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Mohs Surgery: How is it Different From Other Skin Cancer Treatments?

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Mohs Surgery is considered the gold standard in skin cancer treatment, offering a high cure rate and other unique benefits. You may have heard Real Housewives, NASCAR drivers, and even the Kardashians talk about Mohs in the last couple of years. Here's the quick answer. Mohs Micrographic Surgery is a specialized technique for the microscopically controlled removal of problem skin cancers....

5 Common Skin Care Myths Debunked

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We often have patients come in and tell us about skin care do’s and don’ts they’ve heard. Unfortunately, there’s a lot of misinformation out there, so we’re sharing the top five skin care myths we’ve heard and what the truth really is so you can make sure you’re well-informed and can properly care for your skin. Many skin care myths involve tanning and sun exposure. ...

Does CoolSculpting Really Work?

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You may have heard about some new options to help remove fat that doesn’t involve surgery. One option is CoolSculpting®, which is the only FDA-cleared procedure that uses non-invasive technology to destroy stubborn fat cells by freezing them. But it may sound too good to be true, right? Not at all. Does CoolSculpting really work? Yes! Here are three things to know about CoolSculpting that show it’s the real deal....

Skin Tag Removal

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Skin tags aren’t a medical emergency, but they are often annoying and can get caught on things so you probably want to get them removed. Here’s some information on what they are, what causes them, where they commonly occur, and how to remove them. A skin tag is a small skin growth that is usually painless and harmless. It usually consists of hanging skin that may have a stalk. Skin tags are also known by other names such as acrochordon, cutaneous pap, illoma, cutaneous tag, fibroepithelial polyp, and more....

Why Should You Get Cosmetic Treatments at a Medical Practice?

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We often hear people ask about why they should visit a medical practice like Vitalogy Skincare for cosmetic dermatology procedures and treatments like Botox®, laser hair removal, and chemical peels. Learn the top three reasons you should consider a medical practice instead of a spa. Vitalogy Skincare has talented, skilled, trained, experienced Aestheticians and Providers who often provide our patients with cosmetic treatments. ...

BBL: Understanding the Different BroadBand Light Treatments

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BBL or BroadBand Light Treatment is a light therapy treatment that targets multiple conditions in different layers of the skin. One type of BBL targets non-textured brown spots - the energy from the BBL gently heats up the targeted layer that breaks up the pigment and brings it to the surface where it will slough off in a few days. This process is called "peppering" and is great for evening out skin tone. ...