For the second straight year, Lecada Medical Artistry’s Dr. Leanne Cross has won the prestigious  “Best Facial Injectable Enhancement” award at The Aesthetic Show in Las Vegas. Presented by Dr. Andrew Orton of the Emmy-award winning CBS television series The Doctors, Dr. Cross was Tampa’s only physician recognized for her outstanding talent in aesthetic medicine.

“THE Aesthetic Awards™ are all about celebrating beauty; beauty that was made possible by the best medical aesthetic professionals practicing today,” said Michael Moretti, Program Chairman of THE Aesthetic Show™. “The incredible results they achieve for their patients have fueled the growth of the $60 billion global aesthetic industry.”

At Lecada, Dr. Cross specializes in restoring the face’s youthful appearance by using a number of effective treatments based on the patient’s needs. She has extensive experience with facial fillers (including Sculptra, Radiesse, Juvederm, Restylane, etc.) and Botox. Utilizing the most advanced treatments available, Dr. Cross artfully recontours precise areas on her patients’ faces to reveal a younger, more refreshed look.

For a complimentary consultation with Dr. Cross, please call 813-874-2332 or visit us online.

Congratulations, Dr. Cross!

The complete list of winning physicians is as follows:

• Best Facial Injectable Enhancement: Dr. Leanne Cross
• Best Non-Surgical Facial Rejuvenation: Dr. Gregory Laurence
• Best Surgical Facial Rejuvenation: Dr. Joe Niamtu
• Best Overall Facial Makeover (combination of procedures): Dr. Daniel Man
• Best Non-Surgical Body Shaping: Dr. Janee D. Steinberg
• Best Surgical Body Shaping: Dr. Jayesh Panchal
• Best Overall Body Makeover: Dr. Adil Ceydeli
• Best Overall Patient Enhancement: Dr. Adil Ceydeli

Vi Peels

Looking for a painless and safe treatment that loads your skin with vitamins and minerals? Consider trying a Vi Peel. The peel detoxifies deep in your skin to treat existing damages and prevent future signs of aging. A Vi Peel can also help fight acne and reduce the appearance of wrinkles, freckles, or age spots. Some patients report mild stinging or temporary skin discoloration. You should notice results in about a week.

Botox Treatments

Botox injections are a highly-effective treatment for wrinkles which decreases the muscle activity that cause lines as you age. Most patients can see a visible difference within three to ten days of the procedure, and results last four to six months.

Fillers

Artefille is a FDA-approved wrinkle filler that erases the age-telling lines stretched across your face, creating smooth, youthful skin. Along with filling existing wrinkles, Artefille contains collagen which works to prevent future lines from forming. Patients will notice immediate results, and no recovery time is necessary. You can leave our office and immediately return to work or your other daily duties. Effects are often permanent, or lasting a minimum of five years.

Sculptra

With a little patience, a sculptra procedure can give you a natural-looking appearance and a younger facial structure with reduced wrinkles. These injections target hollow areas of the face that have begun to sag or age, plumping up your skin and creating radiance while smoothing out your lines. Results will appear in four to six weeks' time.

Do you look refreshed for spring this year? Learn more about the rejuvenating procedures we offer by scheduling a free consultation. Make an appointment by calling 813-874-2332.

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Stubborn Pounds

You're eating right and following a regular exercise routine, so why aren't those last few unnecessary pounds falling off? There is no shame in getting outside help when dealing with a little extra flab or pudge. At Lecada, we have many options that can erase the trouble spots before you hit the beach. Whether you just need a little professional guidance from a trained physician, or you want to look into medical weight loss options such as HCG injections, we can get you to your ideal weight safely and effectively.

Cellulite

You don't need to hide your cellulite with long shorts or beach cover-ups this summer. We have several methods that will smooth and tighten your skin for an impressive swimwear appearance. Our treatments include Exilis Body Shaping and Skin Tightening, Collagen Induction Therapy, and Mesotherapy. Whether you prefer injections or ultrasonic waves, we can erase your cellulite before your first outdoor excursion of the year.

Scars

Have you been shy about your body since an injury or surgery left its mark on you? Don't hide yourself away. Our scar revision techniques combine the power lasers, fillers, chemical peels, and topical applications to reduce the appearance of scars. Talk to us about creating a personalized plan of treatment.

Spider and Varicose Veins

Many men and women avoid wearing shorts or bathing suits due to embarrassing varicose or spider veins which mark up their legs. We treat this frustrating condition with sclerotherapy. Pinpointed injections can decrease or eliminate spider and varicose veins all together.

If you are interested in any of our procedures while you ready yourself for beach season, please schedule a free consultation to meet our staff and learn more about your options. Find out more about Lecada Medical Artistry online or call 813-874-2332 to make an appointment.

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Your Eyes

When you're tired your eyes announce it to the world. They become watery and bloodshot. Your eyelids tend to droop slightly, dark circles can form under the eyes and the skin around your eyes will look puffy and lax. You may even have trouble focusing on things or people during a conversation. Eye drops may provide short-term relief from some symptoms, but only a full night's sleep gives a natural and permanent youthfulness to the eyes and the skin around it.

Your Face

No one is in a good mood when they'd rather be tucked into a bed. Try as you might to cover your fatigue with a smile, your expression will probably remain long and tiresome throughout the day. A chronic lack of sleep can affect muscle tone in your face which makes lines and folds around the brow, eyes and mouth more prominent. Lift your spirits and your face by getting a full night's sleep whenever possible and fitting in a cat nap when you can't.

Your Skin

Studies have shown that without sleep, skin takes longer to recover from daily damage and does not retain moisture as efficiently. Sleep is a regenerative period of time for the body when new skin cells are created. Older skin cells give a dull and flat look to skin. Also, less sleep results in a weakened immune system which may trigger more breakouts and acne.

Your Posture

It's not just your face that suffers from poor sleeping habits. People who aren't getting enough rest are often slumped over at their desk or dragging their feet as they shuffle from meeting to meeting. Poor posture not only results in back pain, it makes you look haggard, older, and even creates the illusion of extra pounds.

How to Get a Good Night's Sleep

If you don't have a consistent sleep schedule yet, start one today. Determine how much sleep your body requires to keep you looking and feeling fresh, and then set bed times and wake times that can easily be enforced on both weekdays and weekends. Once your body starts to recognize a pattern, it will fall in line easily every night. If you're still struggling to fall asleep, consider cutting back on caffeine, trying a healthier diet, or implementing a regular exercise routine.

At Lecada Medical Spa, we offer many ways help you look and feel refreshed and rejuvenated. Schedule a free consultation to meet with one of our staff members and determine which treatments would work best for you. Call 813-874-2332 to make an appointment.

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Latisse

Latisse treatments transform thin, short, and pale eyelashes into the long, full, dark lashes flaunted on most mascara commercials. Latisse promotes the healthy growth of lashes by increasing both their length and fullness resulting in the dramatic and mysterious look you seek.

Latisse should be applied to your lashes each night before bed. Most women see a change in about four weeks, with full results in eight. Although results can vary, most patients will notice lashes that are 106 percent fuller, 25 percent longer, and 18 percent darker. The effects of Latisse are not permanent. If you discontinue use, your eyelashes will revert back to their previous appearance. Latisse is currently the only eyelash treatment approved by the FDA.

Wrinkle Reduction

Isn't it time to smooth out those crow's feet and undereye bags? There are many ways to achieve the youthful appearance of smooth skin around your eyes. Talk with a doctor about which of the following treatments will work best for you:

• Botox
• VI Peel
• Juvederm
• Fraxel Laser
• Sculptura

Non-Surgical Eyelift

You don't need a complicated or invasive surgical procedure to get the youthful eyes you long to see in the mirror. A non-surgical eyelift will combine several eye treatments to rejuvenate tired eyes while smoothing fine lines, erasing the appearance of bags, and filling in hollow areas. This procedure requires no recovery time, very little discomfort, and you will notice results after one to three appointments.

Do your eyes need a pick-me-up? Schedule a free consultation with Lecada to learn about all of our eye treatments and determine which method will work best for you. Call 813-874-2332 to set up an appointment.

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Drink Up

We're not talking about the wine on your date. You have 24 hours to hydrate yourself and your lips, so grab a bottle of water and drink up. Not getting enough liquids in your diet will dry out your lips making them look rough and cracked, sometimes leaving behind dead skin.

Winter Blues

Of course, Valentine's Day falls right in the middle of one of the coldest months of the year. February winds and weather tend to leave lips painfully chapped, and the world can see it. Avoid low temperatures if possible, and if you do go outside, make sure you wear and reapply chapstick to preserve the appearance of your lips.

A Natural Treatment

Do this the night before Valentine's Day, and you'll wake up with soft kissable lips. All you need is honey, a clean washcloth, and warm water. First apply honey, nature's natural moisturizer, to your lips as if it were a lip gloss. Remove it after 15 minutes. Now soak the washcloth in warm water and gently rub it thoroughly over your lips, exfoliating the skin and leaving your mouth soft and smooth. Apply chapstick before the bed, and wake up to your perfect Valentine's Day lips.

Lip Augmentation

Unfortunately, there are no natural remedies for thin lips – but if you aren't satisfied with the shape of your kisser, Lecada can help. Drop in for a temporary or permanent lip augmentation. You only need 15 minutes for a painless temporary treatment, and the results last 6 to 12 months. Permanent lip augmentation may not have you full-lipped for tomorrow's date, but lasting results can be created after a couple months and up to three sessions.

Considering a lip treatment from our medical spa? Come in for a free consultation to learn more and ask questions about any of our procedures. Call 813-874-2332 to schedule an appointment.

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The Importance of Exfoliation and Moisturizing

• Vi Facial Peel – This treatment repairs damage and gives your skin a noticeable improvement within a week's time. Some customers report a temporary red or tan discoloration in the days immediately following the peel but are very happy with the final results.
• Radiesse – Calcium-based microsheres fill in acne scars and encourage collagen production to create smoother, younger looking skin.
• Fraxel Laser – Even out your scar tissue with the latest laser technologies. Skin damage can be erased as thousands of microscopic problem areas are targeted and repaired.
• Artefille – For a long-lasting solution, fillers are used to even out marks left behind from acne. Results can hold for up to five years.
• Sculptura – This double approach both ramps up collagen production and fills in dips and scars that have settled into the skin. Results appear natural and youthful, typically lasting around two to three years.
• Microdermabrasion – This is a two-step method that begins with a peel that hydrates and exfoliates the skin. Next you will receive a facial that provides the nutrients necessary to reduce the appearance of acne scars.
• Collagen Induction Therapy– This method primarily works by increasing the skin's production of new collagen, eventually resulting in a smoother and more elastic texture, hiding the marks of past breakouts. This approach is sometimes called Dermal Needling.

Are you hoping to reduce the appearance of your acne scars? Schedule a free consultation with us to go over your options. Give us a call at (813) 874-2332.

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Botox Treatments

There are a number of myths surrounding Botox treatments. In reality, Botox is a quick, safe, and effective way to shed years and bring back a more youthful appearance. Botox simply relaxes facial muscles, rather than freezing them, which can reduce the appearance of wrinkles for four to six months.

Fillers

Along with wrinkles, passing years can bring about hollowed areas in the face, especially around the eyes or cheekbones. Fillers can plump up an aging face, reshaping your structure into an attractive, youthful appearance. Some fillers, such as Artefille, can fill in wrinkles while releasing collagen and preventing future wrinkles from appearing. Results are immediate, and no recovery time is necessary.

Vi Peels

This chemical facial peel offers a double benefit. It removes dead skin cells and works to produce extra collagen to keep the face looking young. Vi Peels can improve a variety of skin problems at any age, ranging from acne, enlarged pores, and freckles to wrinkles, age spots and dullness. This procedure is mostly painless, although some clients report a mild stinging. Recovery time is not necessary, but you might notice some slight skin discoloration for a couple days following the procedure.

To determine which pick-me-up would work best for you, call us at (813) 874-2332 to schedule a free consultation. We'll go over all of your options and find the right fit for your face.

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Weight Loss

Strategic weight loss plans often reduce the appearance of cellulite on the skin. Medical weight loss supervised by a healthcare professional can ensure that you achieve the look you want. Our medical weight loss plans will include a thorough education on proper nutrition, along with a diet and exercise plan tailored to your body type, physical condition, and medical history.

Collagen Induction Therapy

Encouraging the production of collagen can tighten up your skin and bring back the elasticity that holds off cellulite. This procedure smooths out the texture of the skin and creates a firmer, more youthful appearance. After numbing the target area, micro-needles are used to create new channels in the skin and promote extra collagen. Although collagen induction therapy does reduce cellulite, it is not a weight loss method.

Mesotherapy

Mesotherapy also works to remove cellulite through injections, and it is a good method for patients who are also looking to slim down their trouble spots. Mesotherapy injections are made out of a combination of natural ingredients, vitamins, and FDA-approved medications. This method works best when coupled with a consistent fitness routine and a healthy diet.

Exilis Skin Tightening

Exilis is an effective and painless method of removing extra pounds using ultrasonic waves and heat, while also smoothing and tightening the skin to erase cellulite. This method offers quick, long-term results when coupled with a healthy lifestyle. The process only lasts about 20 minutes, and you can typically enjoy full results after four treatments.

Learn more about your options at Lecada Medical Spa. To determine your best method for reducing cellulite, schedule a free consultation with us by calling (813) 874-2332.

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Nutrition

When trying to preserve an attractive appearance, there are few lifestyle choices more important than your diet. Choosing the right foods, and avoiding the wrong ones, will keep you young and healthy far longer than the average American consuming a typical diet could expect. Fresh whole foods that are filled with antioxidants will have a noticeable affect on your skin, and delay wrinkles from making their mark across your face. Effective anti-aging foods include:

• Blueberries
• Avocados
• Carrots
• Eggs
• Poultry
• Apples
• Berries
• Plums
• Eggplants
• Beans
• Onions

Botox

Botox is one of the most common approaches to wrinkle reduction. It is a simple and noninvasive alternative to facelift surgery. Although Botox is administered through a needle, the procedure is relatively painless and extremely safe when done by a trained professional. Not only will Botox fill in existing wrinkles, follow-up appointments every 4 to 6 months will also prevent new lines from appearing. Some anti-aging benefits of Botox include:

• Erasing vertical lines near the eyebrows
• Erasing lines across the forehead
• Smoothing crow's feet around the eyes
• Removing wrinkles around the mouth
• Lifting your eyebrows
• Lifting the corners of your lips

Liquid Facelift

A liquid facelift combines the anti-aging powers of Botox and facial fillers to recreate a youthful appearance. This procedure is noninvasive, requires no anesthesia, and is typically completed in under an hour. The fillers help to plump up hollow areas of the face, lift eyebrows, and make cheekbones more prominent. Recovery time usually lasts only a couple days.

Do you wonder which anti-aging approach will work best for you? Schedule a free consultation with us by calling (813) 874-2332 and we'll go over all of your options together.

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