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WD Staff

Vaser Liposuction vs. SmartLipo: What’s The Difference?

Written by WD Staff, Skin Care Specialists on October 11, 2022 • 2 Comments

Traditional liposuction uses manual manipulation to loosen fat cells before permanently suctioning them away. While effective, the act of using the cannula to physically scrape away fat increases the trauma [Read More]

Posted in: Body Contouring, Liposuction, Makeovers, New Treatments, Plastic Surgery, Q&A, Tips and Tricks, Trends, Weight Loss, Fat Loss, Fitness

Hidradenitis Suppurativa (Acne Inversa): Causes, Symptoms, Prevention, and Treatments

Written by Lindsey Hunter-Ellul, MD on October 4, 2022 • No Comments

Hidradenitis Suppurativa, or Acne Inversa, is a chronic and debilitating skin disease. It presents as persistent, recurring bumps, pustules, nodules or abscesses that are often painful and may lead to [Read More]

Posted in: Acne, Dermatology, Q&A, Skin Care

Dermatofibroma: Symptoms, Causes, Prevention, and Treatment Options

Written by Jonathan Bielfield, MD on September 30, 2022 • No Comments

A dermatofibroma is a benign skin growth, similar to a mole. Dermatofibroma is rooted in the deeper layers of skin, and may protrude or appear even with the skin. This [Read More]

Posted in: Dermatology, Q&A, Skin Care

Temple Filler Treatments: What You Need To Know

Written by Christa Tomc, DO, Board Certified Dermatologist on September 27, 2022 • No Comments

With aging, the entire face tends to experience volume loss. This reduction in bone, fat, muscle, and other tissue can leave the face looking withered. The temples are especially at [Read More]

Posted in: Anti-Aging, Beauty, Botox, Juvederm, Dermal Fillers, Dermatology, Makeovers, Tips and Tricks

Treating Common Types Of Fungal Skin Infection

Written by Neil Farnsworth, MD, Board Certified Dermatologist on September 19, 2022 • No Comments

Fungus is literally everywhere. There are type of fungi that live on plants, in the dirt, on food and indoor surfaces. While there are millions of types of fungus, only [Read More]

Posted in: Dermatology, Q&A, Skin Care, Tips and Tricks

Granuloma Annulare: Symptoms, Causes, Prevention, And Treatment Options

Written by Adam Smithee, MD, Board Certified Dermatologist on September 13, 2022 • No Comments

Granuloma annulare is a harmless, chronic skin condition that occurs primarily in children and young adults. Most commonly, the condition appears as a small ring of reddish bumps. Learn more [Read More]

Posted in: Dermatology, Q&A, Skin Care

Summer Safe Cosmetic Treatments

Written by WD Staff, Skin Care Specialists on September 6, 2022 • No Comments

Summer is the time to show off a little more skin and a fresh, glowing face. However, cosmetic treatments don’t always mix well with stronger sun, longer days, and more [Read More]

Posted in: Anti-Aging, Beauty, Botox, Juvederm, Dermal Fillers, Dermatology, Makeovers, Q&A, Skin Care, Tips and Tricks

Melanoma Prevalence In African Americans

Written by Morgan Covington, MD, Board Certified Dermatologist on September 2, 2022 • No Comments

Melanoma is an aggressive form of skin cancer. While occurrence is less common in African Americans, black patients are more likely to die from melanoma. Lack of awareness of skin [Read More]

Posted in: Dermatology, Q&A, Skin Cancer, Skin Care

Skin Necrosis & Plastic Surgery: What You Should Know

Written by Cameron Craven, MD, FACS, Board Certified Plastic Surgeon on August 30, 2022 • No Comments

Skin necrosis is a rare side effect of any surgical procedure, including cosmetic surgery. Skin necrosis occurs when the blood supply to the skin is interrupted or damaged. This limits [Read More]

Posted in: Facial Plastic Surgery, Plastic Surgery, Q&A

Treating Rosacea with Laser & Light Therapy

Written by Lela Lankerani, MD, Board Certified Dermatologist on August 26, 2022 • No Comments

Rosacea is a common inflammatory skin condition that causes a blushed, reddish patches along the skin. This chronic skin condition can also manifest as bumps, similar to acne, and can [Read More]

Posted in: Dermatology, Q&A, Skin Care, Tips and Tricks

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