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…
Psoriasis Psoriasis (Information provided by www.aad.org): What is psoriasis? Psoriasis is a condition that causes the body to make new skin cells in days rather than weeks. As these cells pile up on the surface of the skin, you may see thick, scaly patches. Plaque psoriasis is the most common type of psoriasis Those thick, scaly patches that develop on…
Acne Treatments Acne is a common skin condition that is caused by over production of the oil glands. This over production results in inflammation, which also can lead to common problems such as pimples, white heads, black heads and other issues with the skin. Although acne most commonly affects the face, patients may also have problems on the back and…
Mohs Surgery (Micrographic) Mohs or Microscopically Controlled Surgery: Mohs surgery was developed by Dr. Frederick Mohs in the 1940’s as a more precise way to remove skin cancers. Originally, chemicals were applied to the skin and the entire surgical procedure could take several days. The technique has been refined over the years to the point where the skin cancer is…