to jointly determine what they truly
need to achieve their goals.”
Using a combination of computer
analysis, medical expertise and an
artist’s eye, aesthetics specialists such
as Imami can determine how best to
help clients obtain the look they want.
A little dab of detective work also helps.
“Oftentimes, clients can’t express what
they don’t like about their looks, but it’s
our job to hone in on how to achieve
their goals,” Imami said.
The range of treatments is extensive and
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each option has a specific job. Most specialists
will recommend a combination.
“There is a huge range of aesthetic
procedures and treatments, and I know
it’s hard to navigate for patients,” said
Health First dermatologist Dr. Vanessa
Johnson of Cocoa Beach.
BOTOX
Beyond plastic surgery, among the oldest
and most trusted treatments is Botox,
which improves the look of moderate to
severe frown lines, crow’s-feet and forehead
lines by relaxing the muscles.
Time marches on,
often tromping
faces in the process.
Fortunately for
those eager to
reconnect with
their former
youthful good
looks, the garden of aesthetic
procedures offers a harvest of
techniques to erase those wrinkles
and frown lines.
There are so many anti-aging
options out there that it is almost an
embarrassment of riches that leaves
clients unsure of what would work
best for their individual situation.
“Anti-aging technology is rapidly
evolving and our clients are often
confused about both technology and
their specific needs,” said Dr. Emran
Imami of Imami Skin & Cosmetic
Center in Melbourne.
Add the fact that the industry is rife
with aggressive marketing campaigns
and the confusion only deepens.
“Patients are confused as to what
they really need to achieve their
desired look,” Imami said.
“Our role is to work with our clients
HEALTH FIRST
Christi Adams of Melbourne Beach appreciates the refreshed look she gets from aesthetic procedures.
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