A Smile Above
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Complement Your Smile |
May 2009 |
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Greetings!
As we age, our skin changes. Over time, repetitive movements of the facial muscles (such as squinting and frowning), loss of volume and elasticity due to aging, and the forces of gravity cause unwanted wrinkles and folds to develop.
It is now possible to smooth out these wrinkles and folds without surgery. Treatments such as Botox Cosmetic and Juvederm are safe and non-invasive procedures that treat the signs of aging naturally, precisely, and non-surgically. We (Doctors Jan and Warren Roberts) have the skill and training in facial aesthetics, an extensive background in facial anatomy and everyday experience in injecting and are ideal providers for these treatments.
As Aristotle said many years ago "Beauty is a greater introduction than any letter of recommendation." Read this month's featured article as well as visit our website to understand the benefits of Botox and how it can complement your smile.
 Thru this newsletter we hope to share with you our passion for creating smiles and provide you with the latest information and tips on how to create and maintain YOUR beautiful smile.
Sincerely,
Dr. Jan
Dr. Janet Roberts
A Smile Above
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A Shot at Happiness
"Botox: A Shot at Happiness" was recently featured in the Globe and Mail (Friday, April 3, 2009). According to a study done by Dr. Michael Lewis, an experimental psychologist at Cardiff University in Wales, it shows patients who have their frown lines treated with Botox tend to be happier. Dr. Lewis teamed up with a number of British cosmetic surgery clinics and followed 25 women who have undergone various facial procedures. Twelve women had their frown lines treated and 13 had other facial treatments done. Questionnaires (including the "Irritability-Depression-Anxiety Scale") were filled out after the treatments so the results could be quantified. Women treated with Botox scored "significantly lower" on the anxiety
and depression scale. However, looking younger and feeling refreshed
didn't seem to explain the difference as, according to the study, both
groups were equally happy with their results. Dr. Lewis concluded that a phenomenon called "facial feedback" is the cause of the happier feelings. Frown muscles are referred to as " negative muscles" and trigger negative response in the brain. Positive muscle use such as smiling releases endorphins to the brain, and endorphins make you happy. So Botox prevents you from using your negative muscles and promotes positive muscle use, thereby promoting the release of endorphins in your brain and making you feel happier. | |
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Smile of the Day |
Smile Quotes
"Smiles are contagious. Be a carrier!"
"Let a smile be your umbrella on a rainy day."
"Wear a smile and have friends; wear a scowl and have wrinkles."
"A Smile is a powerful weapon. You can even break ice with it."
"A smile is like looking in a mirror... If you give a smile you're likely to get one back!"
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Success of the Month: I was amazed...
"I decided to get botox after consultation with Dr. Roberts. I was amazed with the results; it dramatically improved my appearance by giving my eyebrows symmetry and eliminating the furrow on my forehead. I was amazed by the comments from my family and friends. They said "you look great", "wow, you look well rested." The procedure was very simple. In fact, I went to work after my appointment.The staff at "A Smile Above" is exceptional. I would recommend them to anyone considering botox."
Michelle, Vancouver, BC |
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Interview with Dr. Jan Roberts
 Here is an excerpt from an interview with Vancouver's WestEnder magazine, MY BIZ section. It's uncommon for a dentist to diversify his or her skills into the area of facial esthetics. What made you decide to offer both?Jan: At A Smile Above, we focus on appearance related and comprehensive restorative dentistry for adults. By incorporating other facial esthetic treatments such as Botox Cosmetic and dermal fillers, we can offer our patients more complete service. Dentists are extensively trained in head and neck anatomy, and are skilled in giving injections. Providing facial esthetic treatments is just one more tool in the toolbox. To find out what Jan believe's is the most significant advancements made in the field of dentistry... Read the full interview. |
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Special Offer:
Smooth the lines around your mouth, nose and eyes!
Look great this summer... Enhance your life by minimizing facial lines and wrinkles! Now is the time to boost your self-confidence.
Visit us today and receive $50 off your first Botox treatment!
Offer available until June 12, 2009.
Call us today to book your appointment! 604.688.4422!
Imagine your skin completely tension-free. In essence, this is how Botox works. The purified protein relaxes targeted skin muscles, leaving a smooth, wonderfully youthful looking appearance. It is a temporary solution to wrinkles, but it is a lot less expensive than plastic surgery. You can pretty much expect that your wrinkle-free skin can last anywhere from 3 to 4 months. Smoking, drinking, and stress can speed up the wrinkle process. The more often you go back for touch ups, the less Botox® injections will be needed, as the skin will naturally smooth out. The process is almost entirely painless, takes 10-20 minutes, and comes with very few, if any side effect. In some instances there is minor bruising, which goes away within a few days. From a dental perspective, repeat treatments fit in nicely following your regular dental hygiene visits.
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