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The Mill Creek Influence November 2011 Issue
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MilloCreek
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a publication exclusively for the residents of mill creek • November 2011
Photography by
Chelsi Greenwood Photography
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Everett, WA 98208 (425) 379-5100 800 164th St SE Budget Blinds
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AUTO CARE - REPAIR DENTIST - PEDIATRIC FAMILY DOCTOR FRAMING www.mattress-city.com (425) 743-9722 Everett, WA 98208
Quality Foreign Auto Lynnwood Kids Dentist Western Washington Family & Artisan Custom Framing The Jet Bar & Grill www.lorindassalon.com (425) 338-7933
18002 Bothell Everett Highway 18833 28th Ave W Suit B Pediatric Medicine 15111 Main Street A 104 ORTHODONTIST 800 164th St SE www.budgetblindsmillcreek.com
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FAMILY PHYSICIAN Doggy Haven Resort and Spa FAMILY FUN Providence Physicians Group IMPROVEMENT www.white-tiger-ma.com
Puget Sound Ear Nose & Throat 5303 Interurban Blvd Mill Creek Family YMCA (425) 316-5080 PRIVATE SCHOOL North Creek Roofing
15021 Main Street Suite K Bothell, WA 98012 13723 Puget Sound Drive www.providence.org Archbishop Murphy 17624 15th Ave SE Ste 105A TAX SERVICES
Mill Creek, WA 98012 (425) 482-4472 Everett, WA 98028 12911 39th Avenue Southeast Bothell, WA 98012 Toyer Dietrich CPA
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FACIALS / SKIN CARE (206) 362-8439 www.am-hs.org (425) 258-3432
CHURCHES Mill Creek Skin and Laser FINANCIAL PLANNER www.maidbrigadenw.com SALON & DAY SPA www.toyercpa.com
Gold Creek Community Church 15111 Main Street Waddell & Reed PROFESSIONAL Spa In The City
4326 148th St SE Mill Creek, WA 98012 19217 36th Ave W Building 5 HOME PHOTOGRAPHY 9505 19th Ave SE, Suite 109 TIRES, BRAKES AND
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(425) 316-3333 www.millcreekskinlaser.com (425) 774-9053 Granite Transformations (509) 795-0215 (425) 948-7723 Les Schwab
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COSMETIC CLUB FIREPLACES & (425) 773-4938 (425) 337-6373
DENTISTRY / ORAL Columbia Athletic Club BARBECUES www.granitetransformations. www.lesschwab.com
SURGERY 505 128th St SE Hearthside & Home com/northseattle/
Bill J Mulliken DDS Everett, WA 98208 4829 196th SW #D
16030 Bothell Everett Highway # 280 (425) 745-1617 Lynnwood, WA 98036 HOSPITAL
Mill Creek, WA 98012 www.columbiaathletic.com (425) 771-6434 Providence Regional Medical Center
(425) 337-4001 www.hearthsideandhome.com (425) 261-2000 November 2011
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Publisher’s OctOber Special!
As many of you know, we ran a contest last month and gave all of you the opportunity to win amazing gifts from all of your
favorite advertisers! Thank you so much for participating, it was so much fun and we will definitely be doing this again soon.
So if you didn’t get a chance to participate, you will have another shot soon! Winners will be announced here next month!
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Residents, Wine picnic basket Waddell and Reed
We are pleased to bring you your If you have not yet attended one of our Restaurant Reviews, Quality Foreign Auto Comprehensive Financial plan ($900 value)
third edition of The Mill Creek Influ- please email me or call me with contact information so we $50.00 gift certificate towards any major service Mattress City
ence magazine and hope you will may keep you posted on upcoming events. These are wonderful Artisan Custom Framing Memory Foam Pillow
enjoy the monthly publications. opportunities to meet your neighbors and many of the fabulous $40.00 gift certificate Western Washington Family Medicine
businesses that adorn this magazine, have a wonderful meal, and Dr. Mulliken at Mill Creek Dentistry Emory’s Restaurant Gift Certificate
I’ve had the great pleasure of meet- hear some great stories! Gift Certificate for Massage Envy and dinner gift certificate to Azul Chelsi Greenwood Photography
ing more residents this month and White Tiger Martial Arts Complimentary Photo Shoot
what a pleasure it has been! Reminder- if you would like to be included in our Resident One Month of classes including uniform & t-shirt Gold Creek Community Church
Business Guide- it’s free! Email me your contact info and we The Country Village Shops $20 gift certificate to the Cafe
I look forward to being able to tell will include it in that section. $50 gift certificate to Country Village Mill Creek YMCA
the stories of the many people who Budget Blinds 1 month of free membership
call Mill Creek their home. If you have a story or article to And, finally, thanks to our advertisers as without them you
share, please call or email me! would not have this magazine. I hope you will get to know and
support those businesses that support your neighborhood; I
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Have a wonderful November!
Boy ScoutS
For the Holidays this year, boy scout troop 356 will be selling pop-
corn and also offering gift wrapping for just $1 a unit! Remember
that there is always a 70% tax deduction, so don’t forget to ask for
Troop 356 a receipt!
Please contact:
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Golf Tip Innovation in Orthodontics
of the Month
Where Great Smiles Begin!
Preparing for Fall Golf
While golf courses are preparing for the onslaught of wintery weather, is your golf game prepared for the changes ahead?
Proper clothing - Yes, everyone knows to wear layers but more to hit the ball your normal distance? Take one club less or even
important is the type of material and how it is constructed. two if it is windy. No one really counts how far you hit the ball
Insure that the layers move or slide with one another. The slid- in cold weather anyway.
ing prevents binding and promotes a freer swing.
clean clubs - With wet weather comes softer playing conditions.
Warm hands - There are numerous specialized golf gloves and These conditions are ripe for coating your clubs with mud and
pocket hand warmers available. Find one that fits your style grass. Any material on the face of the club can significantly
of play. I prefer to hit the ball with gloves off. I then keep my affect backspin and the controllability of a shot. Keep your
hands warm by putting them in my pockets, with a hand warm- clubs clean. Your scoring will improve.
er, between shots. Keeping your hands warm will increase your
enjoyment and shot making ability. With less crowded courses and crisp days, fall golf is to be
appreciated. Go out and play.
club down - OK the temperature is colder, the ball is colder, Serving Mill Creek for over 30 years…One Smile at a Time!
your swing is not as long or as smooth, so are you really trying Charles Doepp
Ear, Nose, & roat Specialists for the Entire Family Excellence in the care of:
Nasal Symptoms and Sinusitis • Hearing Loss and Ear Disease • Balance Disorders
Complimentary Smile Evaluations or
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Tonsil and Adenoid Problems
Snoring and Sleep Apnea • Voice and Swallowing Di culties
A Member of Proliance Surgeons, Inc. P.S.
John Stieber Orthodontics
John Parker, MD Duncan Riddell, MD
Henry Chang, MD
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Serving Adults and Children for over 30 years Shawn Rogers, MD Braces@jwstieber.com
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pets 2ds
precious
kids
meet corky & Becca ki
Introduce us to your family. How long have you lived in the neighbor- They are named for the brother and sister characters in the TV
hood? We (Kurt, Marla and Sean) moved to Mill Creek in 1988 series, “Life Goes On” Corky was played by Chris Burke and
and lived in the Highlands South subdivision until 2001 when we Becca was played by Kellie Martin.
moved to River Crossing when we bought the first house in this
sub-division. Corky is silver and black/dark gray and looks like his dad, Becca
is solid black like her mom.
Tell us your pet’s story. Where/why did you get your pet? Is there a story
behind its name? Please include your pet’s breed/age if applicable… What special talents/quirks does your pet have?
Corky and Becca are Miniature Schnauzers and are litter mates. Becca acts like a cat when she perches on the top of a chair back
Born on June 6, 2004 we brought them home when they were in the family room.
6-weeks-old.
Becca likes to hug people, she wraps her front legs around your
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- he would probably look very regal but with his mismatched ears music - pop music...Taylor Swift
(one up one down—always!) it is more comical. sports - Swimming, Basketball and track
Corky gets anxious when our neighbors dog, Tito, and Becca are
musical instrument she would like to learn - Guitar
hobbies - Drawing, Fashion and Reading
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What’s the funniest story you have about your pet? I locked myself Future Job - Fashion Designer Activitie FOOD
skills and a strengthened relationship with you in training, and receive out once and had to go to my son’s to get a key. While I was
excellent handling and care while being groomed head to tail.
Come experience everything we have to offer!
gone Corky bruised his upper lip, nose and gums by hitting the
door, probably because Tito was out! For 3 days I had to hand feed
Jack
age - 5
Saturday, December 3
him because it was too painful for him to get his food out of the
dish.
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has been studying and preparing Dim Zen Garden provided an incredible dining experience for all of us and the consensus
Review
Sum since 1986 where he attended a among our group was “we will definitely be back for more!”
very prestigious 3 year school for the art Comments from the evening included:
restaurant of Dim Sum in main land China. His
Zen Garden brother joined him in 1996. “Excellent fresh dim sum, beautiful presentation, charming and informative owner and
16300 Mill Creek Blvd wonderful dim sum chefs”. - Charles and Sue Doepp
Mill Creek, WA 98012 Their specialties are the spinach dump-
425-745-6668 lings that are all natural using the spinach “Loved the artistic display, wonderful tastes, thank you for a wonderful evening!”
juices to color the dumplings. The Ma
brothers’ signature dish is the sticky rice “Many different entrees, wide variety and the service was very good!”
pies, and the only place you can get them
is Zen Garden in Mill Creek. All of the “Our favorite was the honey walnut shrimp, green beans and Dim Sum....amazing! Thank
dim sum is handcrafted and unlike other you for a delightful evening!” - Steve and Sue Atkins
Upon arrival we were greeted warmly by to get further acquainted, we knew this Our menu consisted of a variety of mouth
dim sum restaurants; the Zen Garden is the
Cindy, the manager of this beautiful res- was going to be a memorable night. watering dim sum, shrimp spring rolls, pork
only one that is made to order. Their menu “Awesome experience, amazing food and service!”
taurant. As we took our seats overlooking and shrimp dumplings, crispy shrimp, pastry
is numbered and the pictures correlate to
the incredible view of the garden and Zen Garden is the sort of restaurant sticky rice, honey walnut shrimp (a favorite),
the paper menu so that you can choose “Very very good. Have been many times and will definitely return.”
breathtaking pond, our drink orders were where people become "regulars." You find an amazing lobster dish, incredible green beans
exactly what you want from the photos!
taken promptly and arrived quickly there- yourself heading down there a couple of and out of this world fried rice.
This is perfect for anyone new to dim sum. “All entrees were incredible! Loved the shrimp rolls! Outstanding evening!”
after. We had a wonderful time social- times a month because you've got that
izing before seating ourselves at a large craving for the honey walnut shrimp, the The Ma Brothers, Dim Sum Chef Chao
DISCLAIMER: The business reviewed in this sec- Thank you Cindy for treating all of us to a wonderful evening. It was our complete
table which accommodated our entire green beans and the spring rolls among Quan Ma and De Yu Ma, are the Dim tion provided products and/or services free of charge in
pleasure to dine in your wonderful restaurant. Overall rating: * * * * *
group of fifteen people. As we all began many of their other incredible dishes. Sum Team at Zen Gardens. Chao Quan exchange for this review.
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Photography by: Chelsi Greenwood Photography
Favorite Family Dinner: We love bbqing burgers in the back yard. riding around the neighborhood. Our proximity to the elemen-
tary school makes it ideal for us. We love the community atmo-
Family traditions: We spend Christmas Eve with just our fam- sphere of Mill Creek. My friend, Karen Johnson, (who lives in
ily of 6 and we go out to a fancy dinner after mass. This year it was The Parks) and I grew up in Magnolia together and we have
Calabria. We also have made it a tradition to vacation in Sunriver often said how Mill Creek reminds us of our neighborhood
in the summer. We host an end of the year block party for the last growing up. It feels like a small town in a vast suburb.
day of school, which has become a neighborhood tradition now!
Kids? What activities are they involved with? The kids play soc-
cer, basketball, volleyball and all three girls will do Girl Scouts this
Familyspotlight
year. They have also done swim team when schedules lighten up.
How are you involved in the community? We are involved in
many ways. I am an active member of the MCE PTA. I volun-
teer as an art docent and room parent. Mike teaches religious
education at our church. Mike is the volunteer Chairman of the
Board for the Northwest Marine Trade Association (NMTA).
The NMTA runs the Seattle Boat Show and other events.
Family names: Mike and Melissa, Annie - 11, Molly - 8, Favorite Activities/Hobbies: We love to BOAT! We are out on the
Caroline - 5, Jack - 2 lakes every nice day we get! We also like to ride our bikes and swim. What do you like to do to relax? I love to hang out with my
friends and have a good girls night out to recharge! With four
Pets: Springer Spaniel named MAC Favorite Play Area/Park/Hang Out: We spend a lot of time at kiddos it is tough for me to relax. I love to read when I have
Cougar Park since it’s in the hood. We also like walking down time. There is also nothing better than relaxing watching foot-
Street: 145th Pl SE Mill Creek- Brighton or riding bikes to the Town Center for errands and treats. ball and hanging out with my family. Mike enjoys golfing.
Where are you from? I grew up in Seattle. Mike grew up in Favorite restaurants: We love Azul and Kafe Neo! What music do you listen to? We love Sugarland and Zac Brown.
Minnesota and then he lived in Kirkland. We have taken our girls to see both those concerts this year.
Favorite Vacation Spot: SUNRIVER OREGON! We love it
How long have you lived in your neighborhood? Mill Creek for there. No cars, all biking! But our overall favorite vacation des- What are your favorite tV Shows? Modern Family for the grown
almost 14 years, 7 years in “The Parks” and in “Brighton” for 7 tination is HAWAII. ups, and American Idol for the girls. Jack prefers Wonder Pets
Profession(s): We own our own marketing business - Burns Favorite Sports teams: Huskies and Cougars. Mike is a Husky What is your favorite part about living in your neighborhood?
Business Development, I am also a stay at home mom. and I am a Coug. We are a house divided! I love that my kids can head outside and find a playdate anytime
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Kids Beat
yard
month
OF THE
What a turkey
Ask each child to write what they are thankful for on a paper feather, then stick it into
this cute turkey centerpiece.
What are your first and last names? Trisha and How to make it:
Kurt King Cut a 1-inch sliver off the bottom of a 9-inch polystyrene ball. Wrap sphere neatly in
thick dark-brown yarn, covering surface completely; knot on bottom. Make a 4-inch
ball from light-brown yarn and attach to body with a wooden craft stick. Create
Who takes care of your lawn? Classic Land- simple facial features using felt: white circles (approximately the size of a quarter, with
scape and they do a fantastic job helping us keep it 1/8-inch pom-poms for pupils) for eyes, yellow triangles for the beak, and long red felt
If you take care of it, what are your secrets? We bought our teardrops as the wattle. Cut feather shapes from colored craft paper and bend in half
all going!! home new and chose to landscape the backyard ourselves, so it lengthwise to create seam. Glue wooden craft stick to the bottom third of the feather
has been a work in progress for 20 years. Kurt had many ideas and insert in a fan shape on turkey body.
for different “zones” in the garden with the idea is to bring in a
different emotion and feeling for us, i.e. built in seating, bench-
Enjoy Your Yard Again! We Can Help! es, a variety of pathways using stone and gravel, a perimeter of
trellis with vines to offer the privacy we desired.
What type of trees and shrubs do you have? Some of our
favorite shrubs we like to work with are the boxwood. They are
fantastic for hedging and creating artistic lines in the garden
area. Quaking Aspen bring a great character to our yard as well
as the Red Flame Maples we have with the Evergreens as a
backdrop to capture the seasons as they change.
What type of flowers or plants do you have? We love to work
with pots of all sizes and have them designed throughout the
yard. Vines are a favorite of ours, Armandii and Creeping
· · · · Hydrangeas shadow our yard with brilliant greenery and flow-
, ers. Kurt’s relaxing time consists of caring for the many roses he
has planted as well as the care of his Bonsai that he has sculpted.
Your Profession(s): We own our own painting business, inte-
rior/exterior, residential/commercial and have for 20 years now.
Your street address: 163rd St. S.E. Mill Creek, Wa. 98012
(Highlands)
, • . .
- - How long have you lived in your neighborhood? 20 years
- -
ago….Mill Creek was quite different at that time!!
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tioned if the car was inferior for the road and he stated that he
just never sees anyone actually driving these cars. Well, 3 days
later and one of the best 1800 miles of my life, I was back home
with car #19. I still have her today and it is quickly approach-
ing 50,000 miles on the clock, it just seems to drive better and
better with each mile added. I’m happy to say this is one of the
many treasures I own that will go to my kids and from there
Car Month
I am sure it will see another great 50,000 miles in its life. The
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2001 to look at this car, a brand new 2001 Lamborghini Diablo
6.0 SE. It was one of only 20 ever produced worldwide and What is your favorite thing about the car? Definitely the Scis-
one of only 6 imported to the United States. It is car #19 of sor doors that go up instead of out and I love the color, it’s truly
20. I saw it on the showroom floor and bought it right then and a work of art.
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sponsor of the month ...continued
Resident Recipe
Double Layer Pumpkin cheesecake
I express my creative and artistic interests through Bonsai Prep time: cook time:
( Japanese miniature trees) gardening and designing and creat- 30 Min 40 Min
ing custom writing instruments. I will be a Bonsai student for
life, as you can never begin to understand it all. The learning and
growth is in the journey. This also rings true in my pen-making, Ingredients
as I experiment with materials ranging from wood, metal, resin
and even 12,000 year old Mammoth ivory! The choices and 2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened 1/2 cup pumpkin puree
options are almost endless. It has always been my goal to support our local schools, and the 1/2 cup white sugar 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
students, many of who are my patients. I was recently able to 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 pinch ground cloves
My idea of a walk through nature is with a fly-fishing rod in my provide the Jackson High School football team with a moni- 2 eggs 1 pinch ground nutmeg
hand. I enjoy this quiet, reflective pastime surrounded by beauti- toring device that allows them to assess a player’s injury status 1 (9 inch) prepared graham cracker crust 1/2 cup frozen whipped topping, thawed
ful scenery and the challenge of trying to out-smart the fish! on the field sidelines, to identify the possibility of a brain con-
One would think this would be easy, but I have found that the cussion. This protocol has recently become a focal point, and
fish are smarter than we think they are and can actually learn to industry standard, for NFL teams. I was honored to be asked to
Directions
avoid certain flies after a period of time. sponsor this very important need.
1) Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
I have been married to my wife, Karen, for almost 18 years. We Over the years, our orthodontic team has supported school Pro-
have a 16-year-old daughter, Kimber, who is already visiting fessional and Vocational Days, the Mill Creek Spring Festival,
2) In a large bowl, combine cream cheese, sugar and vanilla. Beat
colleges, taking SAT tests, and working on college applications. Student Cultural Exchange Programs, Sports Teams and has
until smooth. Blend in eggs one at a time. Remove 1 cup of
My how time flies; I am sure I was visiting her pre-school just hosted Private Movie Parties in the 17-seat movie theater. We
batter and spread into bottom of crust; set aside.
a few years ago! Our family is complete with Kimber’s min- donate these private movie parties to area school auctions, Rota-
iature, 10-pound poodle, Rocket. We do love the pitter patter ry auctions, sports clubs and several charity groups. It is always
3) Add pumpkin, cinnamon, cloves and nutmeg to the remain
of four little canine feet around our house, and he doubles as a a fun party!
ing batter and stir gently until well blended. Carefully spread
lap warmer whenever he has the chance. The office was a proud
over the batter in the crust.
sponsor of the 1st Annual Mill Creek Mutt March in June, We also encourage our patients to devote extra time in their oral
which supports the local K-9 Unit and Canine Cancer Care. hygiene home program while wearing their braces. Our patients
4) Bake in preheated oven for 35 to 40 minutes, or until center
who receive excellent brushing scores are eligible to win a movie
is almost set. Allow to cool, then refrigerate for 3 hours or
We asked John Stieber how being a part of the Mill Creek and pizza party for themselves and their friends. Partnering
overnight. Cover with whipped topping before serving.
Community for over 30 years has impacted his life. Here is what with the local dentists and helping to create a community of
he had to say: healthy, beautiful smiles is why we are here. I am now treating
the children of my earlier patients, and enjoying the opportunity
I am a member of the Mill Creek Chapter of Rotary Interna- to catch up with these old friends and sharing the new genera-
tional and for the past five years I have embraced their World tion with them.
Wide Wheelchair Foundation, which provides wheel chairs,
and thus mobility, to many underprivileged children and adults I have recently put together a portable outdoor movie the-
throughout the world. It was truly a life-changing event to me ater with a 12-foot screen. It has appeared at Paine Field for
when I saw how these wheelchairs impacted others’ lives so a Washington Pilot’s Association movie night. It may come to
deeply. I consider myself blessed to be able to help people with Mill Creek next summer. Keep your eyes and ears open – you just
handicaps live better, healthier and more productive lives. never know where it will show up!
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Cost: The cost of Zeltiq is based on the number and size of the Drawbacks: Zeltiq doesn’t provide immediate results
fat bulges you plan to reduce. Each session, which lasts an hour, Pre-procedure prep for Zeltiq (Coolsculpting): If your Zeltiq
is called a cycle. Each cycle treats a single body part. appointment is rapidly approaching, worry not – there is noth-
CoolSculpting by Zeltiq ing special you should be doing in preparation for the big chill.
What problem areas does it treat? Possible side effects: Temporary redness, bruising, tingling, ten-
It’s not magic, it’s science! Created by Harvard Scientists, CoolS-
CoolSculpting selectively targets localized fat deposits like derness, numbness, and cramping, which typically fades within a On the day of treatment: You won’t need to change your day
culpting by Zeltiq is a non-invasive method of reducing fat by
abdominal fat, love handles, back rolls, muffin-tops, ’man-boobs’ few hours. If this persists for longer than that, contact our office. around too much for your Zeltiq session. Other than showing
literally freezing it away. In 2010, the FDA approved Zeltiq for a
and bulges above Caesarean section incision lines, etc. It’s done up for your appointment, Zeltiq is a low-maintenance process.
fat reduction procedure, Cryolipolysis that “freezes” the fat away.
gradually without causing any harm to the surrounding tissues. Tell our doctor: In the past, some doctors were concerned that No downtime, no pain, no incisions and no anesthesia.
Thought it’s not a substitute for liposuction, it’s great for reducing
At this time, Zeltiq is not used on cellulite. the liver might be overtaxed since the liver processes and elimi-
the fat pockets that just don’t budge with diet and exercise. nates the dead fat cells. So far, though, it appears that Cryoli- Mill Creek Skin & Laser Center is located on the north end of the
Who can use it? polysis happens slowly enough so that the liver is not negatively beautiful Mill Creek Town Center across the street from LA Fit-
How does it work? affected. There is no evidence that the procedure has any adverse ness. Mill Creek Skin & Laser is committed to providing the utmost
The ideal candidate for a CoolSculpting procedure is of normal
Zeltiq destroys the fat cells by exposing them to a very cold effects on levels of liver enzymes or blood fats (like cholesterol). customer service and care to our clients. Consultations are compli-
weight and has moderate fat pockets, like love handles, which
temperature. Its suction device can get to the fat under the skin Still, be sure to let us know if you have a liver condition. mentary and hours are flexible. Please visit our website at www.
they’d like to get rid of. In order to be considered for Zeltiq, you
from the outside and just chill enough to damage the fat cells millcreekskinlaser.com where you can experience all we have to offer.
should be within 10 to 30 pounds of your ideal body weight.
but not the skin cells. Days after the procedure, the damaged We hope that you check us out soon.
Patients younger than 18 are not recommended to use this
fat cells begin to die off; then the body metabolized and elimi-
because at this age, diet and exercise are still the best weight loss
nates them through the liver over the next few months.
options. Zeltiq should be used mainly as a last resort.
When will I see the results?
Zeltiq won’t get rid of excess fat right away. During the weeks
after treatment, your body will begin to recognize, process, and
dispose of the damaged fat cells, but the process is not exactly
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