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Adam Mamelak, MD
Adam Smithee, MD
Ali Shahbaz, MD
Alison Moseley, MD
Amy Bekanich, MD
Bernice Martinez, LA
Cameron Craven, MD, FACS
Cheryl Kosarek, MD
Christa Tomc, DO
Corina Cardenas, LA
Daniel Friedmann, MD
Daniela Atencio, MD
Donna Hart, MD
Elizabeth Geddes-Bruce, MD
Emily Wood, MD
Fareesa Sandoval, MD
Gregory Nikolaidis, MD
Heidi Prather, MD, FAAD
Holly Singletary, MD
Hubert Chodkiewicz, MD
Jamie Cantu, LA
Jennifer Gordon, MD
Jessica “Nikki” Dietert, MD
Jonathan Bielfield, MD
Julie Jackson, MD
Kara Roth, LA
Kellie Reed, MD
Kelly Aschenbeck, MD
Kelly Wala, RN BSN
Kim Anderson, MPAS, PA-C
Kristi Cardona, LA
Laura Buford, MD
Laura Scott, MD
Lauren Rimoin, MD
Lela Lankerani, MD
Leslie Robbins, MPAS, PA-C
Lindsey Hunter-Ellul, MD
Lindsey Richards, MD
Lisa Rhodes, MD
Macey Delcambre, MD
Macy Wise, RN
Madeleine Gantz, MD
Malini Fowler, MD
Matthew LaCour, MD
Melinda Conroy, MD
Michael Coverman, MD
Minas Constantinides, MD, FACS
Miriam Gonzalez, RN
Miriam Hanson, MD
Morgan Covington, MD
Neil Farnsworth, MD
Peggy Chern, MD
Quynh-Giao Sartor, MD
Sally Matika, MPAS, PA-C
Stephanie Saxton-Daniels, MD
Tatiana Sousa, MD
Timothy McGee, MD
Timothy Tran, MD
Valerie Hanft, MD

Ashley Hargrove
Brian Stumbaugh
Brianna Kay, MPAS, PA-C
Elizabeth Van Huffel
Erin Foster, LA
Julie Fridlington, MD
Justina Moncrief
Katelyn Woolridge, MD
Katie Fowler, MPAS, PA-C
Kyle Coleman, MD
Marisa Tom
Michael Rains, MD
Michelle Sivolob, RN
miraDry
Monica Schepp, MPAS, PA-C
Natalie Yingling, FNP-C
Nicole Butcher, LA
Rawn Bosley, MD
Rochelle Rae
Sara Bode, FNP-C
Savannah Cohen
Trudi Bonomi
WD Staff

Video: Treating Hyperpigmentation (Discoloration) Of Darker Skin

Written by WD Staff, Skin Care Specialists on December 4, 2019 • No Comments

Treating hyperpigmentation and other skin discoloration in patients with darker skin (Fitzpatrick skin type IV through VII) can be tricky. Dr. Erica Stevens, Board Certified Dermatologist, discusses treatment options for [Read More]

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

Traditional Microneedling vs. RF Microneedling: What’s the Difference?

Written by WD Staff, Skin Care Specialists on November 27, 2019 • 21 Comments

Microneedling has become an increasingly popular treatment. Professional microneedling (also known as Collagen Induction Therapy) is a minimally invasive skin rejuvenation treatment that can dramatically improve the skin with little [Read More]

Posted in: Anti-Aging, Beauty, Dermatology, Makeovers, New Treatments, Q&A, Skin Care, Tips and Tricks, Trends

Recovering from Mohs Surgery: Tips + What to Expect

Written by Hubert Chodkiewicz, MD, Board Certified Dermatologist on November 13, 2019 • 4 Comments

Mohs Surgery is a highly effective skin cancer treatment that allows for the immediate identification and complete removal of the entire cancerous growth. The procedure involves removing the visible tumor/biopsy [Read More]

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

How Common Is Revision Rhinoplasty?

Written by Minas Constantinides, MD, FACS, Board Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon on November 8, 2019 • 3 Comments

Rhinoplasty (nose surgery) continues to be one of the most popular facial plastic surgery procedures in the world, with 213,780 procedures performed in the U.S. in 2018 (source). Rhinoplasty is [Read More]

Posted in: Facial Plastic Surgery, Makeovers, Plastic Surgery, Q&A, Rhinoplasty, Trends

How to Prepare for Plastic Surgery

Written by Cameron Craven, MD, FACS, Board Certified Plastic Surgeon on November 4, 2019 • No Comments

Congratulations on your decision to have plastic surgery. We’re sure you’ve taken some time to fully research your procedure and worked diligently to choose a highly qualified board certified plastic [Read More]

Posted in: Breast Augmentation, Eyelid Surgery, Facelift, Facial Plastic Surgery, Plastic Surgery, Q&A, Tips and Tricks

Are CoolSculpting Results Permanent?

Written by Natalie Yingling, FNP-C, Family Nurse Practitioner on October 24, 2019 • 4 Comments

One of the most effective non-surgical body contouring methods is CoolSculpting, a 100% non-invasive treatment that removes stubborn body fat. The treatment literally freezes the fat away without the pain [Read More]

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

Ask A Dermatologist: Mohs Surgery Skin Cancer Cure Rate

Written by Hubert Chodkiewicz, MD, Board Certified Dermatologist on October 18, 2019 • One Comment

A common concern of any patient with skin cancer is the likelihood that the cancer will return after being treated. Mohs surgery is an extremely effective technique with the highest [Read More]

Posted in: Dermatology, New Studies, Q&A, Skin Cancer

Dealing with Dandruff: Dandruff Symptoms, Causes, and Treatments

Written by Katelyn Woolridge, MD, Board Certified Dermatologist on October 14, 2019 • One Comment

What is Dandruff? Dandruff, also known as pityriasis simplex capillitii, is an extremely common condition resulting in diffuse, fine white or greasy scaling of the scalp and beard area. Considered [Read More]

Posted in: Dermatology, Hair, Q&A, Tips and Tricks

Gynecomastia Surgery Recovery: Tips, Timeline, & What To Expect

Written by Timothy McGee, MD, Board Certified Plastic Surgeon on October 9, 2019 • 2 Comments

The recovery process from Gynecomastia surgery (male breast reduction/lift) can vary greatly from individual to individual as each patient is unique in terms of their body’s natural recovery response and [Read More]

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

CoolSculpting May Be Better Than Lipo For Treating These Body Areas

Written by Gregory Nikolaidis, MD, Board Certified Dermatologist on October 4, 2019 • One Comment

The phenomenal popularity of CoolSculpting is well deserved. Coolsculpting is an effective non-surgical treatment that can reduce fat by up to 20%-25% per treatment in the treated areas. While liposuction [Read More]

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

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