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COSMETIC SERVICES
1. What is a cosmetic service or procedure versus a medical procedure?
Traditionally, cosmetic treatments for cosmetic problems were defined as "treatments that provided enhancement of features to improve appearance with no significant benefit to structure and function of the skin, hair and nails." Most of the services listed here could be considered cosmetic, but a number also could have medical or corrective implications as well. For most of my career, which began in 1978, the difference between cosmetic and medical problems has been quite distinct with the demarcations or separations clearly defined. However, recently the term "cosmetic" has taken on unclear interpretations, primarily due to insurance companies setting a business policy that has placed traditional medical problems in a cosmetic category.
For example, whereas the evaluation and medical management of acne is still considered by most insurance carriers as a medical problem and is usually covered, the correction of the sequelae of acne as scars with laser resurfacing is considered cosmetic by most insurance carriers and is not covered.
Another example is where the treatment of facial spasms with Botox is usually considered a medical treatment; the use of Botox for frown lines of the glabella, forehead and crow's feet is a purely cosmetic concern. An even more relevant example in this era of photodamage is that of pigmented lesions. Based on a dermatological evaluation, a pigmented lesion may be an atypical nevus or a bad looking mole requiring surgical excision and is a medical condition whereas treatment of age spots and brown spots on the back of the hands and arms is considered a cosmetic treatment. A final example is the treatment of moles that are irritated by their size or location on the body which can be removed medically.
If the consultation has a reasonable medical basis, you will be informed by me at the initiation of the consultation once I am advised of the dermatologic concerns. Then, if you desire, your evaluations will be submitted to your insurance carrier as the medical problem that it is or you can elect to proceed with a non-insurance submitted cosmetic consultation. Once this determination is made, because of medical and legal obligations, it is not possible to switch between the two definitions once the consultation has been completed.
2. Is a cosmetic procedure handled differently in your practice than a medical procedure?
Our dermatology practice deals with a spectrum of medical and cosmetic problems. However, our goal is to provide immediate opportunities for evaluation and assistance in cosmetic areas. When you call in for a cosmetic consultation and indicate an interest in a certain area, you will be provided a packet of information regarding Beauty thru Health Dermatology, Medical Director and Board Certified dermatologist Clarence Wiley, M.D. and other pertinent information. If you desire, then you can schedule a complimentary consultation with our cosmetic staff. This one hour complimentary consultation will include an overall review of your cosmetic concerns, review of relevant videos with all questions answered and approximation of cost for these procedures. Finally, we will provide assistance with completing information for patient financing if you indicate a desire to proceed with any treatment.
After the complimentary consultation, you can schedule a second consultation with Dr. Wiley for further clarification of questions and/or treatment. The consultation with Dr. Wiley will be focusing on one basic cosmetic concern of 15 minutes of time at the cost of $75.00 or a comprehensive consultation of ½ hour for $150.00 where you can address one major concern as laser facial resurfacing or several minor cosmetic concerns. The cosmetic consultation fee will be applied to the procedure cost if scheduled within 30 days after the consult date for a procedure to be performed no more than 60 days from the date of the consultation. In essence, your consultation becomes complimentary by the performance of the procedure within 60 days of the consultation.
3. Do you have patient financing for cosmetic or even medical procedures?
To help you cover the reasonable cost for your procedure, we provide patient financing which can be submitted online in the convenience of your home or during your consult at the office.
4. Cosmetic services and prices (Shop cost-effectiveness, not just cost alone!!).
Cosmetic Services Price List
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Cost |
| Botox ($10.00/unit) (minimum 30 units) |
$300 |
| Chemical Peels Obagi Blue Peel (TCA) |
$600 |
| Collagen Fillers |
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| 1cc. |
$600 |
| 2cc. |
$1100 |
| Hair Removal (by body region) |
per regional rates |
| Laser Resurfacing (Ablative) |
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| CO2 or Erbium |
per time or procedure |
| CO2/Erbium Full Face Resurfacing |
$3600 |
SKIN ENHANCEMENT PACKAGE SERVICES
All of below $500 per 1/2 hour
| Problem |
Laser |
| Selected facial veins |
Aura/Lyra |
| Hair removal |
Lyra |
| Brown spots, age spots |
Aura/ML4 |
| Freckles, Melasma |
ML4 |
| Dermal Collagen Synthesis (fine lines and wrinkles) |
Lyra |
Laser Peel (freshening peel, light resurfacing)
(one pass at 200-300mj) |
Erbium |
| Leg Veins |
Lyra |
| Moles (Seborrheic Keratoses), Skin Tags removal |
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| Sclerotherapy (leg vein removal by injection up to 4cc) |
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SKIN ENHANCEMENT PACKAGES
Can be any combination of the above listed services
Number of Treatments
(lasting up to 1/2 hr) |
Regular Cost |
Discount Amount |
Amount Saved |
Discounted Cost |
| 3 |
$1500 |
4% |
$60 |
$1440 |
| 5 |
$2500 |
8% |
$200 |
$2300 |
| 7 |
$3500 |
12% |
$420 |
$3080 |
| 9 |
$4500 |
16% |
$720 |
$3780 |
| 11 |
$5500 |
18% |
$990 |
$4510 |
| Sclerotherapy/Laser Combo |
$900/1 hour |
| (includes Sclerotherapy 1/2 hr up to 4cc and 1/2 hr laser) |
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| Tattoo Removal |
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| ML4 laser (based on size and color)(Requires a series of treatment) |
minimum $200 |
| CO2 laser (usually requires single treatment) |
$600/half hour |
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BOTOX® Cosmetic
BOTOX® improves the appearance of:
o Worry lines
o Frown lines
o Laugh lines
o Crow's feet
o Other dynamic wrinkles
BOTOX® is a medication used to temporarily paralyze muscle function. The name stands for Botulinum Toxin. It was created originally to treat certain eye conditions, mainly crossed eyes. BOTOX® was found to also relieve facial spasms and neck banding when injected. This resulted in smoother and younger looking skin around the injected areas.
Dr. Wiley has been utilizing BOTOX® since 1997 to erase wrinkles and relax muscles in specific facial areas, such as vertical and forehead frown creases and crow's-feet around the eyes. It will give a younger looking skin to the face without surgery.
BOTOX® is injected directly into the frown muscle or the wrinkle area. Within 5-10 days the muscles will relax and the wrinkles and frown will disappear or soften. The frustrated, tired and angry look on the face will go away and the patient will look younger with smoother skin.
It takes a few minutes to inject BOTOX® and its effects last for 2-5 months. The treatment has to be repeated as the wrinkles or frown will re-appear. With repeated injection the effects may last longer.
For more information click here: www.botox.com
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Sweating Clinic (medical BOTOX®)
BOTOX® has increasing number of medical uses. Botox has been used to treat excessive sweating of the palms, soles, and underarm areas (hyperhidrosis). Botox's benefits in helping to alleviate migraine headaches are well documented. Also, BOTOX® has provided benefit to patients with facial spasms. At Beauty thru Health Dermatology, Dr. Wiley utilizes BOTOX® for these and other dermatologic medical uses for which it has proven to be a safe and effective option.
Three percent (3%) of the U.S. population has hyperhidrosis. 4 million have axillary hyperhidrosis (or 51% of individuals with hyperhidrosis). 1.3 million people have severe primary axillary hyperhidrosis (or 32% of individuals with axillary hyperhidrosis.
Several primary axillary hyperhidrosis is defined as grade 3 (barely tolerable and frequently interferes with my daily activities) or grade 4 (intolerable and always interferes with my daily activities).
Although hyperhidrosis isn't life threatening, it isn't harmless either. Hyperhidrosis can significantly damage quality of life with disturbing effects on social relationships, career choices and mental well being.
Recently the FDA has approved Botox for the medical treatment of primary axillary hyperhidrosis. Treatment has been shown to provide decreased to essentially normal sweating and control for up to 4 to even 6 months. Results are equally impressive for hyperhidrosis of the palms and the soles.
At Beauty thru Health Dermatology, our goal is to provide each patient with hyperhidrosis with optimal choices to help control this problem from topicals to Botox therapy. We will work with your insurance carrier on their coverage for this "medically necessary" condition.
For more information on this serious medical condition contact the International Hyperhidrosis Society at www.sweathelp.org.
BOTOX® and BOTOX Cosmetic are trademarks owned by Allergan, Inc.
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CHEMICAL PEELS
Chemical Peeling is a technique used to improve the appearance of the skin. In this treatment, a chemical is applied to the skin that causes it to separate and eventually peel off. The newer, regenerated skin is usually smoother and less wrinkled than the old skin.
Dermasurgeons developed and have used various peeling agents for the last 100 years and are experts in performing multiple types of chemical peels.
Beauty thru Health Dermatology Medical Director and Board Certified Dermatologist, Dr. Clarence Wiley, has performed chemical peels for over 20 years. He was the first doctor in the State of Kansas to train in the BioMedic Program and perform Micro peels in 1992. He has continued to advance skin peeling using alpha hyroxy, beta hydroxy and lactic acid. He and his staff also perform SkinCeutical, glycolic acid, Jessner's, TriChloroAcetic acid (TCA) peels, Obagi Blue TCA Peel and AccuPeel TCA Mask.
Peels have many uses including improving photodamaged or blotchy discolored rough skin and fine lines and wrinkles. Mild scarring and certain types of acne can be treated. Age spots, liver spots, and freckles can all be improved.
Evaluation by our trained dermatological professionals can help to determine the best chemical peel or other corrective option best suited to your individual needs.
OBAGI BLUE PEEL
The Obagi Blue Peel is an in-office procedure designed to significantly improve the appearance and health of your skin. Using a low concentration of the chemical (trichloroacetic acid) mixed with a special blue base to slow penetration, the Blue Peel allows Dr. Wiley or his trained staff to monitor the appropriate depth to effectively remove the thin surface layers of the aged, photodamaged, discolored blotchy skin from not only the face but also the neck, chest, hands, back, arms, and legs.
After the Blue Peel, you will have light swelling and your skin will begin to peel in 2 to 3 days. Healing may be completed 3 to 6 days for lighter exfoliative peels and 7 to 10 days for deeper peels. You may want to limit your normal activity during this time. Call for more information on the Obagi Blue Peel or any of our other peeling or rejuvenation options.
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COLLAGEN THERAPY
When time or injury takes away the collagen that supports your skin, the scarring, wrinkling, or aging that results can rob you of confidence, enjoyment, and self esteem.
Beauty thru Health Dermatology Board Certified Dermatologist, Dr. Clarence Wiley has used bovine (cow) source collagen (Zyderm and Zyplast) since 1981 for these corrections. Although the risks of allergy to Zyderm are low, an allergy test is required with a wait of 30 days before treatment.
CYMETRA
There are several options that Board Certified Dermatologist, Dr. Clarence Wiley, has available to help correct the effects of time and skin injury.
Dr. Wiley is now also utilizing human tissue matrix for implants. Cymetra is an implantable material that is made from processed human tissue that has been safely and successfully used for over 10 years for a variety of medical corrections. Results with Cymetra have been shown to last up to 2 years, although individual results may vary. The natural human source of this collagen is felt to be a major factor in this increased durability.
This human tissue collagen has no history of allergy and does not require an allergy test or waiting period. With Cymetra, you can receive your collagen treatment the same day as your consultation. Call for complimentary brochures on our collagen options at Beauty thru Health Dermatology.
Interested in other filler options. Watch our site for a variety of new fillers that will be available soon!
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KELOIDS
Keloids are scars that heal above the skin. When the skin is injured in the dermis, it may heal to produce too much connective tissue to repair or connect the damaged skin. Keloids form when there is too much production of repair tissue. Although anyone can develop a keloid from a skin injury, African-Americans are more predisposed to develop keloids. Some families have a history of keloids developing even with just minor trauma, as an insect bite or ingrown hair.
Common sites for keloids in African-Americans are on the earlobes from ear piercing, cheek area from acne scars, back of the head in African-American men, and upper chest and shoulders of African-American women - although anyone can get a keloid on any part of the skin. Treatment of a keloid depends on factors such as location, size, shape, and prior treatment. Generally, people predisposed to keloids should avoid elective surgeries, especially scalpel surgeries. Dermatological treatment may range from intralesional cortisone therapy to silicone gel patches to topical imiquimod, to earlobe reshaping reconstructive surgery to CO2 and vascular laser surgery. Careful evaluation of a particular keloid by Dr. Wiley allows him to provide options of treatment that are available to you for maximum medical and cosmetic results.
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LASER/LIGHT THERAPY AND SURGERY
From his early training in 1978 as a resident in dermatology at Barnes Hospital, Washington University Medical Center in St. Louis, MO, Dr. Clarence Wiley developed a keen interest in light therapy. There, under the guidance of Dr. Arthur Z. Eisen, he was first exposed to light therapy for light responsive problems such as eczema, psoriasis, and vitiligo.
It was his interest in vitiligo therapy that stimulated him to continue to study and use light therapy and in 1982 develop the first Vitiligo Therapy Center in the mid-west in Oklahoma City.
Experiencing the benefits of light therapy for these medical problems for his patients, Dr. Wiley's interest was especially driven by the first introduction of lasers. Dr. Wiley traveled to Cincinnati, Ohio to train with Dr. Leon Goldman, "The Father of Skin Laser Surgery" in 1982. This and subsequent training with the "Master" laid the foundation for his career as one of the first skin laser surgeons in the country.
From his initial training in laser surgery, Dr. Clarence Wiley has pioneered and developed laser skills and techniques. He was one of the first laser surgeons in Oklahoma when he started performing laser surgery in 1982. In June 1986 when he relocated to Kansas, Dr. Wiley was one for the first laser surgeons in the state of Kansas. He has performed laser surgery with a number of laser systems and regularly trains in the most advanced laser systems and techniques.
At Beauty thru Health Dermatology we have, in-office lasers and a complete Photo Medicine Section with total body and regional light units.
LASERS
Medlite IV (Neodynium YAG) by Con Bio
Erbium YAG
CO2 by Luxar
CO2 by Xanar
Aura by LaserScope
Gentle YAG by Candela
PHOTO MEDICINE THERAPY
Total Body (PUVA, TUVB)
Regional (PUVA)
PHOTO MEDEX (Excimer laser for vililigo, psoriasis, eczema) in the future
After years of research, attending a number of laser meetings and testing different laser and light systems on a spectrum of skin types, Dr. Clarence Wiley has obtained these laser/light systems that best meets the needs of his diverse clientele.
Dr. Wiley's main goal is to provide the most efficient means of treating skin disorders in a diverse clientele of African American, Caucasian, Native American, Hispanic, Asian and other populations representing all skin types and tones. "Our goal is to be a dermatologic, laser and cosmetic center for whomever walks in the door... that is for all people of the world."
SKIN RESURFACING
LASER FACIAL REJUVENATION (LFR) (Non-Ablative or Skin does not come off)
ERBIUM AND CO2 (Ablative or skin comes off)
Ultraviolet light exposure, smiling and squinting and aging all contribute to wrinkles that appear on your face making you look tired, and/or older. Wrinkles used to be a fact of life. Dr. Clarence Wiley uses resurfacing methods from peels to advanced Erbium-YAG and CO2 lasers to perform cosmetic skin resurfacing to reduce wrinkles. Milder, but efficient peels provide steady, but gradual improvement with minimal down time. The resurfaced layers can have as few as eight (8) days recovery with the Erbium-YAG laser and up to three (3) weeks with the more intense CO2 laser.
By guiding the laser beam over the scarred or wrinkled skin, the outer layers are removed producing a firmer, smoother appearance after healing. The treatment is performed in Dr. Clarence Wiley's office and performed with topical or local anesthesia for small areas or IV sedation for large areas as full facial laser surgery. Follow up visits are necessary to allow Dr. Wiley to monitor your progress to achieve maximum results. A reduction in wrinkles is usually immediately noticeable.
A variety of other skin conditions can be treated with the resurfacing lasers, especially scars from acne or other skin injury and precancerous skin conditions. Dr. Wiley is an experienced laser surgeon with over 23 years experience. He will use this experience to provide the most efficient and safe treatment for you.
HAIR REMOVAL LASERS
Excess or unwanted body hair is a common complaint of both women and men. You know what doesn't work! You've tried it! Well, technology finally caught up with unwanted body hair.
Dr. Wiley pioneered the revolutionary ThermoLase laser hair removal in Kansas in 1997. Now, he has advanced his services to the Lyra by LaserScope.
At Beauty thru Health Dermatology, we have one of the best lasers to treat your unwanted body hair. Dr. Clarence Wiley has over 23 years experience in laser surgery and will work with you to develop the best hair removal options for the unwanted hairs' location, color and type and your particular skin tone, as well. Why trust your hair removal treatment to ineffectual outdated methods or technicians who are not supervised by a doctor. Call Beauty thru Health Dermatology for complimentary brochures on your hair removal options.
WHY IS THE GENTLE YAG THE BEST SOLUTION?
The Gentle YAG offers effective results while maintaining the normal appearance of the skin. It uses the best technology currently available for hair removal, offering outstanding results with the widest range of skin tones and hair colors. The laser beam penetrates your skin and gets absorbed in the hair follicle residing under the skin surface. The laser energy destroys the follicle with the heat that it generates. Because the laser beam is large in diameter, it affects a large number of hairs simultaneously.
WHAT CAN I EXPECT DURING THE TREATMENT?
Most patients experience a stinging, burning sensation when a laser pulse is delivered. To reduce discomfort, a cooling system automatically removes heat from the surface of your skin before, during and after the laser exposure. You will not need a general anesthesia or pain medication, but a topical anesthetic cream may be applied to sensitive areas.
HOW MANY TREATMENTS WILL BE NEEDED?
At Beauty thru Health Dermatology, we recommend a package of 7 as a minimum for most areas. A maintenance treatment every 6-12 months may be needed in some cases.
DON'T SETTLE FOR OUT-OF-DATE SOLUTIONS.
The old fashioned ways of removing hair (shaving, tweezing, creams, waxing) are time consuming and short lasting. And although electrolysis can permanently remove hair, it is an extremely slow and painful method that can also result in scarring.
But you don't have to settle for out-of-date solutions. Now you can obtain long-lasting results with laser hair removal treatments.
The LaserScope Gentle YAG laser system delivers long-pulse laser light down to the follicles, destroying them or impairing their growth. The laser beam is computer guided and passed through a cooling window to protect your skin. You are assured of gentle treatments that produce smooth results.
WHAT SHOULD I EXPECT FOLLOWING THE TREATMENT?
Once the treatment is complete, the area exposed to the laser is cleaned and you are free to return to your normal routine. Some patients may experience a slight reddening around hair follicles following the treatment, which typically disappears within minutes to a few hours. It is always recommended to avoid sun exposure and to use sunscreen following the laser treatment. Hair follicles affected by the laser are lifeless and your body will attempt to cast them off over a period of time. It will seem that the hair continues to grow for one to two weeks after the procedure, but in fact these lifeless hairs will easily fall out.
PSEUDO-FOLLICULITIS (Shaving bumps, Razor bumps, Ingrown hairs)
Pseudo-folliculitis (PF), commonly known as shaving bumps, is an inflammatory condition, widespread among individuals with thick curly hair. PF, therefore; occurs in African-American men and women with facial hair problems. As the hair grows out of the skin, it curls and re-enters the skin. The skin reacts to it as a foreign object and becomes inflamed and irritated, creating bumps and discoloration. Often hairs start curling even before growing out of the skin, creating in-grown hairs. These bumps become quite large, causing discomfort, discoloration and scars to the patient.
Sometimes relief can be achieved with the use of topical steroids and exfoliating agents. Growing the hair above the skin is sometimes curative as well. More commonly though, the ingrown hair is pulled out after each shaving session. Although this is a solution, it can be painful and time consuming and result in discoloration and scarring of the skin.
If you are in an occupation such as the military where it is a "requirement" to shave and have a PF problem, then laser hair removal should seriously be considered as an option!
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LASER VEIN THERAPY
WE HAVE A SOLUTION FOR YOU!
Now the revolutionary new laser treatment with the Gentle YAG laser system can quickly and safely eliminate these vessels…
…leaving your skin looking smooth and your legs beautiful again. No other treatment can give you such effective results as the Gentle YAG. The redness and bruising associated with traditional treatments or other lasers are minimized or completely eliminated. And best of all, Gentle YAG provides the most risk free treatment for dark or tanned skin than any other existing modalities.
HOW DOES THE GENTLE YAG WORK?
The Gentle YAG laser produces 1064 nm wavelength. While the rest of the skin is almost completely transparent for this wavelength, it is highly absorbed in blood. Thus, the laser beam passes through the skin and penetrates the targeted vessel. The laser energy heats up and coagulates blood inside the vessel. Unsupported, vessel walls collapse and seal. The vessels later dissolve within the body.
The laser energy is delivered through a hand-held device with a cooling tip. The cooling tip provides additional safety and comfort during the treatment by lowering the thermal effect on your skin surface.
WHAT CAN I EXPECT DURING THE TREATMENT?
You will experience a stinging, burning sensation during the treatment which resolves immediately after the treatment is over. In most cases, we recommend the topical anesthetic cream which may completely eliminate or reduce any discomfort.
WHAT SHOULD I EXPECT AFTER THE PROCEDURE?
The appearance of the treated vessels will dramatically change turning from blue and purple into light red. Some of the vessels may bulge. However, any inflammation will usually disappear within a couple of hours. The redness of the treated vessels will gradually disappear as the healing process occurs, which may take anywhere between 2 and 6 weeks depending on the severity of the veins.
The post-operative treatment regime will include wearing support hose, avoiding medication containing aspirin or other blood thinners and wearing sunscreen. Make sure to discuss these options with your laser therapist prior to the treatment.
HOW MANY TREATMENTS WILL I NEED?
Depending on the severity of the veins, you may require between one and three treatments six weeks apart IN AN AREA. The treatment is performed on the existing vessels, diminishing or completely eliminating their appearance. However, the development of new veins cannot be prevented. If your body tends to develop vascular problems you will most likely come back for additional treatments.
Please call Beauty thru Health Dermatology for more information on your options of spider vein therapy.
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SCLEROTHERAPY (Spider veins, Telanglectasia)
Spider veins are unwanted blood vessels on the legs and are generally an affliction of active women, although men may also be affected.
That means that 60% of women more than 25 years of age may have unwanted leg veins. Predisposing factors to a future vein problem are heredity, pregnancy, birth control pills, jobs where you are on your feet all day and injury to the legs.
Unwanted blood vessels in the face may be due to rosacea or photodamage but veins can develop at other areas on the body as well.
Sclerotherapy or the removal of unwanted veins by injection has long been an effective method of removal by dermasurgeons. Dr. Clarence Wiley has been performing sclerotherapy for over 24 years and is one of the premier phlebologists in the state.
The small veins known as spider veins can be carefully injected with a solution that causes these veins to close. Then these veins are reabsorbed or removed from the body with the appearance of a bruise going away. The disappearance of the vein may leave pigment from healing that can take several months to go away.
At Beauty thru Health Dermatology, Dr. Wiley also has Gentle YAG and Aura vascular lasers that can also be used for treating unwanted veins and other vascular lesions. A special use is treatment of unwanted red face and red neck problems as rosacea, facial veins, easy blush ability and flushing, and also the damages of ultraviolet exposure as well. These laser technologies allow Dr. Wiley the capability of treating veins in most skin colors and in most body areas.
Please call Beauty thru Health Dermatology for more information on your options of spider vein therapy.
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OTHER LASER THERAPY
AGE SPOTS
Just about everyone has a few obvious brown spots on their skin. Freckles, age spots, liver spots and brown birthmarks may be quite conspicuous and can detract from your skin's natural beauty.
Today, age spots and other pigmented lesions can be successfully lightened or removed with modern laser/light technology. Dr. Clarence Wiley has over 22 years laser experience and the MedLite IV and Aura lasers to help remove the brown pigment with the energy of light.
Although the majority of all common pigmented lesions are removed in one treatment, some may require several treatments. The location, size, type of pigmented lesion and your expectations are all fully considered in discussing the best options for removal of your age and brown spots.
PIGMENTED LESIONS
At Beauty thru Health Dermatology, we have two (2) of the most advanced lasers (MedLite IV, Aura) available today for the removal of pigmented lesions.
Melanin is what gives our skin its color. Dark or light complected, we all have varying amounts of melanin. Pigmented lesions are dark in color simply because melanin is abnormally concentrated in one area of the skin. High concentrations of melanin can be due to various factors. Some types are present at birth, but most occur with age or as a result of overexposure to the sun's damaging rays.
Pigmented lesions can be successfully lightened or removed with modern laser technology. A laser is designed to produce one or more specific light wavelengths which are absorbed by the pigment. Pigmented lesions are either lightened or removed when the laser light passes through the skin but is absorbed by abnormal concentrations of melanin. The rapid absorption of light energy causes the melanin to destruct to a point where the melanin concentration is reduced, leaving the treated skin looking more uniform in color and texture.
These lasers are two of the most advanced that are available today for the removal of pigmented lesions. The use of these specific combinations of wavelength and rapidly pulsed light results in minimal damage to normal skin while providing maximum abnormal melanin removal.
Please call us to receive a consultation of your pigmented lesions to see if it can be enhanced or removed with our pigmented lesion lasers.
MOLES
40-60% of African-American men and women have dark growths on the face which are usually called "moles", but represent a skin condition called seborrheic keratosis (SK).
SKs are a hereditary skin condition and appear as dark brown to black shiny to rough bumps that start as small pinpoint growths or a flat brown blotch. Each SK can get larger with time or may stop at apple seed size or the size of a half-dollar. SKs most commonly occur on the face, neck and trunk.
SKs can be itchy and very easily irritated by you or your clothes rubbing. An irritated SK can resemble and must be distinguished form malignant melanoma, which does occur in African Americans. Melanoma skin cancer is usually fatal if not diagnosed and completely excised at the earliest time. We will carefully examine the growths.
In Dr. Wiley's over 26 years experience, the best form of treatment for SKs is very gentle freezing of the bumps using liquid nitrogen (cryosurgery) with minimal discomfort. In his experienced hands, these growths come off after freezing usually in 5 to 12 days, leaving a temporary light to dark spot that returns to normal color over several months.
However, some flat-type seborrheic keratosis or ephelides may respond better to pigmented laser therapy (Aura or MedLite IV). A small test with both cryosurgery and laser may be warranted in some cases.
"True moles" or nevi are a collection of pigment cells. They can closely resemble SKs to you or non-dermatologic physicians. If a brown spot has a change in appearance, let a BOARD CERTIFIED DERMATOLOGIST evaluate this lesion to determine if it is a benign seborrheic keratosis of an abnormal or malignant mole. Trust your skin to the skin expert.
So, beautify your skin while enhancing your health. Call Beauty thru Health Dermatology today! Many insurance carriers still provide coverage for medical removal of these growths when they are irritated or showing features of change. The neck, waistline, under the breasts and arms are common sites of irritation. SKs can grow on the eyelids and obscure your vision or cause eyelid itching. Hence, the medically necessary reasons for their removal.
BIRTHMARKS
Many people have distinctive marks or growths on the skin at birth or within the first weeks or months of life. These "birthmarks" may be brown, black, blue, pink, or red with smooth to rough raised surfaces.
Vascular birthmarks are made of blood vessels bunched together in the skin. More than 1 in 100 persons have vascular birthmarks.
Pigmented birthmarks may be brown to black and consist of an increase in pigment cells or thickened skin over normal surrounding skin.
At Beauty thru Health Dermatology, Dr. Wiley (laser and cosmetic dermasurgeon) will examine the birthmark and recommend the best options for removal, enhancement, or coverage. Laser treatment provides excellent results for select birthmarks.
We have in-house lasers for treatment of birthmarks and most laser responsive problems of the skin and a laser surgeon with 23 years of experience that knows how to use them.
Contact us for information on birthmarks.
TATTOO
Tattoos date back thousands of years. The desire to remove these tattoos has probably existed just as long. With the increasing availability and acceptance or tattooing, however, there are more people getting more and more complex tattoos!
Every day there are people from every walk of life that have second thoughts about their tattoos. Whether that may be to completely remove the tattoo or to lighten part or whole of a tattoo to have it modified by re-tattooing.
Board Certified Dermatologist and Medical Director, Dr. Clarence Wiley, has practiced laser and cosmetic dermasurgery for over 22 years and he feels it is not his position to judge the reasons for the tattoo therapy. His goal is to provide the most efficient result with your tattoo that meets your needs.
The advent of tattoo lasers as the MedLite IV has permitted removal or lightening of tattoos with very low risk of scarring. Single or multicolored tattoos can be treated with a high degree of efficiency and safety. These devices remove the tattoo ink with the energy of light. Depending on the characteristics of your individual tattoo, several treatments may be required to optimally fade or remove your tattoo. Contact our office for complimentary information on our tattoo therapy options.
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PHOTOTHERAPY
Phototherapy for Vitiligo, Psoriasis, Eczema, and other Photo-Responsive Skin Conditions
Light or white areas that develop in your normal skin color can be one or many disorders. However, one of the most significant and devastating causes of loss of skin color is vitiligo.
Vitiligo is a disorder where the skin color can turn light to completely white in the skin, but also in the hair. This is due to destruction of the pigment cells (melanocytes) in these areas which make a brownish-black skin pigment (melanin).
About 1% of the general population of the world has vitiligo and it affects all racial groups. However, there is an apparent increased occurrence in people with darker skin color.
Vitiligo appears most often on the face (around the eyes, nostrils and mouth) and on the hands (fingertips, wrists, knuckles) and knees, occurring in the same area on both sides of the body. The sharp difference in color between vitiligo skin and normal skin especially in a very dark person can cause them to feel socially unacceptable because they and their friends don't understand what is happening to their skin. The psychological damages of vitiligo may be overwhelming.
However, vitiligo can be treated. The mainstay of treatment is oral PUVA phototherapy or light treatment, which can repigment many vitiligo areas.
New lasers as the PhotoMedex Excimer laser that specifically treats vitiligo have been developed. We plan to have this more advanced technology at Beauty thru Health Dermatology in the near future.
For over 23 years, Dr. Wiley has specialized in vitiligo therapy combining light treatment with concealing system makeup, pigment transplants and micropigmentation skin tattooing to obtain maximal therapy for this problem.
Don't wait and let your vitiligo progress to a more extensive problem. Call for a complimentary vitiligo information packet.
Psoriasis, eczema and other photo responsive skin conditions as pityriasis rosea, lichen planus, and cutaneous T-cell lymphoma are also conditions that can be treated in our Phototherapy Section. Please call if you have any questions on your condition and if it can be treated by phototherapy.
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