Cosmetic Surgery & Dermatology of Issaquah, Inc.

11/25/2025

$50.00 OFF Your Botox Treatment -

Now that you have your Botox Cosmetic Day BOGO, let’s use it!
Next week only get $50.00 off your Botox appointment with or without the additional gift card.

If you’re new to Botox, you’ve got to sign up for Alle! Botox Day is a great example of why Alle is such a wonderful program.

To clarify- anyone is eligible in our office the only disclaimer is it must be 20 units or more.

We have created room on the schedule to accommodate appointments next week. Book early our Botox Weeks fill up fast!

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https://mailchi.mp/drmichalak/decemberbotox-2025-specials-10152259

11/25/2025

CSDI will be closed for Thanksgiving Day and the day after this year.

For patients please keep this in mind if you need a prescription refill or trying to make an appointment.

We hope everyone has a wonderful safe holiday. CSDI is thankful to be part of such a wonderful community with such great patients. We appreciate you all.

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11/20/2025

That’s a wrap for BOGO $50.00 gift cards!
So now what? There is a second tier to this, details in the post.

We invite you to come and spend your cards with us!

All of our providers are excellent injectors, and if you prefer a board certified dermatologist, Dr. Michalak is also available. Day and times vary, but right now, we have spots now through the end of the year.

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The one & only BOTOX® Cosmetic Day may be over, but the celebration isn’t. Register for the sweepstakes by November 30 and get treated by December 12 for a chance to win $25K. There’s still a chance to win! 💜

NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. Open to Allē Members in 50 U.S./D.C.; 18+ (19+ in AL, NE; 21+ in MS). You must register online at https://alle.com/botoxcosmeticday?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=dhfacebook&utm_content=app.dashsocial.com%2Fbotoxcosmetic%2Flibrary%2Fmedia%2F571847625 between 12:00:01 AM PT on 11/19/25 and 11:59:59 PM PT on 11/30/25. Treatment must occur by 12/12/25. See full Official Rules for all details and how to enter without purchase at https://alle.com/lp/botoxcosmeticdaysweeps-official-rules.?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=dhfacebook&utm_content=app.dashsocial.com%2Fbotoxcosmetic%2Flibrary%2Fmedia%2F571847625
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BOTOX® Cosmetic (onabotulinumtoxinA) is a prescription medicine that is injected into muscles and used to temporarily improve the look of moderate to severe forehead lines, crow's feet, frown lines, and vertical bands connecting the neck and jaw in adults (platysma bands).
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Talk to your doctor about BOTOX® Cosmetic and whether it’s right for you. There are risks with this product—the effects of BOTOX® Cosmetic may spread hours to weeks after injection causing serious symptoms. Alert your doctor right away as difficulty swallowing, speaking, breathing, eye problems or muscle weakness can be a sign of a life-threatening condition. If this happens, do not drive a car, operate machinery, or do other dangerous activities. Patients with these conditions before injection are at the highest risk. Swallowing problems may last for several months. Side effects may include allergic reactions, neck and injection-site pain, fatigue and headache. Don’t receive BOTOX® Cosmetic if there’s a skin infection. Tell your doctor your medical history, muscle or nerve conditions, and medications, including botulinum toxins, as these may increase the risk of serious side effects.
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11/18/2025

Hey Botox lovers, tomorrow is the big BOGO!
Here’s a link to help you out if you’re participating: https://alle.com/botoxcosmeticday

Partake early, this event sells out fast and has been known to break their website.

If you’re new to Botox Cosmetic Day, you need to sign up for Alle first. You can use the same link.

Alle is not our program, but you can
Use the BOGO cards, earn and redeem points in our Issaquah, Wa office.

In case you are wondering: Dr. Michalak, and his 4 advanced healthcare providers are all injectors with expertise and experience injecting Neuromodulators. Appointments typically take 10 minutes for standard areas.
Please let our staff know how many areas you want treated when scheduling.

Best of luck securing your cards. 😊

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11/14/2025

Have you been putting off making an appointment with your dermatologist?

Dermatology offices are usually slammed this time of year but at least for the moment we have openings either the same week or following.

In our community of , we are the only Derm office with 4 providers, helping to ease the pressure of long wait times especially this time of year.

CSDI offers general dermatology, cosmetic dermatology & laser, along with dermatologic surgery, and MOHS.
If you are new to us, Dr. Michalak, is a Board Certified Dermatologist, and fellow in Cosmetic Surgery who spends most of his time in our surgical suite doing MOHS, derm surgery, and select cosmetic procedures.

We have a wonderful, caring team of advanced healthcare professionals, plus advanced aesthetics, performed by Master Aesthetician, Leslie Carney.

11/13/2025

Just a friendly reminder that perfect looking skin that is filtered or blurred in a social media post isn’t usually real.
It’s normal for healthy skin to have visible pores, some old acne scars, and expression lines. It means you’ve lived!

11/07/2025

Reviews matter and what a nice way to end our work week.

Thank you to the individual who shared their experience. Leaving a detailed review speaks not only to the provider but anyone shopping around with a relatable concern.

Medical appointments have a diagnostic component, and a psychological one. Patients need to feel heard and not rushed and I know our team does their best here, and it’s not always easy.

Thank you Elizabeth Wood, PA-C, you are such a gem, and so committed to helping patients. Not only are you empathetic, and skilled at diagnosing, you’re a great listener, conversationalist, and have a fun sense of humor.

If you’re in or around , Elizabeth (she prefers to be called Eli) is taking new patients. She offers general dermatology, is an expert at skin exams, and ❤️’s helping acne patients. She also performs Fraxel, VBeam, and LDT treatments.

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11/06/2025

November is National Healthy Skin Month, an awareness campaign sponsored by the American Academy of Dermatology ().

This campaign serves to educate the public on the importance of good skin care and we are not just taking about products.

Our skins health can reflect what’s going on inside, or negative habits that are visual on the outside, like sun damage.

Consistency is a key factor when it comes to caring for your skin.
This might be daily skincare and a sunscreen, or the medications prescribed by your dermatologist. It’s so easy to get frustrated or “lazy” and stop doing the very thing that can help.

Skin care itself has evolved too, the less is more approach is much more appealing then multiple step programs.

Good skincare is also plentiful, that won’t break the bank.

The most important things we can leave you with is two things:

✅ Get familiar with your own skin, check it regularly for anything new, or changing. This means your back, back of the legs, ears, even scalp. Older individuals will see more skin “things” show up.

✅ Please don’t avoid the dermatologist if you have a persistent skin problem. Acne and rosacea are two that come to mind. Preventing things from worsening is so important for a lot of reason.

Healthy skin can be achieved, and yes, sometimes you might need some help from a dermatologist. 😉

10/28/2025

Its a great time of year to improve your skin in the ! Your skin will thank you come January.

Somethings to know about each treatment:

Vitalize Peel: Allow for a few days of “social downtime.” Most people have some dryness, and flaking if the skin over a few days. Some may have more intense peeling, redness, and even sensitivity.

Ultherapy: the beauty of this treatment is there is no visible downtime. Occasionally some people may see some very faint bruising under the skin ( like a green/ yellow tinge). Most commonly some soreness in some locations like you’ve had a good facial workout. Ultherapy does take time to visibly see results.

SkinPen: Like the Vitalize Peel, plan for social downtime. This could be a few days. The SkinPen is minimally invasive, but it does create microchannels in the skin. Afterwards you can have redness, a little swelling, or a bad sunburn. The skin can darken after a few days then peel.

There is a possibility for any skin treatment to have more prolonged healing when treatments are customized or more aggressive.
Some medications can also contribute to this, and thinner, more mature skin.

Your provider will go through this with you and why it’s so important to disclose anything that might contribute to an issue.

Here’s your better skin!

10/28/2025

This post by The Skin Cancer Foundation highlights that the sun/UV exposure can damage your eyes.

Some of these conditions are more prevalent as we age, which is why both skin and eye protection long term is key.

Make sure to read their blog in the post to learn more!

10/24/2025

We don’t see this often but If you are an aesthetic consumer, please pay attention.
The FDA recently came out with a warning advising of the potential for risks involving “certain uses of Radiofrequency (RF) Microneedling.”

There have been enough reports of adverse events with this type of technology to heed a warning.

The biggest takeaway is stressing that RF microneedling devices are medical procedures that require someone with the skills, training, experience, and expertise to perform the treatment.

Board certified dermatologists are at the top of the list because they specialize in skin already with years of training. This combined with speciality training for lasers and some of the boards they are members of set them apart.
The American Academy of Dermatology also weighed in citing that safety its a top priority of its members, who have the most extensive medical training.

We picked out a few articles you can read below that can provide more information including the statement from the FDA.

We want to note although we do not offer this treatment, we do offer laser, and Dr. Michalak, a Board Certified Dermatologist performs these treatments. In our office so does other expertly trained advanced healthcare providers, and Master Aesthetician, Leslie Carney.
All treatments are overseen by Dr. Michalak, who is on the premise.

https://www.fda.gov/medical-devices/safety-communications/potential-risks-certain-uses-radiofrequency-rf-microneedling-fda-safety-communication

https://www.newbeauty.com/fda-warning-complications-with-radiofrequency-microneedling-devices/

https://www.aad.org/news/statement-on-fda-rf-microneedling-risks

10/21/2025

The Skin Cancer Foundation shares some great tips on preparing for your annual skin.

We like the concept of an early detection strategy. As we know, early detection saves lives, minimizes treatment plans, and have a very high cure rate! Who doesn’t want that.

If you have not scheduled your annual skin exam, we encourage you to do so.

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