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Face veins are visible red or blue blood vessels that spread like a web across the face. They form when surface vessels dilate (expand). Though they are not usually harmful, they can be considered cosmetically unappealing. It is not entirely known what causes spider veins, but there are various treatments available.
Age spots, also called liver spots, are flat brown patches on the skin that
have darkened in color (“pigmented”) after exposure to sunlight or
ultraviolet light. They are commonly seen in people over the age of 40 on
areas of skin that are frequently exposed to sunlight, such as the hands,
shoulders, forearms, face and forehead. Age spots may look unattractive, but
age spots are painless and harmless, although their dark color can delay the
diagnosis of some skin cancers.
The Derm Aesthetic & Laser Center treats face veins and age spots with the state-of-the-art Aura-i laser.
Rosacea is a chronic skin disease affecting about 14 million Americans that causes redness and swelling on the face and also occasionally the scalp, neck, ears, chest, back and/or eyes. Although it can affect anyone, rosacea typically appears in light-skinned, light-haired adults aged 30-50. Symptoms range from red pimples, lines and visible blood vessels to dry or burning skin and a tendency to flush easily, but many people find that the emotional effects of rosacea – i.e. low self-confidence and avoidance of social situations – are more difficult to handle than the physical ones. It is not yet known what causes rosacea and the disease is not curable, although it can be treated in many ways, including topical and oral medications, laser therapy and laser surgery. Early detection and intervention are essential to achieve the most effective results, or to reduce the severity of symptoms if rosacea has already progressed.
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Acne is the term for the blocked pores (blackheads and whiteheads), pimples, and deeper lumps (cysts or nodules) that can appear typically on the face, neck, chest, back, shoulders and upper arms. Seventeen million Americans currently have acne, making it the most common skin disease in the country. While it affects mostly teenagers, and almost all teenagers have some form of acne, adults of any age can have it. Acne is not life-threatening, but it can cause physical disfigurement (scarring) and emotional distress. Treatment varies depending on the type and severity of lesions, skin type and the patient’s age and lifestyle, but on average results are visible in six to eight weeks. Options include:
- Laser Resurfacing
- Soft tissue fillers and fat transfer
- Punch excisional surgery for deep "ice-pick" pitted scarring
- Dermabrasion and microdermabrasion
Patients with mild acne can supplement treatment at home by washing with warm water and a mild soap twice a day and/or using a topical over-the-counter acne medication.
Learn about how laser resurfacing can help the appearance of acne scars.
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