The Curious Aesthete

One woman's quest for beauty from the outside in

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Let’s Get Cheeky for Spring

Spring is just around the corner. Warm breezes, blue skies and flowers everywhere will make the whole world seem new. It’s the perfect time to get a little cheeky. After all, spring is about vibrancy and youth, and full, perfectly contoured cheeks are an essential element in maintaining a youthful, fresh appearance. If your cheeks aren’t ready for spring, don’t worry. You still have plenty of time to visit Dr. J. J. Wendel Plastic Surgery and add new life to your cheeks with a proven dermal filler.

How an Injectable Filler Can Rejuvenate Your Cheeks

Some people have sunken, hollow-looking cheeks as a result of genetics. Others started life with full, rounded cheeks but lost cheek volume over time. What age takes away, medical aesthetics can restore. Injectable fillers add or restore volume to the cheeks and diminish the wrinkles, depressed areas and shadows that make you look older.

Three Options for Getting Cheeky

If you’re feeling cheeky like me, you have several simple, non-surgical options for adding volume and lift to your cheeks. Here are three popular dermal filler treatments that you can get at Dr. Wendel’s office.

1. Restylane Lyft is specifically designed to add volume to the cheek and mid-face area to create a lifted, more youthful appearance. Results last from one year to 18 months.

2. Sculptra injections work gradually over a period of time. The product increases volume by stimulating your skin’s natural collagen production. Results last between one and two years.

3. Voluma, created by Juvéderm, is a hyaluronic acid-based injectable gel that adds volume to the mid-face and cheek area. Results can last for up to two years.

Trust Your Cheeks to the Best

When my cheeks need a lift, I turn to Lori Lankford and Paige Hastings, the talented, skilled and caring nurse practitioners at Dr. Wendel’s office. They always take the time to answer my questions and explain everything that I need to know about my treatment. When you’re ready to say goodbye to sunken cheeks or unsightly shadows, Lori and Paige will make sure that you get the best possible results from your dermal filler of choice. Schedule your appointment today to get a head start on your new spring look.

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Improve Your Love Life in Time for Valentine's Day With Exilis Intima

Erasing wrinkles and enhancing hips aren’t the only ways that plastic surgery and medical aesthetics can improve your love life. A few weeks ago, I was talking to one of my good friends who has two children. She was joking about what childbirth does to the most intimate parts of the female anatomy, and she expressed an interest in wanting to restore her body and her confidence. Naturally, I sent her to Dr. J. J. Wendel Plastic Surgery, the best place for anyone who wants to look and feel better.

An Exciting New Option

My friend arrived assuming that labiaplasty was the only solution. She had been hesitant about committing to surgery because of pain and downtime. After all, who has time for that when you have little ones to chase around the house? When she came home after her consultation, she was excited to tell me that Dr. Wendel’s team had offered her a great alternative to labiaplasty. The treatment is called Exilis Intima. It’s an effective, non-invasive, painless and easy way to achieve vaginal rejuvenation without surgery.

How Non-surgical Vaginal Rejuvenation Works

After childbirth or due to genetics, disease or other factors, the skin of a woman’s vaginal region can become looser and less resilient. These changes may cause her to feel self-conscious, which in turn can affect her sexual response and satisfaction. Exilis Intima™ is a new, non-surgical treatment for women that remodels the labia and surrounding tissue using the energy-based Exilis® Elite Aesthetic System. The treatment stimulates collagen fibers to unravel, which causes the woman’s skin to produce new ones. With no need for a scalpel, Intima increases the tone of the labia and perineal tissues by using the body’s own natural healing processes.

Great Results and No Pain

After her four treatment sessions ended, my friend was ecstatic about her results. As she was told, there was no pain involved. During each 30-minute session, she only experienced a warming sensation. Her body looks and feels younger and more alive. In fact, she says that Intima is the best Valentine's Day present she has ever given to her spouse and herself. If your love life needs a lift, call Dr. Wendel’s office, and ask about this great new option for feminine rejuvenation.

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Starting the New Year Off Right With My MTS Derma Roller

My New Year’s resolutions mean a lot to me, even though I don’t always succeed in keeping them. This year, I am resolving to take better care of my skin. I know that I spend too much time in the sun and forget to use my humidifier in winter, but I’m going to start making skin care a year-round priority in 2017. I’ve already kicked off my plans by taking my home skin treatment routine to a new level. Dr. J. J. Wendel Plastic Surgery recently started offering the MTS Roller™ for at-home microneedling treatments, and I jumped at the opportunity to add this incredible device to my beauty arsenal.

How the MTS Roller Works

The Microneedle Therapy System (MTS) derma roller is a small, handheld tool that is covered in tiny, sterile needles. When you roll it over your skin, it makes microscopic puncture wounds; your skin’s response to the tiny injuries is to produce more collagen and elastin, which helps heal the wounds. The beautiful side effect of this natural healing process is that it resurfaces your skin just like laser resurfacing and microdermabrasion. Skin damage is negligible, and the end result is awesome. Without pain or downtime and from the comfort of home, the MTS Roller reduces small wrinkles, minimizes age-related changes, smooths scars, treats hyperpigmentation and strengthens your skin. It also increases your skin’s ability to absorb valuable serums used during the treatment.

My MTS Roller Experience

When it comes to new medical aesthetics treatments, I like to test the waters first, so I received a microneedling treatment at Dr. Wendel’s office. The procedure involved several steps and products, but it was comfortable and quick. My skin was a little red and felt tingly afterwards, but this quickly faded. Satisfied with the experience, I purchased a derma roller and several products to use with it including the VitaPep serum, a sterilization kit and a soothing Peptide Aqua Gel Mask. Lori and Paige, my favorite nurse practitioners, took plenty of time to teach me how to use the system properly at home. My skin already looks and feels great, and I have a feeling that this is going to be a great year. Grab your MTS Roller kit at Dr. J. J. Wendel Plastic Surgery, and get ready to roll out beautiful skin in 2017!

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Everyone Wins When You Do Your Christmas Shopping at the BD Mall

With the holiday season in full swing, it’s time to tackle your Christmas list. If you're anything like me, you may find the task both invigorating and exhausting. Even when you do it online, shopping for finicky friends and family members can be difficult. This year, you can be rewarded for your efforts. With a little help from Brilliant Distinctions Mall, you can earn points towards medical aesthetics essentials while you find great deals on gifts. After you've finished your shopping, cash your points in for special savings on Allergan treatments at Dr. J. J. Wendel Plastic Surgery, and look and feel your best throughout the year. Here’s how it works.

Brilliant Gift Ideas from the BD Mall

When you register with the Brilliant Distinctions Mall, you can shop online from tons of the popular retailers you already love, like Target, Victoria’s Secret, Home Depot, and Kay Jewelers. To get your best deals, just log on, click on the “Shop & Earn” tab, and shop until you drop. You’ll earn points for dollar amounts that you spend in the mall. You can then redeem your BD points for special savings. Use the bonus for yourself, or introduce a loved one to Dr. Wendel’s team, and watch as they discover the joy of erasing wrinkles and turning back the clock. Your options include popular treatments like Botox and Kybella, which are effective for both women and men. You can also choose Latisse lash treatments to grow long, luxurious eyelashes or Juvederm Volbella XC, an exciting new dermal filler for plumping lips and smoothing fine lines around the mouth.

From Dermal Fillers to Stocking Stuffers, Dr. Wendel Has It All

If you’re not sure what your loved ones will want, or you don’t want to suggest that they have particular cosmetic needs, consider Dr. J. J. Wendel Plastic Surgery Santa’s beauty helper this season! Dr. Wendel offers gift cards that can be used for the treatment of their choice. The office also has cute and coveted stocking stuffers such as Baby Foot exfoliating foot peel, which is specially priced for the holidays at buy 1 get 1 half off! Visit the Holiday Specials Page to learn more, and make this season bright and beautiful for yourself and everyone on your list.

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Say Goodbye to Your Turkey Neck This Thanksgiving

Some family traditions are meant to last... a double chin isn’t one of them. Kybella® is the first and only FDA-approved injectable that permanently melts chin fat without surgery or downtime and with minimal side effects, so you can quickly jump back into your routine. Patients who’ve been treated with Kybella notice more than just an improved, contoured profile - they also feel more confident.

Depending on the amount of submental fullness under your chin and your goals, the expert injectors at Dr. J. J. Wendel Plastic Surgery may recommend anywhere from 1 to 6 sessions, lasting no more than 15 to 20 minutes at the office. It’s quick enough for your lunch break with results lasting a lifetime.

If you’re tired of a turkey neck all year long, don’t coddle the family wattle! Contact Dr. Wendel’s office to schedule your consultation with Lori or Paige and find out if Kybella is right for you!

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Volbella: A Promising New Answer for All of Your Lip Problems

If you’re anything like me, you want your lips to be perfect. After all, your mouth is one of your most expressive features. Smiles, kisses and playful pouts just aren’t the same if you have thin lips, wrinkles or smoker’s lines. Fortunately, when Mother Nature isn’t on our side, medical aesthetics comes to the rescue. If you’re a fan of lip fillers, I have some great news. An exciting new lip augmentation product has arrived in America, and it promises to be an awesome solution for adding volume and smoothing away fine lines and wrinkles around the mouth. It’s called Volbella®, and you’re going to love it.

Juvéderm’s Exciting New Addition

Volbella is an injectable filler that’s used for nonsurgical lip enhancement. It’s part of the Juvéderm family of dermal fillers that also includes Juvéderm Ultra, Ultra Plus and Voluma. Each one is used to enhance different areas of your face, and the latest addition has already made quite an impression within the industry. It has actually been around for a while, but it wasn’t approved by the US FDA until this summer.

Relying on Allergan’s famous VYCROSS® technology, the new name in lip injections produces softer, more natural-feeling results. It maintains definition better than some other fillers because it integrates with your tissues quickly, and it can last for up to a year or longer. Like other lip fillers, it can be reversed if you don’t like the results, but judging by the positive reactions of patients in the United Kingdom, you won’t have any complaints.

Let the Latest in Lip Augmentation Perfect Your Pucker

If you’re ready to try a great new product that delivers soft, sultry, full lips and effectively treats wrinkles around your mouth, Dr. J. J. Wendel Plastic Surgery is ready to make your dreams come true with Volbella. Dr. Wendel's office is one of the first practices in Middle Tennessee to offer the treatment. The procedure is performed by my favorite Advanced Nurse Practitioners Lori Lankford and Paige Hastings. Contact the office today to schedule a consultation, and find out if Allergan’s latest gem can boost your smile power.

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The Laser Lowdown: Everything You’ve Ever Wanted to Know About Getting a Laser Treatment

Not every treatment is the same.

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Liquid Rhinoplasty: Fixing Noses Without the Fuss

In October, a lot of folks are looking for ways to make their noses look misshapen and ugly for Halloween. I’d rather make mine look runway perfect. Getting a nose job is a big deal. If you’re not happy with your nose but you’re not ready to commit to invasive surgery, Dr. J. J. Wendel Plastic Surgery has a perfect solution: liquid rhinoplasty. The miracle of medical aesthetics can improve the shape and size of your nose without scalpels, anesthesia or long recovery periods.

How a Non Surgical Nose Job Works

The secret behind the liquid nose job is the strategic use of dermal fillers. No incisions are made. During the procedure, an injectable filler is used to reshape and contour your nose. It can fill hollows and depressions, round out irregularities or hide bumps. In some cases, it can even reposition the tip of your nose slightly.

Fear of Commitment Isn’t a Problem

Unlike surgery, the liquid nose job requires no long-term commitment. The type of filler used determines how long the new look will last. Juvéderm Ultra can provide effects that last about a year. Voluma lasts for up to two years. If you’re not thrilled with your new nose, the effects can be reversed in 24 hours. Keep in mind that the procedure isn’t right for everyone. It can’t actually make noses smaller or remove prominent bumps, but for many people, it can create a more symmetrical and attractive appearance.

The Easiest Nose Job Ever

After your procedure, there’s little or no down time. In many cases, you can go right back to work. You’re not likely to have bruising, and you won’t need to hide from the world because of big, bulky bandages. The procedure is extremely safe, and you won’t have to wait to see results; they’re virtually instant.

Perfect Your Face for Fall

Dr. Wendel is featuring the non-surgical rhinoplasty throughout October, so if you’re ready to stun everyone at your Halloween party by not having an unusual nose, schedule an appointment with the clinic while there’s still time. Lori Lankford and Paige Hastings, my favorite advanced nurse practitioners, perform the procedure with amazing results. You’ll love your new nose, and you’ll love how easy it was to get it even more.

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Fall In Love With Your Skin

Have you unpacked your sweaters yet? Summer and its wonders are fading away. It’s almost time for crisp, refreshing weather. Time to undo some of the damage you did while baking under the big golden orb, running through the sand.

Fall is the perfect season to rejuvenate your skin. Dr. J. J. Wendel has a collection of awesome fall products and treatments that can breathe new life into your skin while recharging your body and spirit. Here are a few of my personal favorites.

Beauty Falls Into Place With These Fall Favorites

Brighten Your Fall Face With Koji Pads

If sun exposure has left your face looking dull, Dr. Wendel’s Koji high potency skin brightener pads can resurrect your skin and make it glow. They have amazing effects on your complexion. You don't have to stop there. You can use them on your body too. Brighter, healthier-looking skin is just a swipe away.

Say Hello to Halo

Like age, summer takes a toll on your face. UV rays can contribute to those annoying fine lines and wrinkles that seem to come from nowhere. The advanced Halo laser can help perfect your skin surface, repair sun damage and reduce sun spots. When you choose the Halo hybrid laser as a treatment for wrinkles, you enjoy less downtime along with fantastic results.

Replace Beach Feet With Baby Feet

Did you spend your summer roughing up the soles of your feet on the beach? If so, Baby Foot can bring back a level of softness and smoothness that you probably haven’t had since you were born. Bring your tired, cracked, dry feet to Dr. Wendel so that you can enjoy the almost magical performance of this incredible enzymatic foot peel.

Chill Out & Fuel Up

Whole body cryotherapy boosts your health and well-being, stimulates collagen production and increases your metabolism. Plus, it’s one of the coolest treatments in town. Couple that with Defiance Fuel water, which is scientifically proven to deliver fast and effective hydration to your cells. Your body will be primed for peak performance.

If you want gorgeous, youthful-looking skin throughout the cooler months ahead, don't wait for snow. You'll need extra hydration and suppleness as soon as temperatures and humidity levels start to drop. Schedule an appointment at Dr. J. J. Wendel Plastic Surgery today, and discover the best anti-aging, skin-refining and sun-busting tricks that Fall has up its sleeve.

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LOVE Adra’s results with Kybella!

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Ace Back to School Shopping with the BD Mall!

Whether you’re back to school or gearing up for the first day of classes, get ready to ace Shopping 101 with the Brilliant Distinctions® Mall!

Some of my favorite national retailers and brands - think Target, Gap, Victoria’s Secret, even Staples, The Container Store, and SO MANY MORE - are in the BD Mall. When you shop their online stores for supplies like pens and pencils, binders, backpacks, clothes, shoes, books and tablets, you can earn BD Points on every purchase. Accumulate BD points to save on Botox® Cosmetic, Juvéderm®, Kybella® and Latisse® treatments and products at Dr. J. J. Wendel Plastic Surgery!

Don’t miss your opportunity to save while you shop! When you're ready to schedule your appointment and redeem your BD points, give Dr. Wendel’s office a call. :)

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Win Your Own Gold Medal for World-Class Beauty

August is here, and I'm so excited to watch the world's greatest athletes compete in the beautiful, culturally-rich city of Rio de Janeiro. Some will bring home gold medals and some won't, but thanks to youthful energy, intense training and genetic fortune, most have already achieved an impressive goal; they have toned, gorgeous bodies and glowing skin. It takes serious commitment to be a world-class athlete. We can all achieve world-class beauty with a little help from Dr. J. J. Wendel Plastic Surgery. Win With Medical Aesthetics With the summer coming to an end and a new school year starting, now is a great time to invest in your appearance. Here are three procedures that deliver winning results. HALO Laser Treatment To get glowing, luminous skin, you need a different kind of HALO. The advanced laser treatment erases years from your complexion without the downtime associated with more aggressive lasers. HALO provides pore and wrinkle reduction and lessens signs of environmental damage. Best of all, your level of treatment is completely customizable. Exilis® Elite Aesthetics System The Exilis System is like a torch that melts away fat and stimulates collagen production using monopolar radiofrequency. Considered by many to be the best skin tightener and fat reducer, Exilis treatment may help even when other treatments have failed. 

The Brazilian Butt Lift This is the perfect opportunity to seize the moment and celebrate an incredibly successful body contouring procedure. The famous Brazil-inspired butt lift is a way to reshape your backside without using implants. Instead, it uses your own body's fat, which is transferred from areas where you don't need or want it. What could be a better way to get the round, curvy derriere you've always wanted? Primed for Greatness If you're ready to enjoy the feeling of achieving your personal best, head to Dr. J. J. Wendel's office and meet a stellar team who can help you reach your goals. Be sure to ask about their August specials so you can save up for a new bikini to wear in Rio. Tchau!

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FLAGS, FIREWORKS, FUN, FACES & FILLERS

The 4th of July is one of my favorite holidays. I love relaxing by the pool, grilling with friends, and watching the fireworks display in Downtown Nashville - it’s unmatched! Know what else is unmatched? The Juvéderm family of fillers.

Lori Lankford and Paige Hastings are Pros. Dr. Wendel’s advanced nurse practitioners have used Juvéderm Ultra to smooth out the parentheses lines around my nose and mouth that are starting to deepen with age. Lori has plumped my lips with Juvéderm Ultra Plus. The results are simply incredible!

If you haven't already, now is one of the best times to try fillers - Dr. J. J. Wendel Plastic Surgery is offering a special on Juvéderm Ultra and Ultra Plus throughout the month of July:

Buy 1 syringe, get 1 half off

Buy 2 syringes, get 1 free

Lori and Paige’s schedules fill up fast -- call today to plan your appointment and get natural-looking results with no downtime.

BRILLIANT SAVINGS

If you love Juvéderm, be sure to join the Brilliant Distinctions® Rewards Program. It’s free, easy to use (they have an app!), and a great way to earn points so you can save money on Juvéderm, Voluma, Botox, Kybella or Latisse.

After I became a BD member, I discovered the Brilliant Distinctions Mall, which is similar to Amazon but for me, it’s better. It lets me earn BD points on the things I buy everyday, like essentials from Target and Walmart. If I’m updating my wardrobe or getting new shoes, I earn points on both the clothes and accessories I buy from retailers like J. Crew, Banana Republic, Gap, ALDO and Victoria’s Secret. There are tons of stores to explore from the convenience of my phone, iPad or computer! I love shopping online, especially at the BD Mall!

Once you have earned a certain number of points, you can cash them in for a coupon that you can be put toward Botox, Juvederm, Voluma, Kybella or Latisse.

BABY, YOU’RE A FIREWORK!

After my cosmetic treatments and cryotherapy sessions, I always leave Dr. Wendel’s office feeling like the subject of a certain Katy Perry song - schedule your appointment today so you can too. :) And I encourage you to put the BD app to good use!

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#mondaymotivation #quote #inspo #yourebeautiful #yougotthis #drjjwendel (at Dr. James Jason Wendel MD)

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Botox isn't just for women! #brotox #manly #cosmeticsformen #botox #drjjwendel #plasticsurgery #nashville

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Father's Day Tip: If Your Dad Rocks, Get Him Brotox!

My dad has always been my rock, so I want to make sure that he knows how special he is. After I took my mom to Dr. J. J. Wendel's clinic for Mother's Day, I heard my dad joke that he was looking too old for his beautiful wife. I didn’t think much of it at first, but my mom later told me that he was concerned about his worsening crow's feet. She said that he had secretly been trying different over-the-counter wrinkle creams. As a skin and beauty aficionado, I knew that none of them were going to do the trick. What he really needed was Botox, and Father's Day was the perfect opportunity to convince him to try it.

Medical Aesthetics Designed Just for Men

Botox for men works the same way that it does for women. It's a proven, safe and reliable treatment for wrinkles and crow's feet that appear with age. The procedure involves a series of small injections with a fine needle; as it enters, the botulinum toxin relaxes muscles and blocks nerve impulses. In a few days, wrinkles fade and the skin gains a smoother, more youthful appearance. Some people playfully call the men's version of this treatment Brotox or Baetox. Whatever you call it, it's one of the best Father's Day gift ideas ever. I made my dad an appointment to see Lori Lankford, Dr. Wendel's trusted advanced nurse practitioner. She has a loyal following. I have seen her for several treatments myself, so I knew my dad would approve. Dad was a little hesitant at first, but Lori made him feel right at home.

Who Are You, and Where Is My Dad?

With Lori's expertise and gentle touch, everything went smoothly. My dad was comfortable throughout the procedure and even joked about his wrinkles. When I saw him a few days later, he looked like a new man. Mom now tells people that they both lost a decade with help from Dr. J. J. Wendel Plastic Surgery. I'm so happy that I was part of the process. If your dad has a few wrinkles that are undermining his self-esteem, I highly recommend this excellent treatment. Dr. Wendel is offering specials throughout the month of June for Father's Day. You only get one dad. Don’t miss your chance to help him feel and look great again.