As much fun as the season of giving can be, it can be a chaotic time of year that leaves you drained, thanks to all the merrymaking. Worst yet, there's hardly enough time between family gatherings and ugly sweater parties to change your outfit, much less indulge in skin treatments, [...]

For some clients, not even hours spent in the gym and a carefully monitored diet can get rid of stubborn fat deposits. These ever-present pockets of fatty tissue typically appear on the chin, belly, hips, thighs, and back, resisting even the most disciplined workout routines and sticking around long after [...]

Stubborn dark spots are the frustrating result of excess melanin in the skin, typically caused by sun damage, changes in hormone levels, age, skin trauma, scarring, and certain medical conditions.  While it isn't medically necessary to fade discoloration, it is a cosmetic issue that can affect how you feel about [...]

The word "dermatographia" comes from the Latin words for "skin" (dermato) and "writing" (graphia). It's an apt nomenclature for a rare condition that causes an exaggerated allergic response to scratches, pressure, or irritations on the skin. For approximately 2-5% of the population, the simple action of scratching an itch can [...]

When you want to rejuvenate your skin, chemical peels are a great treatment for overall skin health and rejuvenation. They are a customizable treatment that removes layers of aged, dry, and damaged skin and stimulates new skin production.  Depending on the level of results you're looking for and the specific conditions [...]

Dermaplaning involves an Advanced Practice Esthetician using a sterile, single-blade scalpel to gently remove "peach fuzz" and dead skin cells from the top layer of your skin. Unlike a traditional razor, which has multiple, slanted blades, the scalpel allows your provider to give you an incredibly effective manual exfoliation treatment [...]

Dermatitis is an umbrella term for many conditions where the skin becomes irritated or develops a rash. Unlike bacterial, viral, or fungal skin infections like athlete's foot, dermatitis is not contagious.  Types of Dermatitis Allergic Contact Dermatitis Our body's immune system is a powerful defense system that works with our [...]

Minimally invasive injections can rejuvenate your skin and take years off by reducing wrinkles and restoring volume to your skin. Advanced Dermatology & Cosmetic Institute offers botulinum injections and dermal fillers to rejuvenate and refresh your skin. But which is the right choice for you? In this guide, we'll explore [...]

It's natural to feel anxious or fearful when your doctor informs you that they want to perform a skin biopsy to get a closer look at an area of concern. In addition to the stress of undergoing this outpatient procedure, you're also faced with the possibility of discovering a more [...]