Dr. Shauna R. Diggs, MD — Cosmedic Dermatology

Acne Treatment is a skincare service that helps clear pimples and reduce breakouts. It involves cleansing, applying medicated products or lights/chemicals, and may include advice on washing routines, diet, and lifestyle to prevent acne.

Body contouring refers to a set of cosmetic treatments that improve shape and tone by removing or reducing excess fat and skin after weight loss, aging, or pregnancy. It may include procedures like liposuction, non-surgical slimming, and skin tightening.

Botox is a cosmetic treatment that injects small amounts of a purified toxin into facial muscles to relax them, reducing wrinkles. It’s quick, usually done in a clinic, with minor, temporary effects and typically lasts a few months.

Chemical Peels are skincare treatments that use a safe acid solution to remove damaged outer skin layers, revealing smoother skin beneath. They involve cleansing, applying the solution, and a neutralizing step, with varying depths and recovery times.

Clear and Brilliant Laser Peels are gentle laser skin treatments that use light energy to improve texture, tone, and minor lines. It involves a short procedure with numbing, a cool wand on the skin, and mild redness that fades in days.

CoolSculpting is a cosmetic treatment that freezes fat away. A clinician places a cooling device on targeted areas, freezes fat cells, which are later naturally eliminated by the body, helping to slim treated areas without surgery.

Dysport is a wrinkle-relaxing injectable medicine that temporarily smooths lines by relaxing facial muscles; a clinician injects small doses under the skin, usually to treat forehead lines or crow’s feet, with effects lasting several months.

Ear Piercing is a service that makes a small hole in the ear using a sterile needle or piercing gun, followed by placing a stud or earring. It involves cleaning, marking, piercing, and aftercare to prevent infection and promote healing.

Eczema is a skin condition causing red, itchy, and sometimes dry patches. It involves soothing the skin, avoiding triggers, staying hydrated, and using prescribed creams or medicines to reduce inflammation and prevent flare-ups.

Fraxel is a skin resurfacing treatment that uses laser to target tiny areas of skin, stimulating collagen to reduce wrinkles, age spots, and scars. It involves direct laser treatment sessions with brief downtime and gradual full healing over weeks.

Hair Loss is a service that helps assess and treat thinning or shedding hair. It may involve evaluation by a professional, discussing causes, and options like lifestyle changes, medications, or therapies to slow or reverse hair loss and promote healthier hair growth.

Hyperhidrosis is a condition causing excessive sweating beyond what the body needs. It often affects the hands, feet, underarms, or face and can interfere with daily activities. Treatments include antiperspirants, medications, Botox, iontophoresis, or surgery.

Juveau is a cosmetic injectable treatment that smooths wrinkles by temporarily relaxing facial muscles. It involves a clinician injecting small amounts of the product under the skin, usually in the forehead and around the eyes, with results typically lasting several months.

Juvederm is a dermal filler made of hyaluronic acid that smooths wrinkles and adds volume under the skin. It’s injected with a needle by a clinician to plump areas like lips or cheeks, with immediate results and varying durations.

Laser Therapy uses focused light to stimulate healing, reduce pain, and lessen inflammation. A clinician directs a low-intensity laser to the skin or tissue for a short session, typically without downtime, depending on the area being treated.

Laser hair removal uses concentrated light to target and destroy hair follicles, reducing future hair growth. A technician passes a laser over the skin with cooling and protective measures, usually several sessions, for smoother skin with long-lasting results.

Latisse is a prescription eye drop that helps eyelashes grow longer, fuller, and darker. It’s applied nightly with a applicator to the upper lash line, used long-term under doctor guidance, with possible side effects like eye irritation.

Melanoma is a skin cancer that starts in pigment cells. It involves checking moles or spots for changes, and may require diagnosis through exams, imaging, or a biopsy, with treatment options like surgery, immunotherapy, or targeted drugs depending on the stage.

Microdermabrasion is a skincare treatment that gently exfoliates the outer skin using tiny crystals or a diamond-tipped wand to remove dead skin cells, leaving the surface smoother and brighter with minimal downtime.

NuEra Tight is a non-surgical body shaping treatment that uses radiofrequency and infrared technology to heat tissue, aimed at smoothing, tightening skin, and reducing unwanted fat in targeted areas.

OptiLight Beautiful Eyes is a light-based cosmetic treatment designed to reduce appearance of under-eye bags and brighten the eye area, using gentle, science-backed light therapy and skincare steps for a refreshed look.

Psoriasis is a skin condition where skin cells grow too fast, causing red, scaly patches that can itch or sting. Treatments aim to slow growth, reduce inflammation, and soothe symptoms; this may include topical creams, light therapy, or medications.

Radiesse is a dermal filler used to add volume and smooth wrinkles by injecting calcium-based microspheres under the skin; it provides immediate fullness and stimulates collagen over time for longer-lasting results.

Restylane is a hyaluronic acid filler used to add volume and smooth wrinkles in the skin. It involves an in-office injection by a trained professional, with some temporary swelling or bruising and results that can last several months to a year.

Rosacea is a chronic skin condition causing facial redness, visible blood vessels, and pimples. It often affects the cheeks, nose, chin, and forehead and can be triggered by heat, sun, spicy foods, and stress; treatment focuses on reducing symptoms and flare-ups.

Sclerotherapy is a medical treatment that closes abnormal veins, usually in the legs. A doctor injects a safe chemical into the vein, causing it to scar and fade. Over weeks to months, the treated vein fades and the blood flows through healthier vessels.

Skin Cancer Treatment is medical care to remove or destroy skin cancers and stop them from growing. It may involve surgery to cut out the cancer, lasers, freezing, radiation, or medicines, plus follow-up checks to ensure it doesn’t return.

SmoothGlo is a user-friendly service that helps you improve skin appearance with guided routines, gentle skincare steps, and personalized tips to hydrate, brighten, and smooth textures for a natural, healthy glow.

Stretch Mark Removal is a cosmetic treatment that helps reduce the appearance of stretch marks. It uses therapies like laser, microneedling, or creams to encourage skin healing and collagen growth, making marks less visible over several sessions.

Wart Removal is a treatment to safely remove unwanted skin growths called warts. A clinician may apply freezing, light therapy, acid or other methods to remove the Wart and may give aftercare tips to reduce recurrence.

Xeomin is a cosmetic or therapeutic treatment that uses botulinum toxin to relax muscles, reducing wrinkles or treating muscle-related conditions. Injections are given by a trained professional and effects typically appear within days and fade over months as nerves recover.