As the human body ages, it will begin to lose fat in many places. This is the reason why older people start to develop hollow…
Anti-Aging Creams
The New Science of Anti-Aging Creams New research studying the aging process of skin is providing valuable information about more effective products. Anti-aging creams…
Blood Vessel Laser Removal
The KTP, or potassium titanyl-phosphate, laser medical procedure is used to treat blood vessels that mark the facial area. This includes brown sun spots and…
Blood Vessel Removal
Some patients have broken blood vessels on different parts of their bodies, particularly on their faces. These vessels are commonly visible on the cheeks, chin…
Blue Light Therapy for Acne
What is Blue Light Therapy? Blue light therapy is an acne treatment that is approved by the FDA as an alternative to oral or topical…
Botox Treatment
When injected by an experienced dermatologist, Botox, or Botulinum Toxin Type A, is an effective treatment for improving aesthetic appearance and other medical conditions. Botox…
Botox Facial Reshaping
Botox is a type of medication which is injected right into a muscle. It helps to relax the affected muscle and is most often used…
Botox for Hand Hyperhidrosis
Many associate Botox injections as a cosmetic face treatment but did you know that Botox can also treat hyperhidrosis of the hands? Hand hyperhidrosis is…
Botox Treatment for Excessive Sweating of Feet
Hyperhidrosis is a condition that results in excessive sweating. This is most commonly found in the underarms, the palms of the hands and soles of…
Narrow Band Ultraviolet B (UVB) Treatment
Introducing therapeutic ultraviolet light to New York City (NYC)! Although present in small amounts in natural sunlight, concentrated narrow-band ultraviolet B light (NB-UVB) is an…
Laser Birthmark Removal
“Birthmarks” come in a variety of shapes, colors and sizes. Red birthmarks are typically port-wine stains that can be treated very effectively in our NYC…
Skin Tightening Treatment
Laser skin resurfacing is a rejuvenation treatment aimed at tightening your skin and leaving you looking younger. Our 595nm Candela and carbon dioxide lasers leave…
Laser Treatment for Stretch Marks
“Stretch marks” or striae are perhaps the most challenging aesthetic condition we face as dermatologists. They begin when collagen is damaged from rapid changes in…
Melanoma Awareness Month
Did you know that one in five Americans will develop Melanoma in their lifetimes? Early detection is key! Now is the time to schedule your…
Bites and Stings
As travel increases and humans continue to expand their presence throughout the world, dermatologists must be familiar with a number of creatures capable of inflicting…
Skin Manifestations of Abuse
Abuse takes many forms, including physical abuse, sexual abuse, emotional abuse and neglect. The definition of child abuse, by the Center for Prevention and Treatment…
Burn and Other Exposure Injuries
Man’s primitive fascination with fire has led to affliction with burn injuries since the dawn of our history. Therapy has evolved from the application of…
Collagen Vascular Disease and Related Cutaneous Emergencies
Collagen vascular diseases are disorders of unknown etiology, with features of autoimmunity, in which the immune system loses the capacity to distinguish self from non-self. …
Skin Manifestations of Internal Disease
As the largest organ in the body, the skin may reveal the first manifestations of internal disease. The astute clinician can often use dermatologic findings…
Vasculitis
Vasculitis is defined as inflammation of blood vessel walls. There are many types of vasculitis, lending to its variable clinical presentation, with or without systemic…
