Aesthetic and Clinical Dermatology Associates - St. Charles

Accutane Treatment is a prescription acne medicine (isotretinoin) taken orally for moderate to severe acne. It reduces oil production, unclogs pores, and can improve scarring. It requires medical supervision, regular tests, and potential side effects monitoring.

Acne Scars is a treatment that improves the skin’s texture and appearance after acne by reducing indentations, discoloration, and raised marks. It may involve options like laser, microneedling, or fillers, with a plan tailored to your skin type and goals.

Acne Treatment is a skincare service that helps clear pimples and reduce breakouts. It involves expert cleansing, skin evaluation, and a personalized plan using meds, facials, or light therapies to clear pores and prevent new acne.

Anti-inflammatory Medication & Treatment refers to medicines and therapies that reduce swelling, pain, and redness from injuries or conditions. It includes drugs like NSAIDs and steroids, along with rest, ice, physical therapy, and doctor-guided plans to manage inflammation and symptoms.

Antibiotics are medicines that kill or stop the growth of bacteria to treat infections. They’re prescribed for specific illnesses, must be used as directed, and completing the full course helps prevent resistance and keeps you and others safe.

Biologic Injections Treatment uses biologic medicines injected to target specific parts of the immune system, reducing inflammation and pain. It involves a doctor or nurse giving injections, with monitoring for side effects and regular follow-up to adjust therapy.

Botox treatments in St. Charles help soften fine lines and wrinkles caused by repeated facial movement, creating a smoother and more refreshed look. Our providers carefully customize each treatment for natural results. Patients visit us from St. Charles and nearby Geneva for subtle outcomes.

Chemical peels in St. Charles help improve skin tone, texture, acne, and discoloration through customized exfoliation treatments. Patients from St. Charles and nearby Geneva receive personalized peel options designed to refresh dull skin, smooth texture, and promote a healthier looking comlexion.

Corticosteroids Treatments are medical care using anti-inflammatory medicines to reduce swelling and immune activity. They can be pills, injections, or topical forms to treat conditions like allergies, asthma, skin issues, or autoimmune diseases, often for short or prescribed periods.

Dermaplaning in St. Charles gently removes dead skin cells and peach fuzz to reveal smoother, brighter skin. This quick, noninvasive treatment improves texture and makeup application with no downtime. Patients also visit us from Batavia for refreshed, glowing results.

Dupixent Treatments are prescription injections for certain inflammatory conditions (like eczema and asthma) that help reduce immune system activity. It’s given by a healthcare professional or patient at home, with regular dosing and doctor follow-ups.

Dysport treatments in St. Charles help soften fine lines and wrinkles by relaxing targeted facial muscles for a smoother appearance. Patients from St. Charles and nearby Batavia choose Dysport for natural looking results, precise application, and minimal downtime with dermatologist guided care.

Eczema is a skin condition that causes itchy, red, dry patches. The service helps manage symptoms with gentle cleansing, moisturizing, avoiding triggers, and guidance on treatments or creams to soothe and protect the skin.

Enlarged Pores is a skincare service that targets visible pores on the face, reducing their size and improving skin texture through cleansing, exfoliation, extractions if needed, and treatments or serums designed to tighten skin and refine pores.

Excision is a surgical procedure that removes diseased or unwanted tissue, such as a lesion or tumor, from the body. It involves cutting out the target area, sometimes with margins, and may be followed by stitching or closure to heal.

Fine Lines and Wrinkles is a skincare service that targets small facial lines, using treatments like creams, serums, or gentle procedures to smooth the skin and reduce signs of aging.

Fluorouracil (5FU) Treatments are cancer medicines given to destroy or slow cancer cells. It’s usually a cream or IV treatment applied to the skin or delivered into the bloodstream over several sessions, with monitoring for side effects.

Fraxel treatment in St. Charles helps improve skin texture, fine lines, acne scars, and sun damage by stimulating natural collagen renewal. Patients from St. Charles and nearby Geneva choose Fraxel to smooth uneven skin tone and achieve visible improvement with dermatologist guided care.

Full-Body Skin Exams are medical checks where a clinician examines your entire skin from head to toe to look for any unusual moles or changes that could indicate skin cancer or other skin conditions, often including a discussion of risk factors and prevention.

Genital warts are small growths on the genitals caused by certain human papillomavirus (HPV) infections. The service covers diagnosis by a clinician, discussion of treatment options (topical meds, procedures), and follow‑up care to manage symptoms and prevent spread.

Hair Loss is a service that helps identify reasons for thinning or missing hair and offers options to manage or treat it, such as lifestyle tips, topical or medical treatments, and professional advice to support healthier hair growth.

Hidradenitis Suppurativa is a chronic skin condition where painful lumps form under the skin, often in folds like armpits or groin. It can cause infections, scarring, and drainage; treatment focuses on relieving symptoms, reducing flare-ups, and keeping skin clean.

Hyperpigmentation is a skin condition where patches appear darker than surrounding skin due to increased melanin. It involves causes like sun exposure, hormonal changes, or inflammation, and treatments may include sun protection, topical brightening agents, and professional procedures.

IPL treatment in St. Charles helps improve redness, sun damage, and uneven skin tone using light based technology. Patients from St. Charles and nearby Batavia receive personalized care designed to brighten complexion, reduce discoloration, and support clearer, more even looking skin.

Imiquimod Treatments are skin cream options that boost your immune system to fight certain skin conditions. You apply the cream as directed, usually once daily for several weeks, and it may cause redness, itching, or irritation at the treated area.

Injectable Dermal Filler is a cosmetic treatment that uses soft gel or gel-like substances injected under the skin to fill lines, restore volume, and enhance contours for a smoother, more youthful appearance.

Intralesional Injection Treatments are injections placed directly into skin lesions to shrink or remove them, often using medicines like steroids. The procedure involves cleaning the area, a quick injection, and some aftercare to reduce swelling and itching.

Juvederm treatment in St. Charles helps restore facial volume, smooth lines, and enhance contours with natural looking results. Patients from St. Charles and nearby Geneva receive personalized filler treatments designed to refresh appearance, improve balance, and support confident, youthful skin.

Juvederm Volbella is a dermal filler used by a clinician to add subtle volume and smooth the lips and surrounding lines. It involves injecting a soft gel made from hyaluronic acid under the skin to enhance shape, fullness, and hydration with temporary results.

Juvederm Vollure is a dermal filler that uses a gel called hyaluronic acid to add volume and smooth deep wrinkles around the mouth and nose. It is injected by a clinician and may last several months, with results gradually fading as the body absorbs the gel.

Juvederm Voluma is a smooth injectable filler used to add volume to the cheeks and midface, restoring contour and lift. It uses hyaluronic acid, is injected by a clinician, and typically requires a quick procedure with temporary results lasting months to a couple of years.

Kybella treatment in St. Charles helps reduce fullness under the chin by targeting stubborn submental fat with non surgical care. Patients from St. Charles and nearby Batavia receive personalized treatment plans designed to improve jawline definition and deliver natural looking results over time.

Laser hair removal treatment uses concentrated light to target hair follicles, reducing hair growth. It involves a clinician applying a laser to the skin in sessions, with cooling, often over several weeks, to gradually diminish unwanted hair.

Laser resurfacing uses focused light beams to remove or smooth the outer skin layers, helping reduce wrinkles, scars, or spots. The procedure involves a short treatment on the skin, followed by recovery as new, healthier skin forms.

Liquid nitrogen cryotherapy treatments use extremely cold nitrogen gas to freeze and remove abnormal or damaged skin tissue. A clinician applies it to the target area, causing controlled freezing with minimal downtime and temporary numbness, followed by healing.

Medical Specialty Services offers expert care from specialists in areas like cardiology, neurology, and orthopedics, focusing on diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up for complex conditions beyond general practice.

Medium Peel is a skincare treatment that removes a moderate amount of facial surface skin to improve texture and tone, reduce fine lines, and reveal brighter skin. It involves applying a chemical solution for a short time, then soothing and moisturizing.

Melasma is a skin condition causing brown to gray-brown patches on the face, often from sun exposure or hormones. Treatments involve sun protection, topical creams, and sometimes procedures to lighten dark patches, usually by a dermatologist.

Microdermabrasion is a cosmetic treatment that gently buffs away the outer skin layer using tiny crystals or a wand, helping smooth texture, brighten the skin, and reduce fine lines. It’s quick, non-invasive, with minimal downtime.

Microneedling is a cosmetic procedure that uses tiny needles to create small skin punctures, stimulating your body’s healing process to boost collagen and elastin, improve texture, and reduce fine lines, scars, and enlarged pores; it involves topical numbing and sessions with a device.

Microneedling with Stem Cell PRP is a skin treatment that uses tiny needles to create micro-injuries, then applies platelet-rich plasma from your blood to boost healing and collagen, aiming to improve texture, tone, and firmness.

Mohs Surgery for Skin Cancer is a precise cancer removal procedure where the surgeon removes thin layers of skin,examines them under a microscope, and continues until no cancer remains, aiming to save healthy tissue and ensure complete cancer removal.

Mole Treatment and Skin Cancer Screening is a clinic service that checks your skin for moles that could be cancerous and provides treatment options to remove or reduce troublesome moles. It combines a skin exam with possible removal or care steps.

Moles Treatment is a medical service that checks skin moles for changes and may remove or treat them if needed. It involves examination by a clinician, sometimes biopsy, and options like removal or monitoring to reduce cancer risk or improve appearance.

Molluscum is a skin-treated infection with small, raised bumps caused by a poxvirus. The service involves diagnosis by a clinician and treatment options to remove or reduce bumps, which may include topical therapies, cryotherapy, or minor in-office procedures.

Oral and Topical Medications Treatments are medicines taken by mouth or applied to the skin to prevent or treat conditions, usually aiming to relieve symptoms, fight infection, or balance body systems. It involves choosing the right medicine, dosing, and monitoring effects.

Otezla Treatments is a prescription medicine used to treat certain skin conditions by reducing inflammation. It’s taken orally as directed by a doctor and may help lessen symptoms like itching, redness, and scales, with monitoring for side effects.

Patch Testing TRUE-Test is a medical test that checks for skin allergies. It uses standardized patches with common allergens applied to the back, worn for 48 hours, then evaluated for reactions to identify which substances cause dermatitis.

Photofacials / IPL Treatment uses intense light to improve skin tone and texture, reducing redness, sunspots, and fine lines. A technician applies a light wand to the skin in gentle pulses, usually with a cooling gel, and may require multiple quick sessions.

Psoriasis Treatment is a medical service that helps reduce itchy, scaly skin patches. It may include topical creams, light therapy, or medicines to slow skin cell growth and calm inflammation, aiming to clear symptoms and improve skin appearance.

Revision Skincare is a line of dermatologist-approved skin care products and treatments designed to improve skin tone, texture, and clarity, often used for anti-aging, with cleansers, serums, moisturizers, and active peels.

Rosacea Treatment helps reduce redness, pimples, and flushing on the face. It may involve topical creams, oral medications, laser or light therapies, and lifestyle steps to avoid triggers and protect skin from sun, heat, and spicy foods.

Sclerotherapy Treatments use a medicated solution injected into small veins or telangiectasias to irritate and collapse the vessel, guiding the body to seal it off. Aimed at reducing visible thread veins, spider veins, or small varicose veins with minimal downtime.

Seborrheic dermatitis is a common skin condition causing red, itchy patches with flaky, yellowish scales usually on the scalp, face, or chest. It’s not contagious and is often managed with gentle cleansing, medicated shampoos, creams, or lotions prescribed by a doctor.

Skin Biopsy is a simple medical procedure where a tiny piece of skin is removed and examined under a microscope to diagnose conditions like infections, rashes, or skin cancer; it’s usually quick, may involve local anesthesia, and heals with minimal scarring.

Skin Cancer is a medical condition where skin cells grow abnormally, usually due to sun exposure. It involves detection through exams and biopsies, and treatment options like surgery, radiation, or topical therapy to remove or destroy cancerous cells.

SkinPen is a microneedling treatment that uses tiny needles to create controlled skin micro-injuries, prompting the body to heal and boost collagen. It typically involves cleaning, numbing, the device sessions, and aftercare to improve texture and tone.

Skincare is taking care of your skin to keep it healthy and clear. It involves cleansing, moisturizing, protecting with sunscreen, treating concerns like acne or dryness, and sometimes using treatments or routines tailored to your skin type.

Skinvive is a skincare service that offers guided facial treatments and routines to improve skin health, using a mix of cleansing, exfoliation, and moisturizing steps tailored to your skin type, with advice on products and self-care habits.

Spider Veins is a cosmetic treatment that targets tiny, thread-like veins on the skin. It involves non-surgical procedures using injections or light/rays to fade or remove visible veins, usually with short recovery and simple aftercare.

Submental Fat (Double Chin) is a cosmetic treatment to reduce excess fat under the chin. It involves techniques like injections or devices to contour the area, aiming for a slimmer jawline with minimal downtime and gradual, natural-looking results.

Sunspots & Sun Damage is a skincare service that assesses sun-related skin changes, treats dark spots, and reduces damage with protective measures, brightening options, and advice to prevent future sun harm.

Surgical Removal Excision is a procedure where a doctor cuts out a small area of tissue or growth and removes it for testing or treatment, then closes the site with stitches. It involves local anesthesia and a quick recovery.

Topical chemotherapy is applying anti-cancer medicine directly to the skin or a mucosal surface to kill cancer cells on the surface, used for localized tumors or precancerous areas; it’s usually a cream, gel, or solution used as prescribed, with monitoring.

Tretinoin Cream Treatment for Acne & Sun Damage is a medicated cream that speeds skin cell turnover to reduce acne and fade sun-related spots. It involves nightly application, starting with a small amount and gradual use to minimize irritation.

Unwanted Hair is a service that removes excess hair from areas like the face, legs, or underarms using methods such as waxing, shaving, threading, or laser. It aims for smoother skin and longer-lasting results with professional treatment and guidance.

Volume Loss is a service that measures and reduces the drop in facial or body fullness, using techniques like fillers or minimally invasive treatments to restore volume, improve contours, and refresh a natural look over time.

Warts is a service that helps identify and treat common skin growths caused by viruses. It involves diagnosis by a clinician, possible at-home care guidance, and treatments or referrals to remove or reduce warts as appropriate.

ZO Skin Health is a clinician-guided skincare program that uses professional-grade products and treatments to improve skin texture, clarity, and aging signs, often through medical-grade cleansers, retinoids, antioxidants, peels, and customized routines.