Feeling Good, Looking Good

Summer’s here, and as the temperature rises, so does our awareness of our weight and skin—two areas where many of us face challenges.

FreshSkin, a Highland Park, Illinois aesthetic medical center, helps patients overcome challenges in those areas and combat the effects of aging to look and feel their best.

FreshSkin owner Josie L. Tenore, M.D., M.Sc., a Chicago area family physician who became fascinated with aesthetics and anti-aging treatments, stresses the importance of whole-body care as the key to achieving healthy skin—and a healthy weight.

“Skin health really starts with overall body health. At FreshSkin, we use cutting-edge, scientifically proven products, treatments and technology to help people feel their best—on the inside and out,” says Dr. Tenore, a life-long advocate of eating well, exercise and aesthetics to achieve the best quality of life.

As part of Dr. Tenore’s whole-health philosophy, FreshSkin recently expanded its services to include a range of holistic treatments, including acupuncture for weight loss, delivered by Ryan Lombardo, DAOM, RH, ABAAHP, BCIM.

“We are so pleased to welcome Dr. Lombardo to the FreshSkin team,” says Dr. Tenore.   “His innovative weight loss treatments are extremely effective, and he brings a unique approach that combines acupuncture, nutritional supplements and hormone therapy.”

In addition to weight loss, Dr. Lombardo specializes in cosmetic acupuncture, pain relief, longevity and inflammatory conditions. He became interested in herbal medicine after his father was diagnosed with high cholesterol, which had gotten worse through standard Western medical intervention. It was ultimately addressed through herbal medicine and acupuncture treatments. Dr. Lombardo received his Doctorate of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine from the Midwest College of Oriental Medicine in Chicago. He is one of the few nationally board certified Diplomats in Acupuncture who also is board certified in anti-aging medicine and integrative medicine. Dr. Lombardo also is a registered herbalist.

Dr. Lombardo brings results-driven experience in acupuncture and integrative medicine to FreshSkin. “Cosmetic acupuncture is certainly not a new concept. Appearance and longevity have always been extremely important in Chinese medicine and were highly valued in ancient societies,” he says. “I approach alternative medicine from an evidence-based point of view. Acupuncture for facial rejuvenation and weight loss is extremely effective. Both Eastern and Western medicine have their advantages. When used together, they are much more effective, especially for inflammatory and age-related conditions.”

Other FreshSkin services include professional skin care procedures such as hydrating microdermabrasion using Hydrafacial®, skin tightening with Exilis®, wrinkle reduction and facial sculpting with injections, and skin rejuvenation with light-based therapy, in addition to hair reduction, diet therapy, and natural hormone therapy. They also offer a range of results-driven skin care products.

Dr. Tenore says FreshSkin focuses on working with patients’ dreams, goals and budgets. “We’re focused on education, setting achievable goals and delivering the best results using the latest available technology,” she says. “FreshSkin gives us the opportunity to use all of our talents to help people feel the best they can inside and out throughout the course of their lives.”

Visit www.myfreshskin.com for more information.