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Cosmetic Treatment Overview
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Island Dermatology offers a full range of
non-invasive state-of-the-art cosmetic skin care
services to help enhance a very natural look.
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Botox
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Fast, gentle and virtually painless technique to
smooth and soften wrinkles of the forehead, the
frown lines, and around the eyes. Results last from
4 to 6 months.
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is used in the treatment of
excessive sweatiness of the
underarms, palms, and face
(called hyperhidrosis).
Results from
Botox therapy for
hyperhidrosis can last from 6-8
months.
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Restylane / Perlane / Juvederm
This technique uses hyaluronic acid, a natural
product found in the skin, to soften and diminish
wrinkles and contour lines on the lower part of the
face. The effect is immediate and safe. Results last
from 6-8 months.
 Chemical Peels
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Glycolic / Salicylic / Trichloroacetic Acid
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Rejuvenating peels are used in treating sun spots
(brown spots), fine lines, precancerous lesions and
acne. They offer long lasting results and greatly
improve skin texture.
IPL
IPL (Intense Pulsed Light) Photofacials are a
remarkable and gentle treatment for facial redness
and blood vessels (Rosacea), brown spots (hyperpigmentation),
poor skin tone, and the prevention and maintenance
of skin aging. This is a non-ablative therapy with
minimal "down time." Although effects may be seen
after the first treatment, 3 to 5 treatments are
recommended for optimal results.
Red Relief Laser - V-Beam
This laser targets abnormal
blood vessels and redness of the skin. Common
treatments include broken blood vessels of the face,
chest, or legs, rosacea, red birthmarks like
hemangiomas and port wine stains, angiomas, venous
lakes of the lips, and poikiloderma of Civatte (neck
redness from longstanding sun exposure).
One treatment will
result in marked improvement, but 2 – 4 treatments
can be necessary to produce the best results.
Treatments are done 4 weeks apart.
The laser pulses
feel like "a rubber band snapping against the skin".
No anesthesia is required. This laser is safe and
effective treatment for vascular lesions with no
"downtime." It is so safe that it has been used to
successfully treat port wine stains on infants as
young as a few weeks old.
 Sclerotherapy
Sclerotherapy, is the injection of a specialized
solution into spider veins to make them disappear.
This virtually painless procedure is the gold
standard in treating small leg veins. Lasers have
not proven to be as effective as this treatment
modality. 1 to 3 treatment sessions a recommended
for optimal results.
Hair Removal
 Shaving,
tweezing, waxing and electrolysis have become things
of the past. Laser hair removal disables the
follicle’s ability to produce hair. Results depend
on the darkness of the hair and the growth stage of
the hair follicle which will determine the number of
sessions (typically 3 to 5) required to get rid of
all unwanted hairs.
 Mole Removal
Moles are dark spots or irregularities found on the
skin. They come in various shapes and sizes. Moles
can appear anywhere on the skin -- from head to toe,
in groups, or by themselves. They can be present at
birth or appear over time. Some moles can be
unattractive and warrant removal cosmetically or for
medical reasons. Mole removal is a great solution
for those wanting to improve their appearance and
reduce associated health risks.
Skin Tag Removal
 Skin tags are
small, unsightly growths that develop around the
eyes, neck, armpits, and groin. They look like small
little balls of skin attached to the body by a thin
stalk. The medical name is acrochordon or
fibroepithelial polyp. They are largely harmless
and, with the exception of one rare variant, are not
cancerous.
The tendency to develop skin tags is inherited but
being overweight is also a contributing factor. The
exact cause is unknown, but frictional pressure of
skin rubbing against skin may be an influence. Skin
tags may need treatment if they become inflamed or
necrotic, but generally are considered a cosmetic
problem.
Benign Growth Removal
Below are photos of common skin
growths that we see and remove for our patients.
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