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How facial skin changes through your life

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What are Wrinkles and why do we get them? Wrinkles form due to the natural aging process, you can often get an idea of a persons age by looking at their skin. Over time, shrinkage of facial bone structure, loss of collagen, skin elasticity and gravity all contribute to wrinkles. Our genetics play a big role in how our skin will age. However, a person who spends a lot of time in the sun, tanning salons, or smoking cigarettes will see the early signs of wrinkles. The skin is made up of three layers, the epidermis – the outer layer, the dermis – the middle layer, the subcutaneous – the innermost layer. As we age our skin (all layers) loses elastin and collagen, which prevents the skin from stretching and holding moisture. Are there treatments for my Wrinkles? Bense SurgiSpa can offer a number of different solutions to addressing wrinkles. … Continued

Skin and Acne Therapy

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What is acne? What causes Acne? Acne is formed when a follicular opening (pore) gets blocked and the skin’s natural oil cannot drain. Once this occurs and a blockage is formed bacteria begins to grow, this blockage is called a ‘Microcomodone’. If the microcomodone is non-inflamed they are common skin blemishes called ‘Comedones’, known as WHITEHEADS or BLACKHEADS. If the microcomodone becomes inflamed, acne (pimples) will occur, including PAPULES, PUSTULES, and CYSTS/NODULES A WHITEHEAD forms when trapped sebum and bacteria remain below the skin surface, which form tiny white bumps, and generally clear up in a few days if they do not become inflamed. A BLACKHEAD forms when the sebum, which contains melanin, oxidizes and turns a black color. Blackheads may be stubborn to clear up because the “plug” very slowly releases to the surface. A PAPULE forms when there is a break in the pore wall forcing white blood … Continued

Take Care Contest

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The holiday season is upon us! This time of the year is always exciting, but it can also be pretty hectic. The Bense team wants to help you take care of yourself this season with our Take Care Contest. We’re offering one lucky winner a $3000 makeover for any treatments and services offered at our SurgiSpa. Treat yourself by entering today! a Rafflecopter giveaway

Five Myths about Botox—Busted!

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Five Myths about Botox—Busted! Women everywhere are looking for the best way to combat the fine lines, wrinkles and deep creases on their foreheads. Countless skin care products and cosmetic procedures claim to be the cure. One of the most effective treatments is Botox injections. It produces immediate, noticeable results without any surgery or recovery time. Yet, many women are afraid to get this minor cosmetic procedure because of major misconceptions surrounding it. Here are five myths about Botox—busted! 1.You will not be able show emotion through facial expressions. Botox treatments do not prevent any facial expressions. Your skin will not be stretched to a point that it cannot move, nor will you lose complete muscle activity. You will be able to show surprise when you receive a beautiful bouquet of flowers from your partner —but without the unsightly creases and wrinkles that were between your brows before Botox! 2. … Continued

Advantages of Going Blade-Free

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Advantages of Going Blade-Free A woman’s eyes are often referred to as the window into her soul. Eyes can convey even the most intimate message without every saying a word. Over time, however, the skin around the eyelids can lose elasticity and start to droop; suddenly, the curtains are closed. It is harder to communicate with the eyes. Instead of looking young and vibrant, the eyes look old and tired. If you are tired of looking, well, tired, you may want to consider having cosmetic eyelid surgery. Thanks to amazing advances in technology, eyelid surgery no longer requires the use of blades to perform the procedure. Still, many clinics use a blade today – make sure to choose wisely when planning for this procedure. At Bense Aesthetics, precise lasers can be used to perform a blepharoplasty—more commonly referred to as an eyelid lift. There are plenty of benefits of choosing … Continued

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