Telangiectasia is a condition that causes the blood vessels found in the outer section of skin to dilate. It predominantly occurs on the face, but it can also occur on the legs. Incidences of telangiectasia that occurs on the legs are sometimes referred to as spider veins. Many sufferers do not experience pain or discomfort, …
Effective Skin Cancer Treatments – Curettage and Desiccation
One common treatment for skin cancer is curettage and desiccation. It sounds complicated and painful, but it is one of the simplest treatments for skin cancer. This procedure is primarily used on small, superficial basal or squamous cell carcinomas. Because the procedure is likely to leave a visible scar it is not used to treat …
Prevent Skin Cancer With Sunlight Protection
Skin cancer is the most prevalent among the malignant diseases in the U.S. Although it is also the most easily treated cancer, the disease kills thousands of Americans every year and scars countless others. The key to skin cancer prevention is to avoid excessive exposure to the sun. The truth behind your suntan Though considered …
The Most Effective Skin Cancer Treatments Available
It’s fun to play outside in the sun, but overtime that can result in a very negative side effect. Over 3.5 million skin cancer cases are diagnosed each year in the United States, 90% of which can be directly attributed to the sun’s ultraviolet rays. To reap the sun’s benefits while protecting your health, remember …
Sculptra Will Help You Regain Your Youthful Beauty
If you’re yearning for a complexion that has a more youthful and soft look, then you don’t have to settle for anything less than that. Our dermatologist’s office offers a variety of cosmetic services that can help you attain the gorgeous, young, and smooth looking skin of your dreams. Sculptra is one such example. What …
Fight the Signs of Aging With Radiesse
If you’re noticing frustrating, yet, natural signs of aging creeping up on you don’t sit back and ignore what’s going on. If you’re concerned by your complexion developing fine lines and wrinkles, you can do something about it. If you’re bothered by loss of resilience and volume in your skin, the same thing holds true. …
Radiesse Injections Achieve Instant Results
Radiesse injections are a dermal filler performed by certified dermatologists on men and women between the ages of 30-60. Patients suffer from aging of skin around the mouth, nose and cheek areas. How do our Orange County Radiesse injections work? Collagen makes the skin firm, and elastin gives flexibility to the skin. Hyaluronic acid connects …
How to Protect Yourself from Skin Cancer
Although it can feel really good to be out in the sunshine, the sun is your skin’s worst enemy. Sun exposure is the leading cause of skin cancer, and skin cancer is the most common type of cancer in the United States. In fact, more than 2 million people are diagnosed with skin cancer every …
The Most Effective Skin Cancer Treatment – Mohs Surgery
Mohs micrographic surgery is an effective surgical technique for removing basal cell and squamous cell carcinomas, which are the most common types of skin cancer. Mohs is not a new treatment for skin cancer. It is a time-tested procedure that was developed in the 1930s. Mohs is recognized as having the highest cure rate among …
How Mohs Micrographic Surgery is Both Highly Successful and Minimally Invasive
An established surgical technique has in recent years gained greater acceptance and today offers promise to those who suffer from skin cancer. Developed more than 75 years ago, Mohs micrographic surgery has since undergone a number of refinements that allow it to achieve excellent results with only minimal physical effects. Reducing the medical and cosmetic …