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At some point, most of us look in the mirror and wish we could erase those wrinkles, get rid of the dark circles and bags under our eyes or exercise those bulges away. In our culture of youth, even men feel this way. We all have a touch of vanity and want to look good and feel good. I have reached that point myself so in 2013 I’ll be trying some ways to improve and tighten that loose skin that the sun, age and two pregnancies have caused.

Hopefully, you have already done everything you can to take care of yourself. Aging well means eating a healthy diet filled with fiber, fresh fruits and vegetables and lean proteins. Getting enough water is essential to looking and feeling great. Regular exercise keeps everything in working order. Surely everyone knows cigarettes wreck your skin. To ward off wrinkles, you should use sunscreen every day and be careful in the sun. Surgery or cosmetic procedures won’t fix things if you don’t take care of your body first. So pay attention those of you still in your twenties and thirties!

I have taken good care of my skin and feel that I don’t look as old as my age. Now some of you may disagree! Still I have some fine lines and I’ve noticed that a few brown spots are starting to pop up. Though I have maintained a good body weight, I still notice that I have stretched skin on my abdomen from two pregnancies. I have considered various surgical solutions including a mini tummy tuck but these all require significant down time, a hefty cost, plus pain. Those are things that don’t fit into my busy schedule or lifestyle.

After a consultation, I’ve decided to try a photo facial using Forever Young Broad Band Light at Laser Aesthetic Solutions here in Jonesboro. Basically, this technology uses infrared and visible light to heat the skin. Gradually the brown spots fade and skin cells are reinvigorated, improving firmness and elasticity. This procedure is relatively painless and has no down time. I can apply makeup afterwards and go about my day. After two or three treatments, the brown spots should be gone and my skin tone should look more even and youthful. I must say that the ultraviolet light did not reveal much hidden skin damage when I had my consultation with Dr. Elaine Gillespie.

After my appointment, I’ll report back and show before and after photos so you can decide for yourself. There are several other treatments offered at Laser Aesthetic Solutions such as laser hair removal, a laser peel which gets rid of deeper wrinkles and Exilis, a new type of body shaping and tissue tightening. Call 870-931-1515 for more information on the services offered. Meanwhile, see if you can guess my actual age from my photo!