Summer is quickly approaching, which means peeking in that dreaded swimsuit drawer to see what you have to work with for the coming months. However, trying on swimsuits shouldn’t be a negative experience if you know what looks best on your figure. Everyone has a different body type and therefore should capitalize on your unique physique! Feeling sexy poolside just became a whole lot easier. Now, let’s talk fruit!
Pear Shape
J-Lo and Beyoncé adhere to this body shape when they’re trying on their beachwear! The key to figuring out which style suits you best is making sure that you’re able to balance your proportions, while ensuring your bottom half has the coverage it needs. Opt for a plunging neckline or a patterned or colorful top that shifts the eye upward, focusing less on your lower half. If possible, veto any thick-banded bottoms that will just call attention to the area you’re trying to avoid showcasing. A shear sarong draped at your hips will not only add to the look, but also flatter your figure.
Apple Shape
If you’re an apple shape, then you carry most of your weight in your mid-section. Detracting from this area of your body is an easy fix with the right approach. Shirred or gathered fabric helps to eliminate any unwanted clinging to your hips or stomach, while also creating definition in the waist. Luckily for you, high-waisted bottoms are extremely in trend right now and make for the perfect solution to concealing that lower pooch. Whether it’s a retro-inspired swimsuit bottom or pair of high-waisted denim shorts, you’ll instantly feel more confident!
Large Bust
Katy Perry and Brooklyn Decker are examples of women with a bigger bust, and they most definitely rock it. It’s all about finding a way to balance your figure without completely ignoring your womanly assets. Support is crucial with this body type and finding a bikini top with an under wire or molded cups will ensure that your girls stay lifted. You will want to avoid overly embellished tops or ruffles since this will only draw more attention to your chest, taking away from the rest of your gorgeous figure.
Athletic
Alright, this is for all the Cameron Diaz’s out there. This figure is a bit more narrow and straight up and down. Fortunately, creating curves is much easier than hiding them. You have permission to play around with more embellishments and patterns on both the top and bottom. This will create the illusion of dimension. One-piece suits with strategic cutouts are great for creating curves, as well as tie-side bikini bottoms. Less is more with this body type!
The SHAW Center offers a variety of different procedures than can assist in perfecting the swimsuit-ready body you desire. Embrace your figure, but know that there’s always potential to love it even more!
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Hair thinning can be attributed to many different things, genetics being one of them. Aging is also a common factor that contributes to hair loss, and you may have been subject to some noticeable changes more recently due to this. Don’t stress, not only is this problem solvable but unfortunately stressing can also lead to thinning hair.  There are a few different routes you can take to get to the root of the problem in beginning to repair your own. Males and females, listen up! This goes for both of you.
Healthy Diet, Healthy Hair
First things first, you’re going to need to watch your diet. While diet alone is not enough to save your hair, it will most definitely help. You are what you eat, and your locks are directly affected by your choice of entrée. Eating lots of protein-rich foods and the healthy kind of fats will nourish your hair and help it to appear both thicker and more lustrous. Opting for foods high in Vitamin B, such as chicken, fish, eggs and spinach will aid in the formation of hair cells.
No Ifs, Ands, Just Oils!
Believe it or not, essential oils used for scalp massages can also prevent hair loss. Coconut oil in particular acts as a sealant by preventing your hair follicles from losing their moisture. Olive oil is also rich in antioxidants and is great in nourishing hair. Because olive oil is rich in vitamin E it will actually promote hair growth. Additionally, almond oil is also beneficial to your hair because it’s so rich in vitamins E, D, iron, magnesium, calcium and fats.  Lavender, cedarwood, thyme and rosemary have also been known to prevent hair loss.
“Brush” It Off
Stress is a leading factor in hair loss, and while stress is also inevitable, it can be controlled. As the wise Taylor Swift once said, “Shake it off!” and look at her-she’s got great hair. Some methods you can adopt in order to prevent the everyday added anxieties include:  meditating, exercise and simply learning how to express yourself.  Meditation allows you to refocus your attention and eliminate any negative thoughts that can crowd your mind. Allowing yourself to vent is crucial in managing stress. Even if you’re not communicating your feelings to someone else, start maintaining a journal as a means to decompress.
These are hopefully all remedies that won’t make you want to pull your hair out, and if all else fails, The SHAW Center has a fully comprehensive hair restoration treatment program for both women and men.
The SHAW Center’s low-level laser therapy is a noninvasive laser treatment administered to the scalp, which helps to stimulate new hair growth. In addition to the laser therapy treatment, The SHAW Center also offers at-home laser hair loss devices. These hand-held “laser combs” provide phototherapy to the scalp to enhance the results from the in-office laser.
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We’ve all been asked that age-old question, “If you were stranded on a desert island what would you bring?” Now imagine that this desert island is full of Epicor fitness equipment and requires a membership, then what?  It’s not easy deciding what to bring along with you to the gym, but there are a few essential items that should be considered next time you’re packing your gym bag. Squats are hard, but this is easy!
Dry Shampoo
Unless you’re workout Barbie, chances are you need to take the time to freshen up post workout in order to continue taking on your day. In regards to reality, sometimes showering just isn’t an option due to time constraints. That’s why dry shampoo is, or should be, your new best friend. A few sprits of this and a somewhat dramatic, but super fabulous hair flip should do the trick! You’ll keep your coworkers guessing how you can manage such a fit body and still have time to primp.
Nike+ Fuel Band
This little black (or pink depending on how fashion forward you’re trying to be for the gym) bracelet will be your constant reminder and main means of motivation. It not only tracks your every step, but shows you just how many calories you burn throughout the day. It’s so subtle that you’ll forget you’re even wearing it until you look down at the stats and see just how awesome you are!
Oil Absorbing Pads
Your lean body should show off your efforts at the gym, not your shiny skin. Try using a fragrance-free blotting pad to remove perspiration and to avoid potential breakouts from using your hands or towel. The SHAW Center also offers a variety of different exfoliating treatments, including microdermabrasion, that can aid in skin restoration if the gym is in fact taking a toll on your complexion.
SmartShake
The SmartShake takes on the form of a regular water bottle, but it is much, much more! Its compartments allow for you to store several different servings of nutritional supplements, such as protein, vitamins and capsules that you can keep to consume throughout the day.  Looking good after the gym is important, but feeling good is the key!
BB Cream and Moisturizer
This essential is the perfect no-makeup makeup and will help to keep skin moisturized long after your workout. This lightweight alternative will help to reduce any redness and/or blemishes that can be enhanced during cardio. Before application, for the perfect moisturizing cocktail, you can apply a regular moisturizer. The SHAW Center’s SkinCeuticals  line is both ultra-hydrating and rejuvenating.
All of these necessities will help to lift any weight off your shoulders, both literally and figuratively!
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Let’s face it – this has been the year for lips! If you’ve been on social media you’ve probably seen celebrities like Kylie Jenner showing off their puckered pout in a big way. You have to sometimes wonder if its surgery or just an intense makeup regime that renders these women so kissable.
Well…It’s probably both!
Plump it up
An easy way to temporarily plump is to use a lip plumping gloss. There’s scores of different types of over-the-counter products that promise to produce enhanced lips but do they actually work? Some do because they contain ingredients like cinnamon, ginger mint or other compounds that are found in hot peppers, which work to create mild redness and swell the lip, however these are temporary solutions.
Crossing the line
Lining your lip is both temporary and non-invasive. Creating the illusion that your pout is more dramatic as it is can be achieved through this method, but it’s also important that you do it right so you don’t end up looking like you just failed your first stage makeup tutorial. Don’t over line, and make sure you follow the natural raised creases that are there but just may not have full, natural color.
Make it effortless
If you’re really trying to attain your desired lip shape and size, then Restylane Silk may be the answer. It is the first and only FDA-approved treatment to specifically address lips and is both a natural and subtle means for lip enhancement. Lips can be one of the first signs of aging due to the lines that are created around the mouth. These lines can lead to lip thinning and loss of shape. Restylane Silk is designed to provide natural-looking results through the use of injecting a clear gel formulation of hyaluronic acid, which is a sugar that is already naturally present in your skin. The SHAW Center offers this service and would be happy to schedule a consultation in order to figure out the best approach for you!
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It’s that time of year where there are warmer days fewer than cool, and we’re sure you’ve been planning or at least dreaming of your next beach side vacation. While being outdoors can make it a little more difficult to perfect your look, we have some tips and tricks that’ll have you glowing long after the sunsets.

Less is more
Leave the foundation at home in order to cut down your beauty routine for a leisurely getaway. We recommend using a tinted moisturizer with SPF built in. These usually provide a sheer to medium coverage and will leave your skin feeling light and fresh. It’s also essential to find a tinted moisturizer that’s oil-free in order to avoid clogging pores. Another bonus is that it’s much easier to blend than foundation so it will leave your skin with a natural looking appearance.
My lip balm is poppin’
Using a lip balm is essential for the beach because of its sun protective properties. Most balms will include a SPF and stay on much longer than a standard lipstick. We’re not saying you need to completely rid your face of color, and in fact it’s more common now to find a tinted lip balm. Opt for a shade just a few shades pinker than your natural pout, and avoid red at all costs. It’s better suited for nighttime anyway!
Dive in!
Waterproof mascara is a must! You may decide to pass up playing in the waves, but the added perspiration from just laying out in the sun will enable your lashes to flake and smudge. The raccoon look is never welcome, but especially not in paradise! Because waterproof mascara can prove to be a bit more difficult to get off, make sure you use a hypoallergenic makeup remover, and take your time when removing.
Fake it ‘till you bake it
The first couple of days at the beach are usually dedicated to working on a tan, however it’s always a must to think of your skin in the long run.  Apply SPF during the day and if you’re not achieving the color you desire, try dusting a bronzer along your cheekbones and collarbones to get the glow you desire. Finding a bronzer with a bit of shimmer is ideal since this will act as a two-in-one without having to use a highlighter. You can also use bronzer to add bit of definition to the crease of your eyelids at night.
Bye, Bye oils
 If you have really oily skin, try using blotting films instead of powders to reduce the sheen. They will suck up all the extra oil created from basking in the sun and will keep your complexion looking matte and revived.  A major plus is that they take up hardly any extra space in your beach bag!

The SHAW Center also offers many services to help you prepare for a laid back look by offering services that result in a natural appearance. Latisse is one of them and is ideal for women who crave effortless beauty. This prescription treatment helps to grow lashes longer, fuller and darker! For more information on whether or not Latisse is right for you, contact The SHAW Center at (480) 767- 1900 to schedule a consultation.
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Throughout your childhood you’re gifted with perfect and even-looking skin, but as time goes on it’s almost impossible to ever fully recover your baby-like complexion. Sun damage, acne breakouts in your adolescence that can lead to scarring and the natural process of aging are all contributing factors to the discoloration and unevenness of your skin tone. One common thread shared by these variables is that they’re all inevitable, no matter how hard we try to avoid them. While we may not be able to prevent it, we can most definitely repair it!
Bottoms up!
Drink, drink, drink. In fact we want you to get completely intoxicated off of water. Staying hydrated is the most important thing you can do for your body and its rejuvenation. It not only helps in cleansing your skin from the inside out, but it prevents any unwanted wrinkles by filling those pockets with necessary fluids. Of course try to avoid any sugary drinks or alcohol as much as you can since these alternatives act as moister-suckers, but we understand the occasional indulgence – we’re guilty too! So next time you’re out, ask for a tall glass of H20…Shaken, not stirred.
Good Morning, Sunshine
Nothing is better than feeling the warm sun kiss your skin. While it may seem like an attentive boyfriend one minute, it can turn into the psycho ex the next, causing nothing but damage and harm to your skin. In fact, the most common cause for an uneven skin tone is sun damage.
Start incorporating the application of sunscreen into your daily routine. Most daily moisturizers and some makeup already have a sunscreen worked into their formula but make sure it’s at least SPF 30. It’s also important to ensure that the sunscreen you’re applying has both UVA and UVB protection to help prevent from both sunspots and immediate burning. ZO Skin Health offers a wide variety of sunscreens and products to reverse the effects of sun damage, available in The SHAW Center.
We also recommend exfoliating at least once a week and employing a moisturizer thereafter.
When All Else Fails
The Shaw Center offers a complete skin rejuvenation treatment, which will leave you feeling brighter, younger and healthier. Laser360 provides a more youthful look, without an invasive procedure. It encompasses three different types of methods:  skin resurfacing, skin tightening and skin color. Through the skin resurfacing procedure, Laser360 stimulates new collagen to grow, improving your skin’s overall texture and tone.
The tightening technology will firm up any unwanted loose skin around your eyes, nose and jaw through infrared light, which creates deep healing in your skin, helping you to regain a more contoured appearance.
Finally, Laser360 will help to completely eliminate any skin pigments, broken blood vessels and vascular marks through its skin color segment.
This treatment is not only safe and effective, but it can completely transform your complexion through a nearly noninvasive experience!
Contact The SHAW Center at (480) 767-1900 to schedule an appointment to discuss customized treatment plans.
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Skincare isn’t just for women; guys’ skin needs some loving too.  We’re here to tell you exactly what you can do to improve your “manplexion. “  Gone are the days that you secretly steal your lady’s night cream or wonder why you’re still exhibiting breakouts as if you’re 15 again and going through puberty. We’ve got you covered.
First Things First
Every morning when you initially wake up, immediately splash cold water on your face. This quick cleanse process will help slough away dead skin cells you may have, ultimately helping to improve the dullness of your face. We recommend using a wash with glycolic acid, which will penetrate skin deeply and easily. You should also be exfoliating anywhere from once to twice a week in order to keep your face looking fresh and rejuvenated. ZO Skin Health carries an Offects Exfoliating Polish, available at The SHAW Center, which consists of ultra-fine magnesium crystals that aid in exfoliating dead skin cells and enhances epidermal turnover to produce a smoother complexion. 
Quench The Thirst
Moisturizing your face is key. While exfoliating and using compounds like glycolic acid are beneficial, it can also leave your skin looking dry if you don’t take proper measures. If you’re prone to breakouts, try a product that is mostly water-based. We’re not saying you have to shave the beard either, just work around it! You ‘mustache’ what you’re doing to help remedy the situation.
In addition, make sure you’re getting your H20 fix throughout the day. Dehydration can lead to many issues that can result in bad skin. We understand that you’re still probably going to have your post-work brew with the boys, but just make sure you’re equalizing that with some water.
So What, Maybe You Still Get ID-ed
Even if you’ve hit the genetic gene pool and have plans to age like George Clooney, it’s essential to still take precaution with wrinkles and aging. It’s never too early to start using products like retinol cream to boost your youth and promote collagen production. Making this a habit will only continue to improve the evenness of your complexion.  ZO Skin Health offers several of their products that comprise an “Aggressive Anit-Aging Program,” otherwise they have a variety of cleansers, polishes, creams and sunscreens that help combat aging as well.
Dress The Part, Don’t Stress The Part
Some things are easier said than done. Choosing to not stress out isn’t always the easiest option but at least you can try to control it. Unfortunately, stress can lead to an imbalance in hormones, which can then completely throw off your skin’s condition, ultimately causing breakouts.  Try to let the little things go to not only improve your mental health but your skin as well. 
The SHAW Center also offers a variety of different procedures to both repair and enhance your skin, such as Botox, dermal fillers and laser resurfacing. Contact us at (480) 767-1900 to schedule a consultation to see what the best option is for you.
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Pregnancy is one of the most beautiful processes a woman can experience. Not only does it heighten your senses, bolster your self-confidence and gift you with glow, but it can improve your overall health too.
While post-pregnancy can be incredibly rewarding, it can also be difficult to find even just five minutes out of your busy mommy schedule to take care of yourself. Your body goes through immense changes during pregnancy, most of which can benefit both you and the baby. However, some of these changes can also have adverse effects once you’ve given birth.
Your skin’s elasticity improves while you’re carrying, but this can also leave behind spider veins, loose skin and weakened abdominal muscles. You may also notice a change in your breasts as they begin to sag. This is all normal but it doesn’t mean you have to live with it.
“Fit”ting it into your day
Finding an effective workout routine is step one. The general rule of thumb is to begin your fitness plan six weeks after giving birth. Working kegelsinto your series is imperative in improving and repairing your pelvic muscles and planks and crunches will target that hard to target tummy fat. Factoring these workouts into your every-day routine will only take up a small but well-deserved time out of your day.
And of course there’s always stealing some time away to head to the spa for a much-needed day of rest and relaxation!
There are lots of post-pregnancy fitness and beauty regimes you can adopt, and these can all be supplemented with our body sculpting procedure. Dr. Shaw understands the sacrifice women make with their bodies throughout pregnancy, and he also comprehends that returning your body to its original state, if not enhancing it, is also important.
Dr. Shaw’s “Beauty after Baby” procedure can include liposuction, tummy tuck, breast augmentation and/or lift, labiaplasty and spider vein therapy. These self-image enhancers will not only restore your vitality but will also give you the added confidence boost to take on being a super mom. Who says you can’t also look good pushing a stroller?
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Let’s set the scene.
 It’s 7 a.m., you’ve just hit the snooze button for the second time and you’re lying in bed wondering how much closer you’re getting to leaving the house completely ungroomed for the sake of five extra minutes of sleep.
We get it. Waking up early and still pulling yourself together isn’t so easy, no matter how effortless Jennifer Aniston makes it look in movies.
However, there are some key beauty hacks that will help cut down your routine and allow you to squeeze in some additional beauty sleep. So hit the snooze button one more time. We dare you!
Maintain your mane
Alright, let’s start with that tousled mane of yours. Unless you’ve perfected the art of sleeping like a corpse throughout the entire night, it could probably use a good rinse, lather and repeat.
If you don’t have time for a full shampoo, then cheat. Yes, cheat. It’s called the “bang wash” and it only requires quickly wetting the hairs that frame your face. Pull your hair back into a quick pony, leaving just the front pieces out. Add a small dime size of conditioner and run it through the strands, allowing for the sink water to rinse through it thoroughly. The hair around your face air-dries the quickest, but if you can afford an extra minute or two, just quickly run a blow dryer over the damp hair.
Conceal and highlight
Even if your morning isn’t, these products will brighten up your face almost instantaneously. Use a concealer almost three shades lighter than your natural skin tone, and apply it underneath the eye area. You can even get a little adventurous and add some to the inner creases of your eyes. This will give it the illusion that your eyes are larger, wider and definitely more awake. Always apply a luminescent highlighter to the uppermost cheekbone area of the face. You can also add some to the crease of your top lip line and above your brow as well.  When the highlighted areas of your face catch the light it draws a natural glow, improving the look of your complexion.
Just do it in your sleep
If you don’t have time for your normal remedies in the morning, you can prep throughout the night.
Moisturizing is imperative, and nothing says “Carpe Diem” like hydrated skin. ZO Skin Health, available at The SHAW Center, is a line of skin products that caters to the wellness of your skin.  These ultra-nourishing products will give your skin a healthy and radiant appearance for the morning and also fights against aging.  If all else fails, throw on a red lip. It’s sort of the answer to everything anyway.
The SHAW Center offers a variety of alternative options to looking youthful and rested, without having to deal with all these added extra morning tasks. Whether it’s Juvederm, Sculptra or Latisse, our center ensures every possible option for staying and looking effortlessly beautiful.
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Age is beauty, but age also doesn’t have to be defined by wrinkles. Let’s face it they’re inevitable, however, they are most definitely fixable. Parentheses don’t deserve a place on your face, and that’s why The SHAW Center offers a myriad of different solutions to returning your face back to its smooth and even complexion. Juvederm is just one of them!
Juvederm is a smooth injectable gel that renders your skin velvety and creaseless. It consists of a tiny needle that is used to inject a small amount of filler into the skin to “fill” the wrinkles and folds. The best part? It takes all of 15-30 minutes for immediate results to appear! Imagine that. You could have more youthful and younger looking skin in less time than it takes to put on a full face of makeup.
You’re probably also wondering what exactly this injection consists of. Juvederm is comprised of hyaluronic acid, which is a naturally occurring protein that our body automatically produces. The pro to utilizing products that our body already contains is that there is less risk for reaction opposed to unnatural products.
The SHAW Center recommends this procedure especially when dealing with unnecessary nasolabial folds, which are unwanted wrinkles between the corners of your mouth and nose.
Juvederm results can last up to six months or longer but The SHAW Center offers supplemental “touch up” treatments to help maintain optimal and natural-looking results.
In order to find out if Juvederm or any of our other skin rejuvenation procedures are right for you, come visit us to let us further discuss options with you!
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