Are you ready to have healthy, beautiful skin? You may think it’s beyond your grasp, but at Skin Cancer Specialists, P. C. & Aesthetic Center, we have treatments to help you discover a more beautiful you. For damage caused by the sun, aging, or scars, we offer the Fraxel® resurfacing laser, to improve the tone, texture, and radiance of your skin. What is Fraxel laser resurfacing? One of the most effective ways to achieve healthy, beautiful skin, Fraxel laser treatment targets aging and sun-damaged skin by using microscopic laser columns to penetrate the skin. Treating a fraction of tissue ..read more

How much do you know about skin cancer? More than three million cases of skin cancer are diagnosed in the United States each year: over half of all new cancers are skin cancers. Learning how to protect your skin and knowing how to identify the signs of skin cancer is important. Having regular skin cancer screenings with a dermatologist just may save your life. What are the different types of skin cancer? Actinic keratosis (AK) is actually pre-cancer. If you notice dry, scaly patches or spots on your skin, see your doctor to determine if that’s what it is. AKs are the result of sun exposure a ..read more

Do you have brown spots on your skin? This problem is common, can affect any skin tone, and is known by dermatologists as hyperpigmentation. Hyperpigmentation is typically harmless but can have a negative impact on a person’s self-image and confidence. Why does hyperpigmentation happen, and how can you find the treatment option that’s right for you? First, let’s talk about three causes of hyperpigmentation. Sun damage is the leading cause of hyperpigmentation in light-skinned people. Overexposure to the sun can cause dark spots, especially on fair skin, and can worsen melasma. Melasma often h ..read more

Are you struggling with stubborn body fat that won’t go away no matter how much you diet and exercise? It’s easy to become discouraged when it seems that even when you give it your all, you just can’t budge the fat. Fortunately, we can help, with CoolSculpting to melt it away. The only FDA-approved non-surgical fat-reduction treatment to use controlled cooling to eliminate stubborn fat, CoolSculpting destroys pockets of fat that are resistant to change, without liposuction or other surgical procedures. CoolSculpting uses freezing energy to destroy targeted fat cells, which are then flushed out ..read more

Have you heard of Mohs micrographic surgery? If your doctor has detected skin cancer, Mohs might be the treatment recommended. A state-of-the-art treatment, Mohs surgery allows for the precise removal of skin cancer, with the highest cure rate and minimal scarring. Because we know that the idea of any kind of surgery can be nerve-racking, we’d like to walk you through this outpatient procedure, so you’ll know exactly what to expect. There are many advantages to Mohs micrographic surgery. First, as previously mentioned, it offers the highest cure rate possible. Because it’s performed with micro ..read more

For those in pursuit of youthful skin, creams, serums, and other topical treatments are often not enough to achieve the desired improvement. Laser skin resurfacing provides a more effective option, reducing wrinkles, age spots, acne scars, and other blemishes, as well as tightening skin and evening tone. Could skin resurfacing be the right treatment for you? Here are a few things you need to know so that you can make an informed decision. First, understand that there are different types of lasers, for different issues and skin types. It’s important to speak to your provider about your individ ..read more

Warts are unsightly, irritating, and common, and can seem to come from nowhere. If you have ever had warts, you probably know a few things about them, like that they can be stubborn and hard to shake. But how much do you really know about warts? Read on, and we’ll answer some common questions about common warts. Are warts harmful? Not typically, but they are unsightly and can be uncomfortable. While they’re not dangerous, they are highly contagious, so if you have warts you’re likely to pass them along to others. What’s more, warts can spread easily on your body if you leave them untreated, s ..read more

Did you know that skin cancer makes up over half of all new cancers in the United States? There are more cases of skin cancer diagnosed each year than all other types of cancer combined. How do you really know about skin cancer? It’s important to be well-informed so that you can protect yourself. Each year, there are more than three million cases of skin cancer, with basal cell carcinoma accounting for 80 percent of all cases of skin cancer. The next most frequent form is squamous cell carcinoma, representing about 16 percent of the total. Malignant melanoma makes up the remaining 4 percent. E ..read more

Injectable fillers have long been a staple among cosmetic procedures, seen plumping the lips and smoothing the faces of celebrities and ordinary people alike. A few years ago, the United States Food and Drug Administration released some exciting news: a filler has been approved for use in the backs of hands. What, exactly, is involved in these injections? These treatments, known as dermal fillers, are used to treat soft tissue, filling lines and restoring youthful fullness. Dermal fillers use different ingredients, but most commonly, they employ hyaluronic acid gel to add structure underneath ..read more

Do you suffer from eczema? If your skin tends to get red, inflamed, dry, and itchy, you very well might have eczema. While it’s generally diagnosed during childhood, many people don’t experience it for the first time until they’re adults. Eczema is more likely to cause trouble in winter when the air is drier and moving in and out of buildings drastically changes the temperature. How can you know if you have it? More importantly, how can you minimize or avoid flare-ups? First, let’s talk about the symptoms of eczema. Eczema is a skin condition that causes the skin to become dry, sensitive, itc ..read more