COSMETIC DERMATOLOGY
Our board-certified dermatologist specializes in all of your cosmetic skin needs.
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NEUROTOXIN
Neurotoxins (like Botox®) are used in the cosmetic world to help with wrinkles. Neurotoxins are an FDA-approved medication that blocks how the nerves communicate with the muscles in the areas that they are injected. Blocking this communications, prevents the muscles from contracting at their full strength. By blocking muscles in the forehead, the eyebrows, and around the eyes, you can smooth out the wrinkles that appear from facial expressions (called dynamic wrinkles). Because neurotoxins can prevent the muscles from moving to their full capacity, it is important to see a board-certified dermatologist with experience in neurotoxins for the optimal cosmetic outcome. In general, neurotoxins can last 3-4 months.
FACIAL FILLERS
Facial fillers are another type of injection used in the cosmetic industry. Facial fillers are generally used to help correct volume loss. When correcting volume loss, it will help with wrinkles as well. The most commonly used type of facial filler is a hyaluronic acid filler because we all have hyaluronic acid naturally in our body. Because we have this in our body naturally, our body also has the enzyme to break this down over time. There are different "strengths" of fillers that are used in different areas of the face to achieve different goals. Thicker fillers are used in areas like the cheeks, the temples or the chin to replace volume whereas thinner fillers would be used in areas with thinner skin like the tear troughs or the lips. Facial fillers can last between 1-2 years depending on the type of filler used.
MICRONEEDLING
Microneedling is a cosmetic procedure that helps improve skin texture, fine lines and wrinkles as well as some brown or red spots and more shallow scars (like certain acne scars). It works by physically poking small holes in the skin. This process stimulates the underlying collagen to remodel and helps tighten the skin, decrease the depth of certain scars and can help with brown or pink spots. Before proceeding with the treatment, the skin is numbed using a numbing cream to make it comfortable. There is minimal downtime with microneedling of about 1-3 days. Most people need multiple treatments with microneedling to see the best results.
CHEMICAL PEELS
Chemical peels also help with skin rejuvenation. There are many different types of peels and strengths of peels for different cosmetic goals. This is why it is important to see a board-certified dermatologist to received an individualized evaluation of your skin to receive the best treatment possible. Depending on the peel used and the depth of the skin that is treated, you could have a recovery time of 3-7 days.
IPL Laser Treatments
Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) laser treatment is a non-invasive procedure that uses light energy to target and improve skin concerns such as sun damage, age spots, redness, and uneven skin tone. It stimulates collagen production, leaving your skin looking smoother, clearer, and rejuvenated with minimal downtime. Perfect for achieving a radiant complexion!
PRODUCT CONSULTATIONS
With any cosmetic regimen, a discussion of home skin care routines is critical. It is similar to the idea of going to the dentist. If you go to the dentist for cleanings but are not brushing your teeth at home, you will not have the same results as if you are doing some home care as well. The most important part of any home regimen is using sunscreen. UV-damage from the sun plays a significant role in photoaging and even small amounts of sun can result in taking steps away from your cosmetic goal. Speak with a board-certified dermatologist for other product recommendations to optimize your cosmetic outcomes.
Growth removal
As we get more sun and more birthdays, various growths appear on our body. Many of these growths are benign (meaning non-cancerous) but are bothersome to the individuals. Examples include seborrheic keratoses, cherry angiomas, skin tags and others. As a board-certified dermatologist, I am an expert at identifying these lesions and determining the most cosmetically sensitive way to remove them.
SCAR REVISION
As a board-certified dermatologist and a board-certified and fellowship-trained Mohs micrographic surgeon, I have seen a lot of scars. There are many reasons to have scars including after Mohs surgery or after having acne. Treating a scar is an individualized process that may involve dermabrasion, microneedling, chemical peels, or surgical procedures to revise the scar.