Acne Scar Treatments

Treatment of Acne Scar Acne scars are difficult to treat because the defect is usually located deep within the dermis. A treatment method can only be successful if it reaches a depth equal to or greater than the depth of...

Acne Treatment Options

ACNE (Laser Treatment) Tired of acne that doesn’t seem to go away? Both doctors have a special expertise in treating difficult acne. Where others have failed, they succeed. The reasons: more options, more experience, and better care. Quickly move up...

Acne in Adults

Acne during adulthood is very common. Adult acne can be a continuation of teenage acne that never ended. This is called "persistent acne". It can appear for the first time in people who are 30, 40 or even 50 years...

Botulinum Toxin for Cosmetic Uses

Botulinum toxin is a medication that is injected into the muscles beneath the skin to improve the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. Botulinum toxin is a safe, non-surgical alternative to other anti-aging treatments. Each treatment session takes only a...

Fraxel® (Fractional) Laser

The "OLD WAY" Up until now, the gold standard in reversing the signs of aging has been resurfacing with the traditional CO2 laser. Resurfacing is achieved by peeling away a layer of skin while causing tissue contraction. Although this technique...

Fungal Nail Infection (Onychomycosis)

Fungal nail infections, also known as “onychomycosis,” are very common. They may affect up to 14% of the general population. Fungal toenail infections are more common than fungal fingernail infections. Symptoms Most fungal nail infections are not serious. However, some...

IPL Treatment. Photo-facials

The term “photo-facial” can be confusing, because it is often misused. To understand what a photofacial does, you must simply remember the colors red and brown.  But lets back up a minute.  The term “Photofacial” was originally coined by a...

Microdermabrasion at Minars Dermatology" (remove the generic title from display)

You may have heard friends talk about having a "Parisian Peel," "Smart Peel," "Power Peel," "Ultra Peel," or "lunchtime peel"— all are types of Microdermabrasion, another tool dermatologists have in their bags to revitalize and resurface skin. The treatment uses...

Radiesse - Dermal Filler

On December 27, 2006 the FDA approved Radiesse for the treatment of facial folds and wrinkles. We now have three fillers to choose from to correct folds and wrinkles on the lower half of the face. We still use Botox to correct...

Rosacea

Rosacea (pronounced "roh-ZAY-sha") is a chronic and potentially life-disruptive disorder primarily of the facial skin, often characterized by flare-ups and remissions. Many have observed that it typically begins any time after age 30 as a redness on the cheeks, nose,...

Tattoo Removal

Some people with tattoos may later choose to have one or all of them removed. Fortunately, there are safe and effective methods to successfully remove them. Because the location, color, shape and size of each tattoo is unique, the removal...

Treatments for Male Pattern Baldness

How do I treat male pattern baldness? Propecia I treat patients with Propecia (I have also been treating myself with Propecia for the last seven years. And my brother. And my father….)  DISCLAIMER: Propecia is made by Merck.  I have...