ACENT’s Blog

Our COVID-19 (Corona Virus) Policy

Posted on March 13, 2020 by Audra McKellar

Special Plan of Action related to Coronavirus Pandemic We at ACENT are primarily concerned about your safety and health. We believe that it is essential to reduce all person to person contact unless absolutely necessary. We also understand you will continue to need our services not only for urgent and emergent ENT problems but also for your routine ENT needs that will continue during this pandemic. After considering all of the available information about the coronavirus, we have developed the following plan of action for ACENT and our valued patients: We require all patients entering the office to wear a … Continue reading »

Lip Injections: What Can You Expect?

Posted on February 21, 2020 by Elise Blomfield

Your lips are one of the facial features people notice first, and our Anchorage patients often come to us for full, lush lips that present a youthful, welcoming appearance. We create this plump pout using injectable dermal fillers, producing a hydrated appearance, removing fine lines and wrinkles that have formed over the years, and adding volume.   If you’ve never had dermal filler injections, though, you may be a bit anxious about the procedure and what it will be like. In this blog post, we’ll review the basics of the procedure and answer some common questions our patients have about lip injections. … Continue reading »

3 Treatments to Keep Your Skin Glowing Through Winter

Posted on January 25, 2020 by Chantal Reese

As we know, living in Alaska brings harsh winter temperatures that strip away the thin layer of oil that keeps the skin protected and hydrated. This leads to dull, dry skin and overactive sebaceous glands. Professional treatments such as our deluxe facial help Anchorage women and men maintain their healthy glow and do away with fine lines and a dull complexion. A good at-home skin regimen is also important to not only enhance these professional treatments but also keep your skin healthy 24/7. In this blog post, we’ll review 3 of the best treatments to keep your skin healthy and … Continue reading »

Debunking Common Laser Hair Removal Myths

Posted on December 9, 2019 by Audra McKellar

Even though laser hair removal is a popular treatment at our Anchorage med spa, several myths persist about the procedure. Unfortunately, these myths may prevent some people from considering laser hair removal as a solution for unwanted hair. In this blog post, I’ll identify some of these misconceptions and provide facts that can help you decide if you can benefit from the treatment. Myth vs. Fact You may have encountered one or more of these myths while researching laser hair removal treatments. If so, you may want to reassess if you’re a good candidate for the procedure. People with dark … Continue reading »

Hearing Loss Prevention Tips for Men Under 40

Posted on August 11, 2019 by Kaylyn Hum

Even though most people associate hearing loss with old age, the most common period for the onset of hearing loss is between the ages of 19 and 44. Men experience hearing loss at a rate much higher than women, often due to having hobbies or jobs that involve louder equipment. An audiologist in Anchorage, for example, is likely to see men who go snowmobiling or use power tools without ear protection. Many people don’t think about hearing loss until they start noticing a change. Just as dermatologists encourage people to protect their skin from the sun before it’s damaged, audiologists … 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.