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Combat Sagging Skin with the Help of the Titan Laser

Published on November 30, 2018

When your skin loses elasticity, it becomes loose, causing it to droop. This can add years to your appearance, especially if the loose skin is on your forehead, neck, jawline, or abdomen. Loose sagging skin is a common problem faced

Clearing Away Stretch Marks with the Help of Light Therapy

Published on October 25, 2018

Stretch marks are common in people who go through major body changes such as weight loss and pregnancy. People also develop stretch marks due to use of corticosteroids or adrenal gland disorders. These marks usually appear due to a sudden

We Treat Skin Cancer with Mohs Micrographic Surgery

Published on September 21, 2018

Basal Cell Carcinoma (BCC) and Squamous Cell Carcinoma (SCC) are the two most common forms of skin cancer. Mohs micrographic surgery is a micro-surgical technique that is very effective for removing these kinds of skin cancer. It is the most

Diagnosing Skin Allergies with a Patch Test

Published on August 30, 2018

Contact dermatitis is a common medical condition that affects about 50 million Americans from all age groups. It is one of the primary reasons why people visit dermatologists. If you are experiencing contact dermatitis, it is important to find what

Spider-Vein Sclerotherapy Treatment

Published on August 6, 2018

Sclerotherapy is a medical procedure used to get rid of spider veins. Spider veins are caused by the backup of blood that develops near the surface of the skin. They can be purple, red, or blue and have the appearance

Restylane Reduces the Appearance of Age Lines

Published on June 20, 2018

Have you been noticing new age lines and wrinkles appearing on your face? Dermal fillers are injectable treatments used to smooth away wrinkles and reduce the appearance of other signs of aging such as volume loss. Restylane is a filler

We Offer a Variety of Psoriasis Treatments

Published on May 10, 2018

Psoriasis is a skin condition that can make a person feel self-conscious and embarrassed. It appears in the form of painful scaly itchy patches that are red in color. These patches can occur anywhere on the body, and they most

Effective Acne Treatment with the Help of Photodynamic Blue Light Therapy

Published on March 30, 2018

Photodynamic therapy, or PDT, uses blue light and photosensitizing drugs together to treat various skin conditions. It is an advanced technology used to effectively get rid of age spots and acne. PDT with blue light is gaining popularity as a

Does Your Child Have Skin Problems?

Published on February 16, 2018

Because children are typically very active, they are prone to developing rashes and hives. They pick up anything they find and are attracted to dirt like a bear to honey. While serious skin conditions can occur, most rashes are innocuous,

Juvederm: a Popular Dermal Filler

Published on December 29, 2017

The skin can lose its elasticity due to factors like the aging process, genetics, and sun exposure. This causes sagging an the appearance of age lines. To fill in these lines and restore the skin’s volume and youthfulness, products called