Dr. Appell’s amazing results with Latisse

Dr. Appell started using Latisse when the Latisse representative started a contest at TS&B to see who could grow the best lashes.  She began using Latisse with only one drop to the base of both upper eyelids at bedtime.  It is applied in a fashion similar to eyeliner.   After about two months her eyelashes were thicker and darker.  After twelve weeks, she was amazed by what she saw.  Her new eyelashes looked like a strip of false eyelashes!  She loves having such long, thick dark lashes!  On the weekends, she will sometimes go without mascara, and not feel at all awkward about it.

Dr. Appell was never really bothered by her "old" lashes but she sure does love the new ones!!

Please meet our MOHS' Surgery & Skin Cancer Center

What is MOHS Micrography Surgery?

Mohs micrographic surgery is a specialized, highly effective technique for the removal of skin cancer. The procedure was developed in the 1930s by Dr. Frederic Mohs at the University of Wisconsin and is now practiced throughout the world. Mohs surgery differs from other skin cancer treatments in that it permits the immediate and complete microscopic examination of the removed cancerous tissue, so that all “roots” and extensions of the cancer can be eliminated. Due to the methodical manner in which tissue is removed and examined, Mohs surgery has been recognized as the skin cancer treatment with the highest reported cure rate.

Advantages of the MOHS Surgical Procedure

Some skin cancers can be deceptively large – far more extensive under the skin than they appear to be from the     surface. These cancers may have “roots” in the skin, or along blood vessels, nerves, or cartilage. Skin cancers that  have recurred following previous treatment may send out extensions deep under the scar tissue that has formed at the site. Mohs surgery is specifically designed to remove these cancers by tracking and removing these cancerous “roots.” For this reason, prior to Mohs surgery it is impossible to predict precisely how much skin will have to be removed. The final surgical defect could be only slightly larger than the initial skin cancer, but occasionally the removal of the deep “roots” of a skin cancer results in a sizeable defect. The patient should bear in mind, however, that Mohs surgery removes only the cancerous tissue, while the normal tissue is spared.

Our MOHS Surgery & Skin Cancer Center

Dr. Monheit has been a leader in skin cancer and Mohs surgery.  He trained with Dr. Frederick Mohs and established the first center for Mohs surgery in Alabama.  He has trained fellows for the past 20 years which has graduates practicing worldwide.  The Mohs Surgery & Skin Cancer Center at Total Skin & Beauty is a state of the art facility with a dedicated staff for skin  cancer removal via the Mohs technique, reconstruction and personalized patient care. With over 2,000      patients treated a year, our center has the experience and expertise for predictable cures and quality care. 

Director

• Gary D. Monheit, MD

Surgical Staff

• Heidi Neugent, PA-C

(205) 380-6147

Surgery Scheduling

• Cyndi Baethke
• Donna Raye

            Contact us:

(205)380-6118      (800)252-6647

Dr. Monheit's 3 week rule

May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month

The Skin Cancer Foundation has always recommended using a sunscreen with an SPF 15 or higher as one important part of a complete sun protection regimen. Sunscreen alone is not enough, however. Read our full list of skin cancer prevention tips.

• Seek the shade, especially between 10 A.M. and 4 P.M.
• Do not burn.
• Avoid tanning and UV tanning booths.
• Use a sunscreen with an SPF of 15 or higher every day.
• Apply 1 ounce (2 tablespoons) of sunscreen to your entire body at least 20- 30 minutes before going outside. Reapply every two hours.
• Cover up with clothing, including a broad-brimmed hat and UV-blocking sunglasses.
• Keep newborns out of the sun. Sunscreens should be used on babies over the age of six months.
• Examine your skin head-to-toe every month.
• See your physician every year for a professional skin exam.

Information provided by The Skin Cancer Foundation, www.skincancer.org.

http://www.skincancer.org/

© 2008 The Skin Cancer Foundation

OBAGI

TS&B Welcomes Obagi medical Skincare

the #1 prescription-strength, physician-dispensed skin care system

Headquartered in Long Beach, California, Obagi Medical Products, Inc., is a specialty pharmaceutical company that develops, markets and sells, and is the leading provider of proprietary topical aesthetic and therapeutic clinically-proven skin care systems in the physician-dispense market. The systems are designed to prevent and improve the most common and visible skin disorders in adult skin. 

Because the Obagi^® Systems and Products contain prescription-strength formulations, the systems are only available through physicians, primarily dermatologists, plastic surgeons, medical spas and other skin care and medical specialists.

Beautiful Savings!

Candela’s Vbeam Perfecta

Perfecta can do it all: from rejuvenation by correcting red and brown skin discoloration, to eliminating virtually all vascular and pigmented lesions. The Perfecta features advanced micro-pulse technology, multiple handpieces for treating various spot sizes, and our patented Dynamic Cooling Device™ (DCD™) cooling system, which all but eliminates patient downtime by preventing purpura, or bruising.

Candela is used to treat:

• Redness of the Face and Neck 
• Rosacea
• Sun/Age Spots
• Face and Leg Veins
• Freckles
• Scars and Stretchmarks
• Warts
• Psoriasis
• Poikiloderma

Is an IPL right for me?

Intense Pulsed Light™ (IPL) skin treatments using the photorejuvenation process represent a breakthrough in age-defying skin care. This new technique treats skin damage non-invasively.  There is no disruption of the skin's epidermal surface. IPL treatments address the effects of photoaging and sun damage with low risk of complications and no recovery time.

Why choose IPL over other treatment options? Laser resurfacing and deep chemical peels often send patients into hiding, as they wait for redness and swelling to subside. Microdermabrasion addresses skin irregularities, but is not effective against all complexion problems including redness, flushing and broken capillaries. Face lifts and other surgical procedures are far too invasive for younger patients and "baby boomers" who simply want to revitalize their appearance without recovery downtime.

Benefits from IPL:

• Improve appearance of aging or sun damage skin 
• Smoothes skin and reduce pore size
• Improve skin tone or tightness 
• Reduce redness, flushing or Rosacea
• No recovery time

Sunscreen Wins Fight Against Skin Cancer

It has long been known that Ultraviolet Radiation from the sun is the primary factor in the development of non-melanoma skin cancer and actinic keratoses (pre-cancers).  The cost of treatment of skin cancer is expensive; in the US, Medicare spends $13 billion each year on skin cancer treatment alone (not including treatment of actinic keratoses).  Dermatologists have long recommended sunscreens for skin cancer prevention, but there have been few studies that have looked at how sunscreens actually reduce the number of skin cancers that develop in patients.

A study published in the June 2009 Journal of Investigative Dermatology actually answered this question.  The study took place in Queensland Australia and consisted of 1,621 patients.  85%  remained in the study for 5 full years.  There were two groups.  One group used waterproof sunscreens daily to the head, neck, arms and hands. The other group went about their “usual” practice (discretionary use of sunscreen).  There were 11 fewer basal cell carcinomas (BCCs) and 24 fewer squamous cell carcinomas (SCC’s) in the daily sunscreen use arm of the study.  The authors of the study concluded that the significant reduction in skin cancers was attributed to the regular sunscreen use in the daily sunscreen group.  In addition, there was a significant cost savings in medical care in this regular sunscreen use group.   

Our conclusion:  Yes,  use sunscreen daily!

Article written by James M. Krell, M.D.

Journal of Investigative Dermatology (2009) 129, 2766-2771

Get the lift you've been looking for and save up to $300

As a valued patient of TSB, we are happy to present an offer from Medicis Aesthetics for up to $300 in savings on Restylane or Perlane treatments. Please see below for further details.  This offer runs between February 1, 2010, and March 31, 2010, so please call our office today at (205)380-6123 to schedule an appointment. 

If you've ever had chickenpox, you could get Shingles now. Before you get the Shingles, ask about

Shingles is a painful, blistering rash.  Shingles is caused by the same virus that causes chickenpox. Once you have had chickenpox, the virus stays in your body and can resurface as Shingles. The Shingles rash usually lasts up to 30 days, and for most the pain lessens as the rash heals. But some people who develop Shingles experience long-term pain that can last for months, even years.

ZOSTAVAX is a vaccine that can help prevent shingles in adults 60 years of age or older.  FDA-approved ZOSTAVAX is used to help prevent Shingles in adults 60 years of age or older. Once you reach age 60, the sooner you get vaccinated, the better your chances of protecting yourself from Shingles.  Your doctors at Total Skin & Beauty can decide if ZOSTAVAX is right for you. 

Come be a part of our research studies!

Research Study Participants Needed!

• Acne- Dr. Appell’s study assessing the safety and effectiveness of a new investigational formulation of the medication isotretinoin (Accutane). The study is for patients who suffer from severe acne on the face and/or trunk. Qualifying patients will receive the new investigational formulation or isotretinoin. This is not a placebo-controlled study so all participants will receive active medications.  Pediatric and adult patients needed!
• Double Chin (www.DoubleChinStudy.com) -We are seeking people to participate in a clinical research study for those who have a double chin. In order to participate, you must: Be 18-65 years old, have excess fat under your chin, and have a stable body weight for at least six months 
• Topical botulinum toxin for crow’s feet with Dr. Monheit- Scared of needles but have wrinkles around your eyes?  This is the study for you.  
• Psoriasis Enbrel/Methotrexate study with Dr. Krell 

If you are interested in any of our current studies or would like to add your name to our database of potential participants, please contact the Research Department at (205) 380-6148 or research2@totalskinandbeauty.com.

Best Seller at TSB Cosmetic Center!

2009 Best Beauty Buy from Allure

LUMIÈRE Bio-restorative Eye Cream with PSP^®

Applied twice daily, LUMIÈRE is an intensive line smoothing eye cream which helps energize, revitalize and rejuvenate the delicate eye area. Not only does it help reduce the appearance of lines and wrinkles but it also helps alleviate skin puffiness and minimize under eye darkness. Voted InStyle’s Best Anti-Aging Moisturizer in April 2009, LUMIÈRE helps address all your eye care concerns!