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Strike a Pose! The Top Portrait Photographers Serving Southwest Missouri

Spring has finally arrived, and the gentle sunlight, scenic greenery, and blossoming flowers makes it a very busy season for photographers. Today we are highlighting some of the most talented shutter-bugs in the Jasper County area, from Joplin to Springfield and beyond. Whether you’re a budding solopreneur looking for new headshots, a busy mom planning a family photo shoot, or a seasoned influencer looking for more lifestyle content for your feed—hiring a professional portrait photographer is an important step. Why invest in professional portraiture? Because the perfect shot has the power to preserve a moment or memory in time, forever. It can tell a story about a season or...

Woman running hands through healthy hair and scalp after Hydrafacial Keravive treatments

Give Your Hair a “Facial” with Hydrafacial Kervavive

Hydrafacial Keravive scalp treatments have been featured in a number of publications, including Glamour and Allure, and it’s clear why: they offer a relaxing spa-like treatment that’s also proven to support scalp health and improve hair growth for men and women. Here, in part 2 of this 2-part series, our Hydrafacialist MaKayla Burwell shares answers to frequently asked questions about Hydrafacial Keravive treatments. (If you missed it, you can read part one of Maintaining a Healthy Scalp and Hair for Improved Hair Growth to learn more about the symptoms and causes of an unhealthy scalp and additional treatment options). Hydrafacial Keravive scalp treatments offer a relaxing spa-like treatment proven...

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Maintaining a Healthy Scalp and Hair for Improved Hair Growth

When it comes to improving hair growth and quality, people often choose products and treatments that focus on the hair itself, bypassing the foundation of hair growth—the scalp. The skin on your scalp is similar to normal skin in that it has an epidermis and dermis, but your scalp also contains a greater concentration of hair follicles. Your scalp’s health is one of several factors that impact hair growth. Here, in part 1 of this 2-part series, we share the symptoms and causes of an unhealthy scalp and how you can maintain a healthy scalp for improved hair growth. What are the symptoms of an unhealthy scalp? Anomalies on your...

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Kim K Got Morpheus8 and Loved It—Here’s Why

Morpheus8 microneedling is one of our favorite non-surgical treatments to tighten the skin and erase imperfections and we recently heard Kim Kardashian is a big fan too. Here, triple-board certified Joplin cosmetic surgeon Dr. Talon Maningas explains this innovative technology and why even major celebrities are opting for this minimally invasive treatment. What is Morpheus8? As we age, our skin gradually loses its ability to produce collagen, causing it to wrinkle and sag. What was once only achievable with a surgical procedure, Morpheus8 microneedling is one of the safest and most effective non-surgical treatments to tighten skin and sculpt fat deposits with no downtime required. Using a handheld device, tiny,...

Woman getting Botox-type injectable treatment at a medical spa

Should I switch up my Botox-type injectables?

When you ask your injector for “some Botox,” do you know which formula they choose for you? Each of the Botox-type injectables available—BOTOX®, Dysport®, Jeuveau®, and Xeomin®—contains botulinum toxin type A and is FDA-approved. But they have slight differences, and it is possible in rare cases for patients to require a change in formula after developing Botox resistance. Our qualified aesthetics team has helped numerous patients navigate the vast array of injectables available at our Joplin, MO medspa. Below, they explain what you need to know. What are the different brands of injectable neurotoxins? The injectable botulinum toxins (a.k.a. neurotoxins or neuromodulators) currently available for cosmetic enhancements today are: Botox...

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Why You Should Choose a Cosmetic Surgery Practice for Your Injectables

Injectables offer a safe, non-surgical solution for attractively restoring volume, improving facial contours, and smoothing fine lines and wrinkles—if performed by a vetted, highly-experienced injector who is under the supervision of a board certified cosmetic surgeon. In 2021, injectables made up 65% of non-surgical procedures in the US—over 3.6 million neurotoxin and over 1.8 million dermal filler treatments were provided. But, as the popularity of injectables has skyrocketed, so has the number of injectors—and many are woefully underqualified. To help ensure you select a qualified injector, we've put together this blog explaining why it matters who performs your cosmetic injections. Who can legally perform facial injections? Why does it...

Woman Getting Lymphatic Drainage Massage to Improve Body Contouring Results

Can lymphatic drainage massage improve my body contouring results?

Women and men in Joplin, MO and the four-state area are increasingly turning to body contouring procedures to improve their shape when diet and exercise simply aren’t enough. While these cosmetic treatments are incredibly effective, all body contouring procedures—from liposuction to BodyTite—can cause temporary swelling that may obscure your initial results. In this month’s post, we discuss whether or not lymphatic drainage massage can help reduce post-body contouring inflammation and improve your results. What is the lymphatic system? The lymphatic system is the part of your immune system responsible for transporting fluid through the lymph vessels, thereby removing fluids and toxins from the body. A healthy lymphatic system moves...

Family Fun Outdoor Activities in Joplin and Northwest Arkansas

Get Out this Spring! Our Favorite Outdoor Places to Visit in the Sunnier Months

Spring has officially sprung in Joplin! Check out our list of favorite weekend destinations to enjoy the great outdoors across Southwest Missouri and Northwest Arkansas. For Family Fun - and Learning! Wildcat Glades is a one-of-a-kind nature preserve and park managed by the Missouri Department of Conservation. It is home to a biologically diverse assortment of plants and animals which are unique to the desert-ike chert glades- and environmental ecosystem which only exists in south Missouri! Stop by for their ‘Yoga in Nature’ programs, guided hikes and other outdoor educational and recreation programs for kids and adults! Bonus: After adventuring at Wildcat Glades, don’t forget to stop by All Aboard...

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From Brow Lamination to Botox, All the Ways You Can Improve the Look of Your Brows

The eyes are windows to our soul—but the brows help determine how defined and refreshed our eyes appear! While most of us aren’t going all-in for eyebrow transplants like Chrissy Teigen, there are other effective ways to enhance your natural brows and create definition in your upper face, many with little to no downtime. Here at Maningas Cosmetic Surgery, Dr. Maningas and our expert aesthetics team offer brow treatments that are non-surgical, minimally invasive, and surgical, all of which address different nuanced concerns you have about your brows. 1. Esthetician eyebrow enhancements If you want to add temporary pop to your brows, our esthetician offers medspa services to get your...

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4 Keys to Developing Great Gut Health

Gut health is a critical component of our overall health. Having a healthy amount of “beneficial” bacteria in our guts can help ward off illness and disease, and even improve our mental health. But, according to a survey of more than 2,000 U.S. adult men and women, 72% of Americans are living with digestive issues like gas, bloating, and abdominal pain, all of which can be improved with proper gut health. To help you live your healthiest life, we’ve compiled a list of 4 ways to improve your gut health. While some of these suggestions may seem obvious, others, like cultivating a regular mindfulness practice, may surprise you! 1....