Premier Dermatology

If you have acne or rosacea, you know how these skin conditions can impact your confidence. Fortunately, Premier Dermatology offers specialized acne and rosacea treatments in Wellesley, MA. Our board-certified dermatologists provide personalized care for clearer, healthier skin.

The best way to treat a scar is to prevent it and at Premier Dermatology we are experts in the treatment of acne. We offer the most up to date and state of the art medical and aesthetic therapies to control and treat acne.

At Premier Dermatology in Wellesley, we specialize in diagnosing and treating pediatric acne and acne scarring using advanced, age-appropriate therapies tailored to the unique needs of young patients.

There is no cure for alopecia areata, but there are hair loss treatments that can help hair regrow more quickly. Most pediatric dermatologists will prescribe corticosteroids, which are drugs that suppress the immune system and slow the hair loss substantially.

Though there is no cure for atopic dermatitis, Premier Dermatology provides a wide variety of treatment options based on the severity of your child’s eczema. A mix of over-the-counter and prescription medications, phototherapy, and immunosuppressants may be used to control eczema.

Certain birthmarks, such as deep hemangiomas or strawberry hemangiomas, may need to be removed before they can pose any significant risk or cause your child substantial pain.

Botox is the most popular option for treating fine lines and wrinkles, primarily because it’s been approved by the FDA the longest (since 1989).

If your skin looks dull, uneven, or not like itself lately, you’re not alone and don’t need a generic fix. Premier Dermatology in Wellesley offers professional chemical peels that do more than exfoliate.

You should see a doctor immediately if your cyst grows rapidly, becomes infected or painful, causes irritation, makes you feel self-conscious, or occurs in a location like a finger or a toe. Premier Dermatology offers numerous cyst removal options depending on the cyst type.

Daxxify is the newest FDA-approved neuromodulator. Its claim to fame is FDA approval for efficacy up to six months, whereas most neuromodulators last three to four months on average.

Fillers are used to provide increased volume and treat non-dynamic facial wrinkles. They can be used to treat volume loss related to aging skin, trauma, or to augment volume in areas like the lips and under the eyes (called the tear troughs).

Dermaplaning is a cosmetic dermatologic procedure that helps to improve your skin’s appearance by mechanically removing the top layers of the skin.

DiamondGlow is a minimally invasive, medical-grade facial that uses a diamond-tip wand to exfoliate the skin, extract impurities, and infuse targeted serums—all in a single step.

Dysport is more dilute compared to Botox and Xeomin. Some providers believe that this formula spreads more easily from the injection site, which makes it a good option for treating broader, larger muscles on the face.

The dermatologist performs the piercing in a sterile environment and provides a wide range of tips on caring for recently-pierced ears.

Unlike spas and salons, which also offer facials and similar skin treatments, Premier Dermatology carries out facials under the supervision of a physician who specializes in skin treatment.

If your child displays any unusual symptoms like rashes, discoloration, growths, or even discomfort of the skin, contact the experts at Premier Dermatology today to schedule a consultation.

If you are experiencing hair loss, contact Premier Dermatology today. The dermatologists can help you get to the bottom of the hair loss and find a treatment option that is most likely to succeed.

For the most part, a single and small external hemangioma should be closely monitored by a dermatologist, but it will often require no treatment and will go away on its own. In some cases, beta-blockers, corticosteroids, or even laser treatment may be used to shrink the hemangioma.

Though there’s very little risk, lice and scabies can cause a great deal of discomfort, and the resulting scratching can lead to infection. Schedule an appointment with Premier Dermatology for treatment and advice.

Intense Pulsed Light, or IPL, works by using light energy to target red and brown discoloration in your skin using a process called “selective photothermolysis.” This results in lightening or resolution of unwanted red and brown spots on your skin.

Kybella® is the only FDA-approved injectable treatment that can improve the appearance of a double chin. It dissolves the fat pocket between your chin and neck through deoxycholic acid, which helps absorb fat.

Laser Genesis is designed to treat fine lines and wrinkles, restore skin tone, reduce the appearance of pores, and even help fight active acne or rosacea. It works by gently heating the skin and stimulating the body’s natural healing process.

Premier Dermatology offers laser hair removal in Wellesley to reduce unwanted hair on various parts of the body. Unlike shaving or waxing, the results are considered more permanent since hairs typically will not regrow in treated areas.

Laser rejuvenation is ideal for treating things like dullness, loss of skin tone, and even mild vascular conditions like spider veins. It may also be useful for treating acne-related problems such as dark spots and mild scarring.

A lipoma is a growth that occurs under the skin due to the excessive growth of fat cells. They are non-cancerous (benign) and typically not painful or dangerous, though they can cause complications that lead to the need for medical intervention.

Microneedling is a process during which small, thin needles penetrate the skin at a chosen depth to reach the dermis (the mid layer of the skin). This microinjury stimulates collagen remodeling and can be used with or without additional serums or PRP to achieve a particular goal.

Premier Dermatology provides professional mole monitoring services designed to help catch skin cancer early, which is the most important step in skin cancer treatment.

Molluscum tends to go away on its own over the course of a few months to a few years, but it can be treated by a dermatologist to speed healing and provide relief from the symptoms.

Morpheus8 is a skin treatment that combines microneedling with radiofrequency skin tightening technology. It is one of the most advanced non-surgical skin firming treatments available.

Nd:YAG stands for neodymium-doped yttrium aluminum garnet, which is a crystal that is utilized in specialized laser for treating a variety of dermatologic conditions.

Sometimes a nail will need to be partially or completely removed due to trauma, infection or need for biopsy of the nail bed (the skin under the nail) to evaluate for possible skin cancer. At Premier Dermatology, we are skilled in performing this procedure painlessly.

This device provides Intensed Pulsed Light (IPL), Nd:YAG, and Fractionated Laser Resurfacing (known as The Frax1550). This allows your provider to use a variety of different treatments according to need in a single treatment session.

If your child is experiencing a rash or other skin condition, visit a pediatric dermatologist right away for a proper diagnosis and treatment plan. This is by far the best way to lessen the severity of the infection and reduce the risk for scarring and discomfort.

A dermatologist will generally remove a mole if it is bothersome, if it is unattractive and causes psychological distress, or if he or she believes it could contain skin cancer cells.

PRP is an injected treatment in which the patient’s own blood is used for its healing properties to treat a variety of skin concerns. This treatment can be used alongside microneedling (known as the “vampire facial”) or laser resurfacing procedures to treat acne scars, stretch marks and aging skin.

This treatment is focused on boosting your body’s natural healing to restore hair growth in the scalp. A PRP injection can treat thinning hair and restore hair to bare patches of scalp, and it is effective for all hair types.

If the stain poses no threat or discomfort to the child, no treatment may be necessary. Otherwise, treatment options to lighten and fade the stain do exist. These include Nd:YAG laser, bromide copper vapor, intense pulsed light, and more.

Premier Micro Glow is a customized microneedling treatment specially curated by our team of skin experts at Premier Dermatology. It involves using a special emulsion made of hyaluronic acid filler, Botox, and lidocaine that is applied into the skin via microneedling.

Treatments for psoriasis vary greatly depending on the type and the severity of the condition, and their goal is to stop the skin cells from growing rapidly enough to produce scales.

Your provider may suggest a “punch” biopsy when doing a skin check or evaluating a rash. This type of biopsy is used to evaluate a full thickness sample of skin.

Radiesse is another injectable skin filler that can be used on specific parts of the face and hands. It also stimulates your body to produce more of its own natural collagen, which provides longer-lasting results.

Dermatologists have the training and knowledge to recognize the rash and provide an accurate diagnosis based on things like medical history and recent exposure to specific foods, medications, or even materials.

Asclera® sclerotherapy is a minimally invasive treatment that uses polidocanol to improve the appearance of small varicose and spider veins. The injectable solution irritates the vein walls, causing them to collapse and eventually be absorbed by the body.

Many individuals develop common, non-cancerous skin growths known as seborrheic keratoses. While harmless, these growths can be a cosmetic concern or cause physical irritation.

A shave biopsy is a quick and easy way to get a diagnosis on a concerning skin lesion without requiring stitches. The skin is anesthetized with local anesthesia and a portion of the lesion is scraped off with a blade and sent to the pathologist for diagnosis.

Though the American Cancer Society recommends that all Americans regularly screen their bodies for signs of skin cancer, it’s also helpful to build a good reputation with a dermatologist you trust for regular checkups and screenings.

At Premier Dermatology skin cancers and atypical moles can be removed in a comfortable outpatient setting using local anesthesia (which means you will be awake during the procedure).

If a rash is painful, spreading, or not responding to over-the-counter creams, you may need dermatologic treatment. Skin infections are especially important to treat early in children, those with decreased immune conditions, or anyone who develops sudden redness, swelling, or discharge.

If your child develops a rash that you cannot identify, or if the rash causes become significantly worse or cause your child a great deal of discomfort, contact Premier Dermatology today for a consultation.

Skin resurfacing is a procedure that improves the surface of your skin by removing the outermost layers. Premier Dermatology may use chemical peels or lasers to achieve the results you desire.

Subcision is a safe in-office procedure that is designed to improve the appearance of depressed or textural acne scars. It is a subcutaneous surgery done by injection rather than incision.

Tirzepatide is a prescription medication designed to support medical weight management in Wellesley. It copies the body’s natural hormones that regulate appetite and blood sugar levels, helping patients achieve steady, sustainable weight loss.

Treatments vary depending on the client’s age, the severity of the condition, and the part of the body affected by vitiligo.

Premier Dermatology offers wart removal procedures that are designed to remove the wart quickly and painlessly, which lessens the risk of injury and related infection.

Wart treatment focuses on removing visible growths and lowering the chance of recurrence. Since warts are caused by a viral infection in the outer layer of the skin, some may resolve on their own, but others can persist or spread.

Xeomin is a good option for treating fine age lines like glabellar lines, horizontal forehead lines, and crow’s feet.