Dr. Gregg recently attended the Annual American Academy of Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery Meeting in New Orleans. She participated in the Women in Facial Plastic Surgery Committee luncheon for Women Surgeons, where she is committee vice-chair. She also was the moderator of a speakers panel on Blepharoplasty Techniques. At the Board meeting, Dr. Gregg was elected Secretary of the American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery; please join us in congratulating her on this honor! Her career-long commitment to advancing safety and ethics in her Academy is a testament to her concern for patient safety and positive outcomes.

"The Annual Meeting is an excellent opportunity to participate in educational lectures and presentations and to meet and share ideas with colleagues from around the world." – Dr. Gregg

Dr. Wu presented "Surgical Management of the Explant Patient" at the North Carolina Society of Plastic Surgeons meeting at Greenbrier Resort. She always enjoys participating in her society meetings, where she can meet with colleagues to discuss surgical techniques and stay abreast of new products and protocols.

"I spent a full weekend of learning and teaching with my colleagues. It is wonderful to share ideas and experiences with fellow plastic surgeons!" – Dr. Wu

Purchase a series of 3 Lumines® M22 IPL® Photofacial, IPL® Photofractional™, or ResurFX™ full face treatments, and we will treat your hands for FREE!* to keep you hands from showing your age. Glowing skin is the best accessory for your holiday LBD!

IPL® Photofacial – Lumines® M22 IPL® Photofacial is used to improve skin imperfections such as sun damage, hyperpigmentation, freckles, broken capillaries, birthmarks, and rosacea.

ResurFX™ – A true fractional non-ablative Erbium laser from Lumenis® M22™ stimulates collagen growth in your skin without causing damage to the skin’s surface.

IPL® Photofractional™ – IPL® Photofractional™ is a comprehensive skin rejuvenation technology combining Photofacial and ResurFX™ in one resurfacing solution to improve skin tone, texture, and uneven pigment simultaneously.

Call our office NOW to schedule your resurfacing and reveal your Holiday Glow!

*Offer valid through December 31, 2024, $1200 value.

We are thrilled to participate again in Samaritan's Purse's Operation Christmas Child. 2024 is our 12th year of helping bring Christmas joy to children in some of the world's most impoverished countries! These children would otherwise receive nothing and are incredibly deserving of these gift boxes.

We hope to collect a record number of boxes this year. Our Global

Commitment to helping others is a cornerstone of our Practice, and we are

pleased to have a generous community that supports these efforts.

From now until 3:00 pm on November 23, we are collecting filled shoeboxes. Please drop off your gift boxes at our office any day between 9 am and 4 pm. Click here for allowed contents and packing instructions. Our office, as always, is pleased to pay the transportation fee for each box. We have official OCC shoeboxes available in our office if you would like to pick one up; otherwise, as you will see in the packing instructions, you may use a shoebox you already have.

Samaritan's Purse is offering a new service this year. Click here, and for $25, select the items you want to include; they will handle it for you.

Please join us in providing gifts for these very deserving children who are

incredibly appreciative of the gifts they receive.

Megan, one of our CANS Aesthetic Nurse Injectors, authored this month's blog discussing combined modality treatments for laxity in the upper arms and neck. Please read about great options to help your neck and arms look youthful!

Dr. Wu is answering some common questions from our patients. The Ask the Surgeon column will appear monthly. Our first column answers this question:

Q. I am 30 and have had my breast implants for several years. How do I know if my implants are healthy since I am not yet getting annual mammograms?

This new product from SkinMedica® is clinically proven to improve hydration and support skin health by addressing the skin barrier and water-holding capacity. HA⁵® is enhanced with hydra collagen for instant hydration and smoothness and Advanced VITISENSE® Technology to replenish natural humectants to help restore the skin’s hydration reservoir.

“HA⁵® Hydra Collagen Replenish +Restore Hydrator is an updated formula that provides long-lasting hydration and effective collagen to boost water retention, giving you dewey, glowing skin! The fact that it is formulated for all skin types is a bonus, especially going into winter.” – Lisa, Licensed Aesthetician

Please join us in welcoming our new team member, Sri Chandrasekaran. Sri is taking on the Personnel Manager and Non-Surgical Patient Care Coordinator roles. She brings a wealth of experience and a calm, friendly demeanor, which make her the natural choice for this position. Sri is already making a positive impact on both patients and her co-workers. Sri is your contact if you are a new non-surgical patient, and she looks forward to working with you!

“I am thrilled to join such a dynamic team of professionals and look forward to achieving great things together.” - Sri

Ultherapy® - Save $100 on Ultherapy® treatments in October and November! This is a fantastic savings from the Xperience+ Program through Merz Aesthetics. Ultherapy® is an effective ultrasound treatment to lift and tighten the brow, neck, cheek, jawline, and décolletage. This savings is for Xperience+ members; if you are not a member, you can join for free at https://www.xperiencemerz.com/.

Revance® - "The Winning Look" Sweepstakes - Through November 16th, your Revance® treatments will enter you in the sweepstakes, where Winners can choose an all-expenses paid trip to Maui, Hawaii, or Vail, Colorado. All the details and QR code you need to qualify are available in our office. Be sure to ask our staff at your next appointment.

If you are not a member of these rewards programs, they are free to join, and

all have excellent rewards for their members. Please sign up for these

programs before your next appointment to facilitate a faster checkout.

Aspire Galderma Rewards: https://www.aspirerewards.com/join-now

Allé https://alle.com/registration

Xperience https://www.xeominaesthetic.com/xperience-program

"I recently had a procedure done with Dr. Wu. I have to say, I normally get very nervous with medical procedures. However, the staff made me feel so comfortable and put me at ease with everything. Dr. Wu explained everything clearly and answered all of my questions. Her nurse, Darnetta, was so kind and made the pre-op so simple. Alma made scheduling everything so easy. Ashley, who we've known for many years, was such a big help with the payments. All in all, I can't recommend this office more. They even got me flowers at my post-op appointment today. Such a wonderful office, full of

wonderful people. I can't thank them enough!" – J.C.

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CYNTHIA GREGG MD | FACE & BODY SPECIALISTS

3550 NW Cary Parkway, Suite 100, Cary, NC 27513

919-297-0097 | cynthiagreggmd.com