Secrets to Looking Younger ~ Before & Afters + Great Procedures & Discounts to Use

Posted by My Dallas Mommy on Sunday, February 14th, 2016 at 12:00 PM
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Secrets To Looking Younger

For the past few months, I’ve been learning all I can about the secrets to looking younger that doesn’t cost an arm & a leg or require surgery. I have been visiting with our expert, Dr. Lori Stetler from The Dallas Center for Dermatology and Aesthetics. In my opinion, she’s one of the best in town! Through all of this, I’m learning the graceful agers aren’t aging better, they’re just aging smarter, so that is why I’m doing this series on the Secrets of Looking Younger.

Through the winter, Dr. Stetler put me on a plan to lighten and brighten my skin.  We did some procedures that were non-invasive, quick, inexpensive and produced great results! Here are the before and after shots.

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You’ll notice a BIG improvement in pigmentation and texture! My skin feels brighter, not so dull.  I had a bunch of dark spots all over from sun damage and those have almost all disappeared!  WAHOOOO!!!  I had a lot of discoloration around my mouth and you can see what a difference these treatments made. My skin is so much clear and I’m not afraid of leaving the house without any make up now! For me that speaks volumes!
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My hubby has also noticed how much smoother my skin feels and that says A LOT for him to notice.  LOL!

Here are the procedures I took part in:

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“Glow” Chemical Peel 

HydraFacial treatment (my favorite)

Clear+Brillant  (another favorite)

Botox 

Here are some great lessons I’ve learned during this series:

Lesson #1:  If you’re wanting to do any type of treatments, get back to your original skin color.

Lesson #2:  Dr. Stetler advised to get “hooked” on sunscreens.  The higher the number the better.  She said SPF 30 is great IF you re-apply but many of us often don’t nor do we put it on well enough.  Her opinion, go higher on sunscreen for added protection.  For me, she suggested sunscreens with helioplex, for example Neutrogena, Aveeno an LaRoche Posey. For more information on sunscreen, you can read my post on How to Choose the Best Sunscreen here.

Lesson #3:  Become one with an umbrella and hat when your out in the sun.

Lesson #4:  Don’t just protect your face, protect your body as sun will damage and age other parts including your legs, hands, etc.

Lesson #5: Botox is a REALLY quick way to bring back youth and fix trouble spots. This FDA-approved product helps to soften facial expression lines around the forehead, eyes, and mouth without surgical intervention or unnecessary downtime.

Lesson #6:  There is really no quick-fix to undo damage to your skin.  It takes time and patience and choosing the right plan for you.  That’s why it’s important to choose the right doctor.

Lesson #7: It doesn’t take a ton of money to get your skin back in shape.  But if you make the investment, take care of it afterward.  Don’t just go out and be a sun goddess again!

Lesson #8:  DRINK WATER and lots of it, at least half your body weight in ounces daily. Your skin will thank you!

Screen Shot 2015-08-29 at 1.30.32 PMLori Stetler, M.D., is a board-certified dermatologist in Dallas whose career path began with an undergraduate education from Baylor University in Texas. She was a summa cum laude graduate and a member of Phi Beta Kappa. She received her medical degree from UT Southwestern Medical School where she was elected into the Alpha Omega Alpha medical honor society. She completed an internship in internal medicine and a dermatology residency at the UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas, Texas. She served as chief resident her senior year. She became board-certified in dermatology in 1993. Following her residency, Dr. Stetler began her private practice in dermatology in Dallas at Medical City. She moved her practice to its current location in Preston Center in 2001.

Training and Achievements

Dr. Stetler specializes in cosmetic dermatology, laser surgery, dermatologic surgery and general medical dermatology. Dr. Stetler is a Clinical Professor in the department of dermatology at UT Southwestern. She currently trains dermatology residents, fellows and medical students in cosmetic dermatology and laser surgery. Dr. Stetler is a national speaker and trainer for several pharmaceutical companies in the proper use and injection techniques of neurotoxins and injectable fillers.

Dr. Stetler is active in a number of local and national organizations including the American Academy of Dermatology, the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery and the American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery. She has served as president of the Dallas/Fort Worth Dermatological Society. Dr. Stetler has been named one of the “Best Doctors in Dallas” by D Magazine annually since 2001.

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