As Mother’s Day approaches, we see and hear about all the big (and little!) ways Moms give to their families. But as we all know, 24-hours truly isn’t enough time for Moms to get the pampering they need and deserve. That’s why it’s important for moms to tend to themselves at other times too. For some, “self-care” can be a massage, a facial, a cup of fancy coffee or a new outfit. Others might need more and here’s where the Lucas Center, a Knoxville plastic surgery center whose motto is “real confidence starts here,” can help. After pregnancy and childbirth, our hearts, minds and bodies go through big changes. Adjusting to this new version of yourself can be difficult, and often a woman’s confidence is shaken.
Recently, The Lucas Center hosted Knoxville Moms for an informative and fun evening to learn about all the services the center has been offering for 20 years to help Moms feel better about themselves.
Dr. Jay Lucas and his staff begin the journey of finding and fostering your inner confidence by getting to know the most important person in the room: You. A one-on-one consultation will focus on what you need to feel your best and ways Dr. Lucas can help through natural, long-lasting results. For The Lucas Center, you and your body are unique and there isn’t a “standard” procedure for anything. That’s why a full suite of plastic surgery services is offered as well as non-surgical skin-care treatments to find the best solution for you. One of the tools often used during the consultation is Vectra 3D Imaging. Knoxville Moms saw the advanced technology firsthand during our tour of The Lucas Center. Vectra allows Dr. Lucas and his staff to give you a “preview” of your results. This helps alleviate fears about how you’ll look or if a procedure is right for you. Should you decide to move forward, the cost of the consultation is subtracted from your procedure.
Dr. Lucas has an impressive resume and is passionate about his work. “I went into plastic surgery because I want to help change the way people perceive themselves. Each human body is covered with striking, unique attributes — real beauty that, when accentuated, creates real confidence.”
He explained that each procedure he performs is a combination of art, science and engineering. Whether you’re having a breast lift, tummy tuck, a full Mommy Makeover or another procedure, Dr. Lucas takes into account all aspects of your body including your skin’s elasticity, your skeletal frame, your overall health and more. Depending on the procedure, recovery time can vary.
For example, a breast lift or breast augmentation patient could be back at work in four to five days. If you opt for a tummy tuck (otherwise known as an abdominoplasty), recovery time takes longer because our core is connected to everything we do. Patients tell Dr. Lucas and his staff any discomfort is long forgotten after seeing their results.
Perhaps you’re not ready for a surgical procedure for a variety of reasons. The Lucas Center offers non-surgical procedures guaranteed to boost your confidence too. Injectables and fillers like BOTOX and Juvederm are recommended for ongoing skin rejuvenation care. As you probably know, taking care of your skin now pays dividends in the future. That’s why The Lucas Center carries medical grade skincare products including SkinMedica, Skinceuticals and EltaMD. They target essential benefits for superior skin wellness and anti-aging results.
The Lucas Center treated the Knoxville Moms in attendance to goody bags filled with popular Skinceuticals products. There was CE Ferulic, which contains Vitamin C & E, and a Hyaluronic Acid enhancer called HA Intensifier. There was also a Glycolic Renewal Facial Cleanser. It targets dullness and rough skin texture. A sample of SkinMedica Dermal Repair Cream was included, too. Truly The Lucas Center has a wide array of skincare products ranging from cleansers to serums to sunscreen to everything in between. Those products address dark spots, wrinkles, moisture, redness, oiliness, texture, acne, dark circles under the eyes and more. Many of those products have growth factor technology that works with skin at a cellular level to promote clinically proven solutions for cellular regeneration. That cellular regeneration is the key to keep your skin looking healthy longer.
For Dr. Lucas and his staff, the physical results are exciting to see as well as the new, confident smiles on their patients’ faces. Dr. Lucas explains that’s at the heart of The Lucas Center philosophy. “When you look your best, you feel your best. And when you feel your best, nothing can hold you back. Not even you.”
For more information on The Lucas Center and how you can schedule a consultation, click here.
