Dermal filler injections account for the vast majority of services that are popular today. Fillers correct the signs of aging that occur when the skin, bone, fatty tissue, and muscle become thin and loose. These products are also commonly used to add shape to various areas of the face, such as the lips, chin, jawline,… Read More »
When we discuss the signs of aging, we often start and end with the face. We think of aging as the development of wrinkles, undereye bags or dark circles, and jowls. As much as it would be nice if the signs of aging would limit their spread, they don’t. Therefore, we cannot talk about facial… Read More »
When we reach a certain age, we may worry incessantly about the worry lines on our forehead. We may try to minimize the intensity of our facial expressions so that we don’t worsen the lines around the outer edges of the eyes or deepen the creases around our nose and mouth. This is no way… Read More »
Laser hair removal is a popular treatment for reducing unwanted hair in various areas of the body. Common areas of focus include the arms, legs, back, bikini, and abdomen. Laser hair removal can be performed nearly anyplace you would like to be hair-free, including the ears, upper lip, head, and feet. To achieve the best… Read More »
Hair grows in a cyclical nature. We lose some hair every day and grow new hair to replace what has fallen out. The lifecycle of the hair is usually not problematic. However, because hair loss can lead to thinning or balding in some people, there is often a concern when hair is noticed in the… Read More »
Peeling is something that we typically associate with a bad sunburn. To peel after a sunburn is to know you’ve sustained some damage. This damage isn’t at a superficial level. It’s at the cellular level. So, while the sunburn and peeling are mildly irritating at the time they occur, the true effects of that photodamage… Read More »
The development of Mohs micrographic surgery has been a significant advancement in the treatment of skin cancer. We are proud to offer this option to patients of our Sarasota office. Mohs is a precision technique that was designed to minimize the removal of healthy skin without compromising outcomes. The procedure is now known as the… Read More »
The use of dermal fillers to correct the signs of aging has become the norm. We don’t see that changing anytime soon. In fact, we’ve seen an increasing number of adults express an interest in avoiding surgical procedures in recent months. This increase means that people who have never had dermal fillers before may now… Read More »
It is a well-known fact that we will all notice signs of aging at some point. It is also common knowledge that various plastic surgery procedures can be performed to rejuvenate areas in which the signs of aging cannot be disguised, such as the face. If we look at these two ends of the spectrum… Read More »
Experts estimate that approximately 20 percent of Americans will face skin cancer during their lifetime. Historically, skin cancer treatment has been accompanied by the persistence of noticeable scarring. This has been especially relevant for patients with skin cancer extending over a wide surface area. When skin cancer develops in a highly visible area, such as… Read More »