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UVA and UVB rays are the part of the electromagnetic spectrum that produce aging of the skin and skin cancer. We need UV radiation to produce Vitamin D but we need it in moderation.
I have been coming to Retief Skin Center ever since I was in my early twenties...
I am now 41 years old, and all of my teenagers friends cannot believe I am 41! I've been using DR. Retief's products for nearly 10 years now, and I get complimented on my skin regularly.
Death by a thousand needles... Who knew that this would be the world's favorite beauty treatment overnight.
Alopecia is a very common problem among adults. For women and men hair loss can be a devastating blow to their self-confidence.
Dermaplaning is probably a word you’ve been hearing floating around lately in terms of skin care. Your friends have all been raving about it. Maybe you heard that everyone is "shaving" their face now. Let’s talk about what dermaplaning really is, what it isn’t, and why you absolutely need it.
Mohs micrographic surgery is a procedure that allows surgeons to remove skin cancer at a microscopic level from any area on the body. Incredibly thin layers of skin are removed by the surgeon, one at a time, until all of the skin cancer is completely removed. This leads to a very high cure rate for patients undergoing Mohs surgery, allows for a rapid healing process, and produces the least amount of scarring.
Aging and sun exposure are responsible for multiple types of benign skin lesions on our faces. Because there are many kinds of skin lesions that develop within different layers of the skin, each require a different method of treatment.
Mohs surgery is the most effective treatment for most skin cancers. Eligible patients are those with non-melanoma skin cancers on the face, recurrent skin cancers, and skin cancers with aggressive histology.
Dysport, offers similar results as Botox by reducing facial lines around the face and neck. For a product that generally costs less, requires fewer injections, creates a more natural look, and takes effect more quickly.
Is there really anything that can eliminate a pimple overnight?
The answer is maybe, but not usually.
Seborrheic keratosis--or SK's as dermatologists call them--are superficial growths that look like little brown flat warts and normally start to appear in your 40s.
Many clients are surprised to find that brown spots can be removed with liquid nitrogen instead of with a laser.