ACENT’s Blog

Get to Know Caitlin Milligan, Au.D

Posted on January 25, 2021 by ACENT Admin
Q and A with Caitlin Milligan

Where are you from and how did you come to practice in Anchorage? I was born and raised in the interior of Alaska in a small town called Delta Junction.  I knew I wanted to return to Alaska after finishing my education, so I strove to incorporate clinical rotations during my training that would help me become proficient in multiple specialties, many of which were not available in Alaska previously.  After graduation, my husband and I were so excited to return to Anchorage, and ACENT seemed like a great place to begin my career.   What about audiology first peaked … Continue reading »

The Benefits of BBL™ vs. IPL

Posted on December 4, 2020 by Audra McKellar
Young woman holding a cup while looking out a window

When it comes to knowing the ABCs of light-based skin rejuvenation treatments, the letters to keep in mind are BBL and IPL. Like laser skin treatments, these procedures are recommended for women and men concerned about sun damage, age spots, and uneven skin tone and texture. At our medical spa in Anchorage, we believe the BBL (BroadBand Light) technology is the best approach. In this blog post, we’ll explain how BBL and IPL technology works, compare how each procedure is performed, and look at the results our med spa patients can expect. Are BBL and IPL the same thing? BBL … Continue reading »

The Benefits of Combining BOTOX® and Fillers

Posted on September 1, 2020 by Elise Blomfield
Young woman lying with eyes closed getting an injection in the forehead

Cosmetic injectable treatments such as BOTOX and dermal fillers are the most popular aesthetic treatments in the world. It’s easy to see why. These procedures produce excellent results, the treatments take only minutes to complete, and there’s virtually no downtime. But many of the patients who get fillers or BOTOX at our Anchorage practice are surprised to learn that they work in very different ways. All wrinkles aren’t created the same way, and BOTOX and fillers treat different types of wrinkles. That’s why combining the injectable treatments during a single appointment can benefit most of our patients. Dynamic vs. Static … Continue reading »

Virtual Consultations Available at ACENT

Posted on July 7, 2020 by Dr. John Kokesh
Group of doctors and team in blue scrubs

When Covid-19 hit, we immediately realized that we had to operate differently. We needed to continue to provide care to our patients but needed to keep our patients and staff safe and do all we could to prevent spread of the virus. Telemedicine had been a consideration for us for some time; it seemed like a perfect way to reach patients in more distant regions of the state. Covid-19 made telemedicine an urgent priority. Our staff did an incredible job of standing up a working videoteleconference (VTC) platform in a matter of days. It took a total team effort, as … Continue reading »

Not Just a Luxury: Why Everyone Needs a Facial

Posted on April 13, 2020 by Audra McKellar
Closeup of woman's face with white substance being brushed on it

People often associate facials with luxury—something that they treat themselves to. Even though facials can be luxurious, they can also be an essential component of a skincare regimen that helps your skin remain healthy and more youthful-looking for years. Just as there are many different skin types and issues, there are multiple kinds of facials. These various facials can be customized to address the specific needs of each individual, including facials that are designed to reduce stress. Many of the facials we offer at our medical spa in Anchorage accomplish many objectives. Here are some of the most important reasons … Continue reading »

Meet Our Physicians

Each of our physicians is board certified in Otolaryngology – Head & Neck Surgery; in addition, Dr. Ellerbe is board certified in Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.