Receiving a skin cancer diagnosis is jarring, especially in an age when individuals do not always understand how important it is to protect their skin from the damaging rays of the sun. Fortunately, if you do receive this diagnosis, a number of treatment options are available. You may need to choose which skin cancer surgery […]
Customized Treatments for Deep Acne Scarring
When you were a teenager, you had a bad habit of picking at your acne. Your mom probably always told you to stop doing that, but you were so desperate to get rid of the pimples that you did not heed her advice. Because of this constant picking, you have been left with deep acne […]
Get Younger, Rejuvenated Skin with Non-Surgical Thermage
Aging skin affects all areas of your life. Besides your looks, it can have an influence on the way you feel about yourself and your confidence level. Fortunately, there are ways to address aging skin. One of the most effective non-surgical methods is Thermage. Thermage is a skin treatment that uses radiofrequency to address sagging […]
Stop Shaving and Waxing Once and for All with Laser Hair Removal
While shaving and waxing are typically the most conventional methods of hair removal, they are time-consuming, costly, and temporary solutions to the problem of unwanted hair. With laser hair removal, people can look forward to permanent, painless hair removal results. Best of all, laser hair removal procedures are virtually painless and open to nearly all […]
Fractional Resurfacing for Acne Scars
If you have ever had acne, you know that there are times you don’t want to show your face in public. But when you have an outbreak, you know that it will go away and eventually, you will feel comfortable in your own skin again. However, that isn’t always the case. Sometimes acne leaves scars […]
Laser Treatments for Dyschromia
Dyschromia is a condition characterized by discolored patches of skin, and it can also affect the hair and nails. There are two broad categories: hyperpigmentation in which the patches are abnormally dark and hypopigmentation in which they are abnormally light. Vitiligo is an example of dyschromia with hypopigmentation. Dyschromia has multiple causes. Hypopigmentation is sometimes […]
BOTOX® for Sweating
Excessive sweating can not only stain your clothes and create a lingering, unpleasant odor, it can also make you self-conscious in social situations. If deodorant products and antiperspirants are not working effectively for you, a more advanced level of treatment may be necessary. BOTOX® treatments could be the solution to your sweating problem. BOTOX®: Not […]
Treating Hyperpigmentation with Vitamin C Iontophoresis | Metro Dermatology Elmhurst NY
Hyperpigmentation is a common, harmless condition characterized by the development of darker areas in the skin. Dark liver spots and patchy deposits of pigment are often seen in older individuals as manifestations of hyperpigmentation. These darker areas are caused by accumulations of the pigment melanin. Hyperpigmentation affects individuals of all skin colors and is most […]
Filling in Lines and Wrinkles with Dermal Fillers
Restoring a youthful glow and minimizing visible signs of aging are two goals that both men and women have. They try a variety of products and techniques to achieve a desirable physical appearance. They may drink more water, but find that this strategy only goes so far. Others try expensive make-up products, but are disappointed […]
Benefits of Fractional Resurfacing For Melasma
People who suffer from melasma often attempt to treat their condition using a variety of skin ointments, particularly the type noted for its effect on limiting the production of melanin. Although they tend to be cheaper to the consumer, most of these topical creams and salves do very little to improve the overall texture and […]