Dermal fillers can do wonders to restore lost volume, soften creases, smooth lines, and enhance facial contours. In fact, dermal fillers are exceptional for almost anyone who wants to improve the overall youthful-looking and healthy appearance of their skin. However, dermal fillers are not a one-size-fits-all solution for facial rejuvenation – to get the best aesthetic results possible, you need…
When you go to your dermatologist, you might come in with questions about a specific problem you are having with your skin. Asking questions is the best way to get the most out of your visit to your dermatologist. However, many people do not know the right questions to ask when visiting their dermatologist, and this can prevent them from…
Do you ever wonder what skin care routines dermatologists use themselves to maintain healthy skin? Board-certified dermatologists are experts when it comes to the skin and its functions. They are authorities on the body’s largest organ, and have a deep understanding of the wide variety of jobs that skin performs. Skin provides a protective barrier against infections and chemicals, for…
Many people are at risk for developing melanoma, a type of skin cancer. What is your risk for melanoma? About Melanoma Skin cancer is the most common of all cancers, according to the America Cancer Society. While melanoma accounts for only about 1 percent of all skin cancers, it causes the majority of skin cancer deaths. Doctors diagnose about 106,110…
Acne most commonly develops on the face, but the skin condition can appear on any area of the body that can get oily. Pimples and blackheads can show up on your chest or back, for example, or even on your upper arms or neck. Breakouts can cause discomfort and embarrassment; they can also leave red marks and long-lasting scars, especially…
Your skin is under constant attack from sun exposure, pollutants, stress, and other toxins just waiting to cause premature signs of aging. While your anti-aging skincare routine is a powerful weapon against these attacks, you may need to take a more assertive approach to skincare. Fortunately, you can supercharge your anti-aging skincare routine to get the healthiest, most youthful-looking skin…
Spider veins are small, damaged veins that can be visible on the surface of your skin. While they can develop anywhere, they are most likely to appear on your legs or face. While they are usually not harmful or painful, spider veins can ruin the cosmetic appearance of your skin. Vein doctors can treat spider veins to lessen the appearance…
Summer is a great time for fun in the sun, but it can also be a time for uncomfortable heat rashes. Also known as prickly heat or miliaria, heat rashes can develop in hot, humid environments. Symptoms of summer heat rashes include red skin, little red bumps on your skin, tiny blisters, and a prickly or itchy feeling. Fortunately, you…
Sunburn hurts your skin – in a number of ways that go well beyond the short-term discomfort, redness and swelling. Over-exposure to the sun’s dangerous ultraviolet (UV) rays that cause sunburn accelerates skin aging to cause wrinkles, fine lines, and age spots. Sunburn is also a leading cause in most cases of several types of skin cancer, according to the…
At the Center for Dermatology & Laser Surgery, we answer a wide variety of questions about skin conditions, but we also answer a number of questions about insurance coverage for dermatology care in Hillsboro and Portland, Oregon. In hopes of providing patients with the insurance information for dermatology care they need, we have created this guide for frequently asked questions.…
While they are a natural part of the healing process, scars can be embarrassing or even emotionally devastating. This is especially true when the scars are especially disfiguring, very large, or on the face or other exposed areas of the body. In some cases, scars can be painful or even interfere with the way a person moves or uses a…
Botox and fillers can help you enhance and retain youthful-looking skin. If you are like many people, though, you might wonder what the right age is to begin undergoing these cosmetic procedures. The answer depends on a wide variety of factors. Both Botox and dermal fillers are treatments that help reduce the signs of aging skin. Botox is a protein…
