Beauty

When to Book Aesthetic Treatments Before the Holidays

The holidays are full of parties, family dinners, and pictures, so it is one of the most popular times of year to get aesthetic treatments. The key is timing. Some treatments show results within days, while others need weeks or months to reach their full effect. Booking ahead means your results are at their best for Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's.Botox and Dysport: 3 to 4 weeks beforeBotox and Dysport start working within a few days, but the full effect takes longer. In one Dysport...

Health + Wellness

Microneedling vs. Morpheus8:

Microneedling and Morpheus8 are two of the most popular treatments for improving skin texture and firmness. Both use very fine needles to get the skin to make new collagen, but Morpheus8 adds radiofrequency energy, which lets it work deeper in the skin. Because of that, each one is better suited for different concerns.How Microneedling worksAt 4Ever Young we use SkinPen, which in 2018 became the first microneedling device cleared by the FDA. Microneedling works by creating a controlled injury...

Home Services

Gratitude Runs Deep

For Christopher Spencer, a Life of Service Shapes His Work, Family, and Commitment to Helping Others Article by Jessica Lawrence | Photography by Christa McCourt Christopher Spencer has always been someone who likes to help solve problems. Sometimes that means figuring out why a homeowner’s water bill suddenly skyrocketed. Other times, it has meant repairing a single mother’s car for free, helping someone troubleshoot an electrical issue, or opening his home to a child who needs a safe place...

Finance + Legal Services

Covered With Care

After an Unexpected Career Change, Chris McIlroy Found a New Calling in Helping People Protect What Matters Most Article by Jessica Lawrence | Photography by Hung L. Truong Chris McIlroy never expected insurance to become his second career. For 16 years, he worked as an engineer in the oil industry, a career that took him from California and Colorado to Houston and even Saudi Arabia. Then the COVID-19 pandemic brought that chapter of his life to an unexpected close. Back home, McIlroy began...