Dermatology
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Our board certified dermatologists are dedicated to offering you the highest quality medical, surgical and cosmetic services. So whether you’re looking for successful treatment of skin cancer—or simply the newest acne or anti-aging treatments—we can help. Here you will find today’s most advanced non-invasive, laser and surgical techniques, ensuring we can treat the entire range of skin concerns, from unwanted hair and spider veins to the most difficult or complex medical conditions. · Dramatic breakthroughs in treatment continue to improve outcomes for medical conditions of the skin. At St. Jude Heritage, you’ll find these advances benefiting our patients every day. Our highly trained dermatologists use the newest improvements in care to successfully treat conditions and diseases of the skin, hair and nails. The result is expert, personalized care for patients of all ages. From sophisticated laser techniques to cutting-edge biologic therapy, we are at the forefront of treating a wide range of medical conditions, including: • Acne Mohs Surgery: Successfully Treating Skin Cancer We are committed to preventing and curing skin cancer by focusing on education, early diagnosis and the most effective treatments—including Mohs Micrographic Surgery. We offer nationally recognized experts in Mohs Surgery, a technique that not only provides the highest cure rate of all skin cancer treatments but also allows our doctors to spare the greatest amount of healthy tissue. For more information on Mohs Surgery, go to mohssurgery.org Our board certified dermatologists can help restore and improve the appearance of your skin. From wrinkles to acne to sun damage, we successfully treat common skin problems as well as minimize the signs of aging—helping you achieve younger, more vibrant skin. We offer today’s most effective skin treatments, including: • Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) Photo Rejuvenation Our licensed aesthetician offers the benefits of microdermabrasion, glycolic acid treatments, and skin rejuvenating facials, including acne and back facials. For a complete list of aesthetician services, click here. We also offer a full line of high-quality products from MD Forte, Obaji, Revaleskin and LaRoche-Posay to help improve the texture and appearance of your skin. Available through our aesthetician and dermatologists, these prescription-strength products can offer more immediate and longer lasting results than over-the-counter products. Is there a safe and easy way to get rid of your red complexion, fine wrinkles, uneven pigmentation and reduce large pores? Yes, and it’s called IPL Photo Rejuvenation—a breakthrough in age-defying skin care. IPL technology gently delivers precise amounts of light energy through the skin’s surface to stimulate the production of collagen. As the new collagen forms, it softens the appearance of aging skin. Fine lines and wrinkles caused by sun damage or aging are reduced, dark spots are dramatically improved, and the redness associated with rosacea and facial veins is reduced. Laser Treatment of Facial Veins and Rosacea The VBeam Laser offers highly successful treatment of rosacea, facial veins and other conditions that create redness in the skin. This advanced laser produces an intense but gentle burst of light that treats the cause of the redness—without damaging the surrounding skin and tissue. The light destroys the targeted blood vessels, which are then reabsorbed by the body, reducing redness and leaving a cleaner, refreshed appearance. There is no need for anesthetic or pain medications. VBeam laser treatments are non-invasive and patients typically experience little more than a slight sting. While the benefits of VBeam may be seen after one short office visit, two to four treatments are necessary to produce the best results. Restylane™: today’s most popular dermal filler This safe and natural filler contains hyaluronic acid, an essential element of the skin’s structure that diminishes with age. By replacing the hyaluronic acid that is crucial to young-looking skin, Restylane safely smoothes away wrinkles and folds. In addition to eliminating facial lines, Restylane can also add fullness to thinning lips and cheeks. Results typically last four to six months. Discomfort is minimal and is reduced by a topical anesthetic applied prior to treatment. Sclerotherapy: eliminating spider veins This popular and safe treatment involves injecting a solution that collapses the veins, causing them to fade away and be reabsorbed by the body. The procedure requires no anesthesia and usually takes approximately 30 minutes. The number of veins injected in each session varies, depending on the size and location of the veins. Often, two or more sessions are needed to achieve the desired results. The cosmetic form of botulinum toxin, known by its product name BOTOX Cosmetic™, Looking for a better solution for removing unwanted black or dark brown hair? Laser hair removal offers safety, versatility and effectiveness, as it gently diminishes dark hair growth. And because numerous hair follicles are treated simultaneously, even the largest areas of the body can be treated quickly and effectively. Since hair follicles grow and re-grow in cycles—and only growing follicles are affected by laser removal—more than one treatment will be necessary to achieve the best result. Four to six sessions are often recommended, separated by several weeks, with occasional touch-ups thereafter. Linda Golkar, M.D. Robert Rosenberg, M.D. Karen R. Simpson, M.D. Brian Somoano, M.D. Stacy E. Thurber, M.D. Tobey Wu-Kuo, M.D. |
