Botox is the most popular cosmetic surgery treatment – with over a whopping six million Botox treatments administered every year to reduce the appearance of wrinkles. Botox is also used to treat such problems as repetitive neck spasms, excessive sweating, overactive bladder and lazy eye. According to Dr. Saundra Seaman, board-certified dermatologist with Forefront Dermatology, “When we meet individuals interested in Botox one of the most common questions we get outside of ‘does it hurt?’ is ‘how long does it take for Botox to take effect?. Once you have Botox injected, the effects ta ..read more

Thanks to celebrities like Kylie Jenner, the increase of people wanting to enhance their lips with temporary fillers has skyrocketed over the last few years. Before getting lip fillers, it is important to know the in’s and out’s and potential complications. What are lip fillers? Hyaluronic fillers are the best and most commonly used filler for lips. According Dr. Abigail Donnelly, board-certified dermatologist with Forefront Dermatology in Carmel, Indiana, “Hyaluronic fillers are made up of hyaluronic acid, which is naturally produced in your body. Utilizing a naturally-occurring ingredie ..read more

  There are a number of laser treatments that you may wish to undergo in order to help you improve the appearance of your skin. Lasers have become very commonly used in the cosmetic dermatology field because of their immense power to improve the appearance of skin. Laser therapy, including CO2 laser therapy, can be used to remove sun spots and age spots as well as to assist in overall skin rejuvenation. Those with wrinkles, fine lines, or dark spots may benefit from the use of a laser to achieve immediate results in improving the appearance of the skin.   While laser treatments are ..read more

Many people are not happy with their appearance because their skin is beginning to sag or because they are starting to develop wrinkles. If you look in the mirror and do not like what you see, you probably will want to do something about it. However, many people are afraid to take the first step to call a doctor to find out what their options are.   People may be reluctant to get help with skin issues such as wrinkles because they may think it is a natural part of the aging process which does not require treatment. Everyone should feel comfortable with his or her appearance. There are mu ..read more

The summer will be over soon. If you have spent time in the sun, you may be wondering now how to reverse some of that potential skin damage done by its rays, particularly if you experienced a burn. While it is not possible to reverse all effects of sun damage, there are steps that can be taken to rejuvenate the skin and help recover its healthy glow.   Topical Treatments: If the damage to your skin is mild, there are plenty of topical treatments available. Prescription bleaching agents as well as chemical peels can help lighten spots on your skin that have darkened over time. Natural exfo ..read more

Indoor tanning may make you feel as if you look great and have golden bronze skin. The problem is, indoor tanning is terrible for your skin. Indoor tanning can significantly increase your risk of skin cancer, including melanoma (which can be life-threatening) as you expose your skin to concentrated UV rays. Indoor tanning also causes premature aging. There is no question that a person who maintains a tan is going to develop more wrinkles as he or she gets older. This is true when you do indoor tanning as well as when you are exposed to the sun. You may like the immediate look, but won’t like t ..read more

Anti-Aging Skin Care Tips 1. Protect your skin from the sun: Sun protection forms the foundation of every anti-aging skin-care plan. The sun’s rays make our skin age more quickly. We have so much evidence that the sun prematurely ages our skin that there is actually a word to describe this effect. This word is: “photoaging.” To help patients protect their skin from the sun and other harmful UV rays, dermatologists offer these tips:    Seek shade: Be sure to seek shade between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m., and whenever your shadow looks shorter than you are. Cover up in style: Whenever possib ..read more

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