Medical Procedures
ACNE TREATMENT
Acne Treatments are recommended for all types of acne. Designed to treat the cause of acne, this treatment helps prevent inflammation and reduces risk of acne scarring.
Pricing:
Single Treatment: $130
Package of 5 Treatments: $600 ($50 OFF)
Acne treatments are covered by certain insurance plans. Please ask for details.
BLUE LIGHT THERAPY
The use of Blue Light Phototherapy aids in the treatment of acne by killing the bacteria that causes acne, thus reducing inflammation. Blue Light Phototherapy can be utilized as an individual treatment or combined with other treatments for a customized acne treatment plan.
CHEMICAL PEEL
Chemical Peels are used to improve the appearance of the skin on the face, neck, or hands. A chemical solution is applied to the skin that causes it to exfoliate and eventually peel off. The new, regenerated skin is usually smoother and less wrinkled than the old skin. The new skin is also temporarily more sensitive to the sun.
Chemical Peel treatments are covered by certain insurance plans. Please ask for details.
ECZEMA
Eczema is a term for a group of medical conditions that cause the skin to become inflamed or irritated.
EVALUATION FOR SKIN CANCER
Skin cancer its he most common form of cancer with more than 3.5 million cases affecting more than 2 million people each year, according to the Skin Cancer Foundation. Early detection and treatment are key. There are 3 main kinds of skin cancer: Basal Cell Carcinoma, Squamous Cell Carcinoma, and Melanoma, the most lethal form. In addition, there are precancerous lesions called "Actinic Keratosis" along with iffy moles (i.e. dysplastic nevi) that could be worrisome.
HAIR LOSS
Hair Loss, also called alopecia, can be caused be a number of different reasons. Women may notice hair loss after giving birth. People under a lot of stress can see noticeable hair loss. Some diseases and medical treatments can cause hair loss. The most common cause is a medical condition called hereditary hair loss. Luckily, most causes of hair loss can be stopped or treated.
MELASMA
Melasma causes brown to gray-brown patches on the face. Most people get it on their cheeks, bridge of their nose, forehead, chin, and above their upper lip. It also can appear on other parts of the body that get lots of sun exposure such as the forearms and neck.
NAIL EVALUATION
Nail fungus, also called onychomycosis, is a common condition that begins as a white or yellow spot under the tip of your fingernail or toenail. It may cause your nail to discolor, thicken, and crumble at the edge.
PSORIASIS
Psoriasis is a chronic disease that develops when a person's immune system sends faulty signals that tell skin cells to grow too quickly. New skin cells form in days rather than weeks. The body does not shed these excess skin cells. The skin cells pile up on the surface of the skin causing patches of psoriasis to appear. Psoriasis may look contagious, but it's not. To get psoriasis, a person must inherit the genes that cause it.
RASH
Rashes can appear as blotches, welts or blisters, can be red, itchy, scaly, or dry, and can occur in one area of skin or all over the body. Although most rashes are not life threatening, some rashes can signal something more serious. If you notice any of the following symptoms, book an appointment right away: 1) The rash is all over your body, 2) You have a fever with the rash, 3) The rash is sudden and spreads rapidly, 4) The rash begins to blister, 5) The rash is painful, and 6) The rash is infected.
SCAR REVISION
Scar Revision is a procedure that improves or reduces the appearance of scars. It also corrects skin disfigurements caused by an injury, wound, or previous surgery.
TOTAL BODY SKIN EXAM
For Total Body Skin Exams, the dermatologist will closely examine any moles, growths, or lesions from your head down to your toes. Any suspicious looking lesions may be biopsied at this time. We recommend annual skin exams for our patients or every 6 months for those with a history of skin cancer.
UNNA BOOT
An Unna Boot is a compression dressing made by wrapping layers of gauze around your leg and foot. It is often used to protect an ulcer or open wound. The compression of the dressing helps improve blood flow in your lower leg and also helps decrease swelling and pain.
WART
Warts are benign (i.e. not cancerous) skin growths that appear when the virus infects the top layer of the skin. Viruses that cause warts are called human papillomavirus (HPV). You are more likely to get one of these viruses if you cut or damage your skin. Wart viruses are contagious and can spread by contact with the wart. Warts are often skin-colored and feel rough, but they can be dark (i.e. brown or gray-black), flat, and smooth.