Finger Lakes ENT & Skin Oncology: Douglas W. Halliday, MD, Ph.D. - Skaneateles NY

Skin care treatments include different procedures that help to rejuvenate your skin and treat any underlying skin issues. The benefits of skin care treatments include clearer, smoother skin, suppleness and hydration return to your skin, helping to improve your reflection.

While we all need some sun exposure and the Vitamin D it provides, many of us often soak up too much, resulting in sun damage that takes the form of age and sun spots. The doctor will discuss your options with you during your initial consultation.

We feel that skin testing is extremely accurate. This process involves placing allergen extracts on or just under the skin and then measuring the response to each allergen. The advantage of this method is that the results can be read immediately, and treatment started promptly.

Anti-Aging is a service aimed at slowing or reducing signs of aging. It involves skincare, treatments, and lifestyle tips to improve skin, vitality, and overall youthful appearance, often including injections, topicals, and wellness guidance tailored to your needs.

Balloon Sinuplasty is a minimally invasive procedure to open blocked nasal passages by gently inflating a small balloon to widen the sinus openings, improving drainage and reducing sinus pressure and symptoms.

Blepharoplasty is a cosmetic surgery to improve the appearance of the eyelids. It removes or tightens excess skin, fat, or muscle from the upper or lower eyelids to reduce sagging, puffiness, or droopy lids and refresh the eye area.

Body contouring, or body sculpting, can eliminate fat, shape areas of the body and tighten skin.

Botox is a cosmetic treatment where small amounts of purified toxin are injected into muscles to temporarily reduce wrinkles and fine lines, often on the face. It involves a quick, usually painless procedure with little downtime and effects lasting several months.

This procedure partially controls the nerves that create heavy nasal drainage and in a vast majority of patients can reduce the amount of chronic postnasal drip, nasal drainage, and chronic rhinorrhea. There is no significant risk to have this done.

Eczema is a skin condition that causes itchy, red, dry patches. It involves managing symptoms with gentle care, moisturizers, avoiding triggers, and sometimes prescribed creams or medicines to reduce inflammation and flare-ups.

Face lift is a cosmetic surgery that tightens and reshapes the facial skin and underlying tissues to reduce sagging, wrinkles, and signs of aging, often involving incisions, repositioning of tissue, and sometimes fat removal or transfer, done by a surgeon.

Dr. Halliday has been a leading facial plastic and reconstructive surgeon in the Syracuse area for over 25 years. He has performed over 3000 face lift surgeries and has a thorough understanding of facial anatomy. His concept is to restore the facial appearance to a natural refreshed look.

Many men and women deal with visible and unsightly veins and blood vessels on their face and/or legs. A focused beam of light targets the spider vein selected for treatment. VeinLaze utilizes intense pulses of infrared light to destroy the vein, which is reabsorbed into the body, and disappearing

Fillers are injectable gel-like substances used to add volume and smooth wrinkles in the face. They involve a clinician carefully placing the filler under the skin to restore contours, soften lines, and enhance features with minimal downtime.

Fine lines and wrinkles are bound to affect everyone at some point in their lives. Age is just a number, and it is truly what is inside that counts, so we want to help you look the age you feel. A serum used in a facial or a peel may be what’s best for you if you have fine lines.

Full Body Skin Exams are medical checks where a clinician visually inspects all exposed skin from head to toe to find any unusual moles or changes that could indicate skin cancer, often using a dermatoscope and patient history, with follow-up if needed.

During this procedure the sinus channels are surgically widened and sometimes involves nasal polyp removal. This is done as an outpatient facility and takes between 60-90 minutes and recovery is 7-10 days. In some selected patients a steroid implant can be placed in the nose, called Propel,

In FUE – Follicular Unit Extraction, the grafts are extracted as individual follicular units in a two-step or three-step technique whereas the method of implantation remains the same as in the traditional FUT – Follicular Unit Hair Transplant.

Head Cancer is a medical service focused on diagnosing and treating cancers that affect the head and neck, including checkups, imaging, biopsies, and targeted therapies to manage tumors and support patient care.

Head and Neck Cancer treatment helps people with cancer in the head or neck area. It involves surgery, radiation, chemotherapy, targeted therapies, or a combination to remove or shrink tumors, relieve symptoms, and improve quality of life, tailored to each patient.

Imaged Guided FESS is a nose and sinus surgery guided by real-time imaging to precisely remove diseased tissue while preserving healthy parts, using computer-based imaging, navigation tools, and small instruments through the nose without external incisions.

Injectables is a service that involves applying or injecting substances, such as fillers or medications, into the body to achieve cosmetic, therapeutic, or restorative results; it includes consultation, preparation, procedures, and aftercare to ensure safety and effectiveness.

Large Pore Reductions is a service that minimizes the size and appearance of large pores on the skin through targeted treatments and at-home care guidance to create a smoother, more even complexion.

Laser hair removal is a popular alternative to waxing and shaving. Our Cynsoure Elite+ laser removes unwanted body hair with the use of an intense beam of laser light. The heat of the laser damages the hair follicle prohibiting future growth and giving way to smoother, more sumptuous skin.

Laser hair removal uses concentrated light to target hair follicles, slowing or stopping growth. A practitioner passes a laser over the skin, often with cooling for comfort, and multiple sessions are usually needed for best results.

Liposuction is a cosmetic procedure that removes excess fat from specific body areas using a suction device inserted through small cuts, shaping contours. It’s not a weight-loss method and involves anesthesia, small incisions, and recovery time.

When both skin prick allergy testing and intradermal testing are combined, the result is referred to as modified quantitative testing. By combining both types of tests, doctors can arrive at a more accurate list of allergens that a patient has shown positive reactions for.

On the broadest level, medical aesthetics are medical procedures aimed to improve a patient’s cosmetic (aesthetic) appearance. Medical aesthetics treatments are non-invasive to minimally invasive and are generally administered in a med spa or doctor's office.

Microneedling is a cosmetic procedure that uses tiny needles to create micro-injuries in the skin, triggering natural healing and collagen production. It involves a handheld device rolled or pressed on the skin, sometimes with numbing cream, to improve texture and tone.

Neck Cancer is a medical condition where abnormal cells grow in the neck area, potentially affecting lymph nodes, throat, or surrounding tissues. It involves diagnosis with exams and tests, and treatment options like surgery, radiation, or chemotherapy to remove or destroy the cancer.

Powered Liposuction is a cosmetic procedure that uses a device to vacuum out fat from specific areas of the body, with a small jet or motor assisting the suction for smoother results. It usually requires anesthesia, small incisions, and recovery time.

Psoriasis is a skin condition that causes red, scaly patches and itching. It happens when skin cells grow too quickly. Treatments include creams, light therapy, and medicines to reduce inflammation and scale buildup.

Rashes is a service that helps identify and explain skin reactions like redness, itching, and bumps. It involves quick questions, visual checks, and guidance on care, symptoms to watch, and when to seek medical help.

Rhinoplasty is a cosmetic or functional surgery to reshape the nose. It involves anesthesia, incisions, and adjusting the bone, cartilage, or tip to improve appearance or breathing, with recovery over several weeks.

Rosacea is a long-term skin condition that causes red, flushed cheeks and nose, visible blood vessels, and sometimes bumps. Treatments focus on reducing redness, soothing symptoms, protecting skin, and avoiding triggers like sun, heat, spicy food, and stress.

Secret RF is a novel fractional radio frequency (RF) microneedling system for tissue coagulation and hemostasis designed to stimulate and remodel collagen and address the common signs of aging. It is ideally suited for use on patients who wish to revitalize and refresh the appearance of their skin

By adjusting the micro-needles, Secret RF can deliver energy at various depths, so that treatments can be tailored to address each patient’s individual concerns such as fine lines, wrinkles, acne scars, photoaging and striae at the depth required.

Septoplasty is a minor surgery to straighten the nasal wall (the septum) that divides the nostrils. A surgeon reshapes bone and cartilage to improve breathing, reduce congestion, and may be done under local or general anesthesia with a short recovery.

Sinus Surgery is a medical procedure to open blocked nasal passages and sinuses. It removes tissue or bone and uses small instruments or cameras to improve breathing, reduce infection, and relieve sinus pressure. Recovery varies but is usually brief.

Skin Cancer treatment is medical care to remove or destroy cancerous skin cells and prevent spread. It involves diagnosis, options like surgery, radiation, creams, or medicines, and follow-up checks to ensure the cancer is gone and monitored for return.

Skin Care is the daily routine of cleaning, moisturizing, and protecting your skin, plus occasional treatments like exfoliation or sunscreen to keep skin healthy, hydrated, and looking its best.

When caught and treated early, skin cancers are highly curable. And in the early stages of skin cancer development, you’re the one with the best chance to see changes. At Finger Lakes ENT & Skin Oncology we can get you in to be seen within 10-14 days. You will not have to wait weeks or months!

Skin cancer screenings are quick checks by a health professional to look for signs of skin cancer, usually involving a visual exam of your skin and sometimes a dermatoscope. If anything unusual is found, you may get a biopsy or follow-up tests.

Many men and women deal with visible and unsightly veins and blood vessels on their face and/or legs. A focused beam of light targets the spider vein selected for treatment. VeinLaze utilizes intense pulses of infrared light to destroy the vein, which is reabsorbed into the body

Turbinate reduction is a medical procedure that tightens or removes tissue inside the nasal passage to improve breathing, reduce nasal congestion, and lessen snoring. It’s typically done under local or general anesthesia and aims to widen the airway.

IV drips & injections are the fastest and most efficient way to replenish your body with essential vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants.

Warts is a service that helps identify and treat common skin growths caused by viruses, offering guidance on diagnosis, treatment options, and aftercare to reduce symptoms and prevent spread.