Doctor: Dr. Jill Lezaic
Laser Skin Solutions
Lake Worth and Jupiter, Florida
Starting
Over
Janet Kibbons was not looking forward to turning 50. That
was even before things got a lot more stressful. Her father
died, she got divorced and her youngest child left for
college all in the same year. "I was really down and out."
Then she heard about Fraxel® Laser Treatments on the radio
and decided to look into it. She entered the "Make 50 the
New 40 with Fraxel Laser Treatment" contest and won a free
makeover. With her treatments complete, she's gotten the
makeover and more. Her skin has become smooth and silky,
fine lines around her eyes have decreased and sun/age spots
on her face have all but disappeared.
Janet's new look has boosted her self-confidence and has her
feeling like her life is starting over. It's also attracted
quite a bit of attention. "Many people have commented on how
beautiful my skin looks," says Janet. "I now have men in
their 30s asking me out. You can't believe what that does
for my ego."
Deciding on Fraxel
Janet, a registered nurse, was originally considering
dermabrasion treatments, but when she heard about Fraxel
laser technology on the radio, she did some research. She
liked the idea of the treatment diminishing the fine lines
and age spots, in addition to the stimulation it would
provide to collagen tissue. After winning the contest, Janet
decided to go for it.
She was a little nervous and apprehensive about her first
treatment. Once in the office, Dr. Lezaic and her staff
helped Janet feel comfortable while preparing her face. They
applied a layer of topical anesthetic an hour before the
treatment. The procedure itself then took about an hour.
Janet experienced no discomfort during the procedure. She
did have a burning sensation for a few hours after her
treatment, which was relieved by a cool compress.
Following her first treatment and subsequent treatments,
Janet experienced redness, like a sunburn, and some
swelling. Swelling would subside a few days later and by the
fourth day, her skin looked smoother. Not long after her
third treatment, others started to notice her new look. She
was sitting outside a café with a friend when a younger man
approached her. He looked her in the eyes and commented on
what a beautiful face she had. "That took me by surprise. I
even glanced behind me to see if he was talking to someone
else," says Janet.
Janet's sister came to visit near the end of her treatments.
Her sister had a surgical face lift a month before her
visit. She was amazed by the smooth texture of Janet's skin
and the diminished age/sun spots. "In fact, when we compared
the expense and recovery time of our procedures, we both
thought my procedure was the better choice," says Janet.
The debut of the new Janet has gone better than she ever
expected. She recently went on a cruise. One passenger, who
looked to be in his late 20s, had been flirting with her
while embarking the ship. While showing her birth
certificate, he glanced over her shoulder and noticed her
date of birth. He yelled out, "You have to be kidding me!"
He asked Janet several times if it was right because he
could not believe she was 50.
Janet met a younger man from Italy on the cruise and the two
hit it off. They have kept in touch and they are talking
about going to Italy to meet his family. "I haven't
confessed how old I am to him. I keep saying does it really
matter? He's 41," says Janet.
Janet attributes her new self-confidence and new outlook on
life to her Fraxel laser treatments. "I would equate the
treatments to buying a new outfit that fits well. It looks
good and draws attention, which helps me feel good about
myself," she says. The treatments also spurred her to start
working out, which helped her drop two dress sizes.
After a very stressful year, Janet has some advice for other
women her age. "It ain't over until it's over," she says.
She has been doing things she never dreamed of doing before,
like flying helicopters, deep sea diving, and dining and
dancing all hours of the night. Along the way, Janet says
she has met some very exciting and interesting people. "I
feel like my life is starting over again."
Jill Lezaic, DO
Dr. Lezaic, Medical Director of Laser Skin Solutions,
received her Doctorate from Nova Southeastern University
College of Osteopathic Medicine where she graduated with
Honors. She is a board certified Family Physician who
specializes in Aesthetic Medicine, including laser
treatments. She is a member of the American Society for
Lasers in Medicine & Surgery and regularly lectures about
cosmetic procedures throughout the United States.
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