290 Country Club Drive I Suite 110 & Suite 130 I Stockbridge, GA 30281
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a practice by JOHN P. SCHILLING, MD, FACOG
Women’s Center. Cosmetic Surgery Center. Anti-Aging Medical Spa. “A higher level of everything you’ve come to expect in health care.” ~John P. Schilling, MD
TARGET the
SIGNS OF AGING
Skin tone, texture, wrinkles, volume loss & more. Plus 9 great skin tips for winter.
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FEMININE
SILHOUETTE
Figure out your best shape —add volume, curves, & curvy lines.
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TARGET the SIGNS OF AGING
Skin tone, texture, wrinkles, volume loss & more. Plus 9 great skin tips for winter.
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ach year we age should be a celebration of life, wouldn’t you agree? BUT, we think the old adage that we can just let ourselves go as we age is absolutely and completely untrue! You may say easier said than done —and yes, it can be a challenge, so we are going to help you address some of the most common aging concerns and tell you how to target and confront the signs of aging head-on. Come on - don’t give in to an adage! This may surprise you, but if you have skin that is radiant, healthy and glowing, others may not even notice the two or three wrinkles you may have on your face. Another secret to a youthful appearance is evenly toned and softly textured skin. As we get older our skin tends to get dull because the cell turn-over rate slows, the sun damage, redness and hyperpigmentation don’t allow the skin to reflect light the same way it used to, causing it to look sallow. We offer in-office treatments, like lasers, peels, fillers and injectables, coupled with home skin care treatments and topical products, can help to reverse damage and gain healthy skin back to a younger state. Exfoliation is a crucial step in maintaining healthy skin because it can reduce dark spots and uneven skin tone. All exfoliation treatments work toward the same main goal; removing dead skin cells from the outermost layer of the skin.
We asked our skin expert and licensed aesthetician, Danielle, to give us all some tips about keeping our skin hydrated and radiant during the winter, she put together 9 great skin tips to share with you. Use a lip balm as often as possible in the winter. Our glomineral mint
before applying your lipstick will help with the over-all moisture 1 balm and look of your lips!
2 brush to remove dry skin and smooth the lips. Keep a nice lip balm
Use the old fashioned trick of brushing lips weekly with a dry toothin your handbag for hydration on the go.
Gentle options including product creams, light chemical peels and microdermabrasion are excellent options. We can assist you with a customized treatment plan based on your needs, goals and budget.
hydrated with our Vitamin C 10%, 15%, or 20% depending on 3 stay your skin type.
If you would like to target your skin more aggressively, our Obagi Blue Peel can achieve excellent results with pigmentation concerns and leave you with noticeably more radiant glowing skin. This however does require preparatory skin care regimen and a few days of down-time due to peeling, but is well worth the results!
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Even though the winter months are upon us just know that you should ALWAYS wear a sunscreen. No, sunscreen isn’t just for summertime. Winter sun —combined with snow glare —can still damage your skin.
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Keep hydrated —it’s important! Statistically, people drink less water in the winter, so just remember to hydrate from the inside out. This means keeping your body extra hydrated by drinking at least 2 liters of water a day. Herbal teas are also a great winter-warming way to keep hydrated when it’s cold outside.
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Everyone has what I like to call “Seasonal skin” with winter comes cold —which in turn causes dry skin. Make sure to switch to a heavier moisturizer during winter months.
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Believe it or not, a humidifier in the winter will help dry skin greatly! Central heating system’s blast out hot, dry air throughout our homes and offices. Humidifiers get more moisture in the air, which helps prevent your skin from drying out. Place several small humidifiers throughout your home; they help disperse the moisture more evenly.
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Avoid HOT WATER!! Sure, soaking in a burning-hot bath feels great after frolicking out in the cold. But the intense heat of a hot shower or bath actually breaks down the lipid barriers in the skin, which can lead to a loss of moisture.
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Remember your decolletage, it needs tender love and care also. We carry amazing moisturizers for your chest and cleavage area. Like Revisions Nectifirm and Glo Therapeutics Breast Cream. Both of these products do wonders for the chest!
We have had excellent results with our Affirm Laser Skin Tightening series, this does require 4 to 6 treatments spaced approximately every four weeks. The Affirm laser treatments penetrate the outer layer of skin and deeply to the dermis. This laser method produces instant contraction and stimulation of the collagen. This effect is the one responsible for creating tighter, firmer skin, improving surface texture and elasticity at the same time. The results are cumulative as the collagen continues to regenerate by the stimulation. If you are not willing to be patient, this method is probably not for you. In the meantime while you are getting your skin in shape, injectables such as Botox to vanish pesky wrinkles in your forehead, crows feet, or lip lines can literally take years off your face. Fillers, like Juvéderm, Restylane, Radiesse and other volume-adders can give youthful volume and smooth wrinkles. Injectables are more immediate and can give you essentially “instant gratification” while we work towards a long-term goal of finding the right combination to address your specific aging concerns. As a physician-directed medical spa, we feel a responsibility to offer RESULT-ORIENTED products, skin care techniques, and licensed providers to give our patients authentic and quality care. Dr. Schilling has been providing excellent health care for over 30 years and continues to advance his education to give uncompromising care.
Applying a vitamin C serum to help seal in moisture and help skin
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FEMININE SILHOUETTE
Figure out your best shape —add volume, curves, & curvy lines. Even though there are many different ideas of what the “perfect” shape is, there is no dispute it involves curves. Some prefer more full-figured curves and others more subtle —either way our genes define our core figure like it or not. It is the body you were born with but that doesn’t mean it is not possible to ACCENTUATE what you have to create a balanced symmetry of curves to achieve your perfect silhouette. Maybe you have all the curves but they have just sagged, pooched or dwindled over the years? We know it can happen, in fact its happened to most of us by middle-age — weight gain, pregnancy, breast feeding, or lack of exercise, sometimes life just passes by and all of a sudden we realize we were so busy taking care of others, we forgot to take care of ourselves. Regardless of your reasons, Dr. Schilling can help you achieve or “figure” out your best shape. Whether you would
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like to have more balance with your top and bottom half by adding volume, or sculpting your waist to compliment your assets, he can help you reach your goal.
Diet Tip Make small goals, you are more likely to stick with your plan and reach your ultimate target.
Ditch the girdle and FEEL the FREEDOM!
alking about your weight is not always an easy thing to do and losing it can be even more difficult. So just take a deep breath and decide you want to become healthy, ditch those extra pounds holding you back from being your best! The more you understand about your weight and its relation to your health, the more we can help you. We understand the challenges and would like to help you reach freedom from the pounds weighing you down. We all know extra pounds are not just about fitting into an old pair of jeans or looking great for a wedding. Your weight can have serious risks and can lead to long-term damage. Being overweight increases your risk of developing high blood pressure, high cholesterol, heart disease and diabetes. These risks are serious and can hold you back from truly living your life to it’s fullest. No doubt about it —if your weight gets out of control, it’s much more difficult to lose the pounds and reverse the toll it takes on your body, including stretch marks, lax skin, and most of all the
real damage to your health. The good news is even losing a small amount of excess body weight can help reduce your risks of developing these health problems. Start with small steps, each effort can make a big difference over time. Along with a consistent exercise program, we can help you improve your weight-loss goal with medications to decrease your appetite. When your appetite is suppressed it can help you take time to make healthier choices with regards to your daily dietary and caloric intake. Your long-term goal should involve steps toward a more active lifestyle and nutritious food choices. We are here to help you with your first step and cheer you on to your goal. Go ahead, take your first step and make an appointment to discuss all of our weight-loss options and plans with one of our medical providers. 770-474-7151
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About 10 million women suffer from heavy menstrual bleeding. Many women begin to experience heavy and/or irregular bleeding in their 30’s and 40’s, as they begin to get closer to menopause. Heavy periods are more than just a hassle - they take a physical, social, and emotional toll as well.
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Visit our Women’s Center to discuss your questions. 770.474.7151