Posts by Robert S. Bader, M.D., Dermatologist
Your Guide to Healthy Skin
People always ask me, what should I do for my skin? That sounds like a simple question, but it is actually quite complicated. Everyone’s skin is different and my recommendations will be quite different for most. That being said, some recommendations will be the same for most. Here are some simple things that you can…
Read MoreBest Wrinkle Treatment
People always ask me what the best treatment for wrinkles is. The simple answer is, “That depends”. The table below will help you decide what is best for you. Laxity is different than wrinkles and usually requires threadlifting or surgical facelifting. Least downtime Moderate downtime Most downtime Mild/Early Wrinkles (before 40 usually) Topical Retinol or…
Read MoreLaser Hair Removal: how to get rid of unwanted hair without damaging your skin.
There are so many devices that can reduce unwanted hair. Which is the best? Which is the most comfortable? In short, there is no single best device for everyone. For dark-skinned individuals, the Nd:YAG is the safest. For others, there are many options, but in most cases, lasers are more effective than intense pulsed light…
Read MoreQuick Fixes: Lunchtime procedures with NO downtime.
There are so many things that can be done in under an hour with virtually no downtime! You asked, so let me give you some options, some obvious and some not so. Toxins: Botox, Dysport, Xeomin to reduce movement of muscles that cause wrinkles. The frown lines, crow’s feet, and forehead furrows are the most…
Read MoreWhat smart skin products can I use to get rid of my acne problems?
There are several great acne products that one can get without a prescription and many that are not that good. In some cases, these over-the-counter products are all that one needs. In other cases, prescription-strength products are needed. If someone has scars, this is not the same as skin stains, then one should see a…
Read MoreWhat is Mohs’ Surgery? Facts, Overview, and Information
Mohs’ surgery is a treatment that is commonly used for the most common types of skin cancer. It is a specialized method of tumor removal, processing, and evaluation under the microscope. It is the only treatment that evaluates all of the margins and therefore has the highest cure rate of any treatment available for common,…
Read MoreReduce fine lines and wrinkles with no downtime without breaking the bank!
Ultherapy tightens skin without surgery. No needles. No cutting. People always want to look their best, reduce fine lines and wrinkles, but….There is always a but. They don’t want to spend a lot, they don’t want any downtime, they don’t want an invasive procedure, and they don’t want to use creams all the time. Is…
Read MoreSafe Sunscreen – What is safe and best to use
There have been many concerns in recent years over the safety of sunscreens. There are many safe sunscreens and all are not the same. Before we get into the details, let’s look at the recent issue of “contamination” with benzene. This has been found in at least 78 products made by Neutragena, Aveeno, Coppertone, and…
Read MorePhotodynamic Therapy for Actinic Keratosis: Is it worth the hype or isn’t it?
It seems like every Dermatologist is recommending photodynamic therapy (PDT) for the treatment of actinic keratosis to their patients these days. Why the sudden explosion with this treatment? Is it really that good? Is it really the best? Is it really what we should be recommending to our patients? The simple answer is yes and…
Read MoreThreads, Threads, and more Threads: reduce lines & tighten the cheeks and neck
First, we had Contour threads–a permanent suture that was placed under the skin to suspend or lift the skin of the face and forehead. This was a great product with excellent results that lasted years. Unfortunately, the procedure did require skill and less skilled surgeons began using the product with less than ideal results. As…
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