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Subcision Treatment for Acne Scars: An Effective Addition to Laser Therapy

Acne brings much that’s unwelcome — redness, pimples, whiteheads, blackheads, self-consciousness, and frustration. For many, the struggle doesn’t end when their acne is gone. Some people see scars from their breakouts long after they’ve cleared. Is now the right time to erase them? If your acne scars are bothering you, yes. We now have treatment options for acne scars including dermabrasion, laser therapy, subcision treatment, excisions, ...

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Blistering Disorders of the Skin

What is a Blistering Disorder? Blistering disorders of the skin are different from friction or inflammation-induced blisters. Commonly, these blisters come from one of two autoimmune disorders, pemphigoid or pemphigus, that causes a blister breakout on the skin. Pemphigus and pemphigoid are autoimmune conditions where your body produces antibodies that attach to the layers of the skin. The antibodies attach to the epidermis or sub-epidermis and create ...

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Feminine Rejuvenation with C02 Laser

What is Feminine Rejuvenation? Female rejuvenation, commonly referred to as vaginal rejuvenation, encompasses several procedures. In the past, physicians like plastic surgeons and even OB/GYNs used procedures including labia tightening, labiaplasty, and other surgical procedures for female rejuvenation. Now we have less invasive, energy-based procedures available that don’t require surgery and require less downtime for recovery. These include the...

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How to Know What Laser Treatment is Right for You

Lasers seem to do it all. If you’re considering a laser treatment, the possibilities seem endless. They’re used to treat skin texture, aging, and discoloration to name a few. Plus, they help solve the “how to remove hair permanently” dilemma. Lasers are so effective in dermatology, it can seem overwhelming for patients to decide where to start. Not to worry — your dermatologist will help you decide the best option! But, before your appointm...

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What Not to Do After Botox: 3 Things to Avoid After Your First Treatment

If you’re considering your first Botox treatment, you’ve probably heard a wide range of opinions. Some people swear by it. They talk about it as casually as getting their nails done. Monday: Brunch Tuesday: Nails Wednesday: Botox… Others see it with skepticism. “Who would choose to have a chemical injected in their face?” they wonder as they imagine frozen-faced women who never frown. While it’s controversial for some, Botox is stil...

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How to Eliminate Varicose and Spider Veins with Sclerotherapy

In a perfect world, there would be no spider veins. You wouldn’t have to worry if your skirt covered the big vein on your thigh or if the veins behind your knee were too noticeable. You’d cross your ankles in confidence, not fearing the outbreak of more veins that simple action could bring. Unfortunately, that’s not our reality. Varicose and spider veins can pop up on anyone — particularly as we age. However, we don’t have to resign ourselv...

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Fingernail Health 101: How to Keep Your Nails Healthy & Beautiful

Fingernail health may be one of the last things people think about, but does it actually matter? While your fingernails probably aren’t at the top of your healthcare priority list, keeping them clean and fungus-free is still important. Whether you love your regular manicures or the only reason you even cut your nails is that they get in your way, here’s why you should pay attention to something as obscure as your nails. Why Fingernail Health Ma...

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Do I Have An Autoimmune Skin Disease?

We know it’s counterproductive to fight among ourselves. We see it in families, organizations, and politics all too frequently. But what happens when our own body fights itself? This isn’t productive either, and it often results in an autoimmune disorder. Autoimmune conditions occur when the body incorrectly identifies something not native to the body and creates an immune response to reject it. When the immune system works right, it keeps you he...

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The Most Common Blistering Disorders of the Skin

Blisters form for a variety of reasons. We’re used to the small blisters that pop up when we break in new shoes or start using a new tool, but if a larger blister occurs, it can seem there’s cause for concern. Sometimes large blisters form from friction. We most commonly notice these blisters on people in wheelchairs or after a person has a long stay in the hospital or experiences a bed-confined illness. While these friction blisters are a signif...

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Is Female Rejuvenation Right for Me?

There are a lot of health concerns that are just uncomfortable — to live with and talk about — particularly for women, particularly about vaginal health. Maybe having children made it difficult to control your bladder. Maybe you gained or lost weight and that’s made urination more uncontrollable. Maybe you experience frequent itching and burning “down there” making you generally uncomfortable in daily life. Maybe you have pain with inte...

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