Botox and Dysport
Botox® and Dysport® are injections performed for cosmetic purposes to decrease wrinkles. They work by decreasing muscle movements. Each can be used to temporarily soften existing wrinkles or to prevent wrinkles from forming. Most of the time, injections are used in the upper face to soften forehead lines and lines around the eye (crow’s feet)….
Dermal Fillers
Dermal fillers such as Restylane®, Juvederm®, Radiesse® and Sculptra® are injected into the skin to add volume and fill lines. Depending on your specific concerns and the amount of volume loss you have, we may recommend one or multiple syringes for optimal results. Typically, the goal with dermal fillers is not to overfill the face,…
Melasma
Melasma is a common skin condition in which brown patches become visible in sun-exposed areas of the skin. Sunburns or chronic low-level sun exposure can lead to melasma. Medications such as birth control pills, which make people more sun sensitive, can also aggravate melasma. There is also evidence that blue light from smart phones and…
Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) Therapy
Platelet-rich plasma therapy, also known as PRP, is a hair loss treatment that uses a person’s own plasma to help regrow hair. The procedure is most effective for people who have just started to notice hair loss and those who have androgenetic alopecia, a condition of thinning hair on the crown of the scalp. What…
Hair and Nail Problems
The health of your hair, skin and nails are all connected. In addition to training in skin diseases, dermatologists have training and experience treating disorders of the hair and nails. Common Hair Conditions Common problems that can affect your hair include the following: Hair loss Hair breakage Scalp infection Care for any of these conditions…
Acne
Acne occurs in people of all ages and can take different forms, ranging from blackheads to painful cysts. The direct cause of acne is not always known, but often thought to be due to multiple factors such as genetics, bacteria, diet and hormones. Certain medications may also worsen breakouts. Acne Treatments Treatments for acne range…
Microneedling
What is Microneedling? Microneedling is a procedure used to treat acne scarring and rejuvenate the skin of the face and neck. Our experts use the SkinPen®, an FDA-cleared microneedling device proven to improve the appearance of wrinkles around the neck and acne scars in patients who are age 22 and older. How does Microneedling work?…
Childhood Skin Conditions
Certain skin conditions are exceedingly common in children of all ages. That’s why it’s important for parents to seek out an expert who can diagnose and treat each specific condition and help their children through a regimen that has lasting results. Dermatologists are specially trained to diagnose and treat skin conditions in children and have…
Eczema
Eczema is a term that refers to dry, irritated, itchy skin. When it occurs in childhood it is generally referred to as atopic dermatitis. Eczema takes many forms ranging from generalized atopic dermatitis, to dyshidrotic eczema (blisters and itching on the hands and feet), to nummular eczema (coin-like circular patches occurring in excessively dry skin)….
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