Double Chin Reduction – KYBELLA What causes submental fulness? You don’t have to be overweight to have fullness under your chin. And sometimes, no matter how much you exercise or diet, the condition may not go away. KYBELLA may be right for you if: You’re bothered (unhappy, self-conscious, embarrassed) by fat under the chin, also known as submental fullness You feel…
JUVÉDERM VOLLURE™ XC Over time, your skin loses elasticity, which contributes to moderate to severe parentheses lines and wrinkles around the nose and mouth. While serums and creams work on the skin’s surface, JUVÉDERM VOLLURE™ XC adds volume to smooth these lines and folds, to help give you the subtle, long-lasting results you want. Make an appointmentPhoto GalleryFrequently Asked QuestionsAm…
Juvéderm® Juvéderm® is the only HA filller with FDA approval to last up to one year.* Ask your physician how you can get long-lasting results with Juvéderm®. Juvéderm® injectable gel is a “next-generation” smooth consistency gel dermal filler that helps to instantly restore your skin’s volume and smooth away facial wrinkles and folds, like your “smile lines” or “parentheses” (nasolabial…
Spider Veins Millions of people have to put up with spider veins. Whether your spider veins are randomly spread out or in a cluster causing the actual spider pattern, this condition can be unsightly and make people very self-conscious about the appearance of their legs. This can be especially troubling for women who are younger and in otherwise good shape…
Rosacea Rosacea is a chronic (long-term) skin condition that usually results in facial flushing/redness and irritated skin. People with rosacea will often have flushed appearances and red and inflamed papules (bumps) similar to acne. The redness in the cheeks is due to the dilation of blood vessels and the pimples are due to inflammation of the skin. In most cases,…
Chemical Peels There are several types of rejuvenation treatments that can help a person look and feel younger again. One of the most common approaches is the chemical peel. Chemical peels have been used for more than a century. These peels are known to be effective in removing damaged skin cells and stimulating production of new, healthier cells. In addition…
Psoriasis Psoriasis (Information provided by www.aad.org): What is psoriasis? Psoriasis is a condition that causes the body to make new skin cells in days rather than weeks. As these cells pile up on the surface of the skin, you may see thick, scaly patches. Plaque psoriasis is the most common type of psoriasis Those thick, scaly patches that develop on…
Hyperpigmentation & Melasma The color of your skin is determined by pigments in the skin produced by skin cells called melanocytes. People with a fair complexion produce more pheomelanin pigment, whereas people with a darker skin create more of eumelanin pigment. However, most people have a mix of both these pigments. Sometimes alterations in the normal level of pigmentation can…
Nail Abnormalities Nail abnormalities are not just unsightly; it can also be reason for concern. Often, the nails are a tell-tale sign or indicator of other health issues. So while getting your nail abnormalities taken care of can be done to help you feel better about how your nails look, it is also important to have these details looked at…
Rashes Rashes can be bothersome for many people, and the problem can be trying to determine what is causing a rash. Some rashes seem to be a clear, cut and dry case; others are a bit more confusing to try to figure out. While it may still be treatable, it is important to try to find the root of the…
Eczema/Atopic Dermatitis Eczema is an inflammatory skin disease that results in itchy, dry, scaly skin. This chronic skin condition often appears on the surface of the skin in red patches, scaly patches or crusted appearing sections of skin. Eczema is also related to other health issues such as allergies and asthma. Although eczema is usually heredity, other factors can cause…
Moles, Atypical Moles & Melanoma A mole is composed of melanocytes, the pigment making cells within the skin. They are most commonly benign growths, but melanoma a cancerous growth can develop in a mole. Although it is still unknown how moles form, it is believed to be a skin mutation that is then enhanced upon receiving the signal to produce…
Broken Capillaries & Dilated Blood Vessels It is a common misconception that capillaries are broken; they are actually enlarged or dilated which then becomes visible on the surface of the skin. This can become a cosmetic issue, especially if there are several dilated blood vessels on the face. Photo GalleryFrequently Asked QuestionsWhat do I need to know about broken capillaries…
Acne Treatments Acne is a common skin condition that is caused by over production of the oil glands. This over production results in inflammation, which also can lead to common problems such as pimples, white heads, black heads and other issues with the skin. Although acne most commonly affects the face, patients may also have problems on the back and…
Traumatic Tattoo Removal Understanding Traumatic Tattoos Traumatic tattoos, also known as "foreign body tattoos," occur when particles such as dirt, graphite, asphalt, gunpowder, or other debris become embedded in the skin due to an injury. These particles can leave permanent marks resembling traditional tattoos, which may be cosmetically undesirable or cause discomfort. Common incidents leading to traumatic tattoos include road…
Red Spots & Vein Removal Common Red Spots Treated with Lasers Telangiectasias – commonly known as facial spider veins or broken blood vessels. Rosacea (red face) – affects the skin of the face around the nose, chin, and cheeks causing a blush or sunburned look. Rhinophyma (enlarged and bulbous nose) often associated with rosacea Angiomas – small red spots which…
Non-Surgical Scar Treatment Scarring is a natural result of the body’s miraculous ability to heal itself. However, as much as we may admire this process in concept, the lasting mark on our skin is usually less than attractive. Here at Skin and Laser Dermatology Center we are pleased to offer a variety of non-invasive solutions to all types of scarring.…
Birthmark Removal Candela VBeam Perfecta (Pulse Dye Laser) Treatment of Birthmarks, Port Wine Stain VBeam Perfecta, the latest generation of and most advanced pulse dye laser is able to deliver an intense but gentle burst of light into selectively targeted areas of the skin. The light is absorbed by specific blood vessels in the second layer of your skin (the…
Age & Brown Spots Removal Sun spots, sun freckles, or age spots, known medically as solar lentigo (plural lentigines) are small dark marks on your skin on sun exposed areas. Sun spots are also known as “liver spots” which is a misnomer as the spots are not related to liver disease. They vary in size and shape and usually appear on…
Restylane® Restylane® is a safe and natural cosmetic dermal filler that restores volume and fullness to the skin to correct moderate severe facial wrinkles and folds. Restylane® is used to fill in laugh lines (nasolabial folds), to add volume to the lips and hollows under eyes, to enhance the cheeks, and to sculpt the face. Make an appointmentPhoto GalleryFrequently Asked…