• Greeting From Dr. Bentz –

Welcome!

Although the official start of Summer is not until June, for those of us in Arizona, we know the summer heat actually starts in May. With that in mind, I wrote this newsletter with important tips and reminders to maximize your well being this summer. I'm also excited to share a delicious and healthy Tilapia recipe, this month’s one of a kind spa specials and I invite you to spend some quality time with Mom this Mother’s Day at Red Mountain Med Spa!

Wishing you and your family a happy and healthy May.

Dr. Suzanne Bentz
Owner & Medical Director of Red Mountain Med Spa

NEW Trouble-Free Allergy Treatment Website

Red Mountain Med Spa is proud to announce our new website www.troublefreeallergy.com

We are pleased to offer you a trouble-free allergy treatment that is the solution to your allergy symptoms! This trouble-free allergy treatment is a sublingual (under the tongue) drop therapy that gradually desensitizes the body from allergy causing agents. This serum is also very effective at ridding patients of discomforts such as bronchial asthma, chronic itchiness of skin, and eczema. Patients quickly find that the antihistamines, nasal sprays, and inhalers they had once relied on for their conditions are no longer necessary. This product is all-natural, free of side effects, and isn’t just a temporary fix, but produces long-term allergy relief.

Please visit our brand new website to learn more about the revolutionary allergy treatment now available at Red Mountain Med Spa.

Summer Special – Get allergy relief just in time for Summer!
For the month of May, Allergy Testing is ONLY $99. Schedule your consultation to start this trouble-free allergy treatment today, as this testing is normally $250.

Spend some quality time with Mom this Mother’s Day at Red Mountain Med Spa!

•  Buy a $100.00 gift card for Mom and receive a $25.00 gift card for yourself.
•  Buy a $250.00 gift card for Mom and receive a $75.00 gift card for yourself.

Note: Gift Card offer valid until Monday, May 9th.

Treat Mom or yourself to a Spa Princess Moisturizing Facial and a Goddess Candle for only $89.

This pampering facial will give you a radiant, healthy glow and leave your skin feeling refreshed, brightened and rejuvenated.

Treat yourself this month!

Glendale – 602-863-4046
Mesa – 480-854-4872
Scottsdale – 480-991-4159

Botox Days Are Back!

Please join Red Mountain Med Spa for our May Botox Days and look and feel refreshed for summer. Appointments are limited, so be sure to book yours today by calling any of our luxurious spa locations.

This month’s special offer is:

Receive $50.00 off a BOTOX treatment*.
*Minimum of 25 units. Cannot be combined with any other offer

Dates:

•  Mesa
Tuesday, May 17^th
480-854-4872

•  Scottsdale
Wednesday, May 18^th
480-991-4159

•  Glendale
Monday, May 23^rd
602-863-4046

May is Microdermabrasion Month

Microdermabrasion is a safe, non-invasive procedure that stimulates the production of healthy skin cells and collagen. Using gentle exfoliation to abrade the surface of the skin, microdermabrasion can reduce fine lines, brown spots, mild acne scars, other signs of skin damage and will leave your skin fresh and invigorated.

Microdermabrasion is regularly $125.00 per treatment, but reserve your appointment today and receive special pricing of ONLY $50 for your treatment. During this 2 day event, we will also be offering a package of 6 – Microdermabrasion treatments for only $375. (Regular Price: $750).

Reservations are limited, so be sure to pre-pay for your treatment today by calling any of our luxurious spa locations.

Dates:

Mesa
May 16^th & 17^th
480-854-4872

Scottsdale
May 18^th & May 19^th
480-991-4159

Glendale
May 23^rd & May 24^th
602-863-4046

Summer & Sunscreen

According to the Department of Health Services, Arizona is ranked #2 in the world in skin cancer incidence rates. Skin cancer is treatable if caught early, but you can minimize the risks if you properly prepare your skin for sun exposure. Although it is important to practice sun safety year round, it is especially important to protect your skin during the summer months, as we spend plenty of time outdoors.

Effective Sunscreens:
Dermatologists recommend the use of broad spectrum products which protect against Ultraviolet A and Ultraviolet B rays (UVA/UVB). You want protection against these types because UVB rays cause sunburn and UVA rays penetrate the skin more deeply and therefore cause premature aging. BOTH of these rays can cause skin cancer. The Sun Protection Factor (SPF) tells you how well a product blocks UVB rays. Although no SPF can screen out 100% of UVB rays, the higher the SPF, the more beneficial. However, this does not mean you can expose your skin to the sun for longer periods of time than those wearing lower factor.
For example, SPF 15 screens out 93% of UVB rays and SPF 30 screens out 97% of UVB rays.
Effective Use:

The recommended amount of sunscreen is 1.5 ounces, which is approximately the size of a shot glass. You should apply your sunscreen about 15 minutes before sun exposure. Additionally, re-apply every two hours and after swimming, drying off, and perspiring. There is no such thing as water proof sunscreen, but it can be water resistant. This only means the product stays on the skin longer after it is wet. Re-apply every two hours as with all other sunscreen.

Don’t Forget:

When applying sunscreen it is important to not overlook areas like your lips, ears, hair part, hands, décolletage, and your feet. If you expect to be in the sun for longer than 10-15 minutes apply sunscreen underneath your make-up even if it already has an SPF. Always apply your sunscreen after you have cleansed and moisturized your skin.

Red Mountain Med Spa offers a variety of pharmaceutical grade skincare lines, such as Skin Medica, Obagi, NIA-24, and Colorscience, which all include sunscreen options that have The Skin Cancer Foundation’s Seal of Recommendation. As May is Skin Cancer Awareness month, we are currently offering 20% of all sunscreen products! Stop by one of our locations today, as any one of our licensed aestheticians would be happy to discuss which sunscreen option would be best for you.

Question:

Dear Dr. Bentz,
I currently take very good care of my skin. I make sure to always where broad spectrum sunscreen and I have minimized the amount of time I spend in direct sunlight. Unfortunately, I didn’t do this when I was younger and I have the sun damage and sun spots to prove it. Could you suggest any treatments that can help with the sun damage I have done?

Sincerely,
- Stephanie from Chandler


Answer:
Dear Stephanie,

The IPL FotoFacial is an excellent option for treating your sun damage and this laser treatment involves little or no downtime. The IPL FotoFacial is a gentle, non-invasive treatment that improves the appearance of photoaged skin, removes age spots, most benign brown pigments and redness caused by broken capillaries. The IPL Fotofacial can be used to treat any area of the body, with the most common areas being the face, neck, chest and hands. A treatment typically takes about 30 minutes and with each treatment you will see gradual improvement, which yields excellent long-term results.

Chemical Peels are also great for treating sun damage, age spots, unevenly pigmented skin and they will also stimulate, firm and tighten the skin. If you are looking for a complete skin care line, the Obagi Nu-Derm line would be perfect for treating brown spots, hyperpigmentation, and the overall tone and texture of the skin.

For more information on skin care products and treatments, schedule a complimentary consultation with one of our Licensed Aestheticians today to determine the right treatment for you!

Sincerely,
Dr. Bentz

Tomato-Basil Baked Tilapia

Servings: 1
Active Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes

• 2 – Tilapia Fillets
• 1 clove of Garlic, finely chopped
• ½ teaspoon Pepper
• ½ teaspoon Sea Salt
• 1 tablespoon minced fresh Basil leaves
• 1 teaspoon minced fresh Oregano leaves
• 1 teaspoon Onion Powder
• 1 large Tomato, thinly sliced and chopped
• Juice of ½ a Lemon

1. Preheat oven to 400°F.
2. Rinse tilapia fillets under cool water and pat dry with paper towels.
3. Place fillets in baking dish and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
4. Sprinkle evenly with basil, oregano, onion powder and garlic.
5. Arrange the chopped tomato evenly over the fish.
6. Squeeze 1-2 teaspoons of lemon over tilapia.
7. Bake in preheated oven until fish is fully cooked. 15-20 minutes.
8. Squeeze the remainder of the lemon juice over fish and serve along with a small salad made of spinach and cucumber, tossed with fresh lemon juice (1-2 teaspoons) and salt and pepper.