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Skin Treatments

ASDS dermatologists are experts in performing a wide range of treatments and procedures to treat the health, function and beauty of skin throughout every stage of life. They are the premier medical specialists trained to treat skin and soft tissue in both medically necessary and cosmetic surgical and non-surgical methods.

Access the links below to learn more about dermabrasion, chemical peels, liposuction and many other common treatments and procedures.

Ambulatory Phlebectomy

Ambulatory phlebectomy is an outpatient procedure developed by dermatologic surgeons that removes superficial veins through small, slit-like incisions in the skin.

Ambulatory Phlebectomy

Blepharoplasty

A blepharoplasty is a procedure for droopy eyelids where the upper and lower eyelids are lifted and loose or excess skin and fat tissue are removed from the eye area.

Blepharoplasty

Cellfina

Also known as Tissue Stabilized-Guided Subscision (TS-GS), Cellfina is a minimally invasive, FDA-cleared device used for improving the appearance of cellulite dimples on the buttocks and thighs in a single treatment session.

Cellfina

Chemical Peels

A chemical peel is a technique used to improve the appearance of the skin on the face, neck or hands. A chemical solution is applied to the skin that causes it to exfoliate and eventually peel off, revealing new, smoother skin. Chemical peels are appropriate for acne scars, aging skin, crow’s feet, hyperpigmentation, melasma, scars, sun-damaged skin, sagging skin and wrinkles.

Chemical Peels

Cryolipolysis

Cryolipolysis, also known as "fat freezing" or by the product name CoolSculpting, is a new procedure that involves the non-invasive cooling of excess body fat to break down fat cells, resulting in a reduction of body fat without damage to other tissues.

Cryolipolysis

Cryosurgery

In cryosurgery, liquid nitrogen is used to remove skin growths, fade age spots and treat early stage basal and squamous cell carcinomas.

Cryosurgery

Dermabrasion

Dermabrasion is a procedure that uses a wire brush or a diamond wheel with rough edges to remove and level the upper layer of skin. The treated area heals, allowing new skin to grow in its place. Dermabrasion is appropriate for acne scars, age spots, crow’s feet, scars, skin growths, skin lesions, sun-damaged skin and wrinkles.

Dermabrasion

Dermal Fillers

Dermal fillers temporarily plump lips, raise depressed scars and level wrinkled skin. Dermal fillers are appropriate for acne scars, aging skin, crow’s feet, frown lines and forehead furrows, scars and wrinkles.

Dermal Fillers

Hair Transplants

During a hair transplant, hair follicles are removed from a part of the scalp where hair is more dense and transplanted to an area where there has been hair loss.

Hair Transplants

Injectable Calcium Hydroxylapatite

Injectable calcium hydroxylapatite (CaHA) filler, Radiesse, is a biocompatible, dermal filler which is FDA approved to improve the appearance of moderate to severe facial wrinkles and folds, such as the nasolabial folds. It can also be used to improve the signs of facial fat loss associated with the HIV virus.

Injectable Calcium Hydroxylapatite

Injectable Deoxycholic Acid

Injectable Deoxycholic acid is a bile acid naturally found in the body, which breaks down and absorbs fats in one’s diet. Kybella is a nonsurgical, FDA-approved, commercially available injectable deoxycholic acid used for contouring and improving the appearance of submental fullness.

Injectable Deoxycholic Acid

Injectable Hyaluronic Acid

Injectable hyaluronic acid (HA) is a type of temporary dermal filler. Hyaluronic acid is found naturally through out the body, with the highest concentrations in the joints, eyes and skin. In the skin, hyaluronic acid attracts water, which allows the skin to become more hydrated.

Injectable Hyaluronic Acid

Injectable Poly-l-lactic Acid

Injectable poly-l-lactic acid (PLLA) is known commercially as Sculptra and Sculptra Aesthetic. The FDA approved Sculptra in 2004 to treat lipoatrophy (thinning of the fat pads on the face) associated with the HIV virus.

Injectable Poly-l-lactic Acid

Injectable Polymethylmethacrylate + Bovine Collagen Filler

Injectable polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA) with bovine collagen is known as Bellafill. The FDA approved PMMA in 2006 to treat nasolabial folds, “smile lines."

Injectable Polymethylmethacrylate + Bovine Collagen Filler

Laser/light Therapy

Laser/light therapy is a non-invasive procedure that uses light energy to repair and regenerate damaged skin. Laser/light therapy can be used to treat acne scars, birthmarks, facial redness, hyperpigmentation, melasma, scars, skin lesions, spider veins, sun-damaged skin, unwanted hair and wrinkles.

Laser/light Therapy

Laser Resurfacing

Laser resurfacing is a procedure that uses a laser to improve the appearance of skin or treat minor facial flaws by removing layers of skin. Laser resurfacing is appropriate for acne scars, age spots, crow’s feet, droopy eyelids, sagging skin, scars, sun-damaged skin and wrinkles.

Laser Resurfacing

Liposuction

In liposuction, a surgeon uses a hollow tube known as a cannula to remove pockets of excess fat from various parts of the body.

Liposuction

Microdermabrasion

In microdermabrasion, a special machine applies a slightly rough applicator tip to the surface of the skin of the face or neck to remove the uppermost layer of skin, resulting in a smoother skin texture. Microdermabrasion may be used for acne scars, hyperpigmentation, melasma, sun-damaged skin or wrinkles.

Microdermabrasion

Microlipoinjection

Microlipoinjection is the transfer or recycling of fat from one body area to another and it may be used to treat aging hands, facial volume loss, frown lines and scars.

Microlipoinjection

Microneedling

Microneedling is a minimally invasive procedure that involves superficial controlled puncturing of the skin at a set depth with fine needles that create channels in the skin.

Microneedling

Micropigmentation

Micropigmentation, also known as permanent cosmetics, is the process of inserting colored pigments just beneath the skin’s surface. The process is similar to tattooing. Micropigmentation is used to treat scars or vitiligo.

Micropigmentation

Microwave Thermolysis

Microwave thermolysis is a non-invasive procedure used to treat excessive sweating.

Microwave Thermolysis

Neck Lift

Neck lifts are a surgical option to improve the appearance of the neck. Results are typically long-lasting.

Neck Lift

Neuromodulators

Neuromodulators are wrinkle-relaxing injections of botulinum toxin that relax the underlying muscle, smoothing out the appearance of skin. Neuromodulator injections are used to treat aging skin, crow’s feet, excessive sweating, frown lines and forehead furrows, sagging skin and wrinkles.

Neuromodulators

Non-ablative Laser Rejuvenation

Non-ablative laser rejuvenation uses a laser to approve the appearance of skin by creating heat without injuring the surface of the skin. It may be used to for age spots, scars, sun-damaged skin or wrinkles.

Non-ablative Laser Rejuvenation

Non-invasive Body Contouring

There are several non-invasive options for excess fat removal including low level laser therapy, ultrasound, or radiofrequency.

Non-invasive Body Contouring

Non-invasive Skin Tightening Treatments

Non-invasive skin tightening procedures are non-surgical devices used to stimulate collagen production in the deeper layers of the skin. Overtime, these devices work to shrink tissue, which has lost its tone and elasticity.

Non-invasive Skin Tightening Treatments

Vein treatments

There are a number of treatment options that minimize or remove the varicose or spider vein, most typically on the face or legs, so its function can be quickly taken over by healthy veins. Treatments include: sclerotherapy of varicose veins and sclerotherapy of spider veins, radio frequency ablation of varicose veins and ambulatory phlebectomy.

Vein treatments