Voluma Juvederm Voluma is a filler designed to lift and revolumize the cheeks. When the cheek is refilled and elevated, deep smile lines, nasolabial folds, and jowls can be improved as well. In addition, the muscles around the eyes can be supported to help the eyes appear more open and rested. Other areas that can be treated with Voluma are the temples, jaw…
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Dysport Fine lines and wrinkles that form due to facial movements can be treated by Dysport. The areas typically treated are frown lines (“elevens”) between the eyebrows, forehead lines, and crow’s feet. Additional areas that can be treated are the ropey bands that form on the neck (platysmal bands), gummy smile, widened jaw due to clenching of the teeth and TMJ, fine lines…
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Botox Cosmetics Fine lines and wrinkles that form due to facial movements can be treated by Botox. The areas typically treated are frown lines (“elevens”) between the eyebrows, forehead lines, and crow’s feet. Additional areas that can be treated are the ropey bands that form on the neck (platysmal bands), gummy smile, widened jaw due to clenching of the teeth…
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PRP for hair loss PRP (Platelet Rich Plasma) is a revolutionary way to harness the body’s own rejuvenating healing power to stimulate hair follicles to grow. After a simple blood draw, we take your blood and remove your own plasma containing a high concentration of platelets, which are the source for your body’s natural growth factors. These growth factors stimulate…
Molluscum Contagiosum Molluscum is a pox virus that is very common in children and forms small pearly pink bumps often in clusters. Molluscum is very contagious and easy to pick up from gymnastics or tumbling mats, swimming pools, and close contact sports. Molluscum can be treated using several methods including the blistering agent, canthardin, but it often takes several treatments…
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Warts Warts are areas of thickened skin caused by the human papilloma virus (HPV). There are several different types of warts, and they can occur anywhere on the body although hands, feet, and knees are common areas. Sometimes you will see black dots in the thickened skin of the wart that people may refer to as “seed warts”, however, these…
Skin Cancer Although skin cancers usually occur in areas of the body that have gotten a lot of sun over the years, they can occur anywhere on the body including the scalp, soles of the feet, and in the genital area. There are several different kinds of skin cancer including basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma, and melanoma. Basal cell…
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Psoriasis Psoriasis is a genetic condition that runs in families and causes round scaly red patches and even thicker plaques on the skin. Although knees and elbows are the most commonly affected areas, psoriasis can occur anywhere on the skin including the skin folds, nails and even the scalp may be affected by psoriasis. Psoriasis can itch and lead to…
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Hyperhidrosis / Excessive sweating Have you ever been embarrassed to shake someone’s hand because your palms were so sweaty? Have you ever ruined a shirt or been unable to take off your jacket because your underarm sweat had soaked through your shirt? If so, you may have hyperhidrosis which is the medical term for excessive sweating. Luckily, your dermatologist can…
Eczema Is your skin dry with red, itchy areas? You may have eczema. Eczema can occur at any age and may be a result of genetics, dry skin, skin irritation, poor circulation or many other reasons. Childhood eczema is known as Atopic Dermatitis and requires diligent care of the skin. Your dermatologist will examine your eczema and help determine the…