September 2016 - Sunflower Dermatology

September 2016
skin deep
W I T H S U N F L O W E R D E R M A T O L O G Y & M E D I C A L D AY S P A
NOTE FROM DR. MATTHYS
Do you have a growth?
People often come to us with a concern
about a growth. We always strive to
make sure patients don’t have skin
cancer. And, since skin cancers usually
are pain free, any growth could be a
skin cancer. It is our privilege to care for
people and to diagnosis and treat any
potential of skin cancer.
Ultimately, our goal is to provide people
with peace of mind. Trust is key to the
experience we desire for each patient.
We prioritize experience so that any time
you have an existing or new growth, we
are the first place you want to visit.
I also want to talk about a different type
of growth. Recently, a dental colleague
forwarded me an article outlining the
different mindsets. There are essentially
two mindsets. We are all either in a fixed
or growth mindsets. Carol Dweck, Ph.D is
an expert in this field and helped outline
these two concepts in her book Mindset:
The New Psychology of Success.
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My takeaways about the differences
are as follows. A person who has a fixed
mindset avoids challenges, gives up
easily, sees efforts as fruitless, ignores
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Q. I don’t wear sunscreen because I am never
outside, so why does it matter?
A. This is not really an accurate statement because
we are ‘outside’ much more than we think. Any time
you can see the sun, the sun can see you. So being
by a window, riding in a car, sitting in an office by a
window — all these are considered “outside” for your
skin. Windows, unless tinted to block all of the Ultraviolet
(UV) light, only blocks UVB light, not UVA. UVA can penetrate much deeper
than UVB and causes skin aging and skin cancer. UVA stays the same all
year long so that is one reason that we recommend wearing sun protection
all year long.
UVB which helps define the UV index, is higher in the summer and lower in
the winter, but is never 0 (except at night.) The photo included in this note
is a truck driver who visited a dermatologist after many years of driving.
Please note the patient’s left side of his face. This is from a person who
wasn’t ‘outside.’ As you can see he has significant damage on the left
side of his face causing wrinkling, pigment change and even a change in
his eye anatomy.
I am sure all of you brush your teeth each day. Did you know that brushing
your teeth is less effective in preventing cavities than sun protection is in
preventing skin cancer? We haven’t found any other cream that can make
you look better and prevent skin cancer, so remember that each day that
ends in ‘y’ is a day for sunscreen and a way to achieve better skin for a
better life®.
Reminder:
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Q. I used sunscreen and still
got burned?!
A. Many irate moms have complained to
me that their kids got burned, but used
sunscreen. Let’s look a bit harder. Did
you use a lotion, spray or cream? This is
important because if you did use a spray
and didn’t rub it in, it may not have been
as effective. How often did you reapply?
Most people don’t reapply often enough.
I say at least hourly! You must reapply
frequently, especially when swimming
or heavy sweating. Using SPF 30, at
minimum, is another important factor.
Most people only use a quarter of the
amount of sunscreen recommended. The
correct amount of sunscreen to get the
SPF protection listed on the bottle is 1 oz.
if you are in a swimsuit (the amount that
fills a shot glass for the over 21 crowd.) So,
if you are outside in swimsuit for 3 hours,
you would use 3 ounces of sunscreen if
reapplying correctly. applying 30 minutes
before sun exposure is ideal.
We recommend using 3 fingertip units
for the face, 3 for each arm and 1 for
the neck and ears. Also, hats and sun
protective clothing can be key. Next time
you are out, count the number of people
wearing a broad rimmed hat. The number
is very, very small. We are fortunate to
have so many great sun protection
products so select one you like. Avoid
the burn® by following these simple rules!
Wishing you better skin for a better life®.
SOMETHING NEW
FROM SUNFLOWER
We’re excited to announce
our new partnership with
Piropos Restaurant, A Taste
of Argentina!
One of our patients will
receive a $100 gift certificate
to Piropos each month.
Piropos Argentinean dining
is very cosmopolitan with
a touch of Spanish, Italian,
French and other ethnic
foods. The food is simple, not
particularly spicy, yet quite
flavorful. Guests enjoy dining
in a relaxed atmosphere
where conversations and
gracious dining go handin-hand with fresh foods
prepared in the Argentinean
style. Piropos overlooks the
Kansas City skyline from the
hill at Briarcliff Village offering
a unique view!
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what’s new in
dermatology?
BEFORE
AFTER
BEFORE
AFTER
BYE BYE DOUBLE CHIN!
Exciting news! We finally have an
amazing way to treat that pesky
double chin that people hate. Just
like the lower abdomen, this area
can be very resistant to weight loss
as a way to improve this cosmetic
area. The answer is a product
called Kybella (Deoxycholic
acid). Kybella is a medicine that
is injected into a double chin to
improve the appearance and
most importantly the profile. How
does it work? Glad you asked! It
permanently removes the extra
fat (the submental fat pad). The
medicine, when injected, causes
the destruction of fat cells. Once
destroyed these cells can no
longer accumulate fat. This is
great news!
Patients typically need at least
two series of injection into the
neck area about six weeks apart.
Common side effects include
bruising and pain at the injection
site with some itching and warmth
noted as well. We are excited
to offer this opportunity to our
patient. We invite you to schedule
a complimentary evaluation to
see if you are a good candidate
for this treatment! This certainly
compliments our mission for better
skin for a better life®.
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One of our favorite
events is back!
Kansas City Fashion
Week (KCFW) is
scheduled for
October 7-15,
2016. Featuring
local, national
and international
designers, each
year KCFW
produces premier runway shows,
enabling designers to collaborate
with seasoned stylists, make-up
artists, models and photographers to
present their collections in the most
professional atmosphere imaginable.
Last year Fair & Fashionable received
a significant grant from KCFW. It has
enabled us to make solid strides
toward our mission. We look forward
to supporting this year’s KCFW by
once again educating those in
attendance about the importance of
a tan-free life.
Fair & Fashionable, Inc. aims
to decrease the incidence of
melanoma in women by changing
the belief that suntanned skin is
healthy and in-style. Take the Tan-Free
Pledge at fairandfashionable.org.
kind
words
I think your staff is great, very
customer/patient focused.
Congratulations on putting
together such a great team.
— Maria B.
Dr. Menser is always a joy to see.
She answers all of your questions
and explains the importance
of proper daily skin care. My
concerns are always put at ease
after my appointment with her.
— Jamie K.
Everything was excellent during
my visit. The staff was cheerful
and helpful, the doctor was
knowledgeable and explained
everything to me so I could
understand. Facility was clean
and inviting. I have no complaints.
— Jordan K.
**We appreciate your
compliments AND suggestions!
Sincerely,
Your Tan-Free Friends at F&F
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team member
spotlight
Nicholas A. Rudloff, DO
How long have you
worked at Sunflower
Dermatology and what
do you do?
I have worked at
Sunflower Dermatology
for 2 years. I am a
Dermatologist practicing
medical, surgical and
cosmetic dermatology.
What is your favorite
thing about your job?
I love what I do. I am
grateful for the privilege
to treat patients and I
strive to provide the best
up-to-date medical care.
What is the one product you
cannot live without?
I use SkinCeuticals Phloretin
Antioxidant and SkinCeuticals
Physical Fusion SPF 50 on a daily
basis. I believe in these products
and the evidence that supports
their use.
What do you like to do
in your free time?
I have a wonderful family. I spend
time with my amazing wife Erin, my
3 year-old son, Wyatt and our new
3 month-old baby girl, Ava! We
have 2 dogs (German boxers) as
well. I am very blessed!
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REFER
AND WIN!
We truly appreciate your
referrals! Our business grows
when we make you happy
and you tell others about your
experience at our practice.
Thank you in advance!
Q3 Referral Incentive is a Keurig®
Rivo® Cappuccino & Latte System
Q2 Referral Incentive was the
Beats Tour2 in-ear headphones.
We will announce the winner in
our August newsletter!
Referring friends, family,
co-workers & others is easy!
Here’s how it works:
• Receive 1 contest entry
for your 1st referral
useful negative feedback and feels
threatened by other’s success. The
growth mindset, on the other hand,
embraces challenges, persists in the
face of setbacks, sees effort as a
path to mastery, learns from criticism
and finds lessons and inspiration in
the success of others. Which one are
you?
I am mostly a growth mindset person
and I have to fight to not have a
fixed mindset during some seasons
of my life. Sometimes this is easy and
sometimes it isn’t. Each of us have
our own ways and times when we
vacillate between the two. However,
I know that a growth mindset is the
way I want to live. I know it is the
best place to be. Because of the
growth mindset, we have created
an environment to offer you better
skin for a better life®.
Sincerely,
Brian Matthys DO
Medical Director
Sunflower Dermatology & Medical
Day Spa
• Receive 4 contest entries
for your 2nd referral
• Receive 6 contest entries
for your 3rd and each
additional referral
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