Press Announcements FDA approves Botox Cosmetic to improve the appearance of crow’s feet lines

Press Announcements FDA approves Botox Cosmetic to improve the appearance of crow’s feet lines

14 Wild Ways People Soothe Their Sunburns – An infographic by the team at ZocDoc

Screening for Cancer - Early Detection

Ms. Angelina Jolie’s recent decision to prophylactically have a double mastectomy reminds us of the high level of concern regarding breast cancer.

In part, implicit in her decision is the accurate understanding that screening mammograms may not be efficient at identifying the most virulent breast cancers when they are potentially curable.  Mammograms are best at identifying breast cancer tissue types where later diagnosis would only minimally affect prognosis.

Malignant melanomas are quite different from the above scenario; early diagnosis almost uniformly dictates long term cure.  In the case of melanomas (and also colonoscopy diagnoses which also save lives) we can identify early signs in pigmented growths which allows us to remove them in a curative stage. Yearly full cutaneous exams with your dermatologist are a smart thing to do.

Tanning Machines Are Twice as Dangerous as the Midday Mediterranean Sun - SkinCancer.org

If you are thinking of hitting the tanning bed in preparation for this summers swimsuit... think again!

Tanning Machines Are Twice as Dangerous as the Midday Mediterranean Sun - SkinCancer.org

What is cosmetic dermatology?

Cosmetic Dermatology is the non-invasive component of cosmetic treatments (no cutting involved). It includes some of the following treatments:

    - Fillers/Injectables (Botox, Dysport, Restylane, Juvederm, Artefill, etc.) for expression lines,

    - Lasers (Fraxel, C02, IPL photofacial) for wrinkles, broken capillaries and acne scars,

    - Chemical Peels (revitalize the skin, remove fine lines, age spots),

    - Sclerotherapy (spider or varicose vein treatment),

    - Thermage for skin tightening, and

    - Coolsculpting and Ultrasound for fat removal.

Surgery is required for only 2 issues:

    1. Removal of bulging low eyelid fat pads and excess upper lid tissue,

    2. Sagging neck & cheek skin.
All other problems are NOT treated by surgery.

DO YOU SUFFER FROM FACIAL ACNE?

We are currently looking for subjects for an investigational research study. 
This study will evaluate the safety and efficacy of an ultrasound device for treatment of moderate to severe facial acne.

Study candidates must 18 years or older with moderate to severe facial acne.

Qualified participants may be compensated for time and parking.

Please contact the Multispecialty Aesthetic Clinical Research Organization, MACRO LLC to find out if you qualify for this 6 month study.

Contact MACRO at:
(310) 963-5001 or macroclinicaltrials@gmail.com

Chemical Peels

A chemical peel is a skin-resurfacing treatment in which a chemical solution is applied to skin to peel away the top layers. The skin that grows back after a peel is smoother and younger looking. Peels are a safe, effective way to refresh the skin and remove fine lines, age spots, and other imperfections.

Chemical peels can be done at different depths — light, medium or deep — depending on the desired results. Each type of chemical peel uses a different chemical solution. Deeper chemical peels produce more dramatic results, but also involve longer recovery times.

We offer glycolic peels, SkinMedica’s Illuminize and Vitalize peels, the Vi peel and D'Luxe peels of various strengths. Side effects vary between peels with mild redness, shedding, and a sunburn-like effect resulting in the hours after a superficial peel and scabs and redness resulting from the medium peel. Patients who undergo a superficial peel can typically return to work the next day, while medium peel patients may need a week to recuperate.

We offer special packages in conjunction with microdermabrasion treatments as well!