Acne is the most frequent skin condition seen by medical professionals. It consists of pimples that appear on the face, back and chest. About 80% of adolescents have some form of acne and about 5% of adults experience acne. In normal skin, oil glands under the skin, known as sebaceous glands, produce an oily substance called sebum.
Read MoreBellafill® is an injectable filler that's FDA approved to treat certain types of acne scars. Bellafill® yields instant smoothness that you can appreciate as soon as you leave the office - and it's been clinically proven to last through five years.
Read MoreA chemical peel is a dermatological procedure employed to improve the aesthetic appeal of skin on the face, hands, and neck. The application of a chemical solution works to exfoliate a person’s skin and then the affected skin falls away.
Read MoreIf you are unhappy with the appearance of your skin, call our office to set up a cosmetic consultation with Dr. Kurzman or Caitlyn to discuss the endless possibilities for improvement. There are skin care products, injectables and procedures that can benefit anyone!
Facial fillers are cosmetic tools which are injected into the skin and are typically made from hyaluronic acid or calcium hydroxyl apatite. They can offer temporary or more long-lasting results by employing small injections which work beneath the skin.
Read MoreAging and sun damaged skin can be treated to give a more natural and youthful appearance with a variety of treatments and skin care.
They are often related to heredity, oral contraceptives, hormone therapy, sun exposure or the aging process. They may also be related to rosacea, another treatable skin condition.
Read MoreOver time, skin gets thinner, drier and less elastic. Ultimately, this causes wrinkles - either fine lines or deep furrows. In addition to sun exposure, premature aging of the skin is associated with smoking, heredity and skin type (higher incidence among people with fair hair, blue-eyes and light skin).
Hyperhidrosis is a medical condition which causes excessive sweating. People with this condition can sweat when the body does not need any cooling. Because the skin is frequently wet, skin infections can also develop.
Read MoreSkin discoloration may be the result of hormonal changes, sun damage and aging. This can be treated with medication as well as light and laser devices.
An IPL, or intense pulsed light, photofacial is used to treat issues of facial redness, uneven skin tone, brown spots, spider veins, and broken capillaries. The treatment employs concentrated pulses of light which focus on skin cells to stimulate a chemical change.
Read MoreLaser hair removal is accomplished through directing a laser into the hair follicle. Pigments in the follicles absorb the light which destroys the hair.
Read MoreLaser skin resurfacing is a noninvasive procedure that involves the use of lasers to make skin appear smoother and younger looking. This type of procedure offers advantages over invasive methods of improving skin, such as traditional facelifts.
Read MoreMedical lasers use an intense beam of light to significantly lighten or completely remove your tattoo. Different wavelengths of light treat different colors of ink. When the ink particles of your tattoo absorb the light from the laser, they are broken up into tiny fragments.
Read MoreLip Augmentation is a procedure where dermal fillers are used to enhance your lip contours and appearance. With this procedure you can achieve fuller, plumper, and more luscious lips.
Read MorePRP is a popular anti-aging therapy. It uses platelets from your own blood to support your body’s healing process. PRP restores your skin’s natural strength and resilience for facial rejuvenation, improving tone and texture.
Read MoreMicroneedling is a nonsurgical, minimally invasive skin-rejuvenation therapy that uses tiny needles to jumpstart your skin’s healing and collagen-remodeling processes. Dr. Kurzman uses the PiXel8-RF by Rohrer Aesthetics, which boosts the efficacy of the needles with the power of radiofrequency (RF) energy and keeps you comfortable with the Arctic Chill cold-air system.
Read MoreMoles are common and almost every adult has at least one mole. Adults who have fair skin frequently have more moles. Individuals can have anywhere from 10 to 40 moles on their skin. When moles change in appearance, become itchy, they bleed, or grow unexpectedly a greater issue may be present.
Read MorePlatelet-rich plasma (PRP) is a substance created from a sample of your own blood. It contains a high concentration of the body's naturally occurring growth factors that are used for healing and tissue regeneration.
Read MorePsoriasis is a medical condition which is characterized by skin cells which multiply up to 10 times quicker than usual. When underlying cells reach the skin's surface and die, the sheer number creates raised, red plaques with white scales to erupt.
Read More"Rash" is a general term for a wide variety of skin conditions. A rash refers to a change that affects the skin and usually appears as a red patch or small bumps or blisters on the skin. The majority of rashes are harmless and can be treated effectively with over-the-counter anti-itch creams, antihistamines and moisturizing lotions.
Read MoreOur Repair and Restore is a combined treatment with the Pixel8 RF Microneedling and Erbium YAG laser resurfacing.
Read MoreRosacea is a chronic skin condition that causes facial redness, acne-like pimples, visible small blood vessels on the face, swelling and/or watery, irritated eyes. This inflammation of the face can affect the cheeks, nose, chin, forehead or eyelids. More than 14 million Americans suffer from rosacea. It is not contagious, but there is some evidence to suggest that it is inherited. There is no known cause or cure for rosacea. There is also no link between rosacea and cancer.
Read MoreUneven Texture/Tone occurs most frequently in areas exposed to the sun, such as the face, neck, back of the hands and forearms. Over time, skin gets thinner, drier and less elastic.