English Dermatology

English Dermatology

Fat Reduction

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About Fat Reduction

What is it?

Fat reduction refers to the elimination of fat pockets on areas of your body that are difficult to erase through diet or exercise. In many cases, individuals who suffer from stubborn areas of fat are genetically predisposed to these types of issues. Furthermore, if you’ve lost a lot of weight, there might still be areas of fat that won’t vanish. This can occur even if you’re in good shape and at your ideal weight. This can be especially true as you age when your metabolism slows down and fat clings to you more persistently than it used to. The areas most commonly affected by these types of fat deposits include the chin, the upper arms, the abdomen, love handles, thighs, and the back.

What to expect

A variety of safe, effective fat reduction treatments can give you the body shape that you desire and that suits your lifestyle. Many of these treatments are minimally invasive and don’t require much if any, downtime. However, it’s important to remember that treatments are not intended to be your main weight-loss program. Instead, they should supplement an already-healthy lifestyle. Some of the fat reduction treatments we offer include the following: CoolSculpting, liposculpture, Kybella, UltraShape, and Vanquish.

After the procedure

Fat reduction treatments vary in how long they take to perform, how long the effects last, and what side effects may occur. Results also depend on the number of areas targeted as well as on your body contouring goals. The fat reduction specialists at our center have the skill and knowledge to perform procedures customized for your unique needs. It’s this focus on you as an individual that separates us from others. We learn your aesthetic goals so we can design the treatment that gets you the results you want.

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Our approach & expertise

We understand how frustrating it can be when stubborn deposits of fat don’t respond to diet and exercise. That’s why our body contouring experts offer various fat reduction solutions designed to help you attain natural-looking and healthy results.
Healthy skin is our passion. To know more about the fat reduction methods that best suit your needs, contact us today for more information.

Clear + Brilliant

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About Clear + Brilliant

What is it?

Clear + Brilliant is a gentle, skin-refreshing laser that penetrates shallower than most lasers, yet deeper than a light peel or microdermabrasion. This helps it replace rough, damaged skin with smooth, healthy tissue. Effective even if you’re in your 20s or 30s, Clear + Brilliant is designed as a maintenance treatment that can help correct mild damage, such as from the sun, or protect against aging. It’s an ideal treatment if you’re looking to improve skin texture or shrink pores. This treatment can also lighten skin discoloration and protect against wrinkles, skin dullness, and uneven tone.

What to expect

Each Clear + Brilliant session is quick (20-30 minutes), comfortable, and downtime is virtually non-existent. Side effects can include swelling and tenderness, but are minimal, temporary, and not enough to prevent you from returning to your normal schedule. Although you may be happy with what Clear +Brilliant can do for you, you may also want to combine it with other treatments for even greater effects. Complementary treatments include Botox, Pellevé, Ultherapy, and Isolaz or Vbeam lasers.

After the procedure

In our experience, Clear + Brilliant treatments 1-2 times a month for 4-6 months are the most beneficial, and we also suggest follow-up treatments every 2-3 months. For the best results, we recommend undergoing regular Clear + Brilliant maintenance between other, more intense skincare treatments

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Our approach & expertise

Our dermatologists know how challenging it can be to ward off the signs of aging, such as wrinkles or uneven skin tone. That’s why our neighborhood skin experts offer solutions like Clear + Brilliant to help keep your skin looking youthful and beautiful. What makes us different is our focus on you as an individual. Our practitioners will tailor treatments to meet your specific needs and compassionately address any concerns or questions you may have.
Healthy skin is our passion. To know more about Clear + Brilliant, contact us and take the next step toward rejuvenating your appearance.

Smoothbeam Laser

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About Smoothbeam

What is it?

The Smoothbeam is a diode laser designed to target sebaceous glands, the glands on the surface of the skin responsible for the bacteria growth that causes acne. By shrinking these glands, Smoothbeam cuts off the source of the bacteria and inflammation, reducing your symptoms and freshening your appearance. Smoothbeam laser therapy is more effective than topical or oral medications, and studies have shown that it clears up as much as 98 percent of acne blemishes after just four monthly treatments. This includes the erasure of pimples, blackheads, whiteheads, pustules, and cysts.

What to expect

There are many benefits to the Smoothbeam laser including. This treatment can provide you with the following results: clearer skin for a brighter complexion; stimulation of collagen production for tighter, more resilient skin, improvement of acne scarring for healthier-looking skin, and no downtime so you can immediately return to your day. The procedure itself is virtually painless, but the comfort level can vary from person to person; you may find it completely tolerable while others may feel discomfort. If you’d like, you can request to have a topical anesthetic applied about an hour before your session.

After the procedure

As with all types of medical procedures, there is a risk of side effects, but those from Smoothbeam are typically mild. These side effects can include redness and tenderness and could last 2-3 days. After your procedure, you should use sunscreen daily and avoid any prolonged sun exposure, such as tanning, for 4-6 weeks.

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Our approach & expertise

We realize that it can be challenging to find an effective treatment for your acne condition, despite the variety of treatments available. That’s why our acne specialists offer a range of acne treatment options, including the Smoothbeam laser. If you have acne, it won’t be the same as other cases, so you need a treatment plan devised to accommodate your specific needs. Our skilled acne experts have the experience and knowledge to clear your skin of acne blemishes and scarring. We’re here to answer questions, address concerns, and offer compassionate support.

Superficial Radiation Therapy (SRT)

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About Superficial Radiation Therapy (SRT)

What is it?

Skin cancer is unpleasant anywhere, but it’s especially troublesome where aesthetics are concerned, such as the face, head, and neck. This includes non-life-threatening skin lesions like basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma, and actinic keratosis (AK). Superficial radiation therapy (SRT) is ideal for these types of lesions. Though the radiation used in this treatment penetrates only 5 mm below the skin (which preserves the healthy tissue surrounding the cancerous area while destroying the harmful cells), it’s strong enough to hinder the ability of cancer to spread by altering the DNA of the cell it inhabits. As a result, the cancerous tissues are starved to death.

What to expect

The superficial radiation therapy experts at our center have the experience and training necessary to perform this treatment skillfully, safely, and effectively. If you’re undergoing an SRT procedure with one of our specialists, you can expect a quick and virtually painless treatment.

After the procedure

Superficial radiation therapy has the same high success rates as other skin cancer treatments, including surgery. After the procedure, you can expect little to no scarring, little downtime, and quick healing and recovery.

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Our approach & expertise

We know how traumatic and painful skin cancer can be, both mentally and physically. As your neighborhood skin cancer specialists, we’re here to provide encouragement and strength with answers to all your questions should you ever be diagnosed with skin cancer. What makes our skin cancer center special is our focus on you as a person. Our compassionate neighborhood staff is ready to answer your questions and address concerns during recovery, as even completely cancer-free patients can suffer from apprehension and emotional scars. You can lean on us as a crucial part of your support through this process.

Photodynamic Therapy (PDT)

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About Photodynamic Therapy (PDT)

What is it?

Photodynamic therapy (PDT) is a minimally-invasive skin cancer removal treatment for individuals with precancerous skin lesions (such as actinic keratoses) or non-melanoma skin cancers (like basal cell carcinoma). PDT eliminates cancer cells through the utilization of both drug and light therapy. First, a topical solution is applied for absorption by the cancerous cells. Later, the affected area is targeted with a very specific wavelength of light that uses an active form of oxygen to destroy the cancerous cells.

What to expect

As your community skin cancer experts, we are here to provide support and strength should you ever receive a diagnosis of skin cancer. You can be comfortable discussing everything you need to know about this disease with our neighborhood providers. We will be with you every step of the way, from diagnosis to prognosis and from treatment to aftercare support. With photodynamic therapy, our specialists can eradicate specific types of skin cancer tumors, allowing you to live life to the fullest. This treatment is safe and effective at treating various types of cancer or precancerous cells, and since PDT is less invasive than other skin cancer treatments, you will be able to return to your normal life soon after the treatment is completed.

After the procedure

Photodynamic therapy precisely targets cancerous cells, allowing for quick recovery and little-to-no scarring after healing. Contact us today to learn if PDT is right for you.

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Our approach & expertise

As your community skin cancer experts, we are here to provide support and strength should you ever receive a diagnosis of skin cancer. Our caring neighborhood staff is ready to answer your questions and address any concerns you may have. You can lean on us as an integral pillar of support through this process, as even for completely cancer-free patients, apprehension and emotional scars can still persist.
Healthy skin is our passion, so contact and office today to find out if photodynamic therapy is the right skin cancer treatment for you.

Mohs Micrographic Surgery

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About Mohs Micrographic Surgery

What is it?

Developed in the 1930s by Dr. Frederick Mohs, Mohs micrographic surgery is an extremely effective treatment for a variety of skin cancers. Due to its accuracy, high success rate, and cosmetically appropriate outcomes, Mohs remains the gold standard for skin cancer removal. The surgical specialists at our center are highly trained to perform this precise surgery with skill and technique refined through years of experience and study.

What to expect

We are fortunate to have a large team of Mohs surgeons on our staff who have devoted all their attention to treating skin cancer patients. These specialists can remove all vestiges of the tumor so you can have your life back and live it to the fullest. With Mohs, elimination of a tumor is precise and success is immediate and long-lasting. Under the expert guidance of our surgeons, Mohs surgery can provide complete tumor removal, including cancerous cells that are unseen (and therefore left behind) during other skin cancer removal procedures. Once skin cancer has been eliminated from your tissues, treatment is complete and you’ll be 100% cancer-free, with no estimation or uncertainty.

After the procedure

The Mohs procedure has a proven high success rate (studies have shown 5-year cure rates of over 99% for new cancers) and grants patients quicker recovery times (2-4 weeks) than other skin cancer procedures.

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Our approach & expertise

We know that the physical and psychological impact of skin cancer can be traumatic and painful. As your community skin cancer experts, we’re here to provide you with encouragement, strength, and answers to any questions you may have about the condition. We’ll be with you every step of the way, from diagnosis to treatment and finally aftercare and recovery. We’ll remain an integral part of your inner circle of support throughout the process, as even for completely cancer-free patients, apprehension and emotional scars can still persist.
Healthy skin is our passion, so contact us today to learn more about Mohs micrographic surgery and how it can successfully treat your skin cancer.

Skin Cancer Removal

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About Skin Cancer Removal

What is it?

What happens if you’ve been diagnosed with skin cancer? What are the options? What’s the likelihood of successful treatment? Our dermatology specialists understand that skin cancer can affect not only physically, but psychologically as well. We are here to provide treatment, encouragement, strength, support, and answers to all your questions should you ever receive such a diagnosis. We’ll be by your side each step of the way, from diagnosis to prognosis to treatment and aftercare support. Most importantly, know that skin cancer is very treatable. Even melanoma, the most aggressive form of skin cancer, has a 90% five-year survivability rate for patients who receive treatment.

What to expect

When it comes to skin cancer, treatment protocols typically involve one or a combination of the following treatments:

Cryotherapy

Cryotherapy is a minimally-invasive treatment typically used for early-stage skin cancer that has not spread. This treatment is effective for actinic keratosis, warts, and superficial basal cell or squamous cell carcinomas. During cryotherapy, the cancerous area is targeted with extremely cold liquid gas (such as nitrogen or carbon dioxide between -346° F and -320° F) that instantly freezes the cancerous tissue before destroying it. You will receive your cryotherapy treatment in the office, often as part of a regular exam. Typically, cryotherapy only takes a few moments to perform and you can return to normal activities immediately after treatment is complete.

Electrodessication and curettage (EC&D)

This simple 2-step surgical procedure is especially effective for individuals with basal cell or squamous cell carcinoma. By removing the cancerous tissue via curettage (scraping), then closing the wound by electrodesiccation (superheating process), our surgeons can safely and effectively eradicate cancerous cells from your body. EC&D is performed in the office under local anesthesia and typically takes 30 minutes or less with no downtime following the procedure. In most cases, this treatment doesn’t even require sutures! EC&D is recommended for areas of the body that are not regularly visible, such as the back or torso. It’s also an excellent option for superficial, less serious skin cancers that have yet to spread beyond ¼ to ½ inch (6-10mm) in diameter.

Excisional surgery

Excisional surgery is a minor surgical procedure that carefully removes cancerous lesions from your body before they have a chance to spread. Our dermatologists recommend this procedure for small to medium-sized moles/lesions in areas of the body typically covered by clothing. Excisional surgery is a quick in-office procedure that is usually performed with local anesthesia. Following the procedure, the removed tissue will be sent to our pathology lab to determine if it was cancerous and to see if it all the cancerous cells were removed. Excisional surgery option is a good choice if a skin lesion is affecting your appearance. A consultation with your neighborhood skin cancer specialists at our center can determine if this treatment is right for you.

Mohs micrographic surgery

Mohs micrographic surgery is a time-tested procedure that remains one of the most effective skin cancer removal methods available. The procedure is meticulous and tumor removal is precise, accurate, and immediate. With Mohs surgery, uncertainty is not an issue; the procedure has a proven high success rate, features long-lasting results, and entails a shorter recovery time for patients. With Mohs, once all remnants of cancer have been removed, the procedure is over and patients are cancer-free. If you have a troublesome skin tumor or lesion, discuss it with your trusted community dermatologist to know if Mohs surgery is a viable option for you.

Brachytherapy

Brachytherapy provides a fast skin cancer treatment with minimal side effects and exceptional cosmetic outcomes. The technology is unique because it uses a miniaturized x-ray source that can be turned on or off, instead of the traditional radioactive seeds that are always emitting radiation. This means that the shielding requirements are very minimal, and your radiation therapy team is able to remain in the treatment room with you. Because it is a short procedure with minimal side effects, eBxTM is an ideal skin cancer treatment alternative for patients not interested in surgery.

After the procedure

Recovery from skin cancer removal depends on the type of treatment performed. To learn more about skin cancer recovery, please contact one of our dermatology specialists today!

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Our approach & expertise

Skin cancer is our specialty. We have a variety of highly-trained and experienced skin cancer specialists who have a wide array of treatment options at their disposal. During a skin cancer consultation at our center, our dermatologists will assess your unique case and customize a treatment program suited to your particular needs.

Pellevé

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About Pellevé

What is it?

Pellevé is a wrinkle reduction treatment that uses radiofrequency (RF) technology to reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. This RF energy safely and harmlessly penetrates the skin’s surface to strengthen its underlying support system. Not only is Pellevé great for eliminating wrinkles, it also stimulates the production of new collagen and other skin-firming properties, resulting in a refreshed, youthful look. More specifically, Pellevé is designed to tighten lax skin on the face and under the chin; minimize wrinkles on your face, neck, chest, and hands; improve rough skin texture, and subtly enhance lips.

What to expect

Often referred to as the “lunchtime lift”, the Pellevé procedure usually takes less than an hour for our dermatologists to perform. With no anesthesia, downtime, or aftercare needed, you can get back to your day as soon as the session is over! The skilled practitioners at our dermatology center are experienced in administering Pellevé treatments to improve lax, wrinkled skin, and what separates us from others is our attention to you as an individual. We’ll listen to your goals and address your concerns before developing a treatment plan that’s unique to you. We offer compassionate support and can even combine Pellevé with other procedures, such as Ultherapy or laser treatments, to enhance results.

After the procedure

Although you’ll notice improvements to your profile after just one Pellevé treatment session, we suggest a minimum of three sessions every other month for optimal results. Regular maintenance touch-ups once or twice a year will prolong the rejuvenating effects even further.

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Our approach & expertise

We know that dull, lax, and wrinkled skin on your face or neck can make appear older, which can impact your self-esteem. This is why, as your local skin specialists, we offer innovative skincare options like Pellevé to improve your skin and reinvigorate your appearance.
Healthy skin is our passion. Contact an office today to learn more about Pellevé and how it can provide you with a rejuvenated and youthful appearance.

HydraFacial

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About Hydrafacial

What is it?

Ideal for making your skin smoother and softer regardless of age, the HydraFacial removes impurities like dead skin cells with innovative 4-step technology: 1) Vortex cleansing, which deep-cleans pores, 2) HydroPeel exfoliation, which gently resurfaces the skin, 3) Vortex extraction, which painlessly removes blackheads and whiteheads, and 4) Vortex fusion, which hydrates skin and improves tone. The HydraFacial is designed to be safe and effective for all skin types and colors.

What to expect

The soothing effects of the HydraFacial last longer than those of a regular facial. Additionally, this treatment is painless, non-irritating, and requires no downtime. The 4-in-1 technology of HydraFacial is ideal for minimizing fine lines and wrinkles, repairing sun damage, removing acne, cleaning oily skin, irrigating clogged pores, shrinking enlarged pores, balancing uneven skin tone, hydrating dry skin, and tightening lax skin.

After the procedure

When you receive a refreshing HydraFacial, you’ll see improvement as soon as you leave the office. The results of a single treatment can last a week, and when combined with an IPL or chemical peel, the effects can last even longer. To maintain consistent results, we recommend monthly treatments, which will help keep your skin looking fresh and beautiful.

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Our approach & expertise

As dermatologists, we know that dull, dry facial skin can have an adverse effect on your appearance and self-esteem. That’s why we’re proud to offer HydraFacial facial rejuvenation therapy to safely and effectively refresh your skin and your appearance. Our knowledgeable practitioners have the skill and experience to perform a customized HydraFacial treatment to suit your needs, and our neighborly staff will address any questions or concerns you may have.
Healthy skin is our passion. To know more about HydraFacial and how it can benefit you, contact us today.

Facials

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About Facials

What are they?

A facial refers to any of a variety of skin treatments for the face that are designed to rejuvenate and revitalize the skin. At our cosmetic dermatology center, we offer several types of facials. These include the following: HydraFacial (exfoliates, rejuvenates, hydrates, and improves acne), acne facials, SkinMedica facials, Euro facials, combination facials (with microdermabrasion), back facials for acne, and organic facials. Each type of facial has specific benefits, features, and applications.

What to expect

Depending on your aesthetic goals and the type of facial you want, treatment sessions can take as little as half an hour to perform. In addition to being generally good for your skin, a facial also delivers specific benefits. These can include the following: improved circulation, reduced waste, and toxins, a new production of collagen, newly regenerated skin cells, revolumized skin, reduced fine lines and wrinkles, hydrated skin, reduced stress, smoother skin, and a balanced skin tone. In short, a facial refreshes your skin and restores a more youthful appearance. Your skin will look tighter and feel more elastic to the touch.

After the procedure

The experienced skin experts at West Dermatology are skilled at performing a variety of facials to improve your skin. To keep the effects of aging at bay, we recommend regular maintenance with follow-up facials.

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Our approach & expertise

We appreciate how important skin health is to your overall health, appearance, and self-confidence. That’s why our skin experts provide various options designed to keep your skin healthy, youthful, and bright. When you come into our office, our staff will discuss your goals and answer questions before crafting a facial treatment plan tailored specifically for you.
Healthy skin is our passion. For more information about facials and how they can improve your skin and rejuvenate your appearance, contact us today.