Maximizing Insurance Benefits
The holiday season is right around the corner and as your calendar fills up with obligations, don’t forget about scheduling your end-of-year medical and dental appointments. Here’s how to take advantage of your annual insurance benefits: Get Treatment Before Your Annual Deductible Resets Your deductible is the amount of …
May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month
Happy May and congratulations on surviving the rainiest Seattle winter on record. While we are all sun-starved and looking forward to warmer weather, it is important to recognize Skin Cancer Awareness month and review strategies for prevention of skin damage or skin cancer. Skin cancer is incredibly common. At current …
An Ounce of Prevention is Worth a Pound of Cure
This could not be more true as it applies to having healthy, beautiful skin. Much of my day in clinic is spent helping educate my patients in ways they can improve the look of their skin. What I think can help patients most is prevention measures. Sun protection with an …
Risks of In-Home Skin Treatments – Microdermabrasion
Microdermabrasion is a great treatment option and one of my favorites! During microdermabrasion treatments a gentle stream of crystals and suction lift away dead skin cells that cause your skin to look dull. After your first microdermabrasion your skin is fresh and glowing. Some additional benefits to a microdermabrasion are improved …
How to Prepare for a Doctor Visit
There are so many things to think about when going to the doctor: your reason for the visit, medical history, medications, insurance coverage- just to name a few. It can all be overwhelming and by the time you get in for your appointment and are face to face with your …
