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The Woman's Guide
Fall is finally here, and things are settling down. Kids are back in school, and we women are finally taking a little time for ourselves. We've gathered some great information to help you find just the right products and services for you.
Our Do South® experts are here with tips on everything from
Make your own hand-painted Christmas gifts at Cross My Art:
the latest in home decorating trends, to how to stage a great
Choose from a wide selection of ornaments, platters, mugs,
dining room table, to details about an innovative weight
and so much more. We can help you create beautiful hand-
loss program. They have tips on stress relief and the latest in
painted, personalized gifts. These are great for teachers and
cosmetic procedures. They even have the inside scoop on two
grandparents. Many are under $20! We also have more than 25
annual events you won't want to miss. Want to know more?
styles of door hangers, from Razorbacks to monograms.
Give them a call. They'd love to hear from you! Everyone can do it: We're here to help with ideas, designs, and even lettering. If you can dream it up, we can draw it. We make
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it easy. We often say, "It's like paint-by-number for adults." You will walk away with a professional piece of art, and learn some tips
Angela Vennum Avlos
along the way.
Cross My Art Studio
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Jody Neumeier Trending in Home Décor: We're seeing lots of neutral colors
Neumeier Nursery & Florist, Fall Festival
(tone-on-tone) and classic shapes. Less clutter and sleeker
Saturday, October 10, 10 AM - 4 PM
patterns. That translates to our products. We have a wide
Sunday, October 11, Noon - 4 PM
selection of wooden fall shapes for your front door. We are also painting scriptures, inspirational quotes, or monograms on old
Our Fall Festival started back in the early 80s as a way to say
windows, which are great for decorating your front porch. We
thank you to the community for their patronage and support.
have pumpkins and turkeys galore. As for trendy colors right
Many who attended as kids now bring their own children. It’s
now, my favorite is layering cream and taupe with a touch of
a fun family event with live music, great food, arts and crafts,
champagne for a classic look.
pony rides, gorgeous fall plants for sale, as well as pumpkins!
Feeling Lucky? Our $5 raffle, available to shoppers and non-
and Thanksgiving. Bedford's Camera and Video takes free
shoppers, is an 18kt white gold Forevermark® diamond pendant
pictures of the kids in our pumpkin patch, so those attending
from Newton's Jewelers valued at $3,695.
have a reminder of what a great time they had for years to come. For our Girl's Night Out ticket holders, we have a new Diamond We also have great vendors — things like fire pits, hand-painted
Bar raffle. Pick your lucky number (or numbers) attached to
ornaments, handmade bags, soaps and scrubs, original art,
a filled champagne flute at $25 each, to be entered to win a
and much more! Our gift shop and nursery will be open, full of
1.00ct De Beers Forevermark® loose diamond from Newton's
decorating and gift ideas you'll just love.
Jewelers, valued at more than $6,500.
Junior League Holiday Market
Deborah Clark
November 13, 14
Season’s – Fashion, Gifts, Home
Fort Smith Convention Center
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Just walking around puts you in the mood for fall, Halloween,
We invite you to shop Seasons for all your holiday decor. What to expect: New this year is Mochas, Muffins, and Mimosas, on November 13, from 9 - 11:30 AM. Available only to the first
Decorate your fireplace mantle: For interesting mantels, always
500 people, your $15 ticket will allow you to beat the crowds
mix heights of items displayed. Group tall candlesticks together,
and shop first. The first 100 shoppers will also receive a special
use pumpkins and a fall leaf garland for a natural look. You can
VIP bag filled with goodies!
always put items on a pedestal to make them taller.
Our Girl's Night Out fashion show is also getting a new look!
Doors decorations: Spray paint an old picture frame or a rake
The lights will be dimmed, the spotlight will be on, and all eyes
head and attach flowers and ribbon. Monogrammed and
will be on the things our merchants want to highlight for you.
seasonal door hangers are extremely popular, as well. Magnolia
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leaves can be used for a natural look, or spray-paint the leaves in
Springs速 hot tubs, with up to $4,000 off retail pricing. We will
a copper or bronze finish to dress them up for fall or Christmas.
also have great deals on grills, pool cleaners, hot tub covers,
It's not too early for Christmas: Trends this year are lots
umbrellas, and patio furniture.
of blues, from pale, icy blue to turquoise. New metals are hot, like bronze, pewter, and copper finishes. Mix them with
Is it a good time to buy outdoor furniture? The fall season is a
traditional colors to make colors pop. Retro 1950s d辿cor is
great time to buy outdoor furniture. With the weather changing
big this year, in red and white with apple green or turquoise.
and leaves falling, outdoor furniture helps you enjoy the
And whimsical is in! You'll see things like elf legs sticking
outdoors even more.
out of trees or potted items. Natural wood, either light birch or dark walnut, is popular for those who like a traditional, natural look. And finally, traditional green took an exit for
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several years, but it is popular again this year. Dr. James E. Kelly, MD Caleb Burton
Western Arkansas Plastic, Hand and
Burton Pools & Spas
Reconstructive Surgery Center
Fall, another great season to grill! Most of our grill customers
No more saggy arms: The brachioplasty is a surgical procedure
grill all year long. Our most popular grill is the Big Green Egg速.
performed to correct sagging of the upper arms. Some people
One of the reasons we see our customers grilling through the
reference it as "bat-wing deformity," and patients sometimes
year is due to the versatility of the Big Green Egg速.
call it an "arm lift." The procedure is ideal for adults with
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significant upper arm skin laxity. It also addresses adults who Don't miss our Warehouse Event October 23 - November 2.
have lost a significant amount of weight, and have excess skin
During our warehouse event we will have great deals on Hot
because of it.
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As with any procedure, patients should elect a board-certified,
after she'd come to me, someone asked if she'd gotten Botox速.
experienced plastic surgeon to perform the surgery. If the
Nope, just got her brows done!
procedure is performed in an office-based surgery center, it's important to ensure the facility is accredited by a nationally
Seek help: Most people need help shaping their brows. It's
or state recognized accrediting agency, or that it is Medicare
easy to take off too much, or get them uneven if you're not
certified. Accreditations such as these reflect high standards
sure where you're going. A skilled brow artist can map out
of healthcare settings, and let you know that facilities have
exactly where your brows should start, arch, and end.
been inspected routinely. Holistic skincare: Holistic skincare works WITH the skin, to Downtime varies, but in general patients can expect a 1-2 week
heal it and achieve the best result possible. Most holistic lines
recovery period before returning to regular activities.
are also free of irritants such as sulfates and parabens.
Fall and winter are ideal times to have the procedure. This
Facials: Regular facial treatments are an essential part of
generally allows patients ample time to recover from the
a healthy skin regimen, especially when clearing acne!
procedures, scars to lighten, and as a result, to be beach-ready
Benefits include professional exfoliation and extractions to
for spring and summer months.
clear clogged pores. The ingredients we can use as licensed professionals
can
help
stimulate
collagen
production,
Sarah McDaniel
lighten pigmentation, bring nutrients to your skin, and calm
Sarah McDaniel Aesthetics
inflammation. Facial massage helps release tension held in the face, and your esthetician will have the opportunity to
What lush brows can do for you: A full brow, shaped/colored to its best potential, is one of the quickest and easiest ways to
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take a few years off your face. I once had a client tell me that
adjust your homecare to achieve your goals.
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a garden. Keeping those follow-up appointments will help
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keep their legs looking better and feeling more productive!
Who's the perfect candidate for Sciton’s Pro-V™ laser treatment
Amanda Paxton
for veins? Varicose vein treatment is not just for bulging or rope-
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like veins. This in-office treatment might be right for adults (who are not pregnant) who are experiencing any
Hair colors that are trending: You can stay on the classic side
of the following in their lower extremities: pain, swelling,
with a rich chocolate with caramel highlights or copper hues.
edema, itching, burning, aching, cramping, heaviness,
If you've always wanted to recreate those gorgeous sun-kissed
restless legs, or venous stasis ulcers. Some patients have
strands you had as a kid, baby lights are the perfect thing. If
come to us for assessment because they've noticed it's
you want an edgier color, while still staying sophisticated, then
becoming difficult to stand for long periods of time.
colors that resemble red wine are a great option. While everyone
After laser treatment, most return to work the following
has been trying to cover those gorgeous gray/silver strands, they
day. Patients having ultrasound guided sclerotherapy
have become extremely popular.
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Dr. Norma Basinger
can return to work from their appointment. Something for everyone: We serve the whole family, from kids The majority of patients have more than one vein needing
to moms and dads to grandparents, which makes getting your
laser treatment. Large veins are closed with our Sciton
hair care needs met a whole lot easier. We even have senior
Pro-V laser. Smaller veins are closed with ultrasound guided
citizen discounts, and discounts for military, police, and EMS
injections of a sclerosing fluid. We follow the patient every
(with valid ID.) We also offer Woody's for Men, a great product
6 months after initial treatment is complete to look for new
line. Woody's not only offers an amazing line of shampoos,
problems and treat them early. We tell our patients that
conditioners, and styling products, but a line just for shaving
taking care of varicose vein disease is much like weeding
and taking care of beards.
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Eyelash extensions: Extensions give you those long, voluminous
at the injection site. At Luminessence, we are proud to offer
lashes you've been longing for without having to fight with false
a wide variety of products like Botox®, Dysport®, Juvederm®,
lashes every day. Eyelash extensions fall out with your natural
Restylane®, Radiesse® and Sculptra® to keep you looking your
lashes and will need to be filled within two to three weeks.
absolute best. When it comes to your face, don’t compromise.
Dr. Sumer Phillips Luminessence Medi-Spa
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Botox®: Who's the perfect candidate? Anyone who has wrinkles!
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Botox is a perfect treatment for women AND men who are
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unhappy with fine lines and wrinkles that develop over time due to repeated facial expressions. It is a perfect solution for someone
Benefits of Micro Silk Spa® by Marquis® Spa: Increased skin
who has forehead lines, frown lines, and wrinkles at the corners
metabolism, enhanced skin cell growth, deeper cleansing
of the eyes. Before deciding on a treatment method, tell your
of the pores to remove impurities, reduced fine lines and
board-certified physician if you have any health problems that
wrinkles, relief from the symptoms of eczema and psoriasis,
could affect the quality of your treatment.
and increased hydration.
What about fillers? Fillers, unlike Botox®, fill the line or wrinkle
You can feel the difference! Each and every time you use the
and restore volume loss. Fillers typically last 6 months and can
Micro Silk® pump it will leave your skin feeling silky and smooth,
be done in about 30 minutes. No filler is perfect for all wrinkles;
from the very first time you use it.
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that’s why you should always have injections done by a boardcertified physician with ongoing, specialized training. Side
Targeting sore muscles: The true therapy of the spa comes from
effects are rare, but can include swelling, redness, and bruising
the high flow, low pressure pump that is your jet pump. Micro Sil
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is a separate oxygen pump that you can kick on to enjoy the many
a base for your arrangement. You can easily work in
benefits while soaking in the oxygen-enriched, warm water.
candlesticks, greenery, even ornaments. Go crazy! When you want to serve guests at the table, you can easily pick
Maintaining the spa: Marquis速 Spas are one of the lowest
up the tray without having to disassemble it. Just return it
maintenance spas in the industry. With Constant Clean water
to the table when your meal is over.
technology, Smart Clean cycles after every use, and the implement of the Frog Inline chemical cartridges, spending just
Looking ahead to Christmas: The trend of natural, earthy colors
10 minutes once a week to maintain water balance, water level,
has come back. We saw a lot of use of canvas ribbon, wildlife
and cleaning the filters, is the typical maintenance for the spa.
ornaments, pine cones and other natural elements being reintroduced last Christmas, and it's continuing this season.
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Dress up your entry: Pumpkins symbolize fall and all things Ann Passmore, MD, FACS
missing during the hot summer months. Arrange different
Passmore Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
colored pumpkins and gourds with greenery. Incorporate any Halloween decorations you may have as well, then simply
What are Mommy Makeovers? A new baby brings new changes
remove them to carry you through the Thanksgiving holiday.
to your life, and to your body. To return to pre-pregnancy shape, many women choose to undergo breast augmentation and/or
Your divine dining room table: The only way to get
breast lift, tummy tuck, or liposuction. Breast volume can be
elaborate with your dining room table during the holidays
restored by an augmentation. Alternately, the saggy, deflated
is to MAKE IT PORTABLE! Use a large platter or tray as
breast can be restored by a lift procedure, which elevates
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wonderful. It reminds us of the crisp air that we had been
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PASSMORE PLASTIC SURGERY 3017 South 70th Street, Fort Smith 479.274.6600 | 800.333.1305 passmoreplasticsurgery.com | monthly specials | e-news Changes that make you feel better about you. Do you ever wonder how you would look if you could correct Mother Nature or turn back the hands of time? Maybe you're bothered by droopy eyelids, breasts that are too small, or sagging, wrinkled skin that makes you appear older than you are. With the expertise of Ann Passmore, MD, there are safe, affordable treatments that can help you look better and feel better about yourself. A native of Fort Smith with more than 18 years experience in cosmetic and reconstructive surgery, Dr. Passmore provides a wide range of surgical procedures including breast enhancement, liposuction, facelifts, and tummy tucks, as well as scar, skin cancer, and tattoo removal. She also performs non-surgical body and facial treatments such as Liposonix®, injections, fillers, chemical peels, and Ultherapy®. The hallmark of her practice is providing advanced treatments with the highest degree of skill. Board Certified by the American Board of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Dr. Passmore is highly trained in facial anatomy. This helps her achieve the best possible results using fillers and injections of Botox® Cosmetic. You can trust Dr. Passmore's experience and training — for changes that make you feel better about you.
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existing breast tissue higher into the chest wall. Then, if more
responsibilities and eliminating unnecessary tasks, women can
fullness is desired after healing from the lift, an augmentation
make more time to care for themselves. It also means setting
can be performed. Another area that concerns many mommies
boundaries and not assuming additional roles. Sometimes
is the abdomen. Excess skin that doesn’t retract well after
volunteering for the PTA fundraiser or agreeing to host the
pregnancy and weight loss can be removed. At the same time a
office Christmas party are things we feel we need to do, even
tightening of the body wall is done to provide a sort of “internal
if we don’t have the time. As a result, women have become
corset.”
Hard to lose hip and flank fullness can be subtly
“multi-tasking superwomen” who have forgotten how to take
sculpted away with liposuction. The fullness under the chin can
care of their own physical, emotional and mental health. A life
be injected with Kybella™ to subtly dissolve fat. There are many
coach, self-help books, gym memberships, leisure hobbies, and
"Mommy Makeover" options that can get you back in shape.
regular medical care are a few ways we empower women to
These procedures are very affordable through options such as
reduce the stress.
CareCredit financing. Plan a visit to my office for facial and physique analysis to customize your Mommy Makeover today,
How to help:
and visit us at PassmorePlasticSurgery.com.
The first step in encouraging a loved one to seek help is to listen health treatment is what keeps people from seeking help. We
Valley Behavioral Health
can help them feel more comfortable by learning more about their symptoms and letting them know they're not alone.
Women and stress: Women are often caught in the hustle and bustle of taking care of everyone else. Juggling careers, rearing
Dr. Cody Friddle
school-aged children, and caring for aging parents are a few
Friddle Dentistry
common stressors many face daily. One key in helping deal with these and other pressures is to alleviate stress. By prioritizing
What is cosmetic dentistry? To me everything we do falls under
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to them without judgment. Many times the stigma of mental Crystal Lougin, LPC
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the umbrella of cosmetic dentistry. Veneers are one example,
Also, some patients bite down in a destructive way, grind
but everything we do is to improve people's smiles. This is
their teeth at night, chew on ice, or open things with
why for years our restorations have all been metal-free. When
their teeth, and these habits can cause damage, but with
my patients smile, I don't want them to feel like they can't
the advancement in dental materials, and quality labs
smile very big because they've had a root canal and a metal
and products that we use in our office, cosmetic dental
crown on a back molar. At Friddle Dentistry we consider all
restorations are lasting longer than ever.
our restorations to be in the "cosmetic zone" of a patient's smile, even if it's the back molar.
Darryl Eckes, MD, FACS, General and Bariatric Surgeon Cooper Clinic Weight Loss Program
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Sometimes cosmetic dentistry would include an all-porcelain crown to replace fillings that have leakage at the margins
What is the ORBERA™ managed weight loss system? Orbera™
that cause stains between front teeth. Sometimes it would
is a balloon-like device which is inserted non-surgically into
be straightening teeth with our almost invisible tooth-colored
your stomach during a brief endoscopic procedure. Once it is
orthodontics system called "Six Month Smile." Other times it‘s
inflated with saline, you will be able to eat less and still have
bonding teeth or doing veneers.
a feeling of fullness. Dietary counseling will be provided to teach you healthy habits so you can lose weight and keep it
If done properly,metal-free restorations can last just as
off after the balloon is removed in six months. Studies show
long, or longer, than traditional crowns. It depends on
that Orbera™ patients lose an average of 50 pounds.
many factors, including how the patients treat their teeth. They can still get cavities underneath them, so brushing
How do you maintain this weight loss after the balloon is
and flossing, and cutting back on sugar, are still important,
removed? Participants are involved in a multi-disciplined
even if all their teeth are veneered.
approach to maximize the weight-loss effect of Orbera™. When the balloon is removed, this program continues for an additional
yourself and keep you more satisfied. Also, don't let one bad
techniques, nutritional concepts, and behavior modification.
moment dictate the rest of your day or the rest of your week.
The Orbera™ balloon is an effective tool to help patients achieve
As soon as you have you favorite thing, get back on your diet.
healthy weight loss that can be made permanent through new
Progress, not perfection, is what you should shoot for.
behaviors learned through this program. Will diet alone keep you in shape? Not necessarily. You Why is this preferable to surgical procedures? We perform
can manage weight with diet alone; however, that doesn't
three types of bariatric surgeries with excellent results, but
mean you're in shape as far as cardiovascular conditioning
some patients don't qualify for, or simply are not interested in
or having more lean body mass. Also, working with weights
surgery. Orbera™ is non-surgical. It gives patients a unique,
helps prevent osteoporosis and osteopenia. More weight
FDA-approved, safe alternative to surgery. You can learn
training helps with bone density, which in the long run could
more at cooperweightlossorbera.com.
lead to less bone breaks as we age.
Brandon Morrison
I'm trying to work out alone and I'm failing. Do you think I'd
Body Tailors
be better off in a class? Absolutely! The team training we do
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six months. Patients are educated in weight loss and fitness
here at Body Tailors develops into friendships that soon turn Halloween: candy and parties. Thanksgiving: food, food,
into accountability.
food. Christmas: cookies and more parties. How do you stay on track this time of year? This time of year is always
Kris L. Gast, MD
hard, but I've found that instead of completely eliminating
Fort Smith Radiation Oncology, P.A.
all of your favorite goodies, try to use portion control and eat slowly. Enjoy your favorite foods in limited quantities and
After the diagnosis: Picking the right doctor is extremely
savor. This will keep your brain from thinking you're depriving
important. Your cancer doctor, whether he/she is a radiation
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oncologist or a medical oncologist, will be part of your life for
SEE YOU IN NOVEMBER
a very long time. Choose someone you can talk to, someone who understands, and who will spend the time answering
As we're thinking about November, our thoughts automatically
your questions. Never hesitate to seek a second opinion.
turn to food. Thanksgiving, lots of family get-togethers, and cozy nights around the dinner table. Food unites us, and that's
Dealing with the word "cancer": First, I listen to my
why Do South速 features recipes every month. We want to make
patient's concerns, then answer all their questions. If
it easy for you to find great dishes, simply made, that you and
there is information I haven't covered by answering their
your family will love.
questions, I go over the gaps so they're fully informed about the type and stage of their cancer. We will go over
Afraid you've missed out on some of our scrumptious recipes?
their treatment options as a team. At this point I review
Check out our back issues of Do South速. All our recipes are there,
the information and answer more questions. Knowing that
just waiting for you to try them! After you do, send us an email at
most patients are overwhelmed with information, I always
editors@dosouthmagazine.com to tell us what you think.
make myself available. Also in November, we're unveiling our Gift Guide in our Special Being someone's rock: I often see friends and relatives
Advertising Section. With just weeks until Christmas, it's time
try to tell the patient all about cancer. Unfortunately, the
to start thinking about gifts for those we love. The Do South速
information is usually of the negative variety, adding to the
Holiday Gift Guide will help you find dazzling gifts and services
patient's stress. The best way to take care of your loved
for everyone on your list!
one is to be there, listen, and help them continue to do the normal things they love.
Are you a business owner who's interested in advertising with Do South速? We'd love to talk to you about this great opportunity. Just give us a call at 479.782.1500 or 479.459.6672.
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