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Sales and Special Offers

Stock up and Save on Latisse

November 5, 2014

STOCK UP AND SAVE ON LATISSE Grow longer, thicker, darker lashes with LATISSE & our biggest savings of the year! #1: Buy 1 5ml, Get 1 3ml FREE ($125 value) #2: Buy 2 5ml, Get 2 3ml FREE ($250 value) #3: Buy 3 5ml, Get 3 3ml FREE ($375 value) Plus earn Brilliant Distinctions

Skincare Products,
Spa Treatments

November is National Healthy Skin Month! Tip #1

November 4, 2014

November is National Healthy Skin Month! Look for our #HealthySkin Tips all month long! TIP #1: Introduce Retinoids into your skin care regimen. Retinoids unplug pores, help clear up acne, reduce fine lines, boost collagen production, lighten brown spots and freckles, and improve skin texture. At our Santa Rosa Plastic Surgery Practice and MedSpa, we believe

women dressed in winter hat and mittens smiling

Face Treatments

Why Fall and Winter are the Best Times for Plastic Surgery

October 17, 2014

If you’re thinking about getting plastic surgery, you’ve probably already given some considerable thought to when the best time will be to have the procedure performed. Dr. Lacombe sees an increase in patients for his facial plastic surgery procedures during the colder months of the year. Many of Artemedica’s surgery patients prefer to get most

women smiling with hands on her face with beautifully healthy and young skin from laser treatments

Face Treatments

Why Fall and Winter are the Best Times for Laser Skin Treatments

October 7, 2014

Laser skin procedures are becoming more and more popular all the time. They provide excellent results while at the same time being quick and relatively painless. On top of that, they have much shorter and less intense recovery periods than surgical procedures. However, they have their own set of special requirements. There is, in fact,

cover of 'GQ' magazine promoting cosmetic surgery for men to look good at any age

Face Treatments

The age of Bro-tox: Botox, Fillers and CoolSculpting for men

October 2, 2014

GQ has published it’s first ever “AGE” issue – focusing on MEN looking their best at any age. The article, titled “How to Cheat Age in the Age of Bro-tox” discusses several cosmetic treatments that men are receiving to turn back the clock and look their best. In the last few years we’ve noticed a huge increase in the number

Events,
Sales and Special Offers

Artemedica’s Second 2014 Lash Flash

September 30, 2014

Join Us at Artemedica’s Second 2014 Lash Flash This Wednesday, October 1st, 2014 save up to $166 on Latisse® at Artemedica’s Second 2014 Lash Flash Special! Grow longer, thicker, darker lashes with Latisse®. PURCHASE TWO 3ml LATISSE® at our Second 2014 Lash Flash and save up $126 Get $60 off instantly + Free SkinMedica Sunscreen

Face Treatments

Celebrating the 1st Anniversary of JUVÉDERM VOLUMA® XC!

September 26, 2014

Join the thousands of men and women who have turned to JUVÉDERM VOLUMA® XC to instantly add volume to your cheeks and mid-face! JUVÉDERM VOLUMA® XC is the only FDA approved HA filler indicated to correct age-related for volume loss that lasts up to 24 months. Since becoming commercially available (almost a year ago), JUVÉDERM VOLUMA® XC has become one of the most-popular

women laying in fall leaves with beautiful and healthy skin

Guides,
Spa Treatments

Undo Summer’s Sun Damage with our Fall Skincare Guide

September 23, 2014

Now that summer is officially over, most people will notice their skin is appearing dull and could use a little “glow”. Even those that followed our summer skin care instructions and wore sunscreen faithfully may still notice a difference in their skin following the hot and dry summer months. Below are some helpful tips to get

Events,
Sales and Special Offers

Artemedica’s 2014 Lash Flash

August 19, 2014

Join Us at Artemedica’s 2014 Lash Flash This Tuesday, August 26th, and Wednesday, August 27th, 2014 save up to $166 on Latisse® at Artemedica’s 2014 Lash Flash Special! Grow longer, thicker, darker lashes with Latisse®. PURCHASE TWO 3ml LATISSE® at our 2014 Lash Flash and save up $126 Get $60 off instantly + Free SkinMedica

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News

Dr. Victor Lacombe of Artemedica Earns Prestigious Black Diamond Status

July 17, 2014

We are proud to announce that Santa Rosa Plastic Surgeon Dr. Victor Lacombe was recently awarded Black Diamond Status, the highest recognition level by Allergan, Inc. Allergan, Inc. is the makers of BOTOX® Cosmetic, Juvéderm® XC, Juvéderm Voluma® XC, Latisse and SkinMedica Skin Care products. Allergan’s Black Diamond status is based on volume used throughout

Skincare Products

Whats in your Beach Bag? Here are your Summer Sunshine Must-Haves

July 15, 2014

You’re ready for everything the beach has to offer. You’ve got your towel, your sunhat, your bottle of water, your flip-flops, your book, and your beach chair. But, as much as we would like it to be, the beach isn’t all fun and games! While it may be annoying or seem tedious, protecting our bodies

Body Treatments

Summer Bikini Body Treatments – Part 2: Surgical Procedures

July 15, 2014

Artemedica wants to help you show off your summer bikini body! The previous post in this series focused on the quickest methods of improving your summer bikini body. Today, we’re going to talk about the surgical procedures that Artemedica performs that can help you look your absolute best at the beach. Breast Augmentation Breast augmentation

Body Treatments,
Spa Treatments

Summer Bikini Body Treatments – Part 1: Non-Invasive Procedures

July 14, 2014

Summer is here once again and we all know what that means: it’s bikini season. Artemedica can help you improve your body’s problem areas and show off this summer season. Read about our non-invasive bikini body treatments below! Coolsculpting CoolSculpting is a non-invasive procedure that literally freezes your body fat and reduces its appearance. When

Skincare Products

Colorescience wins InStyle Best Beauty Buy

July 9, 2014

We LOVE Colorescience at Artemedica Spa in Santa Rosa! We carry almost the entire mineral makeup line and are excited to see it has won InStyle Magazine’s Best Beauty Award. In May 2014’s issue of InStyle Magazine, Cameron Diaz listed Colorescience Sunforgettable as her favorite sunscreen! Colorescience combines beauty and protection with their Sunforgettable Mineral Sunscreen.

Face Treatments

Liquid Facelift by Dr. Victor Lacombe

July 3, 2014

Liquid Facelift If you have deep facial wrinkles and have lost facial volume creating a drooping appearance, you’ve probably thought about face lift surgery at some point. After all, it would be nice to regain that smoother complexion and volume you had earlier on in life. Considering having a face lift is a big commitment and many

News

Team Artemedica supports #TeamKapri

July 1, 2014

It has been brought to our attention that we have a young local girl, Kapri Geernaert, who needs our support and prayers following her diagnosis of Medulloblastoma (a rare and aggressive cancerous brain tumor). We are encouraging all of our fans and followers to follow her story at: Kapri Geernaert on Facebook and donate to

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Spa Treatments

Get Ready For Summer with Body Waxing at Artemedica Spa

June 30, 2014

Our Aestheticians at Artemedica Spa in Santa Rosa are highly-skilled and use advanced speed-waxing techniques. During treatment they use only the best waxing products, a pain-free technique and always keep cleanliness as their top priority. Whether you are preparing for a vacation or just a trip to the beach, come visit Artemedica Spa for your

News

Artemedica Optica finalist in Best of Sonoma County Awards

June 30, 2014

Artemedica Optica Designer Eyewear Boutique has been selected as a finalist for the Best Place for Eyeglasses category in this year’s Press Democrat “Best of Sonoma County” Reader’s Choice awards. There is just a week left to vote! Voting takes only seconds and can be completed by clicking the following link: http://www.pressdemocrat.com/article/99999999/multimedia/140419412 We appreciate your support!

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VOTE for Artemedica for 2014’s Best Cosmetic Surgeon

June 30, 2014

Dr. Victor Lacombe at Artemedica has been selected as a finalist for the Best Cosmetic Surgeon category in this year’s Press Democrat “Best of Sonoma County” Reader’s Choice awards. There is just a week left to vote! Voting takes only seconds! We appreciate your support!

Spa Treatments

Ask the Aesthetician Series: Med Spa vs. Regular Spa

April 2, 2014

We frequently have patients tell us that they can really see a difference in their skin following our treatments and product regimens at Artemedica Spa. While a facial or treatment at a regular Spa may be relaxing, you probably won’t notice a dramatic difference in your skin. The same is true for the quality of

Face Treatments,
News

Artemedica is now offering CareCredit!

March 28, 2014

We are excited to announce that we are now accepting CareCredit in our Santa Rosa Plastic Surgery Practice! CareCredit is a healthcare credit card that allows you to pay for cosmetic treatments and procedures with affordable payment plans. It’s easy and fast to apply! We offer CareCredit on the following treatments over $1,000. Facial Plastic Surgery: Face and Neck

Spa Treatments

Understanding Acne

March 27, 2014

Before learning about how to prevent acne and breakouts, it is very important for you to understand how and why these pimples are formed to begin with. You have thousands of oil glands on your chest, face and back, the function of these oil glands is to lubricate the skin by producing oil, or sebum.

Face Treatments,
News

New CoolSculpting Applicator CoolSmooth™ Comes to Artemedica

March 24, 2014

THE NEW COOLSCULPTING APPLICATOR COOLSMOOTH™ COMING TO ARTEMEDICA APRIL 1ST! Breakthrough Technology to freeze away body fat now able to target areas that could not be treated before Santa Rosa-Based Plastic Surgeon Dr. Victor Lacombe among first to offer new CoolSculpting CoolSmooth™ applicator in the Bay Area CoolSmooth™, a new applicator for CoolSculpting®, an innovative

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Skincare Products

Sunscreen: It’s not all about the number

March 11, 2014

Sunscreen IS your best friend! The most important details you MUST know about sunscreen, to help save your skin from sun damage! It’s NOT all about the number. While the SPF is important in your sun protection product (you want at least SPF 30), the more important information is the active ingredients. If your sunscreen