Love Is In The Air!!

The day of LOVE is almost here, time for a LOVELY SPECIAL!

We know that everyone loves smooth, velvet-like hands and kissable lips, and since Valentine’s day is right around the corner, our office is having a wonderful special!

Purchase BOTH products and receive 10% OFF, this special also includes a FREE tote bag.

Cicalfate Hand is aFeatured image restorative hand cream that replenishes the skin’s cutaneous barrier, maintains a healthy look and it lasts up to 4 hand washes without coming off!Featured image

This product is fragrance and paraben-free, hypoallergenic and non-comedogenic.

Its creamy, nourishing texture spreads on easily, absorbs rapidly and becomes transparent when applied.

The Cold Cream Lip Cream is an ultra-rich, long lasting lip Featured imagecare that provides immediate remedy and protection against severelyFeatured image chapped, cracked lips.

The sheer formula is perfect for everyday wear.

Vitamin E provides anti-oxidant protection, it is hypoallergenic and non-comedogenic, and sucralfate repairs, restores and protects!

                                            Perfect to wear by itself or under lipsticks!

                                  HAPPY VALENTINE’S DAY!!! 

                              -Dr. Nguyen and Staff

Last Night’s “Botox® After Hours”

Last night’s “Botox® After Hours” was a huge success. Thank you to everyone who came!  Any attendees who called to make reservations were automatically entered in all 4 of our amazing raffles, giving everyone a 25% chance of winning one of our awesome giveaways!  Congratulations to the following winners… (drum roll please)…

Katie W. – 1 syringe of Juvederm®

Stephanie M. – 1 syringe of Juvederm®

Chris K. – 1 full Botox® treatment

Sandra Z. – 1 full-sized Revox® II Peptide-Rich Skin Serum

Last night was full of fun, good food, drinks, and great company!  Our Allergan and Revision reps joined us and got to speak with all our patients about Botox®, Juvederm®, and medical-grade skin care.  We will be having another “Botox After Hours” event in just a few months, so mark your calendar!

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Heather, Ofe, and Tina with one of our patients.

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Lea and our Allergan rep, Kevin!

Our Allergan rep, Kevin showing Sarah the Juvederm visualizer... very cool!

Our Allergan rep, Kevin showing Sarah the Juvederm visualizer… very cool!

One of our favorite patients, Kianti, waiting to get her Botox.

One of our favorite patients, Kianti, waiting to get her Botox.

Lance and Kristi with Dr. Nguyen. Thanks for coming guys!

Lance and Kristi with Dr. Nguyen. Thanks for coming guys!

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Goodie bags, galore!

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SLPS team (minus Amber) at the end of the night.

All About Botox® !

To Botox...or Not to Botox?

Getting Botox® is one of the most beneficial procedures you can have done for wrinkle correction AND prevention.  The age of our patients receiving Botox® injections ranges from 20 to about 65; and many of our patients have started receiving Botox® injections in their 20’s as a prevention method.  Dr. Nguyen supports this concept, and agrees that if the facial muscles are not able to contract and form facial lines, they will be far less prominent in the future.  Considering treatments?  Here are a few of our most common questions we get from Botox® Newbie’s:

First of all, what is it? Botox®, or OnabotulinumtoxinA, is a purified protein that works by inhibiting the neurotransmitter, acetylcholine.  Acetylcholine inhibition allows the relaxation of those pesky, overactive, wrinkle-causing muscles.  Less movement and muscle relaxation allows the surface of the skin to smooth out. The time it takes for your skin to smooth out depends on the depth of your wrinkles.  If the wrinkles have been there for several years, and are very deep, it may take time for them to smooth out. Newer wrinkles may look smoother within days after being treated. In addition, Botox® prevents the wrinkles from getting deeper, by relaxing the muscles and preventing the skin from getting creased more deeply.

What areas can be treated?  The most common treatment areas of the face include the Glabella (vertical lines between eyebrows), Frontalis (horizontal lines across forehead), and Crow’s Feet around the eyes.

When will I start seeing results and how long will it last?  Patients will start seeing a difference in just a couple of days and should expect full results 1-2 weeks following treatment.  Botox® typically lasts 3 to 4 months, and even longer for some individuals.

Is there anything I need to do after Botox® Treatments?  You will need to avoid laying flat for at least 4 hours following treatments, try not to move your facial muscles to see if the product is working (this may cause the product to break down faster).  Also, skip your work out for about 24 hours, and try not to get hit in the face.

Another very important aspect to take into consideration is how your Botox® is administered.  Unfortunately in Texas, pretty much anyone can inject Botox®.  It is very important to get treatments from a fully trained physician for ideal results.  Be careful in choosing who will inject your Botox®, do your research and ask questions!  We don’t want you to end up looking silly like George!

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 Considering treatments?  Call us to set up a complimentary consultation!  All new patients receive Botox® at only $10/unit, and as part of our summer specials, we are offering 10% OFF to all existing patients.  Come by SLPS and take advantage of these hot summer prices!

New Year, New You!

Happy New Year

Happy 2013! The 2012 Holiday season is officially over! Time to take down decorations, write thank-you notes, and tell your family to finally go home… (kidding!). The beginning of a New Year is one of our favorite times of the year at Sugar Land Plastic Surgery. We like to think of it as a chance to start over with a fresh, clean slate. This is a time to focus on you. Be selfish, Christmas is over! The Holiday of “giving” has come to an end so no need to feel guilty. We want to help you feel good about yourself in whatever way we can. A few of the most common New Year’s Resolutions this year include losing weight, eating healthy, taking better care of yourself, increasing self confidence, enjoying life to the fullest, spending more time with family, quit smoking, and becoming better organized. While we can’t help you with the latter few, here are a couple of ways SLPS can assist with making some of your resolutions last!

Losing weight and eating healthy

Losing weight and eating healthy:

We are proud to introduce Nutrition services at Sugar Land Plastic Surgery, including a medical grade vitamin line and Nutrition Counseling with our very own Clinical Nutritionist.  Whether following a cosmetic procedure or focusing towards your overall health, we are here to help you out in the long run.  We strive to meet every individual’s beauty, health and wellness needs, and together can come up with a customized plan to help you achieve your specific goals.  Nutrition consults are free, so call us to set up an appointment and jump-start your journey to a more healthy and beautiful life!

Taking care of your skinTaking better care of your skin:

Give your skin the treatment it deserves this year with our exclusive medical grade skin care products.  Whatever your concern may be, we have the perfect solution for you.  Our skin care experts can help you address: aging skin, acne, vascular skin, hyperpigmentation, delicate and sensitive skin, rosacea, KP, or all of the above.  Call us to set up a free skin analysis with our VISIA Complexion Analysis System and let us help you come up with an individualized skin care regimen that’s specifically formatted for you!

Self-confidenceIncreasing self confidence:

Our appearance can often have a big impact on our self-confidence, poise, and self-esteem.  Looking for a quick fix?  Botox® and injectable fillers can make a dramatic difference in your appearance and give anyone a substantial confidence boost.  Don’t just trust anyone for these treatments, Dr. Nguyen has an artistry background which helps to give you the absolute best results.  Looking for something a bit less invasive?  We have several skin care and laser services with the best technology and products on the market.  Skin care and laser services include: microdermabrasions, a variety of chemical peels, bio-boost eye treatments, laser hair, vein, and tattoo reduction, pigmented lesion correction, and IPL photo facials.  We also offer complementary make-overs following any skin care treatment with our amazing mineral make-up line, Glo Minerals.  Check out our Glo Minerals post to learn more about the make-up line!

What are your resolutions this year?  Comment below and receive an EXTRA 10% off any skin care product for the month of January!