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Crutchfield Dermatology April 2007 Newsletter




Iris flower Hello everyone, we sure are looking forward to warmer weather and the first signs of spring. How about you? Take a look at these pictures of flowers from Dr. Crutchfield’s garden last spring. Do you have anything growing in your yard yet?



Sunny

For our Friends...
Because we value our patients and friends at Crutchfield Dermatology, we like to keep in touch with you through our monthly newsletter.  We try to make it so full of helpful information that it is really more like an electronic magazine or ezine. 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.

 



Dog

Dr. Crutchfield is a featured expert in Minnesota Monthly Magazine's “Beauty Basics” section
Discussing skin care and skin rejuvenation including Botox Cosmetic, Restylane, Juvederm, Javani Microdermabrasion, Chemical Peels, Laser skin treatments and Lipodissolve & Mesotherapy”

Read full article

 



What works like liposuction but without the surgery or the downtime? LipoDissolve
Mesotherapy is an 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


Lippodissolve

Did you know that Fat Cells are Permanently Lost in the Lippodissolve Ultra Treatments? Treatments

It’s like liposuction without the surgery or downtime! Click here to learn more

 



News You Can Use Right Now
Are you being invaded by Box Elder Bugs?
These insects can be killed with a diluted mixture of soap and water -- 2 tablespoons per gallon -- sprayed on them directly. They can also be kept out of the home, to a degree, by putting boric acid and/or diatomaceous earth in places they would enter, as well as using weather stripping and other means to better seal the house.


Would you like to have beautiful lips? We have the answer!

Click here to look at some stunning before and after photos of gorgeous lip treatments offered at Crutchfield Dermatology



Lippodissolve

“Dr. Crutchfield featured in KMBC Television discussing cellulite and Lipodissolve treatments”

Read article

 



Big Gulp
The Cost of a Calorie Revealed
Ever wonder about how long it would take you to burn off something you had just eaten?
  • 1 double-stuffed Oreo cookie = 18 minutes of walking
  • 1 handful of chips = 26 minutes of dancing
  • 1 slice of chocolate cake = 48 minutes of biking
  • 1 candy bar = 32 minutes of swimming
  • 1 soda = 48 minutes of yoga
  • 1 tablespoon of butter = 11 minutes of running
  • These interesting figures came from the book: The Diet Detective’s Count Down: 7500 of Your Favorite Food Counts with Their Exercise Equivalents for Walking, Running, Biking, Swimming, Yoga, and Dance, by Charles Stuart Platkin, http://www.dietdetective.com
 

 



Do you hate your 11's?
You know, those annoying little frown lines between your eyebrows. At Crutchfield Dermatology, we have ways to make them disappear!

Click here for more information.



Do you read 'In Style Magazine'?
Dr. Crutchfield is featured as a guest editor/contributor for "In Style Magazine", reviewing skin care products, April, 2007.
Visit our website's 'Great News' section for details.


Tornado

How come tornadoes always seem to wreck mobile homes, but never cities?

Learn more...
From The Straight Dope by Cecil Adams



Acne Scars

Do you have acne scars that bother you?

Crutchfield Dermatology has the new Pixel laser that effectively improves the appearance of acne scars.
Click here to learn more



Ever wonder what it takes to have beautiful skin?
Here is an informative article written by Dr. Crutchfield that answers that question.

Click here to view.



The Grand Canyon Skywalk
On March 28th, the new Grand Canyon Skywalk officially opened! It is the first-ever cantilever shaped glass walkway to suspend more than 4,000 feet above the canyon’s floor and extend 70 feet from the canyon’s rim.

Grand Canyon Skywalk

Related:
MSNBC story and photos of Grand Canyon Skywalk



Tornado

Dr. Crutchfield featured in Minneapolis St. Paul Magazine as leading Cosmetic Dermatologist
Discussing Botox Cosmetic, Restylane, Chemical Peels, Javani Microdermabrasion and Lipodissolve Ultra.

April 2007

Learn more...



Mona Lisa

We’ll always have…Botox?
Believe it or not, nearly 40 percent of women over 30 would rather get Botox injections than spend a week in Paris.

Read more…



Have you heard about the new Pixel laser?
We now offer Pixel Erbium Laser treatments. This fractional ablative laser is designed to treat aged and photo-damaged skin. It improves the quality and texture of the dermis, while it stimulates collagen regeneration.

Some recommended applications include wrinkles and fine lines, acne scars, and improving skin texture (especially under the eyes).

The Pixel offers patient comfort and convenience by allowing you to go back to work the same day!

Learn more



Practical Dermatology
Dr. Crutchfield featured in Practical Dermatology as expert cosmetic dermatologist in article on “Tips for Cosmetic Dermatologists”, discussing Botox Cosmetic, Restylane, and the new Pixel laser. April 2007, page 37.


Checklist You want the very best results from your laser treatment.
So, when choosing a laser physician, be sure to ask the following questions:
  1. Is the physician board-certified in a skin-related medical specialty, such as dermatology or plastic surgery?
  2. How long has the physician been using the laser machine that you’ll be treated with? How many patients has he/she treated with that particular machine?
  3. Can you see before and after photos of the physician’s patients?
  4. What are the potential risks of the laser treatment? What are all your other options?
 



Did you know that Crutchfield Dermatology is an “Acne Treatment Center of Excellence”?
Click here to see some of our acne success stories.


MN Nurses Association
Dr. Crutchfield featured speaker at the Minnesota Nurses Association
Dr. Crutchfield featured speaker at the Minnesota Nurses Association, Third District conference: “Clinical Management of Major Medical Conditions; Common Dermatologic Challenges and Current Therapeutic Pearls”, Bloomington, Minnesota, March 30, 2007.


Why do some hard-boiled egg yolks turn gray or green when soft-boiled eggs don’t discolor?
The discoloring is caused by iron and sulphur compounds that accumulate when eggs are overcooked.


Would you like to see the effects the sun has had on your skin over your lifetime? Crutchfield Dermatology offers a new Omniskin photoevaluation system.
We use the Omnia Ultraviolet Imaging System to detect areas of skin damage from sun exposure...

Learn more



Of local interest – The history of Savage, MN and Dan Patch the horse
Dan Patch was a crowd pleaser that loved the cheers and the camera. He was an athletic hero in his time.

Read more…



Would you like to receive special privileges and discounts on your Botox, Restylane, and Juvederm treatments? Crutchfield Dermatology Platinum Elite Club has just the answer!
Crutchfield Dermatology now has its own rewards program for Restylane, Botox, and Mesotherapy patients!
Learn more at your next spa appointment...


Charles IV Here’s a cute story about Dr. Crutchfield’s son, Charles IV
Charles IV, age 3, was undergoing standardized tests at his preschool. The test involved such things as evaluating colors, numbers, and shapes. When it came to the shapes, he got every shape correct (circle, square, triangle) except rectangle. When the teacher repeatedly asked him “Are you sure, Charles, you don’t know what this is?”  Finally, after much contemplation, he got a smile on his face and said, ”Oh, that’s a remote.”


Laser

What lasers are used at Crutchfield Dermatology? Lasers are becoming increasingly popular and have many medical uses. Dr. Crutchfield has performed more than 5000 laser procedures.
In our clinic we use several lasers. Their functions are based on the target skin problem that is being treated. Different colored targets interact with different wavelengths of light, which requires the use of different lasers. For example, if we are treating a red birthmark...

Read full story here



CBS Radio

Dr. Crutchfield featured on CBS-WCCO 830 AM radio, ‘Jones and Mondale Show’
Minneapolis-St. Paul, Minnesota, March 21, 2007, discussing the new LipoDissolve Ultra treatment for unwanted fat –“Works like liposuction without the surgery or downtime”



Lite Brite Remember Lite Brite?

Try this computer version…


Laser Can anything be done to treat freckles?

Yes.  See what Dr. Crutchfield has to say, by clicking here.


Laser

Lipodissolve Continues to be a Success
See what Dr. Crutchfield has to say in these articles…


Crutchfield Dermatology News Lipodissolve

Lipodissolve Continues to be a Success



Are these really cats?
Yes they are! Dr. Crutchfield owns two “hairless” Sphinx cats.


For more information on this rare breed of cat, click here…



Piggy Bank Would you like to save money this month at Crutchfield Dermatology?
Book a cosmetic appointment for both you and a friend on the same day and get 20% off each of your treatments!
See for yourself why we're the best! Call today to schedule your appointment, 651-209-3600.

To take advantage of this special offer, you must call and make your appointment during the month of April 2007. The actual appointment date may be after April and depends on availability. This offer is only good on future appointments. Not valid with any other offer.


Lipodissolve Want to get rid of that stubborn tummy, thigh, and double chin fat without surgery?
We have had much success with Mesotherapy at our clinic! It is a revolutionary treatment for unwanted fat and that ever-unpopular cellulite. For more information, please visit our Mesotherapy page by clicking here.


Do you Javani?
This deep moisturizing facial uses ultrasound to infuse collagen, antioxidants, vitamins, and essential oils to hydrate the skin. This process takes away superficial lines and wrinkles, leaving the skin silky smooth.

 



Check out the Media Section on our website!
Stay up to date on all the latest news from Crutchfield Dermatology.

Click here...



Plane According to The Washington Post, 92% of frequent flyer miles are never used! (only 8% are used)
 


Crutchfield Dermatology’s Riddle of the Month
What state is surrounded by the most water?
Click to reveal answer


Does Friday the 13th make you nervous?
If so, you may have paraskavedekatriaphobia!
Derived from Greek, meaning Friday, thirteen, and phobia respectively; alternate spellings include paraskevodekatriaphobia or paraskevidekatriaphobia) or friggatriskaidekaphobia, and is a specialized form of triskaidekaphobia, a phobia (fear) of the number thirteen.


Have you heard about microdermabrasion?

Well, at Crutchfield Dermatology, we take microdermabrasion to the “next level”!
Try our medical facials. They reveal the youthful radiance of your skin!

Learn more here



Where can you find the 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.



Moon Crutchfield Dermatology's Moon Fact of the Month
In a survey conducted in 1988, 13% of those surveyed believe that the moon is made of cheese.


Google Google's name is a play on the word googol, which refers to the number 1 followed by one hundred zeroes.


Couple

Would you like to start a skin care program that really works?
Learn more about our Deluxe Skin Care Packages and start seeing results!

Click here...



Dermatology Lectures
Dr. Crutchfield gives international dermatology lectures in Puerto Vallarta Mexico, March 8th and 9th, 2007 for the Winter Educational Conference of the Ramsey Medical Society

Talk titles:
1. Skin changes that occur with wisdom and maturity and
2. Cosemtic Dermatology update: Botox Cosmetic, Restylane, Juvederm, Javani Microdermabras


Reminder

Have you had a physical lately?
We want you to be healthy, so please remember to schedule regular exams with your doctor.

 



United States Reality Check on Minnesota Taxes
Comparing where Minnesota ranks in taxes


What is special about this microscope?
It is a revolutionary dermatoscope used for the evaluation of suspicious moles. This instrument allows Dr. Crutchfield to better see the inner structure of the mole, often times eliminating the need for an uncomfortable biopsy. 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.


Why are gas prices so volatile?

Learn more...


Sleep How can you get better sleep?
Read these 10 tips for some good R & R ...


Did you know that we have 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

See the illusion...


Website News
We are always updating and enhancing our website! If you have not visited for awhile we encourage you to log in and take a look. We certainly appreciate any comments and thoughts you have.

To view our website, please click here.



Did you know that Crutchfield Dermatology is an “Atopic Dermatitis Treatment Center of Excellence”?

Click here to see some of our atopic dermatitis success stories.



Crutchfield Dermatology's Cartoon of the Month
Cartoon


Guess what the top 10 baby boy names are…
1. Jacob
2. Michael
3. Joshua
4. Matthew
5. Ethan
6. Andrew
7. Daniel
8. Anthony
9. Christopher
10. Joseph
- from the Social Security Administration


Do the lines around your mouth make you look older than you feel?
We can fill those in and help make you look younger.
To get started, call 651-209-3600 to set up your cosmetic consultation.


Are you embarrassed by excessive underarm sweating?
You are not alone; the medical name is ‘primary axillary hyperhidrosis'. At Crutchfield Dermatology we have exceptional treatments for this condition. Schedule a consultation today and your excessive underarm sweating will become a distant bad memory. Call us at: 651.209.3600


Like to learn about 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
"We choose our joys and sorrows long before we experience them."
— Kahlil Gibran


Would you like to easily order skin care products?
For our patients' convenience we offer a number of skin care products 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 your 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.



Tip of the Month
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...



Frog in Amber May Be 25 Million Years Old

Learn more...



Want to hear a joke?  
Q: What did Geronimo say when he jumped out of the airplane?
Click here to find out...


Psoriasis

Did you know that Crutchfield Dermatology is a “Psoriasis Treatment Center of Excellence”?


Click here to see some of our psoriasis success stories.



Do you like to hear about the latest in skin care?
The #1 recommended professional AHA skin care brand by physicians worldwide.


Learn more and see treatment photos here



Fun Animal Facts
By the time a beaver is two years old, it will have chewed through as many as 400 trees!

The largest dam ever recorded is in Three Forks, Montana. The beaver dam is 2,140 feet long, 14 feet high, and 23 feet thick at its base.


Know what the Crutchfield Dermatology great product of the month is?
Magic Mitt $15.00
The Magic Mitt quickly and completely removes makeup using NO cleanser.
How it works: It is made from a new generation of specially knitted micro-fibers many times thinner than a human hair. When wet they create a hydromechanical process that breaks the surface tension of the oils that bond makeup to the skin. This emulsion is then easily swept away by the mitt. It will even remove mascara! Gently exfoliates while it works.


Did you like this newsletter? View more Crutchfield Dermatology newsletters here!
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



Have you seen these videos?
These are fun, take a look!


Bath
Rabbitvssnake
Parrots
Talking dogs
Dog in Pool
Quick Change
French Beatbox



Did you know that Crutchfield Dermatology offers Aramis Laser treatments for acne?
The Aramis laser is an FDA approved treatment for acne. It provides a gentle, yet effective approach, and many patients achieve terrific results!


Taking Bubble What is the meaning of the phrase “Run Amok”?
To 'run amok', which is sometimes spelled 'run amuck', is to behave in a wild or unruly manner.

Origin: 'Run amok' is now synonymous with the term 'go crazy', but originally had a specific meaning. The term originated in Southeast Asia, where 'amok' (variously spelled amuk, amuck, amuco) meant 'a murderous frenzy or rage'. This derived from the state of mind of the Amuco - a class of 'death or glory' warriors who were employed in local power struggles in Java and Malaysia. Their belief was that fallen warriors became favourites of the gods, whereas failed missions were punished by dishonour and death. Unsurprisingly, the Amuco warriors had little to lose and their attacks were maniacal and frenzied.


Want the latest information on Botox, Restylane, Mesotherapy and Laser Surgery? Call our Info 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.


Type it and she says it

Check out this cool text to speech tool


Do you like yummy food? Try this easy Morel Mushroom recipe!

Angels Morel – a delicious pasta
See Recipe...

Did you know?

  • Wild-growing morel mushrooms, prized in the USA and abroad for their nutty taste and pleasing texture, thrive in burned forests. Sponge-like and cone-shaped, they sprout by the millions in spring and early summer in the year after a major fire.
  • In Europe, the practice of deliberately burning woodland to encourage growth of the delicious Morel mushroom had to be banned!
  • No one has yet found a reliable way of cultivating morel mushrooms. The New York Botanical Gardens tried for 40 years, but it is not economically practical.


Do you know anyone who would like to work with us?
At Crutchfield Dermatology we are often seeking additional reception, administrative and nursing staff. Please call our clinic administrator, Bob, at (651) 209-3600 for our current needs list.


Would you like to exchange links with us?
If you or your company owns a Web site and would be interested in exchanging links, please contact us at
info@CrutchfieldDermatology.com.


Can Dogs Really Smell Cancer?

Dogs trained to sniff out bladder cancer


Give Win free stuff! Enter this drawing for our monthly give-away.
This month, we are giving away a silk tie, and a nice pen! To enter the drawing, just reply to editor@crutchfielddermatology.com and put the word FREE in the subject line. In the body of the message, include your name and address. Good Luck!!!


Get the latest news on our Juvederm services!
Crutchfield Dermatology welcomes Juvederm Ultra and Juvederm Ultra Plus, the latest tools in the war against facial wrinkles and facial scars.
Juvederm is available in two forms, Juvederm Ultra and Juvederm Ultra Plus. They are new (hyaluronic acid) competitors and similar to the hyaluronic acid Restylane, the current leading filler for facial wrinkles. Crutchfield Dermatology has more experience with Juvederm than any other clinic in the United States and was one of the pioneer participants in the JET study, one of the first studies to evaluate the effects of Juvederm Ultra and Ultra Plus in the United States.


Juvederm Ultra Plus



Want to see some really cool photos?
Take a look!


Click to view photos



Earlobe
Earlobe
Do you hate the little creases in your earlobes?
We can smooth them out with Restylane at Crutchfield Dermatology! Make an appointment to learn more. Call 651-209-3600.


Thank you Like to hear what our patients are saying?
I want to say thank you for all you have done for me. My skin is so much better than it has been for years. I thought that I had to suffer with psoriasis and there was not much that could be done, but now I know differently. As a result, I feel much better about myself, and I want to thank you for that- it really makes a big difference in my life. Thank you very, very much.
- David V.
St. Paul, Minnesota



Did you know that Crutchfield Dermatology offers wireless internet in our waiting room?
Crutchfield Dermatology is the first medical office in Minnesota to offer free wireless internet access to patients in reception and exam rooms.


Are you a movie fan?
Are you always looking for great movies to add to your Netflick’s list or pick up at the video store?


Here are America’s 100 Greatest movies…



The top paid Hollywood stars
This is how much they earn per movie (in millions)!
  • Tom Cruise 67
  • Denzel Washington 38
  • Johnny Depp 29
  • Tom Hanks 29
  • Adam Sandler 29
  • Jodi Foster 27
  • Leonardo DiCaprio 25
  • Brad Pitt 25
  • Will Smith 25
  • Kiefer Sutherland 23
 


Share with a friend
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What are the most 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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