Brown Spot Removal Brown spots can appear on the skin for a variety of reasons and may include sun spots, sun freckles, age spots, moles, birthmarks, and others. Many individuals look to improve the appearance of or remove brown spots because they can be unsightly or embarrassing. The expertise of the providers and skin care experts at Skin and Laser…
Cysts and Cyst Removal A cyst is a sac-like pocket of tissue that contains fluid, air, or other substances. They are relatively common and can grow almost anywhere under the skin on the body. Most cysts are benign, or harmless. In some cases, however, cysts can indicate an underlying malignancy (cancer), which is why it is important to have cysts…
Skin lightening Skin lightening is offered at Skin and Laser Dermatology Center for individuals who want to reduce the appearance of darkened areas on their skin. Skin can darken because of many factors and these darkened areas can be unsightly and long-lasting. Many individuals look to treat these areas and either see no difference or worse, see further darkening and…
Lip Lightening Lip darkening (hyperpigmentation) is a common occurrence that can be cosmetically treated under the expertise of the dermatologists and dermatological providers at Skin and Laser Dermatology Center. Lip darkening can be caused by many factors and can be difficult to treat. Unfortunately, many individuals trying to lighten their lips with over the counter creams or other products can…
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Post-op laser instructions Patients can expect to receive specific instructions on how to care for the body areas after laser treatment sessions are performed in the office. That being said, it is always important and critical to sun-protect areas that have undergone laser treatment while the site is healing and thereafter, in order to prevent pigmentation changes (discoloration/hyper or hypo…
Age Spots (Solar Lentigo) Age spots can refer to a broad category of lesions on aged skin including but not limited to flat brown spots, seborrheic keratoses, and red marks/dots known as cherry angiomas. However, in this section we will focus on the flat brown age spots medically known as lentigines (singular: solar lentigo). Many age spots are medically known…
Forehead Lines Foreheads are common areas for wrinkles and lines to form. Repetitive motions from daily use and regular stressors cause wrinkles to develop and these often deepen and multiply with age. Recent increases in working from home and video conferencing have caused many people to notice how prominent their forehead wrinkles are. Men in particular can develop very deep…
Sun Freckles (ephelides) Freckles are small, pigmented areas of skin that are medically referred to as ephelides. They are small, sharply defined, flat (macular) marks on the skin. The color of freckles can vary from red to tan to light brown and can number from a few to hundred. Freckles usually occur in childhood after sun-exposure. Freckles are themselves benign…
Skin Laser Resurfacing Acne and prominent scarring, deep wrinkles, enlarged oil glands, and fine lines are some of the many conditions that can be treated with laser resurfacing. Skin tightening and rejuvenation can also be accomplished with laser resurfacing. Resurfacing the skin allows more generous collagen renewal and breaks down matted scar-tissue so new skin can form underneath. This in…
Hyperpigmentation Hyperpigmentation refers to darkening of the skin and uneven skin tone. It can be due to multiple causes and can be focal (occuring in one area) or diffuse (occurring across larger areas). Hyperpigmentation is often benign (harmless), but it is important to have the cause evaluated in case it is a symptom of an underlying medical condition. For people…
Lines between the Eyebrows Many people have lines between their eyebrows that cause them to look and appear more tired, upset, stressed, and older than they are. Botox® and Dysport are some of many treatments offered by Skin and Laser Dermatology Center to address the lines between the eyebrows, as well as other wrinkles. Botox® and Dysport are FDA-approved to…
Melasma Melasma is a commonly acquired benign (harmless) skin condition. It appears as blotchy, grey, brown, or black facial hyperpigmentation (darkening). Melasma most often occurs on the forehead, chin, cheeks, upper lip, and nose. When melasma occurs during pregnancy it is termed chloasma. Melasma can be a challenging skin condition that lasts for years and is chronic in nature. The…
Crow’s Feet Lines After years of squinting, laughing, frowning, smoking, and worrying, the skin around the eyes and on the forehead develops deep lines and wrinkles often referred to as “expression lines”. A common concern is that they make us look tired, angry, stressed, and older. Crow’s feet lines (lateral canthal lines), the wrinkles that form around the corners of…
Q-switched Nd:YAG Laser The Q-switched Nd:YAG laser is used to remove unwanted brown spots, birthmarks, hyperpigmentation, sun freckles, or tattoos from your skin. The laser is designed to target various types of pigment in the skin very precisely, while preserving the normal tissue around it. During your cosmetic consultation, your board-certified dermatologists or dermatology providers will decide on the best…
SunSpot Removal Sunspots are unsightly tan or brown splotches that arise on sun-exposed areas including the face, neck, chest, and arms. Sunspots are also called lentigines or “liver spots” (a misnomer and not related to liver issues), and can appear as sharply defined, rounded patches of skin either alone or in clusters. Sunspots generally occur with age and many people…
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Fibrofolliculomas and trichodiscomas Fibrofolliculomas and trichodiscomas usually appear as small, smooth, flat or circular raised bumps (papules), most commonly on the face, ears, neck, and upper body. They are thought to belong to the same spectrum of harmless (benign) skin tumors. Trichodiscomas are the same color as the surrounding skin, unlike fibrofolliculomas which are usually lighter than the surrounding skin.…
Treating Fine Lines around the Mouth and Upper Lip Fine lines and wrinkles often appear as we age and can be especially noticeable when they collect around the lips, medically described as the perioral area. These fine lines can distort the texture of the skin, contributing to the aged appearance of the skin and can sometimes appear like “smoker’s line”,…
Chin Augmentation utilizing soft tissue fillers People interested in improving the appearance of their chin will be pleased to hear that soft tissue fillers are effective and safe treatments for shaping and contouring the chin. The chin is a critical component of facial balance that has previously often been overlooked, but can now be non-surgically and efficiently improved. Chin augmentation…
Common Warts (Verruca Vulgaris) Common warts, medically known as verruca vulgaris, are small, noncancerous growths that can develop anywhere on the skin and frequently appear on the hands and feet. They are usually rough, fleshy, and range in color from light to dark. Warts are caused by one of the many viruses in the human papillomavirus (HPV) family, which enter…
Seborrheic Keratoses A seborrheic keratosis is a common, noncancerous growth. Seborrheic keratoses usually develop with age and appear as brown, black, or tan, waxy, flat or raised growths, with a characteristic stuck-on appearance. Seborrheic keratoses are benign (harmless) and usually require no treatment. Occasionally they can become itchy, inflamed, bleed, or irritated from catching on clothing and jewelry. They can…