The sun feels so good on our skin after a marathon winter but remember to use precaution when you are exposed as its warmth can be deceiving.
With over 5 million cases of diagnosed in the United States each year, skin cancer is the most common cancer in the United States. Furthermore, skin cancer is also one of the most preventable forms of cancer. Did you know that nearly 90 percent of non-melanoma skin cancers and 85 percent of melanoma cases are associated with exposure to ultraviolet radiation from the sun?  By raising awareness of the dangers of unprotected exposure and encouraging sun-safe habits, we can change behaviors and save lives. If you have a personal story or know someone who does, please share and help spread awareness for the prevention of skin cancer.
Incidences of skin cancer are reaching epidemic levels, it is time to spread awareness of the disease and take preventive measures. May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month and the perfect time to get involved.
Here are some ways you can help spread the word this summer:
Share Your Story
Have you been affected by skin cancer? During the month of May and June share your story on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram and encourage your loved ones to do the same.  Visuals can be very powerful. Please include the hashtag #MySkinCancerJourney in your post so we can follow along and create a powerful community of healthy skin champions.
Raise Awareness Through Education
Share educational content with your family, friends and colleagues. Center conversations around the important message that it’s never too early or too late to embrace a sun-safe lifestyle. Sun damage is cumulative, meaning people of all ages need a daily sun protection strategy. The skincancer.org prevention guidelines and early detection articles and blogs are great resources to share.
Connect With the Foundation
Connect with us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram and join in the conversation. We are the leading resource for skin cancer information and news.  A truly reputable resource as you can be sure that you’re getting accurate information from leading medical experts.
Be sure to stock up on your sun block and use a SPF of 50 or higher.
You can pick yours up at Belladerm MedSpa, they have some great sunscreens like SkinMedica, Epionce, and Colorscience. We are happy to answer questions about how to best protect your skin and give tips on sun block. Call us at 763-494-9905.
We have all waited for the sun to shine for many many months! Enjoy the beautiful warm sunny season, just be sure to protect your skin and encourage others to do the same.
Please post your stories on our social media sites to help spread the word about the prevention of sun cancer. For more ways to get involved please go here: Skin Cancer Awareness

Mother’s Day only comes but once a year. It is chance for kids of all ages to take time out to appreciate mom for all she does to keep family happy and healthy.
Here are five ideas to celebrate mom this Mother’s Day and make her day extra special.
Take her out for a day of dining and shopping! What mom really loves most is spending time with you!  To make the experience all about her, why not spend the day together doing what she loves? Furthermore, if shopping is not her thing, take her to a play or the movies instead, then hit her favorite restaurant.
Plan a picnic and bring all her favorite picnic foods. Mother’s Day comes at a perfect time of year to picnic!  Everything is in bloom with the fragrant air and beautiful surroundings, why dine inside? Bring along a game of Croquet or lawn darts and get a fun prize for the winner.
Breakfast in Bed. Let her sleep in and serve her an elegant breakfast in bed with mimosa and her favorite breakfast.  Try a new quiche recipe.  She will appreciate your  effort. Bring her fresh cut flowers along with big smiles from the “wait staff.”  Include some additional surprises, like a homemade photo album with fun memories of the past year.
Plant some flowers. If you have some extra space in your garden, you can create a real, live Mother’s Day canvas. First, buy various packets of flower seeds that grow fast and well. Then have your family draw a picture or write a short message (like “We love Mom”) in the garden dirt with a stick. Drop the flower seeds into the dirt lines; then cover them up, and water every few days. Before long, your picture (or message) will be blooming, and you’ll have a Mother’s Day gift that keeps on growing.
Give her a day of pampering. At some point on Mother’s Day, mom may want some time alone for a little rest and relaxation. Make sure you get what she needs—and deserves—by asking for it in advance. For instance, a few days before Mother’s Day, ask her to give you a list of a few “services” she desires. Present her with the first one on Saturday to make it a Mother’s Day weekend experience.
Surprise mom this year with a special beauty and pampering gift from Belladerm MedSpa!  Buy a $150 gift certificate from Belladerm MedSpa and receive a $25 gift card as a bonus to use for yourself or another special mom.
For everything mom does for you, be sure you make her Mother’s Day extra special!  Consequently, she will know how much she is appreciated and truly loved.
Happy Mother’s Day everyone! From your friends at Belladerm MedSpa.
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Are you battling some areas of bulge?  Are you envisioning a slimmer you before summer? Have you been rocking your New Year’s resolution but still can’t seem to lose the belly fat or those annoying love handles? Have you considered CoolSculpting? CoolSculpting consistently ranks as the top choice for non-surgical fat reduction treatment!   There are so many reasons to love this proven way to wipe out fat cells!  It is a simple in-and-out process with minimal to no disruption to daily life.
At Belladerm we are seeing many patients meet their goals with ease because of CoolSculpting. Women and men alike are enjoying the benefits and are spreading the word to their friends and colleagues. Chances are, you’ve seen celebrities mention CoolSculpting, too. Celebrities have not been shy about their amazing results! CoolSculpting is proven, safe, and effective. It is FDA-approved as the fat-freezing procedure to eliminate stubborn fat.  There have been more than 4 million CoolSculpting treatments performed worldwide!  This year, Belladerm began using the newest method called DualSculpting, where two areas can be treated simultaneously. You guessed it, that means your treatment time just got shorter!
How CoolSculpting Destroys Fat Cells
After dieting and weight loss, fat cells get smaller but the number of fat cells stays the same. But when we gain weight, fat cells get bigger.   CoolSculpting fat-freezing procedure actually reduces the number of fat cells in treated areas by about 20% to 25% by freezing them so they die off. The fat cells are naturally processed and eliminated, so they won’t migrate to another area of your body. The result is that the fat cells are gone for good! And, unlike what happens with other procedures, there’s no change to fat cells in untreated areas. The result? A leaner, more sculpted you!
CoolSculpting Lunch & Learn at Belladerm 
We know you may have questions or just be a little apprehensive about trying something new. That’s why we are hosting personal, relaxed visits where you can drop in and find out more about how CoolSculpting can help you slim down and sculpt your physique. Every Friday from Noon to 1 PM we’ll host a Lunch & Learn at Belladerm and that will run April 20 – June 29th, 2018. We invite you to join us for lunch and learn something too!
We’re also very excited about the EXTRA savings you can receive as a Brilliant Distinctions Member through Allergan. You will receive a $200 instant rebate towards CoolSculpting treatment packages of 6 or more treatments, plus we are currently offering  15% off all packages through the month of April!  So  don’t hesitate any longer, call and reserve your spot for one of the Lunch & Learn sessions each Friday until the end of June.  We hope that gives you the nudge you need to learn just how this popular treatment can shape your body into a slimmer summer body. Many patients say that their only regret is that they waited so long to try CoolSculpting. You know, winter WILL draw to a close eventually and you want to be ready! We’ll see you soon. Call us at 763-494-9905 with any questions and to reserve your spot.

Check out these before and after photos: