Your ophthalmologists at Cascade Eye & Skin Centers are very pleased to announce the arrival of Dr. Evelyn Fu, a highly skilled retinal surgeon, who will be joining our practice on October 1, 2010. Dr. Fu graduated with the highest possible academic honors (Summa Cum Laude) from the University of Richmond and then went on to complete ophthalmology and subspecialty retina training at some of the most prestigious Eye Institutes in the United States. She actively contributes to the medical literature by authoring book chapters, original reports, journal articles and abstracts. Her primary research interests include the development of medications for the treatment of Age Related Macular Degeneration and the medical and surgical treatment of diabetic eye disease. Dr. Fu was described by her vitreoretinal fellowship director as a retinal surgeon of “superb surgical abilities and outstanding judgement.” She is on the Editorial Board and is a reviewer for the British Journal of Ophthalmology, one of the most important Ophthalmology Journals in the world. Dr. Fu will be available at the University Place office of Cascade Eye & Skin Centers for your continuing retinal eye care, and we strongly recommend her to you. She will have access to all of your medical records and will be in direct communication with your Cascade physicians to coordinate and integrate your eye care. She is beloved by her patients for her dedication, compassion and surgical excellence and will become an invaluable member of the Cascade Eye care team.
Be sure to stop by our booth at the Maritime Gig Festival this weekend (June 5-6). We will be available to answer all of your eye and skin care questions as well as passing out many give-aways. Keep an eye out for us in the parade as well, hope to see you there!
We are at it again…doing our best to raise money for The American Cancer Society!
WHEN: JUNE 25-26
OPENING CEREMONIES: 6:00 PM
WHERE: BALLOU JR. HIGH
THEME: PEACE, LOVE & HOPE FOR A CURE
The American Cancer Society Relay For Life is a life-changing event that gives everyone in communities across the globe a chance to celebrate the lives of people who have battled cancer, remember loved ones lost, and fight back against the disease. At Relay, teams of people camp out at a local high school, park, or fairground and take turns walking or running around a track or path. Each team is asked to have a representative on the track at all times during the event. Because cancer never sleeps, Relays are overnight events up to 24 hours in length. Although every Relay For Life is different, there are certain traditions at all Relays, no matter where they are held. No matter where you are, there’s a place for you at Relay and you can make a difference today by donating tools and supplies, even a case of drinking water or some snacks may help, signing up online to start your own team, or by simply making a monetary donation payable to American Cancer Society ref. 2010 Relay for Life of Puyallup, WA.
Please join us for an Intimate Evening on Wednesday, January 27th from 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. at our Puyallup location. You will have the opportunity to meet our providers, sit in on discussions about the latest and greatest procedures out there and receive generous discounts!! Space is limited, call today to reserve your spot!
Avoid the mall this busy time of the year and stop by one of our five locations for your shopping needs. Treat your loved ones to a Cascade Eye & Skin Centers gift certificate that they will never forget. Certificates can be applied toward any of the services that we offer, including our luxurious cosmetic services or medical-grade products. Gift certificates aren’t the only great stocking stuffers…we also carry the Clarisonic® skin care brush, Jane Iredale® Mineral Cosmetics & many other gold-standard products.
We are pleased to provide our patients with the option to use CareCredit® financing for any product or procedure at Cascade Eye and Skin Centers. We offer 12 month interest-free finanicing on all purchases of $300 or more. There are several other payment options available through CareCredit®. To obtain your CareCredit® card visit www.carecredit.com or call 1-800-677-0718.
Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in the United States, with more than one million skin cancers diagnosed every year. People with the highest risk for melanoma include those with a high number of moles, with light colored hair, skin and eyes, those who tan with difficulty and burn in the sun and those with a history of skin cancer in two or more family members. A person’s risk for skin cancer doubles if they have had five or more sunburns. Occasional use of tanning beds almost triples the chance of developing melanoma.
Skin Cancer Prevention Tips:
* Use a broad spectrum sunscreen, which filters both UVA and UVB rays.
* Avoid the midday sun (from mid-morning to late afternoon) whenever you can.
* Wear long sleeves and long pants of tightly woven fabrics, a hat with a wide brim and sunglasses tha absorb UV.
* Stay away from sunlamps and tanning booths!
* If you have a suspicious mole, see a dermatologist!
This oscillating brush is designed to remove dirt and oil that can cause clogged pores. Just one minute of sonic cleansing twice a day, leaves skin feeling and looking smoother, softer and healthier. After cleansing with the Clarisonic™, your skin will be more receptive to skin care products such as moisturizers, serums and lotions!
There are many factors that contribute to dull or tired, broken out skin. They include lack of sleep, excessive sun exposure, hormonal fluctuations, smoking and excessive alcohol consumption. Environmental factors can also increase the likelihood of break outs and dull skin.
*As seen on Oprah!
We are pleased to introduce the newest addition to our cosmetic center: Fraxel re:pair laser.
Built by the same company that pioneered non-ablative (outer barrier of skin is left intact) fractional laser treatment (Fraxel re:store), the Fraxel re:pair laser is an entirely new laser device, combining the efficacy of ablative (outer barrier of skin is broken) procedures with the safety of a fractionated treatment modality. Clinical results are dramatic – removal of lax tissue produces overall skin tightening without significant pain, recovery time or adverse reactions typically seen with conventional CO2 laser devices.
During treatment, skin is ablated in microscopic treatment zones (MTZ) leaving a significant amount of surrounding tissue untreated. This precise tissue targeting and deliberate tissue sparing provides a significant advantage in wound healing, with dramatically reduced healing time and less post-operative wound care.
The Fraxel re:pair laser provides deep dermal ablation that is effective on most skin types. It is ideal for patients with severe sun damage, sagging skin, moderate or severe wrinkling and melasma, not only because it provides results comparable to the gold standard fully ablative CO2 laser, but also because its single treatment and short downtime are appealing to busy patients. The advantages of the Fraxel re:pair are:
· Overall improvements of wrinkles, furrows, fine lines, textural irregularities, pigmented lesions and vascular irregularities
· An alternative approach to blepharoplasty procedures without the need for surgery
· Microscopic face lift – volumetric reduction of facial tissue leads to natural physical skin tightening without surgery
· Minimized clinical downtime – as fast as 48 hours for skin surface to heal and seal off with new skin
· Minimized social downtime – as little as 5 days for patients to resume regular activity
· Reduced risk of complications/scarring – faster healing time results in minimal complications, especially delayed hypopigmentation (skin lightening) commonly seen with conventional CO2 laser devices
Because the laser beam penetrates into deep skin layer, you will experience some redness and swelling, oozing/bleeding, and peeling. We recommend that you schedule some time off work to allow skin to heal; most patients can resume regular activities within 5 days.
Talk to your dermatologist to see if you are a Fraxel re:pair candidate.
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