Author Archives: Mignon Brewster

About Mignon Brewster

I am a registered nurse and manager of Via Christi Advanced Aesthetics & Plastic Surgery.

How to prevent the common signs of aging skin

They say that the eyes are the windows to our soul.  Unfortunately, the eyes – and wrinkles, such as crow’s feet – are often also the windows to our age. Often, the first impression and the first sign of aging … Continue reading

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Fall’s a great time to treat summer skin issues

Fall is the perfect time to address the additional pigment, lines and wrinkles the hot summer sun has left behind on your face, neck, chest, hands and any other part of the body. Many different treatment options are available. The … Continue reading

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Exfoliation important for healthy skin

As we age, the speed at which our skin cells renew themselves decreases daily, therefore cell turnover slows.  As these dead skin cells build up, our skin becomes dull and fine lines and wrinkles are more noticeable. Removing the dead cellular … Continue reading

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What is photorejuvenation?

Photorejuvenation is a light-based treatment using intense pulsed light (IPL) to treat a number of problems found in aging skin. Photorejuvenation is a cosmetic treatment designed to produce younger and healthier-looking skin. As we age, we begin to see visible … Continue reading

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Recommended websites

We’ve asked Via Christi Clinic doctors and providers to share the web sites they recommend most often to their patients, and from time to time we will be sharing their recommendations. This week we’ll be featuring websites from Mignon Brewster, RN, MBA, … Continue reading

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How to choose a plastic surgeon

The popularity of plastic surgery and aesthetic procedures is soaring. With increasing demand for these procedures many physicians and non-physicians have now added these services to their menu. While this may seem like a good thing, it can actually make … Continue reading

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