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Crutchfield Dermatology Newsletter (December 2006)


For our Friends...
‘Tis the season to say ‘Tis, and we wish you all the best – including beautiful healthy skin! Happy Holidays to you and yours from everyone here at Crutchfield Dermatology!

Because we value our patients and friends at Crutchfield Dermatology, we like to keep in touch with you through our monthly newsletter. As our practice continues to grow, we recognize that this would not be possible without your confidence in us. As always, we appreciate your referrals.

Something for everybody...
In addition to providing you with some of the most up-to-date dermatologic information, our newsletter will bring you fun, helpful, and informative articles on a variety of interesting topics. If you have any ideas that you think our newsletter readers would like, be they dermatologic or just fun and interesting, please let us know. If we use your suggestion, you will be rewarded with a $25 gift certificate for skin care products or Spa services at our clinic. Contact us at editor@crutchfielddermatology.com with your ideas.


Online Shopping Money Saving Tip
Do you ever order products online? I am sure in this day and age, most of us do. I have noticed an interesting thing.
Learn more...



News You Can Use Right Now
MPR listener question: It seems that the old fashioned winters when permanent snow cover blanketed the landscape from late November through March have all but disappeared. When was the last time we had snow cover persist for several months in the Twin Cities area?
Click here for the answer



The Straight Dope
Did the popular image of Santa Claus originate in a Coca-Cola ad campaign?
Find out here...


Atopic Dermatitis Success Story
See after image


NEW! Crutchfield Dermatology Platinum Elite Club
Crutchfield Dermatology now has its own rewards program for Restylane, Botox, and Mesotherapy patients!
Learn more at your next spa appointment…


Beneath the Mistletoe…what’s this all about?
  • Hanging mistletoe over a doorway during the holidays is a tradition that most Americans and a lot of people around the world have grown up with.
  • The correct mistletoe etiquette is for the man to remove one berry when he kisses a woman. When all the berries are gone, there is no more kissing underneath that plant. It is believed that an unmarried woman not kissed under the mistletoe will remain single for another year.
  • The history of mistletoe is very interesting…
    Learn more here



  • Crutchfield Dermatology’s Question of the Month
    Why do you laugh when tickled? Learn more...



    Before
    After
    Mesotherapy - New cellulite treatment!
    We are happy to announce that we now offer the revolutionary treatment for unwanted fat ("saddle bags" and "love handles") and that ever-unpopular cellulite. For more information, please visit our Mesotherapy page by clicking here.


    Settle any Disagreement/ Win any Contest as a Rock Paper Scissors Master

    Learn some serious Rock Paper Scissors strategies from the experts.


    I Practice Medicine to Treat Human Disease.
    Dr. Crutchfield's featured story...


    How to Save Money this Month at Crutchfield Dermatology

    Mentioning this newsletter special will save you $50 on Botox, Restylane, Juvederm, Javani, Mesotherapy, or your first Neostrata peel! Why? Because we want to introduce you to these wonderful Crutchfield Dermatology services. See for yourself why we’re the best!
    Call today to be pampered and save! 651-209-3600

    This offer is only good on appointments that are booked in December. You must mention this offer at the time you book your appointment in order to receive the discount on the date of your service. Discount applies to services only, not product.



    Javani Ultra-Moisturizing Medical Facial and Skin Care Program…
    learn more...


    Top 5 Pet Names in 2006 – Cats vs. Dogs
    Cats
    1. Tigger
    2. Tiger
    3. Max
    4. Smokey
    5. Sam
    Dogs
    1. Max
    2. Jake
    3. Buddy
    4. Maggie
    5. Bear


    New Feature on Crutchfield Dermatology’s Website
    Stay up to date on all the latest news from Crutchfield Dermatology. Click here…


    Crutchfield Dermatology’s Word of the Month

    Smithereens
    Pronunciation: "smi-[ th]&-'rEnz
    Function: noun plural
    Etymology: perhaps from Irish smidiríní
    - fragments, bits
    (the house was blown to smithereens by the explosion)


    Best gasoline prices in the Twin Cities
    As a service to our readers, we've provided a link to help you find the cheapest gas prices in the Twin Cities. Just click here.


    Man Made Beauty
    Evolution - This one-minute short film reveals the illusions behind the “beauty” we see everyday in the media. It’s a little reminder that even supermodels don’t look like supermodels.
    Learn more...


    Crutchfield Dermatology’s Moon Fact of the Month

    When Alan Sheppard was on the moon, he hit a golf ball and drove it 2,400 feet, nearly half a mile.


    Restylane- Beautiful Lips
    Click here to look at some stunning before and after photos of gorgeous lip treatments.


    Special Skin Microscope
    As a general rule of thumb, Dr. Crutchfield recommends that everyone have a baseline comprehensive skin examination at some point in their life. Based on the examination, your dermatologist will recommend how often you should have additional exams in the future. The most important thing is to get a prompt evaluation if you have a mole changing in any way (size, color, or shape) or any spot on your skin that bleeds and does not heal in three weeks (without provocation). Also, any person who has had a melanoma should make sure that all of their first-degree relatives have a baseline skin examination. At Crutchfield Dermatology we are pioneers in the use of the revolutionary dermatoscope in the evaluation of suspicious moles. This allows Dr. Crutchfield to better see the inner structure of the mole, often times eliminating the need for an uncomfortable biopsy.


    Imponderables
    How do sword swallowers swallow swords?
    Learn how...


    Mrs. Minnesota-America 2006

    "Even though I've competed in pageants for years, I had never had any cosmetic procedures done. Even though I'd heard wonderful things about Botox and Restylane, I was very hesitant to try anything for fear of looking overly "done." Although I was hesitant at first, I decided to give them a try and am SOOO GLAD that I did! Dr. Crutchfield listened carefully to my concerns and reservations and gave me EXACTLY the results I was looking for! He is the best in the business and I would not trust anyone else with my cosmetic dermatology needs. Dr. Crutchfield and his staff get my highest recommendation and I will be a very satisfied patient for many years to come!"
    I mean it with all my heart! You truly are the best!
    Holly Ernst
    Mrs. Minnesota-America 2006
    Website
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    Crutchfield Dermatology’s Health Tip of the Month
    Latex Allergies? Beware the Poinsettia this season.
    Natural rubber latex and poinsettia share some common allergen proteins. There is some cross-reactivity between the latex derived from the poinsettia plant and the natural rubber latex.


    Gift Certificates Available
    Gift Certificates are available for skin care products, DermiSpa services, cosmetic consultations (Botox, Restylane and Mesotherapy) and cosmetic treatments. Our reception and administrative staff will be happy to help you. Please call (651) 209-3600.


    Crutchfield Dermatology’s Optical Illusion of the Month
    Double Dots
    See the illusion...


    Website News
    Our web site has been updated with a fresh new look. If you have not visited for a while, we encourage you to log in and take a look. We certainly appreciate any comments and thoughts that you have. To view our web site, please click here.


    Acne Success Story
    Click to enlarge


    Crutchfield Dermatology’s Cartoon of the Month


    Our Wonderful Staff
    At Crutchfield Dermatology, we are dedicated to providing you with the highest quality and most professional dermatologic staff available. If you have visited recently, you will notice that we have several new staff members working in our office. We invite you to visit the staff section of our Web site to learn more about the new members of the Crutchfield Dermatology family. Visit the staff section of our Web site


    Crutchfield Dermatology’s Quote of the Month
    "If you don't get everything you want, think of the things you don't get that you don't want."
    -Oscar Wilde


    Crutchfield Dermatology Skin Care Store Online
    At Crutchfield Dermatology, we offer, for our patients' convenience, a number of skin care products right on our new Web site. Featured are the most popular and effective skin care products available anywhere in the world. Now you can shop from the convenience of home and have the products delivered right to your front door.
    Please take a look at our extensive product lines in the Crutchfield Dermatology online skin care store.


    Crutchfield Dermatology’s Joke of the Month
    A group of chess enthusiasts checked into a hotel and were standing in the lobby discussing their recent tournament victories. After about an hour, the manager came out of the office and asked them to disperse. "But why," they asked, as they moved off. "Because", he said, "I can't stand chess-nuts boasting in an open foyer."


    Psoriasis Success Story
    Click to enlarge


    Peels – NeoStrata Skin Care Line and Rejuvenation Program
    The #1 recommended professional AHA skin care brand by physicians worldwide.
    Learn more and see treatment photos here


    Crutchfield Dermatology’s Great Product of the Month
    Jane Iredale’s Pom Mist

    This is no ordinary facial spritz. With ingredients such as pomegranate extract, white tea extract (the crème de la crème of teas) and seaweed extracts, this spray will protect and quench all thirsty skins. And the fragrance is so fresh and clean, you almost can’t stop smelling it.
    $17.50


    More Crutchfield Dermatology Newsletters
    If you enjoyed this newsletter, please take a look at some our previous newsletters; many of the articles are different, helpful, fun and still relevant.
    Please take a look at some our previous newsletters


    Crutchfield Dermatology’s Video of the Month
    Sour Death Balls Click here to watch


    Aramis Laser: treatment for acne
    The Aramis laser has arrived and is now FDA approved for the treatment of acne. This is a gentle yet very effective approach for the treatment of acne, and many patients have already seen terrific results.


    Crutchfield Dermatology’s Phrase of the Month
    “Here’s mud in your eye!”
    This phrase is used as a toast, and the speaker is really congratulating himself. The saying is said to come from the world of horse racing, where the winning horse will kick mud into the eyes of those behind.


    Botox, Restylane, Mesotherapy and Laser Surgery Information Lines
    Did you know that we have very helpful Botox (651) 209-3694, Restylane (651) 209-3695, Mesotherapy (651) 209-3692 and Laser Surgery (651) 209-3693 telephone lines with recorded information? Please give them a call, listen to the message, and let us know what you think.


    For People Who Like to Click…
    Here is a humorous video on how to cough safely
    Visit this site for alien sightings, encounters and documentaries
    See water balloon experiments in space
    Read commentary on this season’s TV shows and get a view on how network TV is shaped by cultural, creative and commercial factors in our society -


    Crutchfield Dermatology’s Recipe of the Month
    Chewy Molasses-Spice Cookies
    See Recipe...


    Help wanted
    At Crutchfield Dermatology we are often seeking additional reception, administrative and nursing staff. Please call our clinic administrator, Johnell, at (651) 209-3600 for our current needs list.


    See How One Person Can Make a Difference…
    You can be the hope that a woman needs as she works to rebuild her life after war. You can be a critical part of a woman’s journey from victim to survivor to active citizen.
    Learn more...


    Links Exchange Program
    If you or your company owns a Web site and would be interested in exchanging links, please contact us at
    info@CrutchfieldDermatology.com.


    Crutchfield Dermatology’s Monthly Give-Away
    Guess whose senior picture this is, and win a Skincare Package including lotions and sunscreen!
    To enter the drawing, send an email to editor@crutchfielddermatology.com, by December 18th, and put your answer in the subject line!
    Good luck!


    Crutchfield Dermatology’s Photo of the Month
    Tracks of Snowboards
    Click here…


    Better than Liposuction – Lipo-Dissolve!
    Mesotherapy is a new, effective treatment for unwanted areas of fat. Works great for love handles, saddle bags, tummy pouches, double chins, and bags under the eyes.
    Click here for more information


    What Our Patients Are Saying
    Dr. Crutchfield, I wanted to drop you a note and let you know how much I enjoyed the time at your clinic. You have a great practice and staff and it is quite evident on how much work you’ve put into making it what it is. Thank you for giving me the opportunity to learn from you and I’m sure we’ll keep in touch! Thanks- Rachel


    Wireless Internet Available In Our Reception Room
    Crutchfield Dermatology is the first medical office in Minnesota to offer free wireless internet access to patients in reception and exam rooms.


    Important Botox and Restylane Questions
    Twelve questions one must ask before having any Botox or Restylane treatment. Click here to see the 12 questions.


    On a Final Note
    We hope that you like our newsletter. Please feel free to introduce it to your friends and have them sign up so they can receive helpful information. We are always looking for new topics and interesting items. Feel free to send inquiries or give newsletter feedback to editor@CrutchfieldDermatology.com. Thank you from everyone here at Crutchfield Dermatology.
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    Disclaimer
    All the information contained here is of a very general nature. For specific diagnosis and treatment plans, please consult your dermatologist and/or primary care physician.
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    1185 Town Centre Drive Suite 101 Eagan, MN 55123
    Call for appointment: 651.209.3600 Fax: 651.209.3601
    Serving St. Paul Area/Twin Cities