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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
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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

CoolSculpting Results: What to Expect

Written by WD Staff, Skin Care Specialists on February 26, 2019 • No Comments

CoolSculpting is one of today’s most popular non-surgical body contouring methods. Patients love the treatment because they see results with no needles, no surgical incisions, no anesthesia, no pain medications, [Read More]

Posted in: Body Contouring, CoolSculpting, Dermatology, Makeovers, New Treatments, Q&A, Tips and Tricks, Trends

DIY vs. Professional Microneedling: Which Is Better?

Written by Jamie Cantu, LA, Licensed Aesthetician on February 22, 2019 • 4 Comments

Microneedling is one of today’s most popular spa treatments. Also known as Collagen Induction Therapy, microneedling is an innovative skin rejuvenation treatment that can improve the overall appearance of the [Read More]

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

Botox FAQs: Answers To Common Questions For First-Time Botox Patients

Written by Natalie Yingling, FNP-C, Family Nurse Practitioner on February 19, 2019 • 5 Comments

Botox is a popular non-surgical, injectable treatment that eradicates lines and wrinkles. With more than 7 million treatments performed last year, Botox is one of the most popular cosmetic procedures [Read More]

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

Understanding Cosmetic Laser Treatment Safety Laws

Written by WD Staff, Skin Care Specialists on February 12, 2019 • 2 Comments

When studying the laws and regulations in the United States governing laser operation, it is clear there is a lack of clearly defined rules in most states. Each state has [Read More]

Posted in: Dermatology, Laser Hair Removal, New Treatments, Q&A, Skin Care, Tattoo Removal, Tips and Tricks, Trends

Common Rosacea Triggers that Cause Symptom Flare-Ups

Written by Laura Buford, MD, Board Certified Dermatologist on February 5, 2019 • No Comments

Rosacea is a chronic skin condition that causes a persistent redness of the skin. Other symptoms can include small spider vein-like blood vessels visible in the face, a burning or [Read More]

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

Why is it important to hydrate and moisturize skin?

Written by Holly Singletary, MD, Board Certified Dermatologist on January 25, 2019 • One Comment

Healthy skin is smooth, soft and luminous. It is important to keep skin healthy, hydrated and moisturized to ensure it functions properly. Among its many roles, one of the most [Read More]

Posted in: Anti-Aging, Beauty, Dermatology, Fun Facts, Q&A, Skin Care, Tips and Tricks

How (and Why) To Avoid Fake Botox And Dermal Fillers

Written by Elizabeth Geddes-Bruce, MD, Board Certified Dermatologist on January 17, 2019 • 3 Comments

Neuromodulators (such as Botox, Dysport, and Xeomin) and dermal fillers (like Juvederm and Restylane) have become very popular alternatives to plastic surgery procedures. Patient demand for these injectables is well [Read More]

Posted in: Botox, Juvederm, Dermal Fillers, Dermatology, Tips and Tricks, Trends

Which Body Areas Can Be Treated With CoolSculpting?

Written by WD Staff, Skin Care Specialists on January 14, 2019 • 7 Comments

CoolSculpting is the most popular non-surgical body contouring treatment for a good reason. The treatment safely and effectively removes stubborn pockets of fat through the process of cryolipolysis, or destruction [Read More]

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

Eyelid Surgery vs. Brow Lift: What’s the Difference?

Written by Minas Constantinides, MD, FACS, Board Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon on January 3, 2019 • 5 Comments

Everyone will experience changes in some degree to our skin, bones, and muscles as we age. While natural aging affects the appearance of the entire face, the area around the [Read More]

Posted in: Anti-Aging, Eyelid Surgery, Facial Plastic Surgery, Makeovers, Plastic Surgery, Q&A, Tips and Tricks

Our Most Popular Blog Posts Of 2018

Written by WD Staff, Skin Care Specialists on December 31, 2018 • No Comments

With 2019 approaching fast, we thought it would be helpful to go back through our blog and bring you our most popular blog posts of the year. Here are the [Read More]

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