Cosmetic Dermatology

Neurotoxins produce a dramatic elimination or smoother appearance of wrinkles and lines on the face. Treatments are quick 10 to 15-minute nonsurgical procedures performed by a physician to produce results within one to two weeks that last three to six months. This procedure is
especially effective for treating even the toughest wrinkles on the forehead, between the eyebrows and around the eyes resulting from muscle activity. By relaxing muscle activity, neurotoxins are also effective at preventing wrinkles from developing. Ask your provider which neurotoxin is
right for you. Pricing provided at consultation.

Dermal fillers are used to restore volume loss, correct moderate to severe facial wrinkles, soften folds and enhance facial contours. Dermal fillers can also be used to add fullness to the lips. Restylane®, Juvederm® and Belotero® are hyaluronic acid fillers and Radiesse® is a calcium
hydroxylapatite filler. Dermal fillers provide a smoother, more youthful appearance immediately after injection and results last up to six to twenty-four months depending on the filler. Consultation with your provider prior to the treatment is recommended to discuss which filler is right
for you. Pricing provided at consultation.

Sculptra® is a facial injectable treatment that works with your body to help stimulate collagen growth to improve shallow to deep folds and other facial wrinkles caused by loss of volume. A series of three sessions is recommended and are spaced approximately 3 weeks apart. Sculptra
gradually replaces lost collagen allowing results to emerge more discreetly and results can last up to 25 months. Consultation with your provider is recommended to determine if you are a good candidate for Sculptra®. Pricing provided at consultation.

Obagi Blue Peel® is a medium depth TCA (trichloroacetic) peel performed by a physician. This peel is specially designed to significantly improve blemishes, acne scars, wrinkles, uneven pigmentation, melasma and sun damage. Skin peeling will resolve in 5-7 days and the appearance of the
skin will continue to improve over 4-6 weeks. A complimentary consultation is required prior to the peel and can be scheduled in the Cosmetic Skin Care Center. Pricing provided at consultation.

Kybella® is an injection treatment that destroys fat cells to improve the appearance of moderate to severe fat below the chin (submental fat) to improve your profile. Results are seen after 2 to 6 treatments. Once the fat cells are destroyed, they can no longer accumulate fat so additional
treatments are not needed. Schedule your complimentary consultation in the Cosmetic Skin Care Center to find out if Kybella is right for you.  Pricing provided at consultation.

Sclerotherapy can effectively treat small varicose veins and spider veins on the legs. Sclerotherapy involves injecting a saline solution directly into a vein causing the vein to collapse and eventually fade. Multiple treatments may be needed to achieve desired results. Physician consultation is
required to determine if sclerotherapy is a good treatment option for your leg veins. Pricing provided at consultation.

The Nd:Yag, ResurFx, and Q-Switched Nd:Yag laser treatments are generally performed by a physician. See the laser treatment section below for further details or consult the Cosmetic Skin Care Center.

Glycolic acid peels are a gentle approach to skin rejuvenation. Glycolic acid is the most widely used of all the alpha-hydroxy acids for antiaging, pigmentation, and acne. Mild to moderate flaking of the epidermis may appear. This peel utilizes a unique, customized step-up system from 30% to 70% glycolic acid to achieve maximum results. A series of six peels is suggested. Treatments are scheduled every 4-6 weeks. Allow 30 minutes.(Discounts for treatment packages)

Salicylic acid is effective for reducing acne breakouts and scarring. This procedure targets acne prone skin with hyperpigmentation and superficial scarring to produce a smoother appearance of the skin. This peel is available as a 30% salicylic acid to maximize results. For
optimum results, a series of six to ten peels is suggested. Treatments are scheduled every 4-6 weeks. Allow 30 minutes.(Discounts for treatment packages)

Mandelic acid peels provide a gentle exfoliation procedure designed to improve the appearance of occasional to permanent skin redness as well as pigmentation due to sun damage. This peel is designed to produce a general improvement in skin color, texture, and tone and is
safe for sensitive and rosacea prone skin types. A series of three to six peels is recommended four weeks apart. Allow 30 minutes.(Discounts for treatment packages)

Pyruvic acid is designed as a treatment for premature aging, acne-prone or oily skin and mild hyperpigmentation. This treatment helps to decrease the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles, and other premature signs of aging as well as reduce the appearance of acne blemishes and
clogged pores. A series of peels can produce improvement in the appearance of overall skin tone, texture, and smoothness. A series of three to six peels is recommended every four weeks. Allow 30 minutes.(Discounts for treatment packages)

Jessners is a unique chemical peel which combines the benefits of alpha and beta-hydroxy acids with retinoic acid to create one of the strongest, but safest peels. This non-invasive customized peel improves skin tone. The Jessners peel targets the appearance of moderate
hyperpigmentation to produce a brightening effect to improve skin radiance. A series of at least 3 peels is recommended and treatments are suggested every three weeks for optimum benefits. Allow 30 minutes. (Discounts for treatment packages)

This is a 25% TCA peel designed to improve the appearance of skin discoloration and fine lines caused by sun damage and aging skin. Skin texture, smoothness and tone improve with a series of TCA peels. This peel produces a light to moderate peeling of the skin that generally
lasts a few days. A series of three to six peels is recommended performed four to six weeks apart. Allow 30 minutes. (Discounts
for treatment packages)

The Eye and Lip peel is a 15% lactic and 3.75% TCA peel which is safe to use in the delicate eye and lip skin areas. This peel is designed to increase skin firmness, improve fine lines, and decrease dark spots. Dark circles under the eyes may or may not improve with this treatment due to the complex causes of under eye dark circles. Allow 30 minutes.(Discounts for treatment packages)

The Obagi Blue Radiance peel is 20% superficial salicylic acid based facial chemical peel that exfoliates and helps improve the overall complexion to provide firmer, smoother, and brighter looking skin. Fine lines, blemishes and sun damage are targeted. This is a gentle
superficial chemical peel and is NOT the same as the Obagi Blue Peel which is medium depth TCA chemical peel performed by a physician. A series of 4 to 6 peels provides the best overall results. Allow 30 minutes. (Discounts for treatment packages)

The Perfect 10 peel is a system of peels that exfoliate skin with a unique blend of peeling agents, including salicylic acid, resorcinol, lactic acid, glycolic acid, pyruvic acid, tartaric acid and mandelic acid. This specialized mixture allows the Perfect 10 peels to improve signs of
aging and sun damage by smoothing and softening texture, improving tone, increasing skin radiance, and reducing the appearance of dark spots. There are three strengths of the Perfect 10 peel: Universal, Intermediate, and Advanced. This peel system is ideal if you desire a peel
that truly causes your skin to peel. Your provider can help you select the best strength based on your skin concerns and goals. A series of three is suggested to reach the desired goal. Allow 45 minutes.( Discounts for treatment packages)

This procedure is recommended for problematic skin with clogged pores or acne. This facial consists of cleansing the skin to gently remove
dead skin cells in combination with the use of steam to open pores. Extractions are performed after steaming and followed by a calming
mask to hydrate and reduce irritation and redness. Treatments are scheduled every four weeks or as needed. Allow 45 minutes.

This service is ideal for patients who do not wish to have a more aggressive treatment such as a chemical peel, micro-dermabrasion, or for
those who do not tolerate a more aggressive approach. The mini peel facial utilizes a lower percentage of glycolic acid and is available as an
add-on service with a facial or dermaplaning.

Manual extraction of clogged pores, eliminating whiteheads, blackheads and other acne-related conditions can be performed. Extractions can be scheduled individually or combined with skin rejuvenation and acne treatments. Each treatment is priced per 15-minute increments of time. Treatments can be scheduled as needed. Allow 15 to 45 minutes. 

The Cosmetic Skin Care Center offers ear piercing using nickel free medical grade plastic for children 12 months or older and adults. The
metal nickel is avoided since it is a common cause of skin allergies. Additionally, an encapsulated sterile single cassette disposable system
is used to limit the chance of infection. We only pierce ear lobes and do not offer cartilage piercing. Allow 30 minutes.

We use Nufree for our waxing hair removal services. It is effective for hair removal on the face, underarm and bikini areas. Nufree is a selfpreserving antimicrobial, making it a safer and more effective choice for removing unwanted hair. Treatment is recommended every four to
six weeks. Allow 30 to 60 minutes.

Lash and brow tinting involve applying a vegetable dye to lashes or brows to enhance color, shape and thickness of eyebrows and lashes.
This cosmetic service is ideal before vacations, special events, or for everyday wear. Color lasts three to four weeks. Allow 15 to 30 minutes.

The Cosmetic Skin Care Center offers a one-on-one complimentary consultation with a make-up professional to help you design your new look by finding which colors are right for you, observing new techniques for application, and learning to accentuate your best features. We use Jane Iredale Cosmetics which is a true mineral make-up. Our make-up is non-comedogenic, provides sun protection, uses only natural preservatives, is artificial fragrance free, and comes in a range of foundation shades. Jane Iredale is recommended for sensitive skin as well as post procedure. Allow 45 minutes. 

Complimentary consultation with a licensed esthetician is available to discuss laser treatments, products and procedures to target specific skin concerns and goals or to develop a skin care routine. Allow 30 to 45 minutes.