The Woman's Guide - October 2015

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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

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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

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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

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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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