If years of indoor tanning and sun exposure have left your complexion freckled and speckled, Bella Cosmedica can help you reclaim a clearer, more youthful visage!  By itself or in conjunction with laser treatments, A Bolt of Lightening serum effectively minimizes the appearance of those pesky brown spots adorning your cheeks, nose, chin and forehead.  The secret is a special blend of lightening and brightening agents including kojic and azelaic acid along with a unique enzyme inhibitor.  At just $85, A Bolt of Lightening also represents a tremendous savings vs. pricier hydroquinone products without the worrisome side effects.   

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We dye, we pluck and we blame our kids.  Yet, the advance of those pesky gray hairs continues despite our best attempts to minimize their appearance.  What if we could slow the graying process by simply consuming more of one of our favorite crunchy treats?  That’s exactly what the September 2011 issue of Prevention magazine reports.   Apparently almonds are thought to prevent the accumulation of hydrogen peroxide in hair follicles, the process responsible for turning hair gray.  Now, if only we could establish a connection between eating potato chips and wrinkle prevention….

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Mothers’ Day is this Sunday, May 8th, and we have the perfect gift solution….a Bella Cosmedica gift card!  You know Mom has earned a bit of pampering, especially since you and your siblings may be partially responsible for at least a few of her wrinkles!  Or, if you’re a mom yourself, how about dropping a hint that a Bella gift card is the perfect size??  Available via phone and in any denomination, call 614.322.7917.

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Just out….Bella Cosmedica’s much-anticipated “web-only” specials!  Save on Pelleve Skin Tightening, laser hair removal packages and Physician-Assisted Weight Loss.  For details visit http://www.bellacosmedica.com and click Specials.  These offers are available for a limited time only!

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Thanks to those of you who attended Celebrate Women 2011!  If we didn’t persuade you there to give up the 4 Extreme Skin Sins (smoking, sun, stress & sugar), perhaps these references, resources and recommended readings will!  In this list, you’ll also discover some fantastic tools to help you in your quest for healthier, more youthful-looking skin. 

The Perricone Promise, Dr. Nicholas Perricone
The Wrinkle Cure, Dr. Nicholas Perricone
The Cortisol Connection, Dr. Shawn Talbott
The G.I. Diet, Rick Gallop and Michael J. Sole
http://www.cortisolconnection.com
http://www.drweil.com/drw/u/ART00521/three-breathing-exercises.html
http://energyfiend.com
http://www.southbeach-diet-plan.com/glycemicfoodchart.htm

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Bella

Bella Cosmedica custom aesthetics is excited to offer patients the new “Wrinkle Wand” therapy for skin tightening!  The “Wrinkle Wand” is actually a device more properly known as Pelleve (pronounced PELL-uh-vay) and employs the use of radio frequency to reduce the appearance of loose skin and wrinkling.   

The device delivers heat deep into skin tissues to stimulate collagen production.  This new collagen tends to be stronger than before, resulting in tighter skin with fewer wrinkles in as few as 2 or 3 treatments.  Patients continue to show improvement for up to six months afterward as collagen remodels.  The unique, wand-like handpiece allows practitioners precise targeting of problem areas such as drooping around the eyes and sagging jawlines.  

Patients find the one-hour treatments comfortable, and no anesthetic is required.  Unlike laser treatments which often require a brief recovery period and aftercare, Pelleve patients may return to normal activities and resume wearing cosmetics right away. 

 “But, what about the cost?”  We’re glad you asked!  Bella has seen Pelleve priced as much as $1300 per session.  We’re pleased to offer a limited number of 3-treatment packages for just $1650! 

Follow the link below to see an actual Pelleve treatment, and call Bella Cosmedica to schedule your no-cost consultation.  Remember, only a limited number of these special introductory packages are available, 614-322-7917.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VP625VS8AoE

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Madonna has been a trendsetter in the way of fashion and music since the 1980s, and now the Material Girl even has a cosmetic procedure named after her, the Madonna Lift! 

Many of us are well aware that saggy, drooping and wrinkled skin around the eyes can make us look much older than we are.  Even superstars are not immune to these inevitable effects of aging.  The so-called Madonna Lift is actually a quick little non-surgical procedure called periorbital (around the eye) fractional resurfacing.  Benefits include tightening of the skin above and below the eye, smoothing of crow’s feet, lessening of dark circles and lifting of the eyebrows.  The procedure has become known as the Madonna Lift since the celebrity underwent a series of such resurfacings in recent months.  Typically, 3 to 5 treatments spaced about 2 weeks apart are required for best results, and recovery is quick…usually just 2 to 3 days.  Call Bella Cosmedica to schedule your consultation, 614.322.7917.

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Looking to rid yourself of a fuzzy upper lip or those pesky little hairs on your chinny-chin-chin? Join us here at Bella Cosmedica custom aesthetics Saturday, April 24 from 9 a.m. to noon and get a free laser hair removal treatment! Choose from upper lip or chin. Treatments will be available on a first-come, first-served basis to eligible candidates. How do you know if you’re eligible? Best results are seen in those with light skin and coarse dark hair, though our laser can usually treat ethnic skin as well. Blonde, gray and red hair typically does not respond well, and very fine hair may also be difficult to eliminate. Laser hair removal is not recommended for those with recent sun exposure, so if you’re planning to join us on the 24th, start using a high SPF sunblock right away! Also, no plucking, waxing or depilatory creams for at least 2 to 3 weeks prior to treatment (bleaching, shaving and trimming are okay). Most folks require multiple treatments (up to six or eight) to achieve their desired result, though many will see improvement after just one or two quick sessions. Need another reason to join us? We’ll be offering deeply discounted laser hair removal packages that day only. Under 18? Be sure to bring a parent. More questions? Call us….614-322-7917. See you on the 24th!

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We all know that stress can leave us feeling frazzled, but did you know that high levels of stress can also wreak havoc on our skin?  Yep, studies have shown that stressful emotions can trigger the release of free radicals and the stress hormone cortisol which accelerate skin aging.  While high SPF sunblocks (particularly those containing zinc oxide) offer protection from external sources of skin damage, how can we protect our skin from internal damage brought on by stress and anxiety? 

We’re excited to offer a unique supplement that not only prevents the breakdown of collagen triggered by UV exposure but also has been demonstrated to lower levels of cortisol and C-reactive protein (a measure of inflammation within the body).  We first offered this supplement to our patients last summer, and we’re pleased to make it available again for just about $1 per day.   For a limited time, we’ve packaged a 3-month supply along with your choice of one of our two favorite sunscreens and a silky smooth lip balm (SPF 45) for just $99.   (And, did we mention one of the ingredients in this supplement was endorsed by industry experts during a recent conference Drs. Bath and Brown attended at Harvard??)

For more details on the “skin/mind/body connection” known as psychodermatology, check out this link, http://www.pwrnewmedia.com/2008/aad111308/downloads/HealthSkin_Psychodermatology.pdf 

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Perhaps you’ve tried (and no doubt, loved) Botox, but what about dermal fillers?  Products such as Restylane, Perlane and Juvederm are used to restore facial volume and fullness lost through the aging process.  Injected just beneath the surface of the skin, fillers plump up sunken, sagging or depressed areas such as the lines running from your nose to the corners of your mouth (nasolabial folds).  Improvement is often dramatic!   

You’ve thought it over, and now’s the time to get serious!  Double dip with a $50 (or more) Restylane or Perlane rebate along with 25% savings from Bella Cosmedica when you receive dermal filler treatment during the month of March.  And, Dr. Bath is specially skilled in keeping you completely comfortable during treatment! 

Call to schedule your appointment before March 31, 614-322-7917.  And, be sure to check out some beautiful before and after pics at Restylane’s website….http://restylaneusa.com/before-after.html   

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