Love it. Love it, not.

Tattoo Regret?

With the increasing popularity of tattoos in this country, technology for removal has been very limited.  For 8 years, I used a Qswitch laser called the Medlite 6 to remove tattoos.  At the time, it was the gold standard for tattoo removal and I personally treated the most people in this area. However for those individuals that experienced tattoo removal during this time, it took up to 15 treatments to clear the tattoo.  The treatments were done 4-6 weeks apart, therefore, this was a 2-3 year process.  In addition, black and red tattoos were easily removed, but colors such as green and blue were much more difficult to treat.  


With more people regretting their tattoos, laser technology finally has given us a better answer to the unwanted tattoo.  With the discovery of the picosecond, laser tattoo removal has greatly improved.  The first laser called the Picosecond was release in 2013, however it has limitation with colors such as red.  


The laser company, Cutera, improved this technology and developed Enlighten released early this year.  

With the Enlighten, we can address the full spectrum of color with the most powerful laser on the market today.  With this technology, we decrease our treatments from 10-15 to more like 3-6.  

Q&A

Q: How many treatment sessions are required?

A: The total number of treatments vary depending on the composition, depth and color of the ink, as well as the size. You should be prepared for multiple treatment sessions and your provider can give you a better idea of the number of treatments needed.

Q: Why are multiple sessions required?

A: Tattoo ink is deposited deep in the skin. In order to reach all of the ink in the skin, multipple treatment sessions are needed for clearance.

Q: Will the tattoo completely disappear?

A: In many cases,yes. However it is very important to know that some ink colors are more difficult to clear than others.

Q: Is the procedure painful?

A: Patients compare the procedure to a rubber band being snapped against their skin.

Q: Are there any side effects or downtime?

A: Most patients experience temporary redness and swelling immediately following the treatment. Patients may return to regular activities immediately following the treatment.

Call today to schedule your complimentary consultation with

Brooke Nix, PA-C or Donna Cress, APRN, CPSN 

at 865-671-3888

-Brooke Nix, PA-C

FOR YOUR EYES ONLY...

Your eyes are the window to your soul. The skin surrounding your eyes is the thinnest on your body therefore, the most vulnerable to premature aging. Eye cream isn't just for bedtime, it is just as important to treat them during the day also. Your skin is challenged by the outside stressors such as free-radicals, environmental toxins and the sun.

Keep your eye skin moist, protected and in a healthy state by using the most clinically advanced options on the market. 

Lumiere Riche Bio-Restorative Eye Balm with PSP

This product combines the skin rejuvenating action of PSP (Processed Skin Cell Proteins) with intensive moisturizers, caffeine (yes!), skin soothing botanicals and wild yam (yum!) extract to help target the visible signs of aging and dryness.

Lumiere Riche helps to: 

Lock in moisture and improves skin's moisture retention with a trio of amollients.

Smooth the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles

Alleviate the look of skin puffiness with caffeine.

Visibly improve the appearance of under-eye darkness

Minimize the appearance of sagging and mid-life textural changes with wild yam extract

Soothes dry skin. 

|| Ophthalmologist tested || Dermatologist tested || Free of color additives and fragrances || Not tested on animals ||

Apply AM/PM or as directed by your skincare professional to clean, dry skin surrounding the eye area.

                   

Neroli Age Corrective Eye Serum

This Organic product allows you to nourish and hydrate the look of the delicate skin around your eyes. Neroli oil, coconut water and green apple stem cell technology fight the visible signs of aging, including the appearance of crow's feet and fine lines.

To use the Eye Serum, simply apply a thin layer to cleansed area with light blending movements until absorbed. Leave on. Follow with an eye cream if necessary. 

Key ingredients can be found here.

Results from using this product: epidermis appears firmer and tighter, appearance of fines lines reduced, eye area moisture levels are balanced and your complexion appears smooth and rejuvenated.

SkinMedica TNS Eye Repair

For normal to dry skin this luxurious eye treatment cream is formulated with the patented growth factor blend TNS, peptides, high concentrations of antioxident vitamins C and E, with hyaluronic acid, helps to increase hydration and resiliency, improve the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles and minimize appearance of dark circles. 

Use a thin layer of this product twice-daily to skin adjacent to and beneath the eye.

Obagi ELASTIderm Eye Cream

A rich cream formulated with unique bi-mineral complex and malonic acid for tighter, smoother looking skin around the eyes.

This product can be used AM/PM.

These products carry a price point anywhere from $64 to $120 allowing you to find a product that best suits your budget.

Last but not least ALWAYS use a sunscreen to prevent premature aging.

Medical Aesthetician- Stacey Wilson, LE, MA

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March Happenings

With a new month comes new and exciting things! We would love to invite you to a few fun events taking place during the month of March! 

Join us Friday, March 13th from 10a-4p for 

LUCKY FRIDAY WITH OBAGI

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Come help us celebrate St. Patrick's Day a little early! Stop by any of our locations and draw a coin from our lucky pot of gold for a chance to win FREE Obagi sckincare products! Each coin contains a special discount so everyone is a winner! 

We will also be serving pie from Buttermilk Sky Pie Shop and Lucky Punch so come celebrate with us and stock up on all your favorite Obagi Skincare Products! 

*no appointments necessary*

Via Buttermilk Sky

Join us March 24th, 25th & 26th

 at our Cherokee Plaza Location for our 

SKINMEDICA CHEMICAL PEEL EVENT

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If you are looking to reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles and give your face a Spring refresher, this event is for you! Call in today to secure your appointment. For your deposit of $100 you will receive a SkinMedica Chemical Peel and a $100 credit good towards SkinMedica product purchases made the day of your appointment. There will be discounts offered on all your favorite SkinMedica products so call us today and reserve your spot on ANY of the three event days.
865-671-3888 OR 865-330-1188


http://gallaherplasticsurgery.com/

9700 Westland Dr. Suite 101 Knoxville, 37922
7560 Dannaher Dr. Powell, 37849
Cherokee Plaza 5508 Kingston Pike, 37919