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Issue: #8 August, 2009
Dermal planing





Greetings!

Alma Rosa WineryConsidering the Doc's reputation as an artist with BOTOX® and dermal fillers and the fact that he is a sought after lecturer and instructor on this topic it's sometimes hard to remember that this office also has a full array of advanced laser, light, and skin therapies.  These very effective and highly technical precision instruments are able to address brown spots, acne, acne scarring, redness, broken vessels, skin tone, unwanted hair, and fine lines with minimal or no downtime and without discomfort.
 
Proctor and Gamble recently completed a study in which they took pictures of 150 faces, digitally removed the wrinkles, and had a panel evaluate the age of each face.  The faces that had clear skin with a minimal number of brown spots and "broken" vessels were consistently judged to look more youthful. 
 
The goal of clear skin with few or no brown spots and no noticeable broken capillaries is one that is easily and economically accomplished.  We know.  We were pioneers in non-invasive skin treatments and we've been doing it for more than six years.
 
Because of our commitment to your skin we are devoting the month of September to Special Value Pricing that will address these issues.  To learn more please read on...

Doc and the Skin Wizards
BROWN SPOTS

 
Alma Rosa Winery The Medical and Skin Spa was recently featured in THE DESERT MAGAZINE and in SPA MAGAZINE in almost simultaneous articles about brown spots.   These pesky critters remain one of the most troublesome skin conditions, particularly in the desert.  Brown spots, known in medicalese as melasma or solar lentigenes, form in response to a myriad of stressors including the passage of time, sun exposure, and hormone fluctuations.
 
In an attempt to resolve these spots, consumers annually purchase a gazillion dollars worth of products and when the products don't work they simply throw up their hands in desperation and buy a darker shade of makeup.  There is a better way.
 
The fact is brown spots actually respond well to a carefully planned approach, a plan of attack, as it were, that starts with an analysis using our new advanced VISIA™ Digital Complexion Analysis and an in-person consultation with the Doc.  (read more)

 
HYDRELLE™
The newest hyaluronic acid filler with Lidocaine
for enhanced comfort...

HYDRELLE is the newest hyaluronic acid dermal filler but that's whereHydrelle Look Fab the similarity to other HA fillers such as Juvederm™ or Restylane® ends.  It is supplied with Lidocaine (a numbing drug similar to Novacaine) in the syringe, taking much of the discomfort away from the injection process. 
 
There are two components to discomfort with injectable fillers: the actual needle stick and the discomfort of the tissue being distended.  We address the discomfort of the needle stick by numbing the skin with a numbing cream the discomfort of tissue distention is addressed with the Lidocaine in the product.
 
This is the only filler that is provided with a numbing drug already in the syringe.
 
The product is ideal for naso-labial folds marionette lines, and deep mentum creases.  With a concentration of hyaluronic acid higher than any similar filler it has been shown to last up to a year in preliminary studies.

HYDRELLE B&A
 
The Doc has had the opportunity to use HYDRELLE in some of the early clinical trials and he has been very pleased with the ease of use, the comfort to the patient, and the results.
 
HYDRELLE will be featured on THE DOCTORS television show on September 7th. 
 
For a limited time we are pleased to offer HYDRELLE at an introductory price of $500 per syringe.  One syringe is typically needed for nasolabial fold corrections.
 
The first 1000 patients who visit the HYDRELLE website can download a gift certificate for HYDRELLE worth $200.
HAIR REMOVAL
Unwanted hair is right up there with brown spots as being one of our patients' biggest concerns.  The CoolGlide laser we have is wonderful for reducing unwanted hair on the face, underarms, back, chest, legs, and bikini area with comfort and efficiency.  There is no comparison with electrolysis in comfort, cost, or effectiveness.
 
Brandi, R.N., our laser nurse, has been doing laser hair removal for almost five years.  She has the wonderful and rare combination of skill, experience, and compassion.
 
We invite you to come in for a free consultation to determine if you are a candidate for this procedure and to enjoy our end-of-the-summer special of a $99 treatment for upper lip and chin, underarms, or bikini line.

LATISSE®


We are very pleased that we now have LATISSE in the office for our patients.  LATISSE solution is a prescription treatment for short or damaged eyelashes.  Applied daily, it will make your own eyelashes longer, thicker and darker.
 Alma Rosa Winery
This very unique drug is believed to affect the growth (anagen) phase of the eyelash hair cycle in two ways: first, it increases the length of this phase; and second, it increases the number of hairs in this growth phase.  LATISSE users may see results starting at 8 weeks with full results at 12 to 16 weeks.
Laatisse before and after
 
Being naturally conservative and protective of his patients, the Doc elected to wait before introducing LATISSE to his patient.  Now that LATISSE has been in widespread use for some time, that moment is here.
 
We are offering LATISSE to our patients for the introductory price of $99 through the end of September.
END-OF-SUMMER SPECIALS
IMPORTANT: Please mention this newsletter to receive these low prices.  These specials cannot be combined with any other offers.
Special Summer Pricing
will end 9.30.09


BOTOX®
      
There is still time to get in on Allergan's $50 rebate on BOTOX and have the treatment last into the holiday season.   For an average 40 unit correction this brings the price down to $8.75 per unit.

LASER HAIR REMOVAL
 
We are offering one session of laser hair removal on the upper lip and chin, the underarms, or the bikini line for $99.

PUT YOUR BROWN SPOTS ON NOTICE
 
Start your assault on brown spots with one dermal planing facial skin treatment and IPL on your face for only $195.  Regular price $300.

ADVANCED REJUVENATION FOR YOUR ARMS AND HANDS
 
This is the ultimate answer to crepe-y skin and brown spots on the hands and arms.  We perform two FRAXEL treatments and two IPL treatments that address both issues. 

Through the end of September we are offering this treatment for only $1499.  If purchased separately it would be $1800.

FACIAL GENESIS

The best way to address both redness and brown spots on the face with no downtime and no discomfort is a series of three dermal planing facial skin treatments, three non-ablative, no-downtime YAG laser treatments, and three IPL treatments spaced three to four weeks apart.

This uses CUTERA™'s 1064 ND:YAG laser and CUTERA's pulsed light to deliver the skin treatments.

This series is value priced at $1499 through the end of September.  Regular price is $1800.

HYDRELLE
 
Our introductory price through the end of September is $500 for one syringe.  If you are one of the first 1,000 to visit the website you can download a gift certificate for $200 bringing your cost down to $300 per syringe.

DOC'S NON-SURGICAL LIQUID FACELIFT
 
Any combination of 3 syringes of RADIESSE and/or Hydrelle or Juvederm plus 20 units of BOTOX for only $1999.  This will only be available through the end of September.

REFER A FRIEND and received a complimentary Reveal Peel by TRUE.  It's a great way to keep your skin looking toned and make a friend happy.
 
THE MEDICAL AND SKIN SPA BEAUTY ON A BUDGET SKIN TREATMENT
The 30 minute NO-FUSS, FLASH FACIAL together with TRUE hand treatment for only $60.

Call 760-674-4106 today to reserve an appointment before the end of September.

THE EPONA EXPERIENCE
Doc and Groovy
New insights into personal development

Doc Foxx has had a lifelong relationship with horses.   An experienced rider (and part-time cowboy), the Doc has long used horses to explore the world of non-verbal communication and is convinced of their ability to draw attention to the intentions, feelings, and perceptions behind our words. 
 
Beginning in October, the Doc will be offering three hour workshops in Equine Assisted Personal Development at his pasture in Thermal.  We invite you to read more here and to speak with the Doc in person about this unique offering.
 THE LAST WORD

  

"...when a horse is running flat-out toward the curve of the earth...all four feet...leave the ground at once.  I closed my eyes.  I heard us skip into the air and touch the earth again, and I knew that it was in those suspended moments, relaxed from effort, that the rider and the ridden are afforded, in that instant, and in the next, and the next after that, the sight of God.  I saw God looking at me in the dream and knew it was a horse I had to thank."

WHERE RIVERS CHANGE DIRECTION Mark Spragg

The Medical and Skin Spa is a state-of-the-art medical skin clinic located within the spa at Hyatt Grand Champions Resort in Indian Wells, California.  We have treatments to fit every budget and we invite you to call 760-674-4106 or visit us on the web for more information.

Remember to take a moment and forward this email to a friend.  They will thank you for the tip.
 
Sincerely,

Richard Foxx, MD and the Skin Wizards