Written by Megin Potter  |  Photos provided

You’re elated! Now, let your face say it.

As the mother of the bride or groom, you won’t be able to avoid sharing some of the spotlight with your child, but looking good is something you do for more than just the photos. 

“One thing everybody does is put the emphasis on their son or daughter and neglect the care they need to take for themselves, to make themselves feel good, and to allow their true inner being – their radiant self – to come out. They forget that how they feel impacts the emotions of the person next to them and how the person across the table feels. This luminance radiates out, transforming the beauty, happiness, and environment around them. When they miss this aspect, they miss the opportunity to bring that joy and happiness to another person,” said Dr. Mark Moreau of Saratoga Smile Care and Saratoga Facial Aesthetics, a comprehensive dental care office in Saratoga Springs that offers family and cosmetic dentistry as well as advanced, non-invasive skincare procedures.

Skincare is a natural extension of dental care, said Dr. Moreau. “They’re interconnected and interrelated. Dental health affects the overall health of a human.”

Wellness leads to wellbeing, he’s found, which is why he began helping clients with nutritional counseling and stress management techniques and has now added skincare to his practice. Saratoga Facial Aesthetics co-owner Leisha Washburn also offers Health Management Coaching, and with the assistance of a licensed aesthetician and registered nurse on staff, provides radiofrequency treatments, light therapy, injectables, and topical applications.

“We do these things because we enjoy giving the gift of a smile. That’s what mentally, physically, and emotionally motivates us. It impacts their quality of life and the lives of the people around them,” said Leisha.

WHAT TO EXPECT 

During your FREE evaluation, in addition to gathering a medical history, Saratoga Facial Aesthetics works with patients in front of a mirror. 

“We’ll ask, ‘Does her smile compliment her face?’ and ‘Does her face compliment her smile?’ We’re not just looking at the face’s lines, wrinkles, and blemishes,” said Dr. Moreau. 

“What’s the first thing you see when someone smiles? It’s the teeth. So, we start there. Then we have the conversation about the opportunity to compliment the smile with facial aesthetics.”

SMILING ON LIFE

Because both Leisha and Dr. Moreau have more than 30 years of experience, education is also a key component of what they do. They only use the highest-grade medical equipment and facial care products, from the bibs on your chest to the best FDA-approved devices. They focus on quality, not quantity, so, in addition to learning what outcome the patient is looking for, they talk about the ripple effects of their actions. 

“I expand their sense of awareness a little more so they can see other conditions they need to consider that they may not have paid attention to. I inform them what we see from a science-based evaluation and how that fits into the modalities of what we offer,” said Dr. Moreau. 

With the groundbreaking non-invasive and painless EmFace © facial rejuvenation solutions, for example, they tighten skin by toning the facial muscles underneath. By starting at the foundation of loose, flat, or sagging skin, they provide a youthful, contoured appearance, reversing the signs of aging for a naturally refreshed look that’s more than just skin deep. 

When what you want is out of their scope, they offer referrals to other trusted professionals in the area. 

Slowing Down the Aging Train

As we age, we lose muscle mass and as collagen decreases, our skin loses volume and plumpness.

“Aging never stops but we can slow down that train,” said Dr. Moreau. As with an exercise program, skincare must be maintained. Schedule your evaluation for 3-4 months before the wedding, and after a handful of treatments, your skin will continue to improve. The effects could last up to a year. Post-procedure recovery is mild and temporary. 

“Even with something as simple as teeth whiting, you’ll be smiling like never before!” 

For more information, go to https://www.saratogafacialaesthetics.com