Visia Complexion Photo

Hello-

As the Medical Director at Cascade Medspa & Laser Centre, I use our VISIA Complexion Photo Lab to assist me in determining where the skin damage has started on each client in the Medspa, and can be used with our patients in the Facial Plastics Clinic.  The Cascade Medspa Staff will administer a complimentary photo for you in the Medspa daily from 10-5.  Please stop in and see our educated staff and have your VISIA photo taken and analyzed.  Cascade Medspa & Laser Centre 218-454-9999!

Thank You,

Dr. Waters

Allergy Drop Treatments!

Hello and Happy Friday!

Kurtis Waters, MD PA announces a new allergy treatment in the Baxter, MN clinic!  Allergy Drops Treatment, also known as sublingual immunotherapy, work like allergy shots as they introduce allergens into your system to help you build a tolerance to your allergies.  The therapy is delivered in liquid drops under the tongue and can be administered from home.  Allergy drops can safely and effectively treat a broad range of allergies, including pollens, dander and other environmental allergies, as well as foods, molds and chemical sensitivities.

The Four Step Process

1 - Evaluation & Testing
2 - Your Treatment Plan
3 - Receive your allergy drops
4 - Time & Consistency

In the next four blogs we will dissect each step in the allergy drop process.  Please contact our clinic, 218-454-8888, for a consultation with Katie Starns, NP to determine if you are a candidate for Allergy Drops.

Thank You,

Dr Waters

MN Allergy and Sinus Website Launch!

What are the treatment options for chronic sinus problems?

For patients who continue to have chronic sinusitis (infection within the sinus cavities) as demonstrated on CT scan, despite 4-5 weeks of maximum medical therapy, surgical options can be considered.  

These surgical options include endoscopic sinus surgery or balloon sinuplasty.  

• With endoscopic sinus surgery, instruments inserted through the nose, are used to remove the pieces of tissue or bone that are blocking the sinus openings preventing them to drain properly.  

• With balloon sinuplasty—it is much like an angioplasty for the heart.  A catheter is inserted into the nose and guided into the affected sinus opening.  A balloon is then inflated which expands the sinus opening allowing it to drain properly.  

With each of these options, the sinuses are then flushed out to clear them of the infectious secretions.  A patient’s history and CT scan results determine which type of procedure they would be candidates for.  Endoscopic sinus surgery is only done in the surgical setting under anesthesia, while balloon sinuplasty can be done either in a surgical setting under anesthesia OR under local anesthesia in the office setting.  A patient’s insurance carrier also plays a role in determining which procedure will be covered.

Call to schedule a consultation 218-454-8888.

Have a great day!

Kurtis Waters MD