The Life and Work of Dermatologists

How To Prepare For Laser Hair Removal

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Waxing and shaving your hair may be something that you’re used to, but wouldn’t it be nice if you could shave some time off of your daily routine? Imagine not having to deal with unwanted hair at all (or at least very rarely). With laser hair removal, your esthetician will target each individual hair follicle which will help to kill it. The result is smoother, almost hair-free skin. One of the best things that you can do to get optimal results from laser hair removal is to prepare properly. Read More»

How to Speed Wound Healing After Mohs Surgery

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Mohs surgery is a procedure that removes both squamous cell carcinoma and basal cell carcinoma, which are different types of skin cancer. During your surgery, your dermatologist will meticulously remove a layer of skin and examine it for cancer cells. If the layer still has cancer cells in it, another layer will be removed. This process will continue until there is no evidence of cancer in the last layer of skin that has been removed. Read More»

Addressing Common Fears You Might Have Before Botox Treatment

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Have you been dealing with some wrinkling and sagging you don’t love seeing in the mirror each morning? Maybe you’ve thought about having Botox injections, but you’re scared. This article will get to the heart of common fears about Botox and other anti-wrinkle injections and address them so you can pursue this treatment with increased confidence. Fear #1: It will hurt. Shots are not fun, and maybe the idea of having an injection in your face is turning you off. Read More»