Dr. Trowers’ Blog

Sorry for the delay in posting, but hopefully you have been too busy enjoying a fantastic summer to notice.  For those of you who haven’t visited the Grand Canyon yet….it’s a must on the bucket list.  So amazing that it didn’t seem real!  Besides that I also have a new found love of cooking…shocker for those who know me (check out the links below for some of my fav recipes…can someone say crockpot obsession?!).

I want to remind everyone of two things, based on what I’ve experienced in the past month.  One fluffy and one serious.

I’ll start with serious.  Don’t ignore a new mole or changes in an old one.  Hopefully everyone is aware of the signs: A- asymmetry, B- irregular borders, C- color change, D- diameter greater than 6 mm (6mm is about the size of a pencil eraser), E- evolving (such as bleeding, irritation or other changes).  My Physician Assistant, Ashley, and I try to review it with everyone at their first visit and on every full body exam (which we offer yearly and more frequently for those with a history of any type of skin cancer or atypical moles).

In the past month I’ve diagnosed two early melanomas and two severely atypical moles in four patients.  Three patients had noticed brand new moles (less than two months) and one was not aware of the new mole, but I noticed it on the full body exam.  Please remember that all insurance plans cover full body exams.  I know it’s sometimes a hassle to get undressed, but that hassle may be extremely beneficial to your health.

Ok! On to the fluff!  I have to admit that my staff and I find it super cute when a woman says, “I love my man so much that I want him to look great too.”  One woman bought filler and Botox for the husband she clearly adores.  The funniest was when a husband said, “I’m here for a mole.” And his wife said, “No, you’re here for filler. Put on the numbing cream.  He needs to look as good as he makes me feel.”  So sweet!  FYI, I still did a full body exam on him.  Hey, guys want to look good too, natural of course, but sometimes they need a little guidance from the most important person in their life.  Don’t undersell yourselves ladies!

May the last few days of your summer be amazing, filled with life, love and sunshine …with sunscreen of course!

http://allrecipes.com/recipe/11959/slow-cooker-lasagna/  I used ricotta cheese instead of cottage cheese and no boil lasagna.

http://www.myrecipes.com/m/recipe/flank-steak-tomato-balsamic No slow cooker, but delicious.

http://www.familyfreshmeals.com/2014/06/best-crockpot-bbq-chicken.html I used Whole Foods 305 brand barbecue sauce and shredded it at the end.

Enjoy!

My staff and I have compiled a list of our favorite patient quotes! Enjoy!

1. “Mommy does it hurt?”-daughter asking her mother about bruises on her face after filler and Dysport. Mother’s reply- “No…and in a couple of weeks Mommy is going to look REALLY pretty.”

2. Little boy to his mother- “Mommy, you have the prettiest cheekbones!”. Mother who had been injected by me with Voluma replies- “No honey, Dr. Trowers gave me those cheekbones.” (News flash, we are currently running a special on Voluma. Take a look at my video on YouTube to see a patient being injected.)

3. “I never thought I’d look so good at 45!”- filler and Dysport patient

4. “I’ve never seen a Doctor wear cowboy boots…but I like it!”

5. My mother, Edith, was paying for something that needed to be shipped to the office. “Oh!” said the salesperson “Dr. Trowers is my Dermatologist!” “I’m her mother.” said Edith. “I’m her face!” said the woman.

6. Patient to Dr. Trowers right before having his melanoma excised, “My wife and I were talking about you last night. It’s interesting that you keep telling me how important it is to wear sunscreen when you’re so tan yourself.” After hysterically laughing for five minutes, I at last replied “I’m half Jamaican and half German…so it’s a natural tan!”

Thank you to my awesome staff and patients! Who make going to my office fun every day!

After an amazing trip to Argentina, here is blog #2! Don’t cry for me Argentina…but I definitely felt like crying when I left you ;)!

We are now in the second month of the new year and I am staying dedicated to my #SkinGoals2016. Research shows that it takes thirty days to make a habit, so I’m well on my way. I have to admit that I’m not always the best patient, but time marches on with no exceptions (and Dysport and fillers can only go so far).

Dr. Trowers’ #SkinGoals2016

1. I will wear sunscreen with a minimum SPF of 30 and containing microionized zinc oxide and/or titanium dioxide every day on my face, chest, arms and hands. Physical blockers like zinc oxide and titanium dioxide provide better overall protection than chemical sunscreens and microionized means that the ingredients are fine particles that provide a more complete shield of protection.
2. I will put on a topical vitamin c every day. Certain brands have the science to prove that they make your sunscreen stronger. Also I’m addicted to the pretty glow they provide. P.S. I even put mine on before going out in the evening.
3. I will stop extending my cheat day to several days…sometimes a week. I love crap and I think every tooth I have is a salty and sweet one…sigh.
4. I will use my prescription topical retinoid every day. My patients and staff who use it and follow my skin care instructions look amazing and the change in their skin is significant. We have patients in their forties on it whose skin looks better than the twenty year olds who are not.
5. I will meditate every day for twenty minutes. In case you did not know I now have seven daughters…my fantastic staff and my great new Physician Assistant Ashley, so I need to be centered to be the best boss for them and the best Dermatologist for you.
6. I will have a dermaplaning facial done every month. I now have two great facialists and I love how my skin looks after this procedure (especially with our new hydrating mask).
7. I will use my Latisse and Alphaeon Lash Serum every day. They work and it is ridiculous that I cannot find the time to put two swipes on my lashes, but can spend 10 minutes putting on mascara.

7 is my lucky number, so I will stop there in hopes that it is like putting a little bit of fairy dust on my goals to make them stick!