Dyschromia, including vitiligo, can cause you to feel self-conscious and insecure. The condition can affect the skin, eyes, or hair, and while the exact cause is not known, genetics are believed to play a big part in who develops vitiligo and other dyschromia conditions. There is currently no cure for this condition, but there are a number of effective dyschromia treatment options. The team at … [Read more...]

For many people, their hair is a huge part of their identity and losing it can seriously affect their confidence. The condition is known as alopecia, but most people refer to it as hair loss or balding. Men and women can both suffer from hair loss, and it can have a variety of different causes. If you struggle with alopecia and don't know where to turn, don't worry, our team of professionals at … [Read more...]

Metro Dermatology is happy to help patients in the greater Bronx area with full-service skin and dermatology care, including laser tattoo removal. If you are one of the 50% of Americans who wishes they hadn't gotten a tattoo, laser tattoo removal can get rid of the ink without damaging your skin. Laser technology has experienced many advancements and improvements in recent years, making the tattoo … [Read more...]

Metro Dermatology's laser toning and tightening service involves the use of non-surgical methods such as laser beams to penetrate the skin’s deep layers in order to promote the production of collagen. Collagen is the protein or primary building block that provides your skin with its natural glow, elasticity, and strength. Laser toning is a skin treatment that is worth investing in. The f … [Read more...]

There are many different specialist areas of medicine, one of which is dermatology. Dermatologists are specialists when it comes to skin related issues, and they are able to address a wide range of problems. If you are looking for a Bronx dermatologist to provide you with either general or cosmetic treatment, you need to ensure you make the right choice. Finding experts such as those at Metro … [Read more...]

As people age, thinning of the face and loss of “baby fat” can cause lines and wrinkles to stand out.  Juvederm® is a highly popular injectable filler used to correct signs of aging.  The collection of fillers targets various aesthetic concerns of the face in areas like the cheeks, mouth lines, and the lips. The fillers use hyaluronic acid, a substance that naturally occurs in the skin.  One of the … [Read more...]

When you have skin problems, it can often leave you feeling very self-conscious and embarrassed. One of the key issues with problems that affect the skin is that they are so obvious and noticeable, particularly when they affect the face. This is why so many people are keen to find an experienced dermatologist who can deal with a range of skin issues, such as the experts at Metro … [Read more...]

If you’re tired of plucking, waxing, and shaving your hair, you might want to think about an alternative solution to get rid of unwanted hair. Many dermatologists use lasers to remove unwanted body and facial hair. At Metro Dermatology, we know that many patients prefer laser hair removal because of the benefits it provides. Here are just seven of the many incredible benefits of laser hair re … [Read more...]

At Metro Dermatology, we have a significant number of patients come to our office for treatment of dyschromia, which is basically an abnormality in the color of your skin. Dyschromia causes vary. What is Dyschromia? Your skin has cells called melanocytes.  These melanocytes contain melanosomes that are responsible for the color of your skin.  The more melanosomes that are present, the darker t … [Read more...]

Juvederm® is one of the most commonly used dermal fillers due to its flexible uses: It can fill in deep folds and wrinkles such as the laugh lines, it can correct the appearance of hollowed cheeks, and it can plump thinning lips.  The skilled professionals at Metro Dermatology can perform this treatment on people who want to rejuvenate their face without having to undergo surgery such as a f … [Read more...]