admin

Skin Tags

Skin Tags What are Skin Tags? Why do I have Skin Tags? How can I get rid of my skin tags? Skin tags are benign skin growths that can affect anyone.Dermatologists just do not know why we get skin tags. Acrochordons, or Skin tags canappear anywhere. Skin tags are usually tan or brown in color …

Skin Tags Read More »

What is a skin tag?

What is a skin tag? The medical term for a skin tag is acrochordon. These soft, benign lesions can grow almost anywhere! Skin tags are often on a “stalk” or pedunculated, or sometimes appear flat. Sometimes skin tags are hyperpigmented or are brown and are not just flesh colored. Many patients have several skin tags …

What is a skin tag? Read More »

How do I get rid of Melasma or brown spots on my face?

How do I get rid of Melasma or brown spots on my face? The best treatment for discoloration, or melasma or hyperpigmentation, is a combination of therapies. Melasma is a discoloration of the skin often times secondary to hormonal changes, and is sometimes called “pregnancy mask”. This type of skin discoloration or hyperpigmentation is deeper …

How do I get rid of Melasma or brown spots on my face? Read More »

How much is Botox?

How much is Botox? Botox is usually sold by the UNIT. That is because that is how it is purchased from the company that makes Botox, Allergan. At Gilbert Perfect Skin, Botox is injected at 10.50 per unit. For a good example, let’s look at the most often treated area with Botox Cosmetic: The Glabella …

How much is Botox? Read More »

What is a PhotoFacial?

What is a PhotoFacial? A PhotoFacial is a light-based treatment for brown spots and redness. It also leaves the skin looking just refreshed! A PhotoFacial or “Intense Pulsed Light” procedure is NOT a laser treatment. A full face PhotoFacial session will take about 30 minutes and it does hurt! Your skin will appear red, and …

What is a PhotoFacial? Read More »

What is Thermage Skin Tightening, what does Thermage do?

What is Thermage Skin Tightening, what does Thermage do? Thermage utilizes radio frequency to stimulate EXISTING collagen and promote NEW collagen growth. Deep layers of the skin are safely heated with the patented radio frequency technology. Collagen continues to be stimulated for up to six months with Thermage treatments. How often should I get a …

What is Thermage Skin Tightening, what does Thermage do? Read More »