Thursday, February 11, 2010
FREE Chemical Peels- One Day Event!
Please join us for this one day special event, and receive a SkinMedica Chemical Peel absolutely free! In addition, you will receive a FREE facial rejuvenation consult and service discounts. Please call 727. 733.1175 to RSVP or email colleen@allaboutsmiles.org.
Monday, February 8, 2010
When is a Blog Not Just a Blog?
When we use it to communicate.
First off, "we" is the collective team here at Dr. Mike's. Second, the trouble with health care blogs is that they don't talk to you, they talk at you. We don't want to do that. We're very fortunate, because we sincerely have the best patients. Often we find ourselves asking if anyone's heard from Jenn P. recently, or if anyone's seen John C.'s wedding pictures. We've been blessed to be a part of the lives of many families. We're greedy, we want more. We want to hear from you more than every six months? Why?
Because you're not just our patients, you're our friends.
Yes, really... and no, we're not desperate, thank you very much. Here's the point of the blog in a nutshell: We know you're busy. We know we're competing for your time. We want to know how to win.
Leave us a comment, send Colleen an email, give us a call 727.733.1175. We'll make it worth your while, promise.
First off, "we" is the collective team here at Dr. Mike's. Second, the trouble with health care blogs is that they don't talk to you, they talk at you. We don't want to do that. We're very fortunate, because we sincerely have the best patients. Often we find ourselves asking if anyone's heard from Jenn P. recently, or if anyone's seen John C.'s wedding pictures. We've been blessed to be a part of the lives of many families. We're greedy, we want more. We want to hear from you more than every six months? Why?
Because you're not just our patients, you're our friends.
Yes, really... and no, we're not desperate, thank you very much. Here's the point of the blog in a nutshell: We know you're busy. We know we're competing for your time. We want to know how to win.
Leave us a comment, send Colleen an email, give us a call 727.733.1175. We'll make it worth your while, promise.
Tuesday, February 2, 2010
Why Places Like Peru Still Matter
Recently my secretary fielded a call from a person who had visited our website and took notice of the fact that I will be returning to Peru in March to continue my donated dental work. She hadn't called to schedule a dental appointment, nor to contribute any useful information to the upcoming trip. She had simply called to suggest that I cancel my trip to Peru and travel to Haiti instead.
I have been to Haiti many, many times to donate dentistry. I am sure I will ultimately travel to Haiti again. As my secretary explained that I was already engaged to go to Peru, and could not cancel, the woman became irate. Obviously, she has some deeper issues than just an oh-so-new burning passion for Haiti. Then several patients also asked if I would be going to Haiti.
I empathize with Haiti. I have been there, and understand first hand the excruciating hardships that these people lived with on a daily basis BEFORE the devestation of the earthquake. I understand that it will be quite some time before we can help them return to the progress they were striving for. But one thought kept running through my head, "Don't they see?"
Haiti is catastrophic, but all around the world there are developing nations dealing with their own crisis and catastrophes. The orphanages in Peru still matter. Their condition hasn't improved because Haiti's has deteriorated. The developing nations around the world are still in need of our aid. Nor should our efforts be based on what is currently news worthy and fashionable. They should be consistent, and targeted to where they will do the most good. The most effective aid is often rendered when there is no one around to broadcast it.
Bringing dignity and education to these countries does help Haiti, as well as the next place that crisis hits. The term "developing nations" isn't just a PC term to replace "third world". Its an idea, its an expression of hope. As we help others develop, there will be more hands to help clear rubble. There will be more volunteers to help feed and clothe those that are in need. As they have been helped, so will they help.
Peru still matters. Sri Lanka still matters. Mongolia still matters. Helping all people across the globe still matters, and it always should.
I have been to Haiti many, many times to donate dentistry. I am sure I will ultimately travel to Haiti again. As my secretary explained that I was already engaged to go to Peru, and could not cancel, the woman became irate. Obviously, she has some deeper issues than just an oh-so-new burning passion for Haiti. Then several patients also asked if I would be going to Haiti.
I empathize with Haiti. I have been there, and understand first hand the excruciating hardships that these people lived with on a daily basis BEFORE the devestation of the earthquake. I understand that it will be quite some time before we can help them return to the progress they were striving for. But one thought kept running through my head, "Don't they see?"
Haiti is catastrophic, but all around the world there are developing nations dealing with their own crisis and catastrophes. The orphanages in Peru still matter. Their condition hasn't improved because Haiti's has deteriorated. The developing nations around the world are still in need of our aid. Nor should our efforts be based on what is currently news worthy and fashionable. They should be consistent, and targeted to where they will do the most good. The most effective aid is often rendered when there is no one around to broadcast it.
Bringing dignity and education to these countries does help Haiti, as well as the next place that crisis hits. The term "developing nations" isn't just a PC term to replace "third world". Its an idea, its an expression of hope. As we help others develop, there will be more hands to help clear rubble. There will be more volunteers to help feed and clothe those that are in need. As they have been helped, so will they help.
Peru still matters. Sri Lanka still matters. Mongolia still matters. Helping all people across the globe still matters, and it always should.
Tuesday, January 26, 2010
On Facial Aesthetics: Its About What You Want
Facial Aesthetics; it's a field chock full o' stereotypes. Take a moment to think about it... now admit it, the thought gave rise to an emotion, be it positive or negative. You may have been interested, you may have been appalled, but you definitely felt something.
That is the exact point of this blog, that facial aesthetics is about feelings. It's about your own personal desires and self esteem. If you desire a more youthful appearance, why shouldn't you have one? If you desire fuller lips, why shouldn't you have them?
Only you can decide what you want, and how you want to look. Your facial appearance is the essence of who you are, and only you can decide who you want to be. The possibilities are endless.
That is the exact point of this blog, that facial aesthetics is about feelings. It's about your own personal desires and self esteem. If you desire a more youthful appearance, why shouldn't you have one? If you desire fuller lips, why shouldn't you have them?
Only you can decide what you want, and how you want to look. Your facial appearance is the essence of who you are, and only you can decide who you want to be. The possibilities are endless.
Wednesday, January 13, 2010
Tuesday, November 24, 2009
Facials, Microderm and Aesthetics Galore! Welcome to our new Medical Aesthetician!
We would like to welcome our new medical aesthetician, Barbie Winterbottom. Barbie comes to us from a Medi Spa, and has completely revolutionized our facial aesthetics practice. Her deluxe facials include microdermabrasion and customized skin treatments. Barbie is primarily based out of the Tampa location of Bodywork by Roger C. Medrano, but travels frequently to our Dunedin location. Barbie's treatments are the perfect compliment to enhance and prolong the effects of Botox and Juvederm therapies. For more information, please call 727.733.1175 or visit us on the web at www.allaboutsmiles.org/facial.php
Tuesday, November 10, 2009
SkinMedica Holiday Gift Set Now Available!
SkinMedica's 2009 Holiday Gift Set is here! It features two of our favorite products: TNS Night Eye Repair and TNS Lip Plump. Normally priced at $143, this special edition set is available for $110, and includes an adorable bonus case. This is a perfect gift for your loved ones during the holiday... give the gift of beauty!
Call us today at 727.733.1175 or visit us on the web at www.allaboutsmiles.org to find out more about these wonderful products.
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