Microdermabrasion
Q: Can I go swimming after the microdermabrasion treatment?
A: Certainly! You may want to wait until the next day before swimming or wearing makeup, but microdermabrasion is a mild enough treatment to resume normal activity almost immediately
Facial Wrinkles
Q: I want to soften my wrinkles, but can't look bad due to my job?
Freckles
A: There are many options now available that can effectively treat wrinkles without down time. For the upper face, the use of Botox or fillers such as Restylane are very reliable and have a superb level of patient satisfaction. For the lower face, especially lines around the mouth, the use of Restylane or longer acting fillers such as Radiesse (Radiance) can be very useful.
Q: Can you help with freckles?
Acne
A: There are several methods available to treat freckles and brown spots. These include chemical peeling agents, intense pulse light and lasers. The risk of scarring is very low--less than 1%--with any of these procedures. Most patients need 1-3 treatments for the full effect. Please call the office for more information.
Q: I am a teen with terrible acne. My friends and family all accuse me of not washing myself properly, but I have studied magazines and books about skincare, and I have learned what I think to be the proper procedure. Help!
Hyperhidrosis
A: Topical cleansers can work for some people, but they don't always provide a complete solution for everyone. Acne is generally caused by one or a combination of several things: hormones, bacteria, or stress. The idea that acne is caused by simply not washing your face enough is a myth. We have multiple treatment options that can be used singly or in combination such as Blu-u treatments, Levulan treatments, bio-identical hormone therapy, and some aggresssive and safe skin care products specifially designed for acne sufferers.
Q: What are the treatments for hyperhidrosis?
Spider Veins
A: The first line treatment consists of using a prescription antiperspirant called Drysol. If this is not effective enough, the use of Botox is now FDA approved for excessive sweating and can safely provide six to eight months of complete cessation of sweating.
Q: How can I get rid of red capillaries on my face?
Moles
A: IPL and laser treatments are very effective but it is a situation where the doctor would need to see you in person to decide what would be best.
Q: Can you get rid of this mole with a laser? And how much does it cost?
Chicken Pox Scars
A: We do indeed offer mole removal. If the moles are raised, usually a shave excision is performed on them and this costs about $120 to $200/mole. If moles require an excision because they are large, flat or irregular in appearance, this requires suturing and could run $250-$350/mole.
Q: What's the best treatment for chicken pox scars?
Stretch Marks
A: Some are best treated by Dermabrasion using a diamond fraise or with fillers such as Restylane.
Q: I would like to do something about my stretch marks. What treatments do you offer for this, and how effective are they?
A: Certain stretch marks, particularly the red type, can be helped with a Pulsed Dye Laser. Treatment response is variable and individualized. If you have a question you feel we should add to this page, please send us your idea using the contact page.
