “living well is the best revenge,” so victims of an unfaithful or abusive spouse or partner see regaining their youth as a way to more effectively move on with their lives and get a little emotional payback too.
That’s where things can get tricky with plastic surgery. Jacksonville’s Garcia Facial Plastic Surgery founders Dr. Roberto Garcia and Dr. Phillip Garcia know that a well performed cosmetic procedure can make a difference that goes far beyond skin-deep. Whether a patient seeks to rejuvenate her or his look with a little Botox or a full face lift, the results can have a profound emotional and psychological uplifting effect on a patient. It can also backfire if the patient has unrealistic expectations of how their lives will change post-surgery, leading to even more stress and despair.
If you’ve experienced a major life let-down such as a divorce and aim to start a new chapter with the help of plastic surgery, Jacksonville’s Drs. Phillip and Roberto Garcia encourage you to take full inventory of your motives and expectations before moving forward with a surgical procedure. No amount of plastic surgery will make a patient happier if expectations are off-base. Cosmetic procedures won’t heal relationships or change a cheater’s ways. However, plastic surgery can boost a patient’s self esteem and help her face life’s challenges with a newfound confidence. If you’re ready to make a new start and want to do it with a new, refreshed look, contact Garcia Facial Plastic Surgery (near Jacksonville in Neptune Beach) at 800-803-0082 or via our online email form.
At Garcia Institute in Jacksonville, plastic surgery for men is growing. At one time a taboo subject among men everywhere, cosmetic surgery is becoming increasingly popular for men, particularly Baby Boomers putting retirement plans on hold.
More men in Jacksonville and nationwide are opting for plastic surgery to help them remain competitive in the workplace.
According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, the top facial plastic surgery and cosmetic procedures among men in 2009 were:
A major reason for plastic surgery among Jacksonville men is career competitiveness. According to the 2009 Harvard Study of Health and Life Quality, attractive and confident job seekers stand better chances of getting hired than do less attractive, less confident competitors. And the Journal of Economic Psychology published findings of a study that show employees deemed more attractive make 12 percent more money annually than do their less attractive coworkers.
These statistics are prompting many Jacksonville men to undergo plastic surgery. Jacksonville is not immune to the economic troubles that have hit the nation, so many local Baby Boomers are delaying retirement plans and instead finding themselves vying for promotions or new jobs. Trouble is, their competitors may be literally half their age. An AARP study shows this to be the case for 25 percent of respondents to a study on the issue, and many feel they’re at a competitive disadvantage when younger job seekers are eyeing the same positions. A recent NBC poll revealed that 95 percent of men undergoing cosmetic procedures are working professionals looking to extend the life of their careers and boost their income potential.
For men considering plastic surgery, Jacksonville’s Garcia Institute is a top choice. Dr. Phillip Garcia and Dr. Roberto Garcia are board-certified specialists in facial plastic surgery and our facility is North Florida’s only office-based surgery suite certified by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Health Organizations. Contact us at 800-803-0082 or via our online email form to schedule a consultation today.
Could your career and income potential get a positive boost via cosmetic surgery? Jacksonville’s Garcia Institute remains busy even as the downturn in the economy has many struggling financially. In fact, plastic surgeons in Jacksonville and beyond report that even as patients look for ways to cut costs at home, they’re financing body and facial plastic surgery.
Research shows that beauty and confidence can help boost your career competitiveness and income potential.
Jacksonville women – and men – are landing financing rates as low as four percent and credit limits as high as $10,000 to fund cosmetic procedures that will improve their looks, thereby improving their career and earning potential. Why? Because as anyone in the advertisement or entertainment fields can tell you, youth and beauty sells – and not just on TV. The same adage goes for corporate offices across the country.
When it comes to competing for that new job, first impressions are important – and bankable, according to multiple recent studies. The 2009Harvard Study of Health and Life Quality concluded that attractive and confident job seekers stood better chances of getting hired than did less attractive, less confident competitors. Another study in the Journal of Economic Psychology suggests the benefits of a beautiful face and physique continue after the hire. It concludes that employees deemed more attractive make 12 percent more money annually than their less comely coworkers. In these tight economic times, that statistical tidbit alone is enough to prompt an investment in cosmetic surgery.
Jacksonville’s Garcia Institute is seeing this trend at play in older patients as well. Many people who had planned to retire instead are opting to remain at their jobs and vying for raises or promotions, or looking for new jobs. An AARP study shows this to be the case for a full 25 percent of respondents to a study on the issue, and many feel they’re at a competitive disadvantage when younger job seekers are going for the same positions. And it’s not just women. A recent NBC poll revealed that more men than ever before are undergoing cosmetic procedures, including dermal fillers (wrinkle fillers) and plastic surgery. Of them a full 95 percent are working professionals looking to extend the life of their careers and boost their income potential.
Of course, without confidence and ability, you’ll never get a great job, promotion or raise solely based on a cosmetic surgery. But Jacksonville’s Garcia Institute can help you address any facial issues negatively affecting your competitive spirit. If you’re ready to get your best look, contact us at 800-803-0082 or via our online email form.
More than 17 million cosmetic procedures were performed nationwide throughout 2009, according to a new survey by the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery. Jacksonville Baby Boomers likely won’t be surprised by these results. The survey shows that the Boomer generation represents a large percentage of cosmetic procedure patients. In fact, among the client base of AACS members, the average age of facelift patients is 54.1 years. The average age for blepharoplasty is 52.3 years. And the average age of patients opting for Botox is 46.6.
Baby Boomers account for a growing percentage of cosmetic procedures performed in Jacksonville and nationwide.
A few highlights of the survey:
Facelifts by AACS members rose 44% from 2008 to 2009, totaling 34,455 last year compared to 20,478 in 2008;
Blepharoplasty procedures jumped 42 percent to 60,507 from 42,602;
Rhinoplasty surgeries went up 74% to 21,730 from 12,460
Invasive procedures showing the largest gain in the past five years are Blepharoplasty, abdomonoplasty and rhinoplasty;
Less invasive procedures with the biggest 5-year gain are laser resurfacing, chemical peels and fillers.
The study is the first of its kind performed by the AACS and involves polling of AACS members plus randomly chosen physicians nationwide. The total number of procedures performed by AACS members has increased by eight percent since 2008.
When it comes to cosmetic procedures, Jacksonville follows the same trend that physicians and surgeons are seeing across the United States – a boom in Baby Boomer clientele. Many patients of the Garcia Institute are in their 50s and 60s and not quite ready to concede their looks. Today’s mature population is healthier, more active and more consumer savvy than any previous generation. They also are more informed about medical, plastic surgery and cosmetic procedures. Jacksonville’s Boomer population is one that knows what it wants and is comfortable asking for it.
“The Baby Boomers are getting older but they still feel young and they want to look that way too,” said AACS President Mark Berman, MD. “With anti-aging procedures, people tend to feel much better about themselves afterward.”
Cosmetic procedures in Jacksonville and beyond are expected to grow as America’s economy recovers.
“The cosmetic surgery industry continues to grow at a rate many people never thought it
would reach,” Berman said. “With the aging of the Baby Boomer generation, I don’t think we’ve come close to hitting the ceiling yet. That 17 million is only going to expand.
If you’re a Baby Boomer who wants to look as great as you feel, contact the Garcia Institute at (904) 247-8522 today.
Mothers and daughters opting for plastic surgery in Jacksonville and across the nation is on the rise. Hundreds of plastic surgeons in Jacksonville and elsewhere report seeing more mothers and daughters coming in to discuss “plastic surgery duets.” We see it among everyday patients as well as the celebrity set. Just last month, former supermodel Christie Brinkley reportedly underwent a facelift while daughter with musician Billy Joel, Alexa Joel, had a rhinoplasty procedure. Last year, Lynne Curtin and daughter Raquel of The Real Housewives of Orange County made their set of plastic surgery procedures a family affair. Some even come in threes – after all, being a grandmother ain’t what it used to be.
Mothers and daughters increasingly are opting for plastic surgery "duets."
In discussing reasons for plastic surgery, Jacksonville mothers and daughters (and sometimes sons and fathers) often bemoan shared facial features, such as the “family nose” and a tendency toward the same droop of the eyelids or cheeks. Less-than-perfect hereditary traits can be a source of angst for multiple members of a family, and many plastic surgeons in Jacksonville and beyond are seeing correcting these traits become a family effort.
Sometimes, the mix is a trio. Grandmothers, mothers and daughters come in for plastic surgery procedures either together or in quick succession. Family-centric events such as weddings often spur the move, and mothers typically lead the way. The mother of the bride comes in for a facelift, forehead lift or dermal filler in an effort to look a little more radiant for the occasion, and inspires the bride to get a pre-wedding touch up of her own. Grandmothers are in the mix as well. After all, today’s grandmothers are far more active and live healthier, more youthful lifestyles than do generations of grandmothers prior. Today’s grandmother is more likely to rock a stair climber at the gym than ride a rocking chair at the local senior citizens center. They want their looks to match their energy and lifestyles.
At Garcia Facial Plastic Surgery, Jacksonville patients get a thorough consultation before entering into any procedure. We think that mother/daughter visits can be great because going through a procedure together lends a strong sense of support. Family members can relate to one another throughout the entire process and enjoy the camaraderie of healing together. However, it is important to understand that plastic surgery must be an individual decision and undertaking. Age and other individual factors are at play despite common genes and a mother’s experience with plastic surgery may be very different from that of her daughter’s.
If you and your mother, daughter, grandmother, sister or other family member are considering facial plastic surgery, Jacksonville plastic surgeons Drs. Phillip and Roberto Garcia are a top choice. Each are double board certified and have years of experience treating women and men of all ages. They do only facial plastic surgery, allowing them a stronger focus than plastic surgeons in Jacksonville who do both facial and body procedures. Together, take a look at our website then contact us at (904) 247-8522 or via our online email form. You each will receive a thorough, tailored treatment recommendation while enjoying one another’s support.
If your smile is showing the signs of aging or other youth-sapping factors, consider one of several options for lip augmentation. Jacksonville’s sunny climate means countless days lounging on the beach, boating down the St. Johns River or walking Northeast Florida’s beautiful parks and nature preserves. Of course, most know the importance of using a potent sunscreen to help protect the face, but many neglect the lip area. Resulting sun exposure, as well as aging, is among the main culprits of thinning, drying, lined lips that add years to your appearance.
Three main types of lip augmentation treatments are lip injectables, laser lip treatments and lip implants. At Garcia Facial Plastic Surgery, Jacksonville patients undergo a thorough evaluation of their full facial features, desires and expectations for the outcome of their lip enhancement or lip augmentation treatments and lifestyle choices to determine their best choice for lip augmentation. Jacksonville plastic surgeons Dr. Philip Garcia and Dr. Roberto Garcia specialize in facial cosmetic and restorative procedures and offer multiple options for lip enhancement.
Lip injectables are the most commonly used form of lip augmentation. The procedures involve injecting matter directly into the borders of the lips to plump them up and smooth wrinkles, giving the lips a smoother, younger appearance. Among the numerous injectable products on the market today, Radiesse and Restylane are increasingly popular. Radiesse uses calcium hydroxyl apatite suspended in a gel, while Restylane’s key component is hyaluronic acid. Both occur naturally in your body. Calcium hydroxyl apatite is found in bone and used in prosthetic implants for dental, facial and orthopedic surgery. Hyaluronic acid binds to water up to 1,000 times its volume. Even as the acid is absorbed into the body, the water remains just under the skin’s surface, leaving lips looking full and smooth.
Lip laser treatments are a great form of lip augmentation for Jacksonville patients who may develop allergic reactions to injectable lip fillers, but work best for superficial, rather than deeper lip wrinkles. Laser treatments work by resurfacing the skin, essentially damaging it and forcing it to grow new, healthier skin and tightening the collagen and elastic tissue in the area around the mouth. They are considered preventative treatments rather than restorative treatments and there is a risk of temporary hyperpigmentation, or darkening of the skin surrounding the lips.
Another form of lip augmentation Jacksonville patients often choose is a lip implant. This surgical procedure involves placing an implant, usually made of silicone, beneath the lip surface. It’s much more permanent option than injectable lip fillers and laser treatments, but can be upsized, downsized or taken out altogether if you are unhappy with the results.
Each type of lip augmentation Jacksonville patients consider have pros and cons. Garcia Facial Plastic Surgery can help you decide which option is best for you, and also offers topical products for maintaining a healthy, youthful smile.
Curious about Sculptura? Jacksonville area patients of the Garcia Institute are raving about Sculptura Aesthetic, hailed as “the new age of anti-age.” It’s the first injectable filler that offers you noticeable but gradual results and last up to two years. And it was recently featured on NBC’s Today Show, wherein anchor Ann Curry interviewed Dr. Roshini Raj, Medical Editor for Health Magazine. Take a look:
Sculptura works by prompting your body to actually grow its own collagen and increase skin thickness, beautifully filling in those smile lines, marionette lines (the smaller wrinkles that frame your lips) and chin lines. Poly-L-lactic acid, the active ingredient, is known throughout the medical industry for successfully helping HIV patients restore facial fat loss. It’s been used in Europe since 1999 to help keep both women and men looking their natural best. And here in the United States, the FDA last year approved Sculptura for the correction of shallow to deep nasolabial fold (smile lines) contour deficiencies and other facial wrinkles.
New patients typically undergo three injections over the course of a few months. Noticeable results appear gradually, so your friends won’t know you’ve “had some work done.” But chances are they’ll wonder what’s got you so looking so great – a new love, perhaps? The best thing is that Sculptura lasts up to two years and, as mentioned in the Today Show feature, some patients have reported results lasting nearly three years.
Want to learn more about Sculptura, Jacksonville? Watch the Today Show feature, then call us at (904) 247-8522 to make an appointment with Garcia Facial Plastic Surgery today. We’re located in The Atrium at Neptune Beach. We aim to help you restore and maintain a natural, youthful look.
