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Cosmetic Dermatology Virginia Beach : An Interview with Dr. James Carraway, MD , a qualified plastic surgeon in Virginia Beach
Q. 1. Are all forms of treatment under cosmetic dermatology legal?
Sometimes off-label use is made with a particular substance or drug. For example, injectable silicone is used in the eye area, but some dermatologists inject this in wrinkles as well. This is an off-label use. There are also off-label uses of Botox as well. 2. What are the responsibilities of physi
Cosmetic Dermatology Las Vagas : An Interview with Dr. Harry L. Greenberg, M.D. , a qualified Cosmetic Dermatologist for moms in Las Vegas
Q. 1. Are cosmetic dermatology products natural?
It depends on what the products are. Some cosmetics and cosmeceuticals use various vitamins, and antioxidants including green tea and various berries, like coffee berry. 2. What are the options of lipoatrophy treatment?Lipoatrophy is an extraordinarily difficult disorder to diagnose and treat. Opti
Cosmetic Dermatology Abilene : An Interview with Dr. Richard H. Hope, M.D. , a qualified Cosmetic Dermatologist for moms in Abilene
Q. 1. Are cosmetic dermatology products natural?
"Natural" is often misused to imply safe. Dermatology cosmetic products remain some of the most tested products in the world for safety and effectiveness. 2. What are the options of lipoatrophy treatment?Lipoatrophy is loss of subcutaneous fat on any part of the body, but particularly the face resu
Cosmetic Dermatology Coeur D'alene : An Interview with Dr. William P. Werschler, M.D., F.A.A.D., F.A.A.C.S. , a qualified Cosmetic Dermatologist for moms in Coeur d'Alene
Q. An important point is that Hydro-Q doesn't oxidize, or turn brown, while still in the tube or jar. Also, the gel formulation is preferred for acne prone skin.Chemical peeling is also another popular way to decrease the hyperpigmentation seen with melasma. Common light peeling agents include glycolic acids, salicylic acids, retinoic acid, and lactic acids. Sometimes microdermabrasion is included with these light peels to aid in decreasing the hyperpigmentation more quickly. Jessner's peels, which is a compounded peeling solution containing salicylic acid, lactic acid, alcohol and resorcinol, provides a somewhat deeper but still light peel. Finally, TCA (trichloro-acetic acid) is a stronger, medium depth peel usually performed at a board certified dermatology or plastic surgeon's office for a more dramatic result. Peels generally take anywhere from three to ten days to heal after the procedure.Lastly, light based and laser treatments are also very effective in the treatment of melasma. Int
Melasma is a common acquired brown hyperpigmentation of the skin usually involving the face and neck in genetically predisposed women and men. Genetic predisposition and UV radiation are the most important causes of melasma. Other causes include pregnancy, oral contraceptives, estrogen-progesterone
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