FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

While most acne begins as a teenager, often hormones can play a significant role.  We saw hormonal acne everyday in our clinic, so know you are not alone.  We are able to help you address this with topical and oral prescription medications.

Many modalities can be employed. From limiting muscle movement with Botox or Dysport to shaping the face and adding volume to achieve a natural and more youthful appearance through dermal fillers such as Juvederm and Restylane.

Yes, we perform several dermatologic surgical procedures in the office.  The most common procedures are skin tag removal, mole removal, skin biopsies, skin cancer surgical excision, cryosurgery for skin cancers, cyst removal, lipoma removal, wart removal and seborrheic keratosis removal.

Not all fat is created equal.  We pride ourselves on being honest with patients to help set realistic goals and expectations for fat removal. CoolSculpting is designed to target subcutaneous, pinchable fat. Think about that chunk of tummy you can grab. That is what we are looking for in an ideal candidate, whether it is on your arms, abdomen, legs, chin etc.  Our experienced specialists will assess you to see if you will benefit from CoolSculpting and our consultation is complimentary and without pressure.

a) Basal Cell Carcinoma (BBC) is the most common form of skin cancer.  About 3.6 million cases of BCC are diagnosed every year.  It is very treatable and the least likely to cause death or metastasis.

b) Squamous Cell Carcinoma (SCC) is the second most common skin cancer with 1.8 million new diagnoses every year.  This skin cancer can grow more rapidly and has a higher chance of causing more serious health related problems.

c) Malignant Melanoma (MM) is the least common but the most concerning skin cancer. Early diagnosis is the key to a positive outcome.

We recommend SPF 30.  It is 97% protective and higher SPF can only get 1-2% more protection. It is more important to reapply more regularly than use a higher SPF number. Physical sunblock like Titanium or Zinc provide great protection but can leave a pasty look on your skin.