Laser Hair Removal: how to get rid of unwanted hair without damaging your skin.
By Robert S. Bader, M.D., Dermatologist |
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…
Quick Fixes: Lunchtime procedures with NO downtime.
By Robert S. Bader, M.D., Dermatologist |
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…
Reduce fine lines and wrinkles with no downtime and it won’t break the bank!
By Robert S. Bader, M.D., Dermatologist |
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, and they dont’ want to use creams all the time. Is that asking too much? Sometimes yes, but not always. Here in Boca Raton, expect to…
NEW SCAR TREATMENT FOR THICK SCARS
By Robert S. Bader, M.D., Dermatologist |
Tranilast 8% liposomal gel was shown to be effective in treating scars from cesarean sections. Patients were asked to treat half of their scars with this gel and the other half with placebo. Patients were much more satisfied with the Tranilast side. Unfortunately, this treatment has not been compared to other treatments, including steroid injections and…
CO2 LASER A GOOD OPTION FOR ACNE SCAR TREATMENT
By Robert S. Bader, M.D., Dermatologist |
Acne scars remains one of the most challenging condition to treat. In short, there is no one single treatment that is best for everyone. That being said, I see many patients whom are extremely frustrated after trying treatments that are not effective for their type of acne. The carbon dioxide (CO2) laser is an effective…
SKIN TIGHTENING WITH MINIMAL DOWNTIME!
By Robert S. Bader, M.D., Dermatologist |
Finally a treatment that tightens the skin, reduces the appearance of scars, and reduces the appearance of stretch marks with little to no downtime! Secret RF is here. This technology uses microneedling with radiofrequency. It is the Radiofrequency that generates heat to tighten the skin. Do not confuse this treatment with microneedling alone as there…
HOW TO GET RID OF DARK CIRCLES UNDER YOUR EYES
By Robert S. Bader, M.D., Dermatologist |
No one likes the look of dark circles under their eyes, which can make one look tired. Unfortunately, treatment of this common complaint can be difficult as several factors play a role in their appearance. What causes dark circles under the eyes Genetics. This is the most common cause of dark circles. In darker skinned…
60-MINUTE FACELIFT: FACT OR FICTION?
By Robert S. Bader, M.D., Dermatologist |
Fact, well with some caveats. The Silhouette Lift is here and it looks good. This newer version of the thread lift uses the Silhouette thread to tighten the skin in the cheeks and jowls providing an instant lift. The thread has little cones on it that dissolve. 4 threads are used to tighten the cheeks…
FAT REDUCTION IN 15 MINUTES WITH NO DOWNTIME!
By Robert S. Bader, M.D., Dermatologist |
Finally and effective fat reduction treatment that is fast and has no downtime. No long fat freezing treatments that just don’t work well on everyone. This latest technology uses radiofrequency to melt fat AND TIGHTEN the skin. In as little as 15 minutes you can be back to all of your activities. What are you…
“BETTER THAN BOTOX?”
By Robert S. Bader, M.D., Dermatologist |
Revance Therapeutics Inc. said that an experimental drug RT002 [injectable daxibotulinumtoxinA] can smooth wrinkles for longer than Allergan’s Botox, according to the results of late-stage studies. We will have to wait for the published data to see, but at least early reports look promising.