Celebrate your Dad this Father’s Day by treating him to one of the “cool”est gifts. Cosmetic surgery isn’t just for women, and CoolSculpting works just as effectively on men as it does on women. We’ve all been witness to the latest “Dad Bod” craze, and we’re not saying that it’s something the men in your life shouldn’t embrace, but a little fast-fix toning never hurt either.
What is CoolSculpting?
It’s body contouring without having to undergo a surgical procedure. CoolSculpting employs Cryolipolysis, which is a patented method that uses carefully controlled cooling to reduce fat. Once the cells are treated, they are gradually eliminated through your body’s own metabolic processes, reducing the thickness of the fat layer. If you’ve already improved your figure through dieting and exercise, and the pockets of fat you want to target are smaller, then CoolSculpting is the ideal solution for you.
This noninvasive procedure is best suited for the waist, upper/lower abdomen and inner thighs. We know how busy Dads can be with work and everything else going on in their lives, but with CoolSculpting there’s relatively no downtime so he wouldn’t have to worry about taking time off.
Why The SHAW Center?
The Shaw Center has been a Certified CoolSculpting Center since 2011, and not only that but with 25 total years of general body contouring experience means sound advice on the best option to reach your aesthetic goals.
This CoolSculpting Father’s Day Special will give you half off the second area when you buy the first one for Pops. This offer is only valid for men and expires June 30, 2015 with the procedure needing to be scheduled before the following September. This still gives Dad plenty of time to make his consultation in order to assess what parts of his “Dad Bod” could be made better.
Sure, you can really shock Dad this year by gifting him with the usual new tie, but why not give him something that will truly make him happy even when he’s not dressed in a suit? After all, he’s probably earned it.

Call The Shaw Center at 480-767-1900 to learn more about this special offer!
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How great would it be if you could bring along a personal trainer and nutritionist with you everywhere you went? Someone who would encourage you to eat healthy and to motivate you to get active without having to deal with the gym membership? Well, that’s not out of the total realm of possibility with the help of these must-have fitness and health apps! Your phone is something you have on you at all times, so why not integrate your fitness regime into it in order to ensure that your health is also a daily accessory.
Fitnet
Don’t just use your camera for selfies, but instead utilize it as your personal trainer. While you watch fitness videos on your phone, the Fitnep app uses your camera to track how well you’re doing. Additionally, it will give you real-time feedback so that you can make the necessary adjustments.
Spring
This app will definitely put some pep in your step! Spring creates fitness playlists that are consistent and upbeat so that all you have to do is make sure you keep up with the beat of the track. Because let’s be real, there’s nothing worse than losing your momentum because a Coldplay song cuts in on your run.
MINDBODY Connect
This geolocation genius is the ideal solution for spicing up your workout routine. Having a gym membership is great, but MINDBODY Connect allows you to discover different types of fitness classes happening around you so that you can potentially just drop in!
HealthyOut
This mindful meal app helps you stay disciplined without having to ignore your appetite. Eating out is sometimes inevitable, and this app will help you locate nearby restaurant dishes and prepared grocery items that are healthy without compromising your cravings.
Fooducate
Fooducate allows you to eat and shop healthy by quickly pulling nutritional information about certain foods by using barcodes. Not the best option? That’s okay because this app will make sure to provide you with a healthy alternative suggestion! It doesn’t get much better than that.
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Summer is here and our beauty routines should now be as effortless as ever.  They say the eyes are the windows to the soul. Well then, your eyelashes are the curtains and just as essential to perfect. Sure, there’s hundreds of over the counter makeup products, mascaras and even false eyelashes you can settle for when wanting to achieve a bold lash look, but all of those are just temporary and even sometimes detrimental to your natural lashes. What if we told you that you could render your lashes luscious and long without all that and using Latisse and other natural home remedies? Well, you can!
A Healthy Diet
When do you not hear that a healthy diet can benefit you? It’s true! Lashes are made from keratin which is a type of protein, so ensuring your meals are high in protein can actually help your eyelashes to grow fuller and longer.
Vitamin E
This can actually be a DIY solution by combining one tablespoon of sweet almond oil, one tablespoon olive oil and one capsule of liquid vitamin E. Once you have this mixture, you can apply the serum to your lash line with a Q-tip every night before bed. This will also help to make your lashes healthy and strong.
Grooming
Yes, you can actually groom your eyelashes just as you would comb your hair every day.! We suggest brushing them once a day with an eyelash brush, which will help to distribute the natural oils  through this gentle massage, as well as improve the blood supply.
Latisse
Above all else, Latisse has been proven to be extremely effective in the growth and renewal of eyelashes.  Full, flirty lashes are one of the most feminine qualities in a woman, so why not obtain long-lasting results with Latisse? This FDA  approved treatment not only improves length and fullness but also the darkness of the lashes. You can apply Latisse directly to the lash line nightly for best results.

This month, when you receive Juvederm at the Shaw Center you will be entered to win a free Latisse!
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 Skin needling sounds like it would be extremely invasive, right? Well it doesn’t have to be! With Dermapen’s advanced technologies, there’s little to no pain when undergoing this treatment. The purpose of Dermapen is to stimulate natural collagen reproduction that will ultimately help to remove any visible signs of wrinkles, enlarged pores and other abnormalities.

Don’t Be Scared Of Scars
This advanced skin needling promotes scar-less healing, while still allowing for increased production of normal woven collagen. This treatment is very similar to fractional laser treatments, but without all the unwanted side effects and downtime. Additionally, Dermapen has actually been found to be more beneficial than chemical peels or microdermabrasion.
Traditional V. Dermapen
Unlike traditional skin needling rollers, Dermapen causes minimal damage to skin and very little discomfort and distress overall. With Dermapen you can also adjust the depth of the needle in order to tailor it to individual needs. It’s because of this that it can also be used in normally hard to reach areas, such as around the eyes, lips and nose.  The Dermapen is also much safer because of its disposable needles, which helps in avoiding the risk of cross-contamination.
It’s Just That Easy
Not only is this treatment virtually painless with almost no downtime, but the results are almost immediate. Typically, you will see results after the first treatment and you will only continue to see more significant results with time. The care process between treatments requires very little, with the suggested use of a topical treatment to aid in hydration and strengthening of the skin.
The Shaw Center recommends the Dermapen for aged and sagging skin, fine lines and wrinkles, vertical lip lines, stretch marks, scars and overall skin rejuvenation.
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Getting in shape with your sweetheart can help to raise your heart rate through both cardio and connection. Working out produces endorphins, and endorphins evokes positive feelings so when you exercise together you’re almost guaranteed to boost your relationship’s mood.  And while cuddling up to Netflix or sleeping in until the last possible alarm together is tempting, finding the motivation to get active as a couple can be extremely rewarding. Don’t let your love life derail your plans to get fit, but instead turn it into a date.
Cardio Chemistry
Find your common ground.  So you’re a runner and your partner’s a yogi. There’s no need to give up what you love in order to accommodate for his or her preferred fitness system, but you can still be open-minded. Take a class with them to try it out, and who knows; you may find yourself loving warrior pose. 
Plan It Out
It’s inevitable that your schedules will be different, so find a time that works best for both of you. Each of you set an alarm before work, and know what your gym routine will be before you get there. Making sure that it’s an even mix of what you may like and what they prefer will ensure a balanced and cohesive sesh.
Date Night with Dumbbells
Treat going to the gym like it’s dinner and a movie. Just because you’re wearing Nikes and not lipstick doesn’t mean there  still won’t be quality time. Try to stick together on the treadmill, and ditch the ear buds. Taking breaks is also okay and will give you time to talk and discuss what’s working and what’s not.
Need A Spot?
Working out solo is probably what you’re used to, but partner exercises can also be fun and beneficial.  So partner up, and test out your wheelbarrow push-ups or resistance band combos. Plus, it’s much easier when you have someone there to count for you and encourage you to get through those last couple of reps.
Two Is Better Than One
Make it a point to plan an Acai bowl run post workout or wind down together by meal prepping for the week. Working out together will also make it easier to eat healthy and support one another in making the right choices. Next time you’re thinking about packing your gym bag, extend the invite to your other half!
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Ready, Set, Relax! It’s sometimes difficult to take the time out of our busy schedules to focus on your most important accessory: your face! We get too caught up in daily tasks to remember that taking care of ourselves should be one of our top priorities. The SHAW Center’s Spa is an oasis complete with treatments and skin solutions that will leave you wondering why you ever waited so long to make a visit. The best part of the Spa is that its services are easily catered to fit your needs and require little to no down time.
Something More A”peel”ing
Skin Peels are incredibly beneficial to maintaining that beautiful complexion of yours. Chemical peels can help to repair skin damage caused by sun exposure, minimize facial lines, as well as improve the overall skin tone and texture of your face. Things that may affect the depth of a peel include the acid concentration in the peeling agent, the number of coats that are applied, and the amount of time allowed before the acid is neutralized.
There are different types of peels you can opt for depending on the area you want to target and intensity of results. AHAs are the most gentle of the three offered at The SHAW Center Spa. They simply aid in smoothing and brightening your skin through the use of a group of glycolic, lactic and fruit acids. This particular procedure has the shortest recovery time and takes 10 minutes or less.
TCAs penetrate the skin more deeply than AHAs and are the preferred chemical solution for darker-skinned patients. This particular peel treats fine surface wrinkles, superficial blemishes and pigment problems.
The deepest penetrating peel offered at The SHAW Center Spa is Phenol, which treats more difficult skin problems, such as coarse facial wrinkles, precancerous growths and severely blotchy or damaged skin caused by sun exposure. Our center typically only uses this peel on the face and around the mouth.
Know The Difference…
Our center also offers Microdermabrasion, which is a non-surgical, exfoliating treatment for those wanting to rid themselves of age spots, freckles, fine lines, scars and rough skin. While this procedure has similar results as chemical peels, they do employ alternative techniques. A chemical peel achieves exfoliation through the use of chemical agents and is typically followed with a longer recovery process. Microdermabrasion is an exfoliating treatment, but does so by simply “sanding” with minimal to no downtime.
The Spa also offers services, such as Visia Analysis and an extensive line of well-trusted skincare products. So take the day off, kick your feet up and allow us to spoil your skin by enhancing and repairing its natural beauty!
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Preparation and the physical surgery are two processes we typically pay close mind to. However, the post-surgery phase and recovery process is just as important in order to ensure the best results. The SHAW Center is committed to making sure your consultation, procedure and care afterwards is as comfortable as possible, and that’s why we want to offer you the best tips and suggestions for at-home care.
When anticipating any cosmetic procedure, there are certain recovery basics that go without saying when it comes to preparing for healing. First and foremost, make sure you have a relaxed and pleasant environment to return back to once the procedure is complete. Ideally, having someone who can help you through your recovery is also essential.
Medication
Depending on which type of procedure you are undergoing, you will be typically be prescribed a pain medication alongside an antibiotic to relieve any aches you may experience for the first few days. It’s ideal to fill these prescriptions and have them on hand a few days ahead of time so you don’t have to worry about them when you should be resting post procedure.
Ice, Ice Baby
In case of any expected inflammation or bruising, reusable gel ice packs will aid in relieving any pain. These are key accessories to have on hand, and several may be necessary.
Aquaphor
It’s not unusual to experience potential dryness and redness of the skin post-surgery. This is obviously temporary but in the meantime moisturizing with Aquaphor will help subside these effects. Since this particular product is thicker than most moisturizers, you won’t find yourself having to reapply as frequently.
Bendable Straws and Pillows
The first couple of days after your surgery are the most critical, and anything you can do to avoid excess moving is best. Make sure you have a variety of pillows in different shapes and sizes for support and to assure that you’re not straining for comfort. Bendable straws are also a nice afterthought, as they enable you from having to overexert when you’re hydrating. If you have someone to feed you grapes, that’s also a plus.
Soups and Broths
While you may find that you’re starving after your procedure and craving a large meal, try to opt for something simpler, such as soup. This will be easy to digest and will calm any nausea you may be having as a symptom afterwards.
Comfy Pjs
Yay! Finally, you have an excuse to wear your snuggie for consecutive days straight without being judged. Take advantage of this downtime by ensuring that you’re dressed comfortably. It’s amazing how something as simple as soothing sweatpants can relax you.
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The SHAW Center is dedicated to achieving the most natural looking results and achieves this through a variety of different techniques, one of them being injectable treatments. Both Botox and Dysport will help to eliminate any unwanted lines and render your skin noticeably younger by targeting specific facial expression muscles.  Our center hosts only the most skilled and trained professionals to ensure that these procedures are both personalized to fit your desires and executed flawlessly.
Bottom Line, There Should Be No Lines
BOTOX® Cosmetic is a simple and safe treatment that involves a small injection that blocks the nerve impulse to the muscle under the skin in a certain area. Typically, results can sustain anywhere from three to six months. One of the many benefits of this procedure is that there’s no downtime or serious recovery process. Inject today, show off tomorrow!
While Botox’s most popular benefit is its ability to rid your face of signs of aging, it can also aid in many other areas. Botox has been known to be highly effective in the treatment of migraine headaches. When injected into specific head and neck sites, it can actually prevent a migraine and dull future headache symptoms. Botox is also helpful in balancing the problem of hyperhidrosis, or excessive sweating. It relieves this condition by blocking the release of perspiration through the sweat glands.
Meet Tammy!
Tammy Federico is one of our SHAW Center superstar team members, and it is through her skillful attention to detail that she has succeeded in making our clients happy. Tammy specializes in injectables, with over seven years of experience.
“I pride myself on giving the best experience possible, and making sure you look your best.  I feel very fortunate to have worked at the SHAW Center for the past four years, as it has always been one of my goals to work alongside one of the best plastic surgeons.” -Tammy
Tammy is now offering a complimentary consultation here at The SHAW Center so that she can assess the best options for you. Whether it’s fuller, plumper lips (her personal favorite!), or simply removing any undesired creases, she is on board with enhancing your beauty.
There’s More…
We are also excited to announce that through the month of May we’re offering $100 off any injectable service for first-time patients. In addition to that, on Wednesday, May 13, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. we will be hosting our Botox Days event where you can spin the wheel and receive savings of 10% off and more on your treatment. You can really flirt with lady luck, and receive your entire treatment free.
While you may have earned worry lines, it doesn’t mean you need to show them anymore!
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Our lips are definitely not sealed on this topic. The crazed lip plump phenomenon is taking young women’s worlds by storm. There are definitely ways to go about achieving the perfect pout, and we’ve even unveiled some of those tricks in a more recent blog post. However, the “Kylie Jenner Lip Challenge,” is not and should not be a method.
Just Because It’s Trending Doesn’t Mean It’s Trendy
In case you missed it this week, the Kylie Jenner lip challenge was a trending topic that involved mostly young girls, and even some men, in taking a shot glass to their mouth and sucking until the outside circumference of their natural lip line became swollen and bruised. While it’s been reported that Kylie Jenner is not in support of this alternate means of lip enhancement, the challenge has been titled so in an effort to recognize this Kardashian sister’s popular pout.
Kiss This Method Goodbye
So while there’s nothing wrong with supplementing your already existing features in order to attain your ideal image, there is a point when size really does matter, and enough is enough. Teens across the country participated in this challenge, with some even enduring serious injuries from the shot glass shattering during the process. There are ways to both naturally and cosmetically enlarge your lips, but it’s imperative that it’s done through the safest means possible.
Consider relining your lips, implementing a balm with hyaluronic acid or even schedule a consultation at The SHAW Center, but please just put this Kylie Jenner challenge to rest. 
Pout Perception
Full lips have been a hallmark of beauty more so in recent years than ever, but dramatic results are not always necessary. That’s not to say The SHAW Center doesn’t offer lip injection procedures that will satisfy your desire for luscious lips. However, aesthetic perception is key, and it is our goal to provide the most natural-looking results. No shot glasses necessary!
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Finding the motivation to stay in shape can be difficult, but if you surround yourself with the right reminders it can be a lot more encouraging.  It’s not news that we live in a world where social media reigns, and our to-do lists revolve around an ever-changing newsfeed. Your girlfriends just checked into that new wine bar down the street, so you make time to meet up with them for some pinot later. Your old college roommate just posted about her new Lululemon yoga pants, so you schedule some time to pick up your own pair on your way home from work. However, if you just followed the best of the best fitness gurus, you might find yourself making the time to do what they do instead of finding other distractions!
TwoBadBodies: @twobadbodies
This Instagram account is home to two girlfriends who met on the track at the University of Washington years ago and have been inseparable since. This beautiful athletic duo is dedicated to finding creative ways to inspire their followers to have fun with fitness on a regular basis. Jennifer Forrester and Kaisa Keranen lead workouts that range from synchronized stair workouts to jump rope routines.
Morgan |24|: @the_southern_yogi
Morgan DeYoung inspires upwards of twenty thousand people daily through her Instagram account by posting videos showcasing yoga poses, inspirational quotes and photos updating her body’s progress regularly. This Instagram is the type of account that motivates you to leap into downward facing dog even if you’ve never owned a yoga mat before!
Gisele Bundchen: @giseleofficial
If following this bombshell for her shear good looks isn’t enough, then add her to your list for her fitness skill set. You might have seen Gisele Bundchen’s Under Armour ad, and if you did it wouldn’t have taken much convincing to know that this angel knows how to kick butt. Gisele’s account features her sporting her most impressive yoga flows in some of the most sought after travel destinations. It doesn’t hurt that Tom Brady’s face makes an occasional appearance in her feed either.
Jeanette Jenkins: @msjeanettejenkins
This warrior woman is a trainer, nutritionist and Nike athlete and shares all of her secrets through her account daily. Known for her specialty in toned abs and her bikini boot camp, Jeanette includes posts complete with 10-minute total body blasts and healthy meal options. This powerhouse is enough to want to make you stop whatever it is you’re doing and get your sweat on.
Kayla Itsines: @kayla_itsines
Kayla is an Aussie beauty with a whole lot of brawns. With over 2.6 million followers, a comprehensive 12-week workout training guide and her own recipe EBooks, its no surprise this account has such a fan base! Kayla inspires through her daily posts featuring actual clients before and after photos that are routinely shared. Following this account not only shows you where you could be, but just how feasible it is through the involvement of other fan’s commitment.
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