THAT’S NOT MONSTER MAKEUP ... DON’T LET YOUR SCARS STEAL THE SHOW The Halloween season can be a fun time to showcase your dedication to the spooky holiday by adorning yourself in gruesome and gory makeup, but unless you’re Frankenstein’s monster with bolts in your neck and scars on your face, by the time Nov. 1 rolls around, unsightly scars may be something you no longer want. At Music City Plastic Surgery, our goal is to minimize any potential scarring that happens during routine procedures we do. A lot of our scar work, however, consists of helping people who’ve ended up with scars as the result of something that occurred outside our control. In life, accidents happen that lead to injuries, and sometimes those injuries leave behind scars that make the bearer feel self-conscious. Scars are finicky things but nothing to take lightly. There are usually three main reasons a scar is noticeable: The contour of the scar is either raised or depressed; the scar is discolored, often turning red or white over time; or the orientation or location of the scar stands out. When we do an examination of a scar, we take all three of these into consideration and create a plan that best allows us to bring the scar back in line with the skin surrounding it.
INSPIRATION Frankenstein’s monster may need to see a different type of medical professional for those bolts in his neck, but if you have a scar that’s been bothering you, schedule a consultation with us and we’ll see how we can help. and where it sits. We usually ask our patients to wait at least one year after their accident for the procedure because scars have a tendency to change as they settle. And we’ll be transparent: Because it’s a procedure that alters your skin, it does take some time to heal, and it won’t look very pretty in the process. But our tactics put the end result first, and we’ve had many patients who are thrilled when they finally see it.
We’ll always try to hide a scar in a natural skin crease or bodily line if the situation allows for it, often depending on what type of scar it is
DELICIOUSLY SPOOKY WINES AT NOT-SO- SCARY PRICES
What’s Halloween without a little BOO-ze to celebrate? Get in the spirit with two festive wines that both come in under $20. Unruly Dark is a 2016 vintage red blend from California with bold aromas of dense black cherry and spice notes, while blackberry and mocha flavors dominate the front of the palette. This wine can stand up to any meal but would actually be the perfect choice to pair with the candy you sneak from your kids’ buckets. 7 Deadly Zins is a 2017 old vine zinfandel crafted to be full-bodied and seductive. Jammy berry fruits, aromas of leather, oak, and spice notes make it round and layered, leading to a lingering finish of currants and toffee. This is the wine we’ll be enjoying with our annual hearty Halloween chili.
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