Types of Dermatologists
Non-surgical CoolSculpting treatment can finally help you get rid of that excess fat. Dr. Jorge Garcia-Zuazaga and Dr. Brian Moore, your Cleveland, OH dermatologists, explain how you can benefit from CoolSculpting treatment.
Most filler treatments take between 15 and 30 minutes and require one office visit. Before getting the injections, you may need ice, an anesthetic applied to the skin, or a nerve block (an injection). This varies with the filler and area to be treated. Hands generally do not need anesthesia; lips often require a nerve block.
Cryotherapy using liquid nitrogen (temperature –196°C) involves the use of a cryospray, cryoprobe or a cotton-tipped applicator. The nitrogen is applied to the skin lesion for a few seconds, depending on the desired diameter and depth of freeze.
Excision, also known as resection, is quickly becoming one of the more popular and effective forms of skin cancer treatments in the field. This skin cancer treatment is used to treat all forms of skin cancer, including the two most common types of skin cancer: basal cell and squamous cell carcinomas. This technique is also quickly becoming a standard skin cancer treatment for the more aggressive skin cancer known as melanoma.
Some dermatologists are finding Latisse to be a “gateway drug,” one through which patients enter the world of more extensive periorbital cosmetic enhancement treatments. As the eyes are the reflection of the soul, the lashes just may be a reflection of a person’s level of interest in periorbital cosmetic enhancement.
Wrinkle fillers can also be used as "volumizers," plumping and lifting cheeks, chins, jawlines, and temples; filling out thin lips, and plumping sagging hands. The treatment is fast and easy. But all wrinkle fillers have a downside, including the risk of allergic reaction and the formation of tiny bumps under the skin.
Laser hair removal is the process of removing unwanted hair. It can be performed on both facial as well as body hair. Lasers produce intense light that is directed at the pigment of the hair follicle called melanin.
Today, laser hair removal is a treatment option for patients who have light-colored hair and light skin and patients who have dark skin. Laser hair removal must be performed very carefully in these patients. Dermatologists know what precautions to take to provide laser hair removal safely and effectively.
Recent advances in laser technology have dramatically changed the field of cosmetic enhancement. Advanced Dermatology and Cosmetic Surgery is excited to offer you the latest technology. Introducing a revolutionary new skin rejuvenation laser treatment from Syneron-Candela, now available at many of our locations.
With microdermabrasion, the consultation is similar but with less talk about anesthetics and risks because it is a simpler procedure. How Does Dermabrasion and Microdermabrasion Work? Dermabrasion is done in the doctor's office. You may get medication to relax you before the procedure starts.
Photodynamic therapy (PDT) involves the use of photochemical reactions mediated through the interaction of photosensitizing agents, light, and oxygen for the treatment of malignant or benign diseases. Photodynamic therapy is a 2-step procedure.
Skin cancer, such as melanoma and basal cell carcinoma, can be treated by our top expert dermatologists. Contact us in Nashville for an appointment today.