Redness and Flushing Redness and Flushing Redness in the face can occur for a number of reasons. Skin flushing or blushing occurs as a result of increased blood flow to an area of skin. The blood vessels enlarge, creating a flushed appearance. The cheeks and chest are most commonly flushed because they are commonly where blood vessels are closest to…
Sebaceous hyperplasia Sebaceous hyperplasia is characterized by small, shiny, flesh colored or yellowish bumps usually seen on the cheeks, forehead or other regions of the head and neck. These small bumps are relatively common in fair-skinned adults over the age of 40 although they can be seen in younger age groups as well. Sebaceous hyperplasias are benign (harmless) and usually…
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Syringomas Syringomas are small, flesh colored or yellowish growths that are usually found on the lower eyelids or upper cheeks. These abnormal tissue growths result from overactive sweat glands and begin to develop usually during young adulthood, although they can occur any age. Because they are benign (harmless), there is no need to treat them. However, many patients find them…
Xanthelasma Skin and Laser Dermatology Center of McLean and Woodbridge, Virginia now offer the latest laser technology to treat a condition known as “xanthelasma.” Xanthelasma often appears as a soft, yellowish deposit of fat around the upper and lower eyelids. These velvety soft lesions often start as small bumps and gradually enlarge over the course of a few months to larger…
Subcision Subcision, short for “subcutaneous incisionless surgery,” is a safe and simple surgical procedure for treating depressed acne scars. These depressed scars are created by fibrotic strands that pull the skin down, creating unsightly indentations. A hypodermic needle is inserted through the skin, which is then moved back and forth in a fan-like motion parallel to the skin. This breaks…
Rhinophyma Rhinophyma is a disorder of the skin that causes the nose to become enlarged, red, bumpy and bulbous. It may happen when rosacea, which is dilation of blood vessels that causes redness and flushing, is left untreated. Make an appointmentFrequently Asked QuestionsWhat is rhinophyma? Rhinophyma is a disorder of the skin that causes the nose to become enlarged, red,…
Cherry Angiomas Cherry angiomas, or the bright red spots that may appear all over your skin, are benign lesions caused by dilation of tiny blood vessels. They can be removed by a highly effective laser in a matter of minutes. Make an appointmentFrequently Asked QuestionsWhat are Cherry Angiomas? Cherry angiomas are benign lesions caused by dilation of tiny blood…
Pearly Penile Papules Pearly Penile Papules Treatment in Mclean and Woodbridge Va. Pearly Penile Papules (PPP) are tiny, flesh-colored bumps often dome shaped around the head of the penis (corona of glans penis). The bumps are often arranged circumferentially in one or multiple rows and appear as white spots on the penis. Make an appointmentFrequently Asked QuestionsWhat are Pearly Penile…
Skin Tags Removal Skin tags are painless, soft, harmless growths that protrude from the skin by a small stalk-like structure (peduncle). Skin tags are common in both men and women, are usually small, and are probably the most common skin bump to appear on adult skin. They are usually close in color to the flesh tone though they can sometimes…
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Facial Veins Removal Advances in medicine and laser technology have allowed for the removal of unsightly facial veins without causing any damage to the surrounding skin. This is a highly effective procedure for removing red or blue lesions on the face, referred to as thread veins or spider veins, or in some cases broken capillaries. Individuals need to come in…
PhotoDynamic Therapy (PDT) PhotoDynamic Therapy (PDT), also known as ALA/PDT, is a treatment performed with a topical photosensitizing agent called Levulan® (5-aminolevulinic acid or ALA) that is applied to the skin and then activated with a specific wavelength of light. Treatment results in the removal of sun-damaged, precancerous spots formally known as "actinic keratoses". The appearance of fine lines, blotchy…
What is the Melanage Ultra Peel - Skin Brightening System? Melanage Ultra is a superficial chemical peel designed to improve the texture and appearance of the skin. It entails application of a sheer occlusive masque and an at-home regimen. There is no pain and little-to-no irritation during the application of the masque. Typically, the irritation level on the following 3-4…
Acne scars are a common result of acne. The scars can become prominent in our teenage years and well into adulthood. Luckily, there are a variety of treatment options to reduce the appearance of unsightly acne scars and your choice is not limited to a single type of treatment. Actual patient: Treatment options include: Fractional resurfacing (CO2 laser) Microneedling VBeam…
Skin Tightening Laser Technology - Venus Freeze: Venus Freeze™ works by using a combination of Multi-Polar Radio Frequency and Pulsed Electro Magnetic Fields. The two technologies work in unison to safely and comfortably heat the tissue under the surface of your skin, which encourages the body to produce more collagen and elastin fibers. This process results in firmer, smoother skin that…
Restylane Defyne is an FDA approved, hyaluronic filler that helps to smooth out and plump up moderate to severe wrinkles and folds. Restylane Defyne improves deep lines by restoring elasticity and volume to the skin. Restylane Defyne is especially designed to improve the appearance of the lines that go from the nose to the corners of the mouth (nasolabial lines)…
Restylane® Refyne is designed with XpresHAn Technology™ to help soften laugh lines (nasolabial folds and marionette lines). This can help you restore a more natural look to your face while maintaining your facial expressions so you always look like you. As skin loses elasticity with age, the lines that run from the sides of your nose toward the corners of your…
Xeomin in Mclean and Woodbridge Va. XEOMIN® is a simple, nonsurgical, physician-administered treatment that can temporarily smooth moderate to severe frown lines between the brows in people from 18 to 65 years of age. XEOMIN® is a purified protein produced by the Clostridium botulinum bacterium, which reduces the activity of the muscles that cause those frown lines between the brows…
There is widespread knowledge about the use of neuromodulators (such as Botox, Dysport, and Xeomin) in the treatment of unwanted wrinkles. However, many people are unaware of the use of these injections to reduce excessive sweating, especially of the axillary areas (underarms). Hyperhidrosis (excessive sweating) is due to overactive nerves signaling the sweat glands to secrete sweat. Botox (a neuromodulator)…
There is widespread knowledge about the use of neuromodulators (such as Botox, Dysport, and Xeomin) in the treatment of unwanted wrinkles. However, many people are unaware of the use of these injections to reduce the appearance of our gums when we smile. A gummy smile is often the result of extremely strong upper lip muscles. These muscles pull the lip…
Bunny lines" are wrinkles that appear along the bridge of the nose often when you smile, laugh, or scrunch your nose. Just like crow's feet, forehead wrinkles, and 11s between your eyebrows (glabellar wrinkles), these bunny lines can be treated with neuromodulator injections such as Botox, Dysport, and Xeomin. Bunny lines arise from the contraction of the nasalis muscle, a…