Bougainvillea Clinique Blog | Dr. Hartog

PILATES FOR PINK!

2009-10-07T10:26:00.003-04:00

Please join us for PILATES FOR PINK - sponsored by Shape Magazine and The Bougainvillea Clinique.

FRIDAY & SATURDAY - OCTOBER 16th & 17th

Proceeds to benefit Breast Cancer Research. Call the office for more information (407) 678-3116.

SAVE THE DATE! THURSDAY, OCTOBER 1ST

2009-08-13T09:23:00.003-04:00

With the long awaited FDA Approval of Sculptra Aesthetic, The Bougainvillea Clinique is hosting an event that is all "About Face". Sculptra Aesthetic is the next wave in volume restoration and results have been phenomenal! For more information about Sculptra Aesthetic or to see if it's right for you, contact Liz at (407) 678-3116 or lpain@bougclin.com.

Stay tuned for more details on this event or to get on our email list for up-to-the minute information and promotions, call the office at (407) 678-3116.

Restore Youthful Volume with newly FDA approved Sculptra

2009-07-30T12:04:00.003-04:00

Sculptra finally received FDA approval, not even 24 hours ago, for cosmetic use!!!! In our world this is HUGE because Sculptra offers something else that plastic surgery cannot. Lack of volume often times is the missing piece to looking younger. As we age we slowly deflate and immediately think it is time for a facelift when restoring the volume could do the trick! Dr. Hartog has been treating patients with Sculptra for five plus years and we have witnessed the wonderful results it brings our patients.

Email me at lpain@bougclin with any questions or call 407-678-3116 to set up your complimentary consultation.

I look forward to meeting with you!

Save up to $100 on Botox Cosmetic and Juvederm!

2009-07-29T12:57:00.002-04:00

For a limited time, The Bougainvillea Clinique is offering rebates of up to $100 on Botox Cosmetic and Juvederm! Contact Liz at lpain@bougclin.com or at the office (407) 678-3116.

Fraxel Re:store Special

2009-07-07T09:07:00.005-04:00

This special is too great to pass up!

We are offering up to 50% off of the Fraxel Re:store treatments. The Fraxel Re:store will effectively resurface the skin with minimal downtime. This latest version of technology will work on skin conditions such as acne scars, sun damage, and wrinkles.

Call 407-678-3116 today to set up your appointment for a complimentary consultation with one of our skin care experts to find out if the Fraxel Re:store is for you.

Follow us now on Facebook and Twitter!

2009-06-24T14:30:00.006-04:00

For up-to-date specials on everything you need to help you look and feel your best this summer, follow us on Facebook and Twitter.

OBAGI WEEK June 15-19

2009-06-15T17:31:00.003-04:00

It's Obagi Week at The Bougainvillea Clinique! If you are a current Obagi patient of ours, you know what that means! Big savings on Obagi Medical Products and this week we are taking 25% off your purchase - excluding Tretinoin.

If you are not familiar with Obagi, they are the leader in corrective skin care and can treat a variety of concerns. Our office has been a proud Obagi account for over 10 years. Trust your skin to professionals and schedule a complimentary consultation this week to find our which Obagi system is best for you. Call our office at (407) 678-3116.

Don't miss out! Obagi sale ends Friday, June 19th.

Join us for FACE FEST! Thursday, June 11th 10-4

2009-06-03T08:42:00.005-04:00

The Bougainvillea Clinique is teaming up with SkinMedica, the leader in medical skin care, to host a week of beauty and savings.

Just because summer is here, you should still take care of your skin. Summer sun can do the most damage than any other time of the year. To protect your skin and keep it looking its best, all SkinMedica products will be 25% off during the week of June 8-12th.

Join us for Face Fest on Thursday, June 11th to treat your skin with our arsenal of peels! Depending on the depth of exfoliation you would like, we have a lot to choose from ~ glycolic and beta peels, SkinMedica's Vitalize Peel and our popular fruit enzyme peels including pumpkin, cranberry, zesty orange and cherry berry. All of these peels have unique qualities that deliver great results. Reservations and a $25 deposit are required to hold your space.

Call our office to find out more about SkinMedica products and Face Fest!

What is beautiful?

2009-04-24T16:13:00.001-04:00

There are many components that define us as individuals. Fortunately, we have the option to change, reform and grow throughout our lives, sometimes completely redefining ourselves. However, we often forget that it is never too late for change, no matter your age. This is why I am so grateful to work in the field of skin care; because whether or not we are aware, most of us allow our appearance to define a part of who we are and impact our happiness. At The Bougainvillea Clinique we offer quality skin care paired with sincere interest in your well-being. This combination yields positive change for our patients, tailored to their needs and desires. Whether your concerns stem from acne, the damaging effects of the sun or overall aging, we have the knowledge and the tools to help you feel better about who you are. And that is beautiful.

Have a safe tan all year round!

2009-04-23T09:57:00.009-04:00

At The Bougainvillea Clinique, we know you can still have a great tan without exposing your skin to the sun's damaging rays or even worse, tanning beds. Body bronzing (air brush tanning) is a safe way to get a deep, bronze tan that is applied by our tanning expert. We have several shades to choose from and the tan can be applied using a clear formula - which can be applied on your lunch break and darkens in about 6-8 hours, or a bronze formula - which will give an instant tan. These colors have been tested on many skin types and will not leave you orange, yellow or streaky. You will have a gorgeous tan that will last up to a week, and more important, a safe tan.

As you may know, the first thing that causes our skin to age prematurely is the SUN! Living in Florida, we have hot weather and bright sunshine most of the year, so we are constantly exposed to "incidental sun". Incidental sun is when we walk to our car, drive in our car, check the mail, chat with a neighbor, walk the dog, etc. Believe it or not, these activities done every day can cause sun damage! You don't have to expose your skin to the sun at the beach or the pool to cause damage to your skin. Obviously, the most important preventive measure is to wear sunscreen - everyday! The next step in prevention is to use a topical Vitamin C - of course, our skin care experts can meet with you to discuss a regimen to keep your skin protected and damage free!

Call our office to schedule your tan or a skin care consultation! Trust your skin to the experts!

FOR YOUR EYES ONLY - Featuring Latisse, Botox Cosmetic and SkinMedica Eye Treatments

2009-04-09T10:11:00.013-04:00

Please join us for an event featuring all you need to know to keep your eyes fresh and illuminating!

Friday, April 17th from 12-6pm, providers will be available to discuss Latisse Lash Conditioning - an FDA approved prescription treatment to grow lashes longer, thicker and darker. Heather - the Latisse representative - will give a presentation on Latisse at 12:00 sharp.

While you are here, take advantage of special pricing on Botox Cosmetic! Purchase Latisse and receive an Eye Firming Treatment compliments of SkinMedica - the leader in clinical skin care.

Champagne and hors d'oeuvres will be provided - along with door prizes and discounts on Latisse, Botox Cosmetic and SkinMedica eye products.

For more information, please email rtaylor@bougclin.com or call the office at (407) 678-3116.

RADIESSE SPECIAL for April

2009-03-31T09:46:00.005-04:00

We are pleased to offer RADIESSE as our featured filler of the month. Radiesse is a thicker material which can add volume to your cheekbones and the laugh lines around your mouth. Of all the fillers we offer, Radiesse is longer lasting with results often up to 9 months.

This month only, receive Radiesse (1.5cc) for just $500 (regular price $825 for 1.3cc).

Schedule a complimentary consultation to find out if Radiesse is right for you - email lpain@bougclin.com or call the office (407) 678-3116.

SkinMedica and Obagi Products 25% OFF

2009-03-17T15:54:00.002-04:00

During the week of March 16-20, The Bougainvillea Clinique is offering 25% off all SkinMedica and Obagi products! Take advantage of this special pricing and stock up on all of your favorite products.

SkinMedica's Illuminize and Vitalize peels will also be offered at a discounted price during this week. Email rtaylor@bougclin.com for more information.

Oprah's Magic Lotion is TNS!

2009-03-13T15:12:00.005-04:00

Skin Medica's TNS Recovery Complex is featured in a recent issue of In Touch Weekly with Oprah Winfrey naming it her magic lotion! Its main ingredient, Nouri-Cel MD, is clinically proven to reduce the appearance of wrinkles and age spots. It also improves skin texture, tone and elasticity. No wonder Oprah uses it! Make your appointment for a free consultation and learn more about our Skin Medica products. Please call Leslee at 407-678-3116 with any questions.

SkinMedica TNS Essential Serum now available!

2009-02-16T11:06:00.004-05:00

New from SkinMedica, TNS Essential Serum is an unprecedented combination of the TNS Recovery Complex in one chamber and APS Corrective Complex in the other.

RECOVER with TNS Recovery Complex-
Nouri-Cel MD is the main ingredient in TNS Recovery Complex's potent skin treatment formula. TNS has been clinincally proven to reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, diminish the appearance of age spots, improves skin texture, tone and elasticity, reduce roughness and photodamage.

REGENERATE with APS Corrective Complex-
A potent mixture of antioxidants, peptides and other innovative anti-aging ingredients, APS Corrective Complex promotes skin's natural regenerative process. APS will strengthen the skin's natural ability to regenerate itself, fight against environmental damage, smooth and tighten skin and lighten age spots.

Together these products work synergistically to transform and regenerate your skin for a more youthful appearance.

For more information on SkinMedica TNS Essential Serum or information on other SkinMedica products, please contact one of our aestheticians at (407) 678-3116.

A Pair to Remember

2009-02-13T10:18:00.002-05:00

Easter Seals is pleased to announce their Fifth Annual "A Pair to Remember" event. This ladies’ luncheon and shoe auction is an incredibly unique event targeting Central Florida’s well-heeled women and those who put their hearts and “soles” into enriching the lives of individuals with disabilities.

Friday, March 6, 2009 11am to 2pm
Albin Polasek Museum & Sculpture Gardens in Winter Park

The event includes an afternoon luncheon, live designer shoe auction, cocktails, spa and pampering services, silent auction, local male celebrity models and live music. Your participation can help Easter Seals make this event an affair to remember!

Tickets are $125 each and reserved premium tables for ten are $1,250 and available at The Bougainvillea Clinique.

For more information, please visit:
http://fl.easterseals.com/site/Calendar?view=Detail&id=11302

SKINMEDICA PEEL PARTY

2009-02-02T10:09:00.004-05:00

Back by popular demand!

SkinMedica, the leader in advanced medical skin care, is sponsoring our peel party that includes their top 2 facial peels: VITALIZE & ILLUMINIZE!

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 5th
9am - 4pm

VITALIZE PEEL* - $100 (regular price $150)
This peel helps fight the effects of time, sun damage and the environment with little or no downtime and great results! Suitable for all skin types and excellent for acneic skin, hyperpigmentation and melasma.

ILLUMINIZE PEEL* - $75 (regular price $100)
Using a new generation of alpha hydroxy acids, this peel maximizes skin rejuvenation effects and leaves a radiant, youthful glow with absolutely NO downtime.

SPACES ARE LIMITED FOR THIS EVENT!
Please call (407) 678-3116 or email RTAYLOR@bougclin.com
to reserve your spot. Reserverations require pre-payment for peel.
*Bring a friend and receive a special gift from SkinMedica.*

~Refreshments will be served.
~Great discounts on SkinMedica products.
~All product purchases will be eligible to receive a SkinMedica Gift Basket worth at least $500!

*Peels require patients to be off all exfoliating products and to have no sun exposure for 1 week prior to treatment. If you are not sure about a product you are using, please do not hesitate to contact one of our aestheticians.

Special pricing is good for this day only.

Restoring the Volume of Youth - The Liquid Facelift

2009-01-24T16:14:00.006-05:00

The last 10-15 years have seen a dramatic change in how plastic surgeons approach the rejuvenation of the aging face. In addition to the traditional facelift procedures, surgeons are now paying attention to restoring a more natural youthful appearance, which frequently requires restoring volume, to areas of the face that have lost volume. These areas include the temples and jawline, the cheeks and around the eyes.

In my Orlando area plastic surgery practice, I have been utilizing volume enhancement techniques for facial rejuvenation patients for over 15 years. These techniques include facial implants, fat grafting, and more recently injectable materials such as Sculptratm and Radiessetm. Particularly in younger patients, volume restoration is all that is needed to maintain a more youthful appearance, delaying the need for a facelift procedure. In older patients with more volume loss as well as sagging of the tissues such as the cheek tissues, procedures such as a facelift and midface lift, may be combined with volume enhancement techniques.

In the first example shown a Quicklifttm short scar facelift technique was combined with lipostructure fat injection techniques to the cheeks and nasolabial folds for a more balanced and youthful appearance.

In the second case, only Lipostructuretm fat injection in combination with the Obagitm Skin Program and Blue Peel, were used to restore a more youthful and radiant appearance.

OBAGI DAY - JANUARY 15TH - 9AM-3PM

2009-01-08T16:53:00.006-05:00

Back by popular demand!

The Bougainvillea Clinique is sponsoring "OBAGI DAY" on Thursday, January 15th from 9am-3pm. Obagi Medical Products will be 20% off - excludes Tretinoin products. Take advantage of these rare Obagi discounts! Obagi Medical Products are excellent for correcting concerns such as sun damage, fine lines and wrinkles, oily/problematic skin and acne scarring. The cooler months are the best time to transform and rejuvenate your skin - start the new year off right!

Everyone receives a gift with purchase and one lucky winner will receive an iPod Shuffle.

Practitioners will also be available for special pricing on BOTOX Cosmetic and JUVEDERM fillers.

For more information, please call the office at (407) 678-3116 or contact me via email at rtaylor@bougclin.com.

Latisse (tm) receives FDA Approval

2009-01-03T14:04:00.002-05:00

Do you want to grow amazingly thick and long eyelashes? weren't you always envious of people who had long, thick eyelashes? Well now you can have real, long, thick eyelashes of your own without resorting to false eyelashes. Allergan, the makers of Botox Cosmetictm,have announced that their new product Latisse tm has obtained FDA approval. Latisse tm has been proven to stimulate your eyelashes to grow longer and thicker. Easily applied to the eyelashes with an applicator, Latisse tm has been shown to be highly effective and safe. The effect of Latisse tm will be noticed within just a few weeks. Call or email our office to preorder your supply of Latisse tm today. Available by prescription only.

Safety of Saline and Gel Breast Implants - get correct information

2008-12-30T18:27:00.004-05:00

Occasionally we call other plastic surgeons' offices to find out what kind of information they provide to their patients. Unfortunately, we have found that the receptionists at many offices often provide very poor, or even false information with regard to the safety of breast implants. We are not sure whether the information they provide reflects the opinion of their surgeon, or whether they are just poorly informed. We suspect that they are at least reflecting the bias of their surgeon. This is particularly the case with regard to saline and gel breast implants. One office we called indicated that they never do gel implants because they are bad, and another office told us they never do saline implants because they are bad. The reasons they provided where even more interesting. The office where the surgeon did not perform gel implants, informed us that gel implants were bad because the gel goes all over the body and makes people sick. Really now, do you honestly believe the FDA, after all the publicity, would have released gel breast implants back on the market (after 14 years of intensive study) if this were true? Clearly not. The office whose surgeon does not do saline implants, said saline implants were bad because when they leak, they just go flat. Pretty obvious, but why is this bad, when it is a simple matter to replace a leaking implant.

The reality is that gel and saline implants are both artificial devices, both have advantages and disadvantages depending on the individual patient, and neither implant is 'bad' or unsafe. Yes, there are potential complications with both gel and saline implants such as capsular contracture (hardening), but neither implant poses general health risks of any kind to the patient.

At the Bougainvillea Clinique we offer saline and gel breast implants, and we make recommendations based on your body type and the size, shape and feel that you want from your breast augmentation procedure. We explain the advantages and disadvantages of saline versus gel implants, and let you make the final decision. So be cautious regarding some of the misleading information regarding breast implants out there on the internet, and unfortunately from some surgeons' offices. Feel free to schedule a complimentary consultation with us, where we promise to provide honest, straight forward information based on my experience with over 4000 breast implant procedures, both saline and gel. Remember we are also the first, and presently the only practice in Central Florida to offer the Vectra 3-D Breast Imaging service, to give you a state-of-the-art look at how your breasts will look after the procedure, and allow you to make the best informed decision possible with regard to the size implant you should choose.

Breast Augmentation anesthesia options

2008-12-24T16:47:00.005-05:00

At the Bougainvillea Clinique we offer our breast implant patients many options and choices. We provide saline and gel implants, under the muscle and over the muscle placement, and all the various incisions, including under the breast (inframammary), under the nipple (areolar), through the belly button (TUBA) and through the armpit (transaxillary). One of the questions we are sometimes asked, pertains to the options available for anaesthesia. Like any other cosmetic surgery procedure, breast augmentation can be performed under local anaesthesia, local with sedation (twilight) or general anaesthetic. Some surgeons place a lot of emphasis on the fact that they do breast augmentation under pure local anaesthetic, and although we will provide this if our patients specifically request it, it is not our recommendation for a number of reasons. Before I explain these reasons, I would like to emphasize that all the surgeons in the Orlando area who strongly promote local anaesthetic, do not have fully accredited and licensed surgical facilities, and as such, it is illegal for them to provide any services under intravenous sedation or general anaesthetic in the State of Florida. At the Bougainvillea Clinique, we have the fully state and federally certified Aesthetic Surgery Center of Winter Park, so we are able to make recommendations based on what we think is best for you, and not based on the limited options that some other surgeons are able to offer.

Breast augmentation is a relatively short and quick procedure, so our objective is to make sure that your procedure is done safely, with minimal discomfort, and a rapid recovery. After performing more than 4000 breast augmentation procedures without a single anaesthesia complication, I have found that the deep sedation and general anaesthesia techniques that we use, combined with local anaesthetic works best for our patients. The technique is similar to the technique used thousands of times everyday in the US for short surgical and diagnostic procedures such as colonoscopy.

The combination of short acting sedation and anaesthetic medications, combined with local anaesthetic in the area around the breast, allows the procedure to be performed with zero discomfort during the procedure, quick recovery and rapid return to normal activities.

Another reason that some other practitioners promote as a reason to use local anaesthetic only, is that this allows you to see the size of the implants during the procedure. I believe this is very misleading, as it requires large amounts of local anaesthetic fluid in the breast tissues to perform the procedure purely under local anaesthetic. This fluid distorts the breast shape and size, so you will not be able to accurately decide on the size of the implant with this procedure.

Finally, the use of local anaesthetic only for breast augmentation may require high doses of local anaesthetic to make the patient comfortable, and may need to be placed in an area of rapid absorption, particularly for under the muscle placement of the implant. There have been reports of overdosage of local anaesthetic in situations like this, which can result in complications such as seizures. Yes, breast augmentation can be performed under local anaesthetic only, but it may not be the simple, comfortable and safe procedure that some surgeons would have you believe. If a surgeon recommends breast augmentation under local anaesthetic alone, be sure that his facility is licensed to provide all types of anaesthesia, including general anaesthesia. Be certain that he is recommending local anaesthetic as an option, and not the only option he can provide.

Vectra 3-Dimensional Imaging helps Breast Implant decisions

2008-12-22T06:12:00.002-05:00

We have been using the Vectra Breast Sculptor 3-Dimensional Imaging system for approximately 6 months, and the response from our breast augmentation patients has been extremely positive.

As part of the consultation and planning for the breast augmentation procedure at the Bougainvillea Clinique, patients can now see 3-Dimensional images of their breasts with the implants they choose. Implant size and type can be changed, and then the result visualized again, until the patient is satisfied and comfortable with their choice. The Bougainvillea Clinique is the only facility in Central Florida with the Canfield Vectra and Breast Sculptor 3-Dimensional Imaging system. We believe this allows us to provide the most comprehensive breast augmentation consultation and procedure planning available anywhere.

SAVE THE DATE!

2008-11-17T10:48:00.005-05:00

Join us for "The Next Generation in Cosmetic Surgery" presented by Dr. Jeffrey M. Hartog
Thursday, December 4th 6pm
Dr. Hartog will discuss the latest technology in liposuction and skin tightening using SMARTLIPO MPX, high definition VASER and THERMAGE body contouring.
DISCOUNTS AVAILABLE AT SEMINAR.
Refreshments will be served.
Bring a friend and receive a special gift!
Spaces are limited - please RSVP to rtaylor@bougclin.com before Tuesday, December 2nd.

Skin Care

2008-11-10T12:53:00.004-05:00

Hello! As one the newest additions to the Bougainvillea Clinique staff, I would like to introduce myself. I am Leslee Stafford, a Winter Park native and a graduate of the University of Central Florida and the Florida College of Natural Health. After earning my B.A. in French from UCF, I returned to school at FCNH a few years later to pursue my goal of becoming an aesthetician. Now I am privileged to be a part of the Bougainvillea skin care team. I look forward to meeting you as it is my passion to answer your questions and help you reach your skin care goals. Please e-mail me at lstafford@bougclin.com with any questions.