We all appreciate looking and feeling our best and lucky for us, there have been tremendous advancements in the fields of health, wellness and aesthetic treatments in recent years. Increased research grants and awareness initiatives have helped advance medical aesthetic treatments and devices and make them more accessible. The outcome is reduced risks, minimally invasive options, shorter recovery times and subtle results.
“The aesthetic industry has changed drastically over the years,” shares Focus Health & Wellness Aesthetics CNP, Ann Pope. “There have been so many technological advancements. It is also now more affordable to the general population and socially acceptable.”
Mason’s Focus Health & Wellness offers a calm, caring environment for accessing a variety of services from concierge medicine/primary care to treatments such as IV therapy, cryotherapy and aesthetic therapies. The serene surroundings, enhanced by natural colors and comfortable waiting areas and treatment rooms, make Focus feel less like a typical doctor's visit and more like a spa day.
Focus currently offers Jeuveau and Botox, dermal fillers, Diamond Glow facials, dermaplaning and chemical peels. “These are all good starting points for patients looking to get into aesthetics,” says Ann.
If you’re concerned with aging skin, maintaining a youthful appearance or just curious if aesthetics are for you, Focus is a great place to begin your journey. “We like for patients to come in for a consultation and discuss their individual skin concerns,” shares Ann. “Together with the patient, we will develop an aesthetic treatment plan. It’s important to understand the potential side effects of aesthetic procedures and start with realistic expectations.”
The three most popular treatments at Focus are the Diamond Glow facial, dermaplaning and Botox/Juvederm. “These all have little to no downtime and are well tolerated by most patients. Our patients feel their skin is smoother and more youthful in appearance,” Ann details.
So what can you expect from these popular treatments? Ann gave us a peek at Diamond Glow facials and dermaplaning, which she recommends as a perfect pairing.
“Dermaplaning removes the layer of dead skin cells and vellus hair from the face. It allows for enhanced absorption of your skin care products and a smoother makeup application. It’s a great treatment to get before the Diamond Glow facial,” Ann explains.
The Diamond Glow facial is a dermabrasion treatment that exfoliates, extracts and infuses a custom SkinMedica serum for a long-lasting glow. The treatment improves signs of aging, addresses dry skin, reduces the appearance of hyperpigmentation and targets dullness and sun damage while improving the appearance of blemishes and uneven skin texture. Depending on your skincare goals, this treatment can be done every 2-4 weeks.
Ann has always been drawn to skincare and beauty regimens, dating back to her experience as a Clinique consultant. She is trained specifically in aesthetics, including in-person courses, one-on-one training with experts in the field and with product trainers.
“I love making patients look and feel their best,” expresses Ann. “When they tell me how confident they feel after an aesthetic treatment, it gives me great pride and satisfaction.”
Ann’s patient Melissa shares her experience receiving a lip filler treatment at Focus, “Ann was patient and informative throughout the whole process. She calmed my nerves and gave me all the facts before my lip filler. She was so encouraging and sweet. Her bedside manner was fantastic! I wanted a very subtle look and she gave me just that.”
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“Ann was patient and informative throughout the whole process. I wanted a very subtle look and she gave me just that.”