Lynne J. Roberts, M.D.

Internationally Known Laser Surgeon

Dr. Roberts offers a fullyequipped IN-OFFICE LASER SUITE , with all lasers on site, where she performs laser surgery daily. In addition to laser surgery for adults and children, she also specializes in COSMETIC DERMATOLOGY, including skin rejuvenation, Botox, and “fillers”.

PIXEL FRACTIONAL RESURFACING provides firming of the skin and improves skin texture and tone, sun damage, wrinkles and acne scars with minimal downtime.

We are excited to introduce our new HIGH SPEED LIGHTSHEER DUET LASER HAIR REMOVAL SYSTEM! This advanced technology with a new vacuum assisted, high speed handpiece eliminates the need for topical anesthetics and provides improved comfort, treatment speed and effectiveness. Treatment times for large areas such as legs, back or chest are reduced up to 75%. It is now possible to treat several different areas of the body in one session.

Lynne J. Roberts, M.D.

8144 Walnut Hill Lane, Suite 360 Dallas, TX 75231

Success Stories: Tips for women in business

Many women have toyed with the idea of starting their own businesses, but how do you know when the time is right? And once established, how do you ensure triumph? These local businesswomen have paved the way and share their secrets to success.

Established dentist Dr. Kelli Slate says she knew it was time to open her own practice when she realized she wanted more stability in the workplace. Slate, who was a hygienist at the time, found herself thinking she could do her boss’s job as well or better than he did. “That light bulb went off in my head,” Slate says. “So at age 32, I went back to four more years of college and furthered my education that, if you reach that point in your career.” After dental school, she bought an existing practice and made her dreams come true.

For local business owner Lorraine Wire of Hance Paint and Body, and her husband relocated to Dallas, Wire unexpectedly found herself a widow and sole owner of the auto shop. “I didn’t have a choice about being in this career,” Wire says. “This business was doing well at the time, and I knew I could continue doing it.” With the help of her employees and a strong faith, Wire persevered.

“I grew up very underprivileged,” says Wire, who is from North Carolina. “If you really knew my background, and what all I have accomplished and done, it’s an amazing story. But I didn’t do it on my own. Everything I’ve had and done has been by the grace of God.” Wire also credits her employees. “They are good, capable,

Another factor in Wire’s success is her strong service ethic. “We doctor and a hairdresser, and so forth. Eventually, most people are going to need a good body shop,” she says, with an optimistic smile. life balance has played an important part in the success of Dr. Ashly Cothern, DDS. As a dentist and business owner, she says, “If I’m not here then this way: “Foremost I’m a wife and I’m a mom, and after that I’m blessed to be a dentist.” With small children at home, en Rule of business. “I treat people the way I want to be treated, and I expect the same in return,” she says. In the early days of her busito my husband.” When somebody treats her that way, Taylor says, she doesn’t do business with them, and she is mindful of the lesson when she interacts with her clients and associates.

What if you happened to start your business on September 10, Harris, who owns her Farmers Intiming.” In addition, at that time the