What is cosmetic dermatology?
As a dermatologist, Dr. Hicks is an expert in skin care who can diagnose and treat every type of skin problem, from common rashes and infections, to complex skin cancers. Cosmetic dermatology takes his practice a step beyond treating skin problems.
Dr. Hicks specializes in cosmetic dermatology so he can correct age-related skin problems like age spots and wrinkles, eliminate problems like sagging skin and spider veins, and help you feel great by rejuvenating your appearance.
What skin problems do cosmetic dermatologists treat?
You can come to Dr. Hicks for help with virtually every concern you might have about your appearance, including:
- Lines and wrinkles
- Loose, sagging, skin
- Dry, dull skin
- Uneven skin tone and texture
- Age spots and sun damage
- Skin redness due to veins or rosacea
- Acne and acne scars
- Clogged pores
- Spider veins
Dr. Hicks takes time to talk with you about your cosmetic concerns, creates an individualized treatment plan, and helps you with ongoing skin care to maintain your results and prevent future sun damage.
What services do cosmetic dermatologists provide?
Dr. Hicks offers an expansive range of treatments so he can customize your care to meet your cosmetic needs. These are a few examples of the services frequently performed:
- Chemical peels
- Botox® injections
- Juvéderm®, Filler
- Laser hair removal
- Photofacials
Dr. Hicks also offers topical treatments like prescription-strength bleaching creams as an option for eliminating age spots.
What does it mean to have a laser facial?
Today’s advanced lasers are incredibly diverse, with varying pulse and wavelength settings that precisely target different skin problems. That means a laser facial may be done using one of several types of lasers designed to treat everything from wrinkles and loose skin to hyperpigmentation problems like age spots, redness, and freckles.
As one example, Dr. Hicks uses a versatile Nd:YAG laser that gradually tones and tightens your skin with no downtime. The Nd:YAG laser produces gentle heat below the surface of the skin that causes new collagen production.
Collagen is an essential part of your skin’s structure, where it contributes strength and resilience. As old skin at the surface naturally sheds and is replaced with new skin that’s rich in collagen, your skin becomes tighter and better toned.
To learn more about how cosmetic care can improve your appearance, call Marion Dermatology, or schedule an appointment online.
