Skin Aging & Damage

CO2 Laser for Skin Rejuvenation -v2

What Is a CO2 Laser?

CO₂ (carbon dioxide) laser resurfacing is a highly effective, medical-grade treatment that uses targeted laser energy to remove damaged outer layers of skin while stimulating deep collagen production. It treats a wide range of skin concerns including fine lines, wrinkles, acne scars, uneven skin tone, sun damage, and texture irregularities. This fractional laser technology delivers controlled micro-injuries to the skin, promoting natural healing and the formation of smoother, tighter, healthier skin.

Where it is used: While most common on the face (around eyes, mouth, or forehead), it is also used on the neck, chest, and hands.
How common it is: It is a very popular procedure; over 500,000 laser resurfacing treaments are preformed annually in the U.S. alone.
Medical or Cosmetic: It is both.
- Cosmetic: Used to treat wrinkles, age spots, and acne scars.
- Medical: Used to remove warts, birthmarks, and even certain types of skin cancer or precancerous growths.

What Causes Skin Aging and Damage?

As we age, collagen and elastin—the key building blocks of youthful skin—gradually diminish. Combined with environmental factors like sun exposure, pollution, and lifestyle habits, this results in fine lines, rough texture, enlarged pores, age spots, and loss of firmness. Scarring from acne or injury can further affect skin quality. CO₂ laser resurfacing addresses these concerns by deeply rejuvenating the skin’s structure, offering dramatic and long-lasting improvement.

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Who Should Consider Treatment for Skin Rejuvenation

Adults experiencing visible Skin Rejuvenation that affects confidence
Patients with Skin Rejuvenation that has not responded to over-the-counter products
Individuals with a family history of Skin Rejuvenation
People seeking preventive care for Skin Rejuvenation

Chemical Peels Near You

About Chemical Peel

What is it?

A chemical peel is a procedure in which a solution is applied to the top layer of your skin to remove dead, flaky skin cells. This allows the fresh, new layer of skin underneath to develop and grow, leaving you with a radiant and brightened complexion. There are three types of peels, each characterized by how deep they penetrate, which depends on the type and strength of the solution. These include superficial peels, which penetrate only as far as the outermost layer of the skin (epidermis), medium peels, which treat the top layer of the dermis (not to be confused with the epidermis), and deep peels, which treat the bottom layer of the dermis. Chemical peels offer numerous benefits, some of which include the following: erasure of fine lines and wrinkles, reduction of age/sun spots, smoothing of rough skin texture, faded shallow scars (including those from acne), improved skin tone, and balanced pigmentation.

What to expect

Chemical peels are safe for a variety of skin colors, although the lighter the skin, the more effective the treatment will be. To get the results you want, talk to the specialists at our dermatology center, as we’ll help you decide which type of peel is best and tailor the treatment to fit your specific needs.

After the procedure

Downtime and side effects will vary depending on the type of peel you undergo. For example, a superficial peel has no downtime, with only redness and minimal peeling for side effects. A medium peel typically requires 2-3 days of recovery, and common side effects include swelling, redness, and peeling for 4-7 days after the procedure. Finally, a deep peel can entail 1-2 weeks of downtime, more pronounced redness, and swelling for 7-10 days–perhaps longer. Regardless of which type of peel you undergo, you can expect smoother, fresher-looking, and radiant skin once the results are finalized.

Our approach & expertise

We know that a dull complexion and rough facial skin texture can negatively affect your appearance and make you self-conscious, which is why our skin specialists provide chemical peel treatments to help improve your complexion and refresh your appearance. Our compassionate practitioners are skilled and experienced at performing chemical peels to get the results you want, and we are also here to address your concerns and questions throughout the entire process.

Healthy skin is our passion. Contact us today to start your path towards a rejuvenated appearance. Achieve healthier skin with the support of Skin and Cancer Associates—your dermatology specialists.

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Microneedling Treatment

About Microneedling

What is it?

A concept that’s been around for nearly 50 years, microneedling is a dermatology treatment that uses ultrafine needles to promote the body’s natural collagen production, resulting in tighter, smoother skin. The process works by creating minuscule wounds in your skin, which causes the body’s self-healing mechanism to engage. The end result is skin that looks healthier and more attractive. The microneedling device also gently targets radiofrequency energy into your skin, which helps to repair and hydrate the tissue.

What to expect

The controlled wounds caused by microneedling are not noticeable, even when viewed close-up. However, you may look flushed for a short time. One session lasts 20-30 minutes, and since it’s non-surgical and virtually painless, there’s no downtime associated with the procedure. Microneedling is ideal for even the most delicate areas of the face, including the cheeks, upper and lower eyelids, the sides of your nose, and the upper lip. Because it stimulates both the growth of collagen and the production of hyaluronic acid, this treatment is effective for a variety of issues, including rough and/or lax skin, fine lines and wrinkles, and even scars. The procedure is safe and effective for all skin types and colors, and it results in a rejuvenated, radiant appearance. The improvements look natural and regular touch-ups can prolong the effects.

Common treatments

Depending on your aesthetic goals and the extent of your skin condition, you may need 3-5 microneedling treatment sessions to get optimal results. Side effects are minimal and include redness, swelling, bruising, and/or tenderness for 5-7 days.

Our approach & expertise

We know that you may be seeking an effective, minimally-invasive way to reduce the effects of aging, and microneedling is just one of the many treatment options to improve your skin and rejuvenate your appearance. Our specialists are skilled at performing gentle, minimally-invasive microneedling procedures, but what sets us apart from others is our compassion and focus on you as a person. Our practitioners will tailor treatments to suit your unique needs while also addressing any concerns you may have.

Healthy skin is our passion. Contact us for more about microneedling and how it can restore a youthful, radiant appearance. From routine checkups to advanced treatments, Skin and Cancer Associates has you covered.

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Dermal Fillers

About Dermal Fillers

What are they?

Dermal fillers are substances injected just below the skin to help restore a more youthful appearance. A natural substance like hyaluronic acid is the main ingredient in most dermal fillers because it easily synthesizes with your skin and body. Hyaluronic acid binds to the body’s natural moisture reserves for a natural-looking improvement to your appearance.

What to expect

Our practice is happy to provide both the Juvéderm and Restylane line of dermal fillers. The Juvéderm line includes Juvéderm XC (to reduce lines around your nose and mouth), Vollure XC (to minimize deep nasolabial lines), Volbella XC (to improve fine lip lines), and Voluma XC (to enhance and volumize cheeks). Meanwhile, Restylane is used to soften nasolabial folds and lip lines, while Restylane Defyne treats sturdy support deep facial lines and Restylane Refyne treats of moderate facial lines and creases. Regardless of the dermal filler used, the treatment is quick, pain-free, and results in no downtime.

After the procedure

Depending on your specific treatment area, dermal fillers can provide you with the following benefits: diminished frown lines between the eyes, reduced smile lines around the nose and mouth, enhanced shallow lines around the lips, plump lips, volumized cheeks, and a reduction of wrinkles and facial creases. Overall, your skin becomes firmer and more resilient because the fillers help stimulate the production of collagen and elastin, important elements in your skin that help you look youthful.

Our approach & expertise

We realize that the effects of aging can impact your appearance and cause a loss of self-confidence, especially if you look older than you feel. We’re here to provide support and to offer a variety of treatment options to reduce the effects of aging and help rejuvenate your appearance. What distinguishes us from others is our focus on you as a person in customizing your unique treatment plan. Our caring neighborhood staff is ready to answer your questions and offer compassionate support, and our practitioners have the experience and skill to rejuvenate your appearance the way you want.

Healthy skin is our passion, so contact us to find out more about how we can tailor dermal fillers to meet your aesthetic goals.

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