Dr. Sam Sukkar - August/September 2023

Sleep Like a Celebrity WAKE UP REFRESHED WITH SLEEP SYNCING

If one thing is for sure, Americans are not getting enough sleep. One in three people report not getting enough rest, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and 40% of people admit to falling asleep during the day without meaning to at least once a month. Celebrities are no exception, which is why many stars use “sleep syncing” to ensure they get their beauty rest every night. And you can use it, too! So, what is sleep syncing? Sleep syncing aligns your circadian rhythm, your body’s natural internal clock, with your daily routine. Unlike many celebrities, ordinary people don’t have much control over what they do every day; things like work, appointments, children’s schedules, and family duties more or less set our daily schedules for us. That’s why

the trick with sleep syncing is to align your body around that schedule so waking up for work or taking the kids to school feels natural. After a while, you may not even need an alarm! How to Start Sleep Syncing The first step to sleep syncing is to create a consistent sleep schedule, which requires a bit of self-research. Start by writing down the time of night you feel sleepy, when you fall asleep, and how many hours of sleep you need to feel rested. Collecting data may take a week or two, but once you know how much sleep you need and when you start to feel sleepy, you can choose your new sleep and wake times. Pick a realistic morning wake time to get ready (no snoozing!), and then reverse engineer your sleep time. For example, if you need eight hours of sleep and must be up by 7 a.m., you likely need to be in bed by 10:30 p.m. to fall asleep by 11 p.m.

The key to successful sleep syncing is to stick to your schedule — even on the weekends. With consistency and practice, you’ll wake up naturally feeling more rested and ready to take on your day!

Yes, Your Face Loses Volume With Age

These 3 Dermal Fillers Can Help!

Radiesse Radiesse is an injectable made from calcium-based microspheres suspended in a natural gel. It is a long-lasting, but not permanent, filler that can correct smile lines, nasolabial folds, and wrinkles around the nose and mouth. It is also FDA-approved, and its biocompatibility means no allergy testing is required prior to treatment!

As we age, our faces lose volume, depleting slowly over time. This can leave many of us feeling helpless as our faces begin to look older, sag from wrinkles, or change in ways that just don’t represent how we feel on the inside. If this sounds like you, we want you to know that our clinic has a variety of fillers that can address any concern you might have, including the loss of volume in your face. We have nine different types of injectables at The Clinic for Plastic Surgery, each offering patients unique benefits. So, to increase awareness and understanding of what these injectables can deliver, we’re going to highlight a few of our most popular dermal filler treatments this month! Juvederm Juvederm uses hyaluronic acid to volumize aging skin. Hyaluronic acid is a substance that naturally occurs in the body and helps hydrate your skin. Your body loses some of its hyaluronic acid as you age, which is part of the reason your face loses volume and gains fine lines and wrinkles. Juvederm can replace the hyaluronic acid your skin has lost, restoring youthful volume wherever you need it most. Juvederm can also treat other signs of aging, cosmetic imperfections, wrinkles around the mouth, and deep acne scars while elevating the cheeks and creating fuller lips.

And since this treatment is long-lasting, patients will require fewer visits, saving time and money.

Restylane In addition to Juvederm and Radiesse, we also offer our facial balancing treatment with the entire Restylane portfolio. This line of injectables also utilizes hyaluronic acid as a gel and works by filling in the injected area and smoothing out fine lines and wrinkles. It also makes a fantastic lip filler. The best part is the effects of Restylane are immediate and last up to six months or even a year in some cases! So, if you’re interested in any of the treatments above or our clinic’s other injectables, don’t hesitate to call. You can always reach us at (281) 940-1535 to schedule a consultation!

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