TOP 5 MYTHS ABOUT COSMETIC BOTOX   Botox is very painful Wrinkles get worse when you stop receiving Botox Botox is toxic for you Botox is addictive Botox will make me look frozen like an ice queen   Botox Cosmetic is used to treat fine lines and wrinkles around the eyes (crow’s feet) in between the brows and along the forehead.  Botox can also be used medically to treat excessive sweating, migraines, eyelid spasms, TMJ and even drooling.  Botox was approved by the FDA for cosmetic use in 2002. Some women were having treatments done well before that.  We wanted to pro ..read more

As a Certified Master Injector with 15+ years of experience, patients often ask me about the difference between Botox and filler.  Let me explain . . . Botox is a highly refined protein that is injected into facial muscles, which stops the contraction of muscles. This causes the skin overlying the muscle to not have movement, which reduces the appearance of unwanted wrinkles. Botox is used to treat dynamic wrinkles – wrinkles in motion, caused by the contraction of muscle. The results last approximately 3-6 months, at which point wrinkles return to their original state. Botox is considere ..read more

CONNOLLY DERMATOLOGY IS HIGHLY REGARDED IN THE FIELD OF CLINICAL DERMATOLOGY IN ADDITION TO COSMETIC DERMATOLOGY View the article featured recently in Suburban Life Magazine. The skin is not only the body’s largest organ, but also quite vulnerable. Naturally, it requires capable care to protect its appearance and long-term health. Connolly Dermatology has been treating a wide range of conditions pertaining to the skin, as well as the hair and nails, for more than 25 years. A family- run enterprise with multiple locations across the Delaware Valley, Connolly Dermatology enjoys treating patien ..read more

Dermaplaning is an effective method of manual exfoliation, i.e. the removal of dead skin without the use of chemicals. There are many different methods of exfoliation out there, all with the same goal in mind: to reveal healthy, happy, glowing skin. Since dermaplaning is an increasingly popular treatment option in our offices, we’d like to talk about what you can expect both during and after the procedure. As we age, the cell turnover rate of the skin slows down which may leave the skin looking drab and dull. Sun exposure can cause hyper-pigmentation, adding to the look of aging skin. Regular ..read more

Acne is a skin disorder that affects not just teenagers, but children and adults as well. Though acne has been studied and treated for many years, the dermatology world continues to make new discoveries over the causes and processes of the disease and the best ways to prevent and treat acne and scarring. Newer research has now highlighted the significance of inflammation in the acne process. Also, it is accepted now that all types of acne, from black heads to cysts can cause scarring. This makes even the “mildest” of acne worth treating. Retinoids are a drug class that I use in nearly every ac ..read more

Welcome to a new decade. As we say goodbye to another year, most of us set new intentions or resolutions for the New Year. I am writing to help explain and hopefully inspire you to make your skin care and self care a top priority! Let’s bring in this New Year with beautiful, healthy, glowing skin together. Let the following 5 tips from your professional aesthetician bring you into the New Year simply glowing. Cleanse both morning and night – cleansing helps to remove makeup, impurities and environmental pollutants from the skin. Sleeping with makeup on can lead to congested pores, acne and ..read more

If you have tried every over the counter products for acne breakouts and are still struggling, we want you to know that we are here for you! We don’t just throw medications at you without listening to exactly what your struggling with and for how long you’ve been suffering with acne.  We can offer you a multitude of treatment options and plans that suite your lifestyle and your wishes.  Acne can be a tricky thing and there can be many contributing factors including: hormones, stress, diet, environment and much more. Even though your first instinct may be to deal with acne on your ow ..read more

A check up in the dermatology setting is often referred to as a full body check, full skin exam, or skin cancer screening.   This visit will take approximately 10-15 minutes.  You will be greeted by a nurse or a certified medical assistant.  They will show you to a clean and comfortable exam room.  The medical assistant will ask you a few questions and will also ask you about any pertinent dermatology history.  If you have been treated at any time in your life for any skin conditions, it’s a good idea to compile a list as well as obtain any pathology reports or te ..read more