AY Magazine Feature
In the August 2026 issue of AY Magazine, writer Sarah DeClerk featured Marina Ivanovsky, MSN, APRN, FNP-C, founder of Marina Lifestyle Medicine in Little Rock, Arkansas. In the interview, Marina explains why lasting skin health begins with daily habits and how targeted clinical care supports natural rejuvenation for patients across Central Arkansas.
The article looks at the balance between genetics and habits. Marina described the relationship this way:
“Genetics loads the gun, but lifestyle pulls the trigger. Procedures and skincare work much better when the patient also supports the body with healthy habits. I always tell patients that great skin is a combination of good products, smart treatments and lifestyle.”
Marina Ivanovsky, MSN, APRN, FNP-C • AY Magazine
Daily Habits and Skin Quality
Skin reflects overall health. When sleep, hydration, and nutrition slip, topical products have a harder time making a difference.
Marina also noted that social media often complicates skincare routines unnecessarily:
“They bring in their bags full of skincare they bought that TikTok or Instagram recommended them, but they don't know why they bought it. We go through the ingredients list and try to help patients navigate this.”
Marina Ivanovsky, MSN, APRN, FNP-C • AY Magazine
She recommends checking the first three active ingredients on a label and keeping routines simple: a broad-spectrum sunscreen, an antioxidant, and a retinoid are usually enough.
Combining Treatments for Better Results
For sun damage, deeper pigmentation, or lost elasticity, topical products have limits. In the feature, Marina explains that achieving healthy skin often requires combining advanced modalities, pairing in-office procedures such as Sciton BBL HERO phototherapy, HALO laser resurfacing, DiamondGlow dermal infusion, or clinical chemical peels:
“Sometimes it takes multiple modalities to address one condition. It usually leads to better outcomes. During our complimentary consultation, we will create a personalized, comprehensive skin rejuvenation plan. It could include topical medical-grade or prescription skin care, laser treatment, wrinkle relaxers, and collagen stimulators.”
Marina Ivanovsky, MSN, APRN, FNP-C • AY Magazine
She also noted where aesthetic medicine is headed:
“The future is moving toward regenerative, personalized and combination-based treatments. I think the next generation of aesthetics will be less about chasing wrinkles and more about improving biology.”
Marina Ivanovsky, MSN, APRN, FNP-C • AY Magazine
Treatments Mentioned in This Article
These services are available at Marina Lifestyle Medicine in Little Rock:
Sciton BBL HERO™ Phototherapy
Broadband light for sun damage, redness, and uneven skin tone.
Explore BBL HEROHALO® Laser Resurfacing
Hybrid fractional laser for skin texture, tone, and fine lines.
Explore HALO LaserDiamondGlow® Dermal Infusion
Exfoliation and serum infusion to clear pores and brighten dull skin.
Explore DiamondGlowChemical Peels & Medical Skincare
Clinical peels and prescription skincare selected for your skin type.
Explore Chemical Peels