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34 Gentle Aesthetics Medspa believes in attainable beauty at any age. Owner Helena Shumakin has established a thriving business that helps women maintain their beauty and invest in themselves. Directed by a licensed MD, their staff of experienced aestheticians and nurses takes the time to learn about their clients' skin and beauty goals. "Everyone's skin is different," says Shumakin. "Getting to know our clients allows us to create a custom beauty plan that will produce long-term results." Whatever your concerns may be - fat, cellulite, unwanted hair, sagging skin, acne scars, discoloration, wrinkles or other complexion issues - Gentle Aesthetics has the skill and cutting- edge technology to help. They offer the most effective modern treatments available, such as CoolSculpting ® , eMatrix ™ , Ultherapy ® , VASER ® Shape, Botox ® , fillers and more. "People no longer need to go under the knife in order to extend their youthful looks," says Shumakin. She named the business Gentle Aesthetics because she believes that beauty should be gentle on your senses, gentle on your wallet and gentle on your well-being. With today's advanced technology, women shouldn't have to undergo aggressive procedures in order to feel good about themselves. At Gentle Aesthetics, Shumakin said that treatments are non-invasive. "You don't have to hide out for weeks afterward; our procedures require minimal downtime." Gentle Aesthetics addresses a variety of face and body issues. Some of the treatments they offer include: SilkPeel ® Dermal Infusion Revive your face with a SilkPeel ® Dermal infusion. This skin treatment exfoliates and evacuates damaged skin cells while delivering a custom treatment serum deep into your skin. SilkPeel can treat oily or acne-prone skin, hydrate dry skin and minimize the appearance of wrinkles and sunspots. Botox ® and Fillers "A concern that people often have is that Botox ® and fillers will make them look frozen or artificial," says Shumakin. At the hands of Gentle Aesthetics' skilled nurses, that is not the case. They listen to their customers' desired results and are experts at delivering on those expectations. Gentle Aesthetics offers a wide range of filler options, including Dysport ® , Juvederm ® , Radiesse ® , Restylane ® , Juvederm Voluma ® XC, Volbella ® and Kybella ® . eMatrix ™ As we age, our skin produces less collagen. Skin loses elasticity and develops wrinkles. eMatrix ™ Sublative Rejuvenation delivers bi-polar radio frequency energy directly into the skin. It heats the cells below the surface and stimulates the production of your skin's own natural collagen. People will wonder where you got that youthful, rejuvenated glow! Ultherapy ® Ultherapy ® uses focused ultrasound wavelengths to heat targeted tissue under the skin. It lifts and tightens, and also helps with fine Attainable Beauty at an Affordable Price by Erica Ford Sweeney