THE STARR OF CHARLOTTE PLASTIC SURGERY'S NEW BRILLIANT BAR

You can find superstar aesthetic consultant Jacob Starr at Charlotte Plastic Surgery’s sleek new Brilliant Bar. To book a free consultation, call 704-372-6846.

Jacob Starr, an Aesthetic Consultant with Charlotte Plastic Surgery, is perfectly named because he’s considered to be a superstar by beauty insiders and his clients.

“Whether it’s doing a Visia analysis —or listening to their concerns and then recommending products and procedures — Jacob is just amazing,” says Janit Pike, Chief Operating Officer of Charlotte Plastic Surgery.

Jacob’s mother had a career in dermatology, so he grew up learning how to take care of his skin. And as an Art major in college, he’s always had an interest in aesthetics. Combine that with his passion for helping others become the best versions of themselves possible and it’s clear why he’s a sought-after source for advice.

You can find Jacob at Charlotte Plastic Surgery’s sleek new Brilliant Bar at its Randolph Road location. To book a free consultation, call 704-372-6846.

“I’m a people person so I love meeting with clients,” Jacob says. “I listen to any concerns they have about their skin in general. There’s no one-size-fits-all solution.”

Depending on what the client wants to work on, Jacob may recommend products alone, or products used in conjunction with a noninvasive option such as lasers or fillers.

The O Report asked Jacob to share his favorite products and procedures for women 50 and up. (To see his list for men, click here).

TNS ESSENTIAL SERUM

“This is our biggest seller. It’s liquid gold. It’s the best all-in-one product out there. It helps with skin tone, texture and fine lines. If you’re doing injectables, this will be an added boost. But it’s a stand alone product that helps improve your skin’s overall appearance. It’s a pricer item, but some people will use 6 or 7 other products and not come close to what this one product can do, so it’s really worth it. And you save money through our Brilliant Distinctions rewards program. I will warn you that it’s one of our most addictive products because of the results. Once you start using it you will not want to stop.”

HA5

“This adds instant hydration to the skin. It helps smooth out fine line and wrinkles. It replaces skin’s hyaluronic acid because as you get older your hyaluronic acid dissipates. With this product you’ll have much more of a hydrated look.”

DERMAL REPAIR

“I especially recommend this for those with dryer skin. It repairs, moisturizes and smooths out the skin. It has an ultra rich, luxurious feel and can be used year round.”

NONSURGICAL PROCEDURES

Profound: “It’s a heat treatment that is awesome. It tightens the skin while increasing the collagen and elastin. It’s a one-time treatment and it’s 100 percent effective. it’s a great if you’re not a candidate for a facelift and there’s not a lot of recovery time.”

AquaGold Micro Botox: “It delivers a cocktail of different ingredients including Botox and hyaluronic acid. You’re in and out in 30 minutes. It’s great for enlarged pores and scars. It gives you an overall more youthful, glowing appearance. There’s no discomfort. It’s pressed into the skin.”

CoolSculpting: “It’s the best nonsurgical fat reduction for stubborn fat. It’s noninvasive, it can be done on a lunch break and there’s no down time.”

SUMMER SUNSCREEN TIPS

Dr. Stephen Finical, a surgeon with Charlotte Plastic Surgery, shares his top tips for surviving the summer without damaging your skin. 

Timing is everything when it comes to sunscreen. So Dr. Stephen Finical, a surgeon with Charlotte Plastic Surgery, reminds everyone to make sunscreen part of your daily routine. "But don't wait to do it right before you go outside," he says. "Most sunscreens take at least 20 minutes to work." 

Here are four more tips from Dr. Finical that will help you survive summer without damaging your skin:

1. Splurge on a quality product for the areas that get the most sun (face, neck, chest and hands). Dr. Finical recommends SkinMedica Total Defense + Repair ($64; available at Charlotte Plastic Surgery).

2. For the rest of your body, save money by using a lower priced lotion that's SPF 15 or higher and has a smell and texture you love - that increases the odds that you'll use it. Just make sure it's waterproof if you're going to be swimming or sweating. The O Report recommends Coppertone Clearly Sheer Whipped Sunscreen SPF 30; water resistant for 80 minutes. ($9.99; available at drugstores). 

3. If you're going to be in a bathing suit, put on your sunscreen before your suit so you'll be fully protected. 

4. Most sunscreens lose effectiveness after 80 minutes. You have to keep reapplying of you're out in the sun. Dr. Finical likes Sunforgettable Brush-On Sunscreen because it's easy to sweep over exposed skin even if you're wearing makeup. ($57; available at Charlotte Plastic Surgery).