SKIN CANCERS AND JIMMY BUFFETT’S MERKEL CELL TUMOR An Ode to Jimmy Buffett Shish Kabob Ideas Sunscreens on Sale Radiofrequency Microneedling Skin Rejuvenation McKenna Membership Rewards (MMR), 20 Butterflies Saves $50

SKIN CANCERS AND JIMMY BUFFETT’S MERKEL CELL TUMOR An Ode to Jimmy Buffett Shish Kabob Ideas Sunscreens on Sale Radiofrequency Microneedling Skin Rejuvenation McKenna Membership Rewards (MMR), 20 Butterflies Saves $50

Mused after hearing of Jimmy Buffett’s passing from Merkel Cell skin cancer. (More on this below) The only time I heard him play was in the early eighties at King’s Island! He made us feel that our lives outside our obligations mattered. May he rest in his eternal vacation and find a cheeseburger in paradise. “She came down from Cincinnati…”

Margarita and cheeseburger celebrating his music and enjoyment attitude.

Skin Cancers and Jimmy Buffett’s Merkel Cell

There are three types of skin cancers. Basal cell skin cancers are the most common type. The appearance can be an open sore that heals and then recurs, a reddish patch, a shiny bump, a rolled boarder with an indented center or a scar-like area. It is usually from sun damage. The treatment is excision, MOHs excision, or some topical treatments.

Squamous cells are usually from chronic sun damage. At times there is a precursor called actinic keratosis. Between 2-10% of these AKs will become a squamous cell. Treatment for both can be excision or topical treatments like liquid nitrogen, Efudex, chemical peels or lasers.

Melanoma is the bad actor. Look for the ABCDEs when evaluating skin lesions. They are Asymmetry, Boarders uneven, Color variety, Diameter greater than an eraser head, and Evolving changing size, shape or color. Treatment is predominantly surgical based on the thickness of the cancer.

(Did You Know? If there are skin lesions or moles YOU are concerned about, we recommend seeing your dermatologist or family physician. If you are uncertain call us and we can assist you with finding the right physician to evaluate.)

Prevention is the key for all skin cancers. Sunscreens (ours are on sale, see below) that block UVA and UVB are essential and daily application is necessary. There are different types of sunscreens that work differently. Talk with one of our staff to get the most effective one for your needs. 70-80% of UV rays go through the clouds. Apply sunscreen every couple of hours using a spf of at least 30. Try to avoid the sun between 10 and 4, sunburns and tanning beds. Wear hats and clothing to cover susceptible areas. Have your skin examined yearly by a professional.

Merkel cell tumors are a rare, aggressive type of skin cancer that looks flesh colored or is a bluish-red nodule on the skin. It’s most common on elderly, fair-skinned males. Again, if any skin lesion starts to change or especially grows rapidly, get it checked immediately.

From www.skincancer.org., American Cancer Society, Mayo Clinic

NEW RF FRACTIONAL TREATMENTS FOR SKIN REJUVENATION

We now offer Endymed’s 3Deep RF fractional treatments to improve wrinkles and tighten loose skin. It is a combination of microneedling with RF (radio frequency) which warms the skin stimulating more collagen production than just microneedling. This “state of the art machine” causes less pain than similar machines and only requires one pass saving you time. This also results in no bleeding or bruising and minimal downtime. So this can easily be done during the summer while using a sunscreen after a treatment.

The areas recommended include face, neck, chest (or decolletage), hands, stretch marks, and other areas of loose skin. Three treatments one month apart are highly recommended over an individual treatment. Maintenance treatments can commence 6-12 months later.

(Did You Know? Over 40 independent studies have been done to show the clinical improvement of RF fractional treatments.)

LA DOLCE VITA, JOIE DE VIVRE
Shish Kabob

Grilling over the weekend with chicken and vegetables “shish kabob” style. The “cages” instead of skewers gives flexibility to whatever you want to grill. This is especially true for difficult things to keep on the skewers such as seafood. The cages can be found on Amazon. Notice in front the store bought babaganoush as a dipping sauce or make your own.

McKenna Membership Rewards entitles you to a “butterfly stamp” for every $50 you spend on goods, services, and injectables (surgery and some procedures are not included.) For every 20 butterflies you receive $50 off on your next purchase. Call us for more details.

SKIN CARE SPECIAL:
Sunscreens 20% off. No time of the year is safe from the sun’s rays. It’s too easy to forget this with the cooler weather coming. There are different types of sunscreens that work differently. Talk with one of our staff to get the most effective one for your needs.

Monthly Payment Plans for Surgeries, Skincare and Injectables Through CareCredit, Call Us for Details.

Healthy living,

Peter McKenna, M.D.
513.793.5772
mckennamd.com

McKenna Cosmetic Surgery Center | 513.793.5772 |10577 Montgomery Road | Cincinnati, OH 45242
30+ Years of Improving Lives
A Cincinnati Magazine “Top Doc” since 1998
Allergan Top 500 Physician
SkinCeuticals “Flagship” Practice
And now a Luminary (expert) for Endymed RF Fractional Treatments

(I do write all the emails and have done so since 2007. -PJM)

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