Cosmetic Treatments
In addition to our ability to address your medical dermatology concerns, the team here at Associated Dermatologists is also ready to help you look and feel your absolute best, with a number of effective cosmetic treatments and procedures. Experience the difference in advanced dermatological care with our experienced dermatology doctors and state-of-the-art medical and cosmetic dermatology solutions. We are professionally trained in the newest technology Laser Treatments such as Light & Bright, LightBox, Microneedling.
Age Spots
Age spots, also known as brown spots, liver spots and solar lentigines, are a common sign of aging. Flat, oval areas of pigmentation, age spots tend to appear on parts of the body, such as the face, hands, arms, shoulders and feet, that are exposed to the sun. Most common in people older than 40, they can be freckle-sized or more than a half-inch in length, and range in color.
Brow & Lash Tint
Undefined eyebrows and eyelashes can fail to accentuate the natural beauty of the eyes. Many women with light colored eye brows and eye lashes may wish to add a darker accent to their faces to highlight their eyes and other features. Tinting can add depth to the entire structure of the face for those with pale or light colored skin and very blonde or light brows and lashes.
Derma-Wave
Derma-Wave uses LED emitters to target particular blemishes, wrinkles, and spots. The procedure improves blood flow and increases circulation to enhance facial texture. Derma-Wave is another way for patients to treat and repair hyper-pigmentation, scars, and sun damage. This non-invasive procedure also needs no downtime for recovery, a great option for busy people interested in freshening their looks.
JUVEDERM®
JUVÉDERM® XC injectable gel is a U.S. Food and Drug Administration-approved dermal filler that is designed to "temporarily treat moderate to severe facial wrinkles and folds such as nasolabial folds" JUVÉDERM® is the #1 chosen dermal filler collection in the US* that offers 6 unique and long-lasting fillers. Each one adds volume and is designed for specific areas of the face.
Light & Bright™
Are you looking for a treatment to help reclaim your skin's youthful look, texture, and tone?The Light & Bright™ treatment is an aesthetic treatment that can remove dark spots, reduce redness, and address textural irregularities via skin resurfacing.The Light & Bright treatment uses both a patented intense pulsed light (IPL) technology called SWT (Selective Wavelength Technology) IPL and a Frax 1550™ laser on the face and chest areas to rejuvenate your skin.
Microdermabrasion
Microdermabrasion is a minimally invasive skin-exfoliation procedure designed to treat sun damage, scars, wrinkles and hyperpigmentation. In addition to its cosmetic benefits, microdermabrasion helps to enhance circulation and lymph flow. Results are immediately visible, and there is no downtime for the patient, who can immediately resume regular activities. Performed in-office, microdermabrasion can be combined with other procedures.
Wrinkles & Fine Lines
Wrinkles and fine lines, an inevitable part of aging, can make a person look old, sad, angry or tired. To look younger and/or more refreshed, many people who have wrinkles and fine lines seek treatment. Fortunately, there are countless options, including creams, dermal fillers, peels, laser treatments and surgery, for improving the look of the skin.
Botox™
BOTOX® Cosmetic is a prescription drug that, when injected, temporarily paralyzes muscles. It contains a purified and safe form of botulinum toxin A, which is produced by the microbe that causes botulism. Manufactured by Allergan, Inc., it is used to treat permanent furrows and deep wrinkles in the skin that are formed by the continual contraction of facial muscles.
Chemical Peels
Chemical peels remove damaged outer layers of skin to make skin smoother, reduce scarring and remove blemishes. The strength of each peel is tailored to the patient. Peels can be combined with other procedures, such as facelifts, for additional improvement to skin. Chemical peels may be covered by insurance if they are performed for medical reasons.
Dermaplaning
Dermaplaning can help reduce the appearance of acne scars or other skin imperfections by revealing newer, undamaged skin. It can make your skin look younger. Dermaplaning is a minimally invasive cosmetic procedure for your skin. A special instrument to shave away the uppermost layers of your skin. Most people get the procedure on their face, but you can do it anywhere on your body. It is also used for hair removal.
Laser Hair Removal
Laser hair removal is a cosmetic procedure that uses pulsed laser energy to remove unwanted hair from a targeted area, while leaving surrounding skin unharmed. Common areas on which laser hair removal is performed are the chin, upper lip, chest, underarms, back, bikini line and legs. The laser light is absorbed by the pigment in the hair shaft in the follicle-generating heat which damages the follicle.
Melasma
Melasma is a common skin condition in which patches of skin on the face darken. Typically, the affected areas are the cheeks, bridge of the nose, forehead or upper lip. The dark patches are often symmetrical. Melasma can occur in anyone, but is much more frequently found among women, especially women who are pregnant when it is called chloasma, and is sometimes referred to as the "pregnancy mask." Melasma is not always a permanent condition.
Microneedling
Microneedling is a procedure that uses small needles to create controlled injuries to the skin, promoting natural increases of collagen for the improvement of facial acne scarring. The new design and technology built into the MicroPen EVO will help practitioners treat patients more effectively, with more control, and an improved field of view. MicroPen EVO treatment is safe and comfortable for patients with most skin types, and you’ll have little to no downtime.