Advanced Practice Dermatology

BBL photo facial is a noninvasive skin treatment that uses broad-spectrum light to target sun damage, redness, and uneven tone. It involves passing light pulses over the skin to stimulate collagen and improve texture with minimal downtime.

BOTOX treatments use small injections of a purified toxin to temporarily relax facial muscles, reducing wrinkles. It’s quick, usually done in a clinic, with little downtime; effects appear within days and last several months, needing repeat sessions for maintenance.

Chemical peels are a skin treatment where a special solution is applied to exfoliate outer layers, revealing smoother skin. It involves cleansing, applying the solution, waiting for it to work, and soothing afterward. Results vary by depth and skin type.

Cryotherapy is a treatment that uses very cold temperatures for a short time to relieve pain and reduce inflammation. It usually involves standing or lying in a chamber or applying cold to specific areas for a few minutes. It aims to speed up recovery and boost wellness.

Dermaplaning is a cosmetic exfoliation procedure where a clinician gently removes peach fuzz and dead skin with a sterile blade, revealing smoother skin and preparing it for better product absorption, typically with minimal downtime.

IPL photo facial is a light-based skin treatment that uses pulses of broad-spectrum light to target redness, sun spots, and uneven tone. It involves cleansing, protective eye wear, and a cooling device while the light gently treats the skin, improving clarity and texture.

JUVÉDERM treatments are injectable cosmetic fillers that restore facial volume and smooth lines. A healthcare professional injects hyaluronic acid under the skin, typically in the cheeks, lips, or around the mouth, with quick sessions and immediate improvements.

Laser therapy uses focused light to reduce pain and promote healing. A clinician directs the laser to the affected area for a short session, aiming to reduce inflammation, speed recovery, and improve function with minimal downtime.

Lip fillers are cosmetic injections that add volume to the lips, smooth lines, and shape the border. The procedure involves numbing the area, injecting safe filler material, and may require touch-ups for desired fullness.

Microneedling is a skin treatment that uses tiny needles to make small, safe areas of injury on the skin, prompting natural healing. A clinician usually applies a numbing cream, then you may see brief redness and follow-up skincare for best results.

A PRP facial uses a patient’s own blood to extract platelets, then these platelet-rich components are applied to the face to boost collagen and glow. It involves drawing a small blood sample, processing it in a machine, and applying the serum to the skin through massage or microneedling.

Skin Allergy Testing is a simple procedure to find what substances cause an allergic skin reaction. A clinician applies tiny amounts of potential allergens to the skin (usually on the forearm or back) and observes for a reaction over minutes to hours.

Skin Cancer Screening is a check by a clinician to look for suspicious spots on your skin, usually with a visual exam and sometimes a dermatoscopic tool. It helps detect skin cancer early so it can be treated sooner.

Surgery is a medical procedure where a doctor, using tools and sometimes anesthesia, operates on the body to diagnose, treat, or repair problems, often removing or fixing diseased tissue, repairing injuries, or replacing damaged parts.

Ultherapy is a non-surgical cosmetic treatment that uses focused ultrasound energy to lift and tighten the skin on the face, neck, or décolletage. It stimulates collagen, with a guided session that may feel warmth or tingling and can take about 30–90 minutes.

A Vampire facial, or platelet-rich plasma facial, uses a small blood draw to extract platelets, which are then applied to or injected into the skin to stimulate healing and boost collagen for a refreshed, smoother complexion.

Dermal filler is a gel-like injectable used to restore facial volume, smooth wrinkles, and plump lips. It’s injected under the skin with a needle or cannula, usually with numbing, and results last several months to a couple of years depending on the product.