What areas can be treated?
Common areas for this procedure include: eye area, around the mouth, chin area, jaw line, décolleté, abdomen, back, arms, legs, knees and “cankles”.

How does the procedure work?
Utilizing radio frequency (RF), Exilis Therapy involves comfortably heating deep targeted layers of the skin to tighten collagen tissue and to boost the metabolic activity and therefore shrinking fat cells. Exilis can treat all areas of the face and body.

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What Can I Expect?
The procedure generally lasts about 20 minutes per session, and involves the use of a hand piece to carefully control and monitor skin temperature levels. The goal is to reach a therapeutic thermal effect to treat the target cells underneath the skin. Patients should come to their appointment well hydrated and should expect to feel heat during treatment, however there should be no pain or discomfort. Optimal results can be seen after four to six treatments spaced two to four weeks apart.

Pricing discussed during consultation. Package pricing also available. Call to schedule a body consultation with us today! 520.382.3330

Specialists in Dermatology is inviting you to attend A Cool Night Out, premiering our new, non-invasive way to reduce fat – CoolSculpting®.

CoolSculpting uses a precisely controlled cooling method to target, cool, and eliminate fat cells without damaging neighboring tissue. Over the next two to four months, the crystallized fat cells break down and they are naturally flushed from your body.

The best candidates are near their ideal body weight with diet- and exercise- resistant fat bulges. If you are seeking spot reduction for specific areas of fat but are not considering a surgical procedure, CoolSculpting may be right for you.

EVENT DETAILS:

Thursday, September 29th
5:30PM – 8:00PM
at Specialists in Dermatology
2732 N. Alvernon Way, Tucson AZ 85712

$10 admission will be donated to New Beginnings for Women and Children

Seating is limited, please RSVP by September 23rd

Call or email us today!
520.382.3330 or pia@specialistsindermatology.com

 If you suffer from psoriasis, you know how frustrating it can be. This common, chronic skin disease has plagued humanity throughout recorded history. In ancient Egypt, people with psoriasis were often treated with cat feces or confined in leper colonies. Aside from sunlight, little progress was made in its treatment until about 100 years ago. It’s embarrassing, uncomfortable and still difficult to treat. Even today, as many of 70% of sufferers feel they are inadequately treated.

 Psoriasis can affect the joints and cause severe arthritis. When only the skin is involved, people with psoriasis still have a much higher rate of other diseases like depression, heart attacks and diabetes.

Most modern treatments are far less obnoxious than ancient remedies, but have many side effects. Some of the most effective medications are pills or injections. They work by weakening parts of the immune system. Although uncommon, bad reactions can include infection, liver or bone marrow damage and other potentially life threatening reactions. Frequent blood tests and follow up appointments are required. Unfortunately, these are the only effective treatments for arthritis caused by psoriasis. They are very effective, but expensive. When needed, they are great treatments but should be used thoughtfully and cautiously.

Topical creams, such as high potency steroids, vitamin D or tar have fewer bad side effects. They need to be applied frequently; often twice a day for several months. They often feel greasy and don’t always work well. People who have large areas of diseased skin have a hard time keeping on schedule.

The safest treatments are light based. Even pregnant women can use them safely. Natural sunlight and tanning beds sometimes help, but can lead to skin cancer. When researchers discovered the specific wavelengths of light that work best, UV-A and UV-B light therapies were developed. Before treatment, pills or creams are often used to make the treatment more effective. The process is a good alternative, but can be slow, costly and rarely causes a remission.

 Now that there is a high power laser that can rapidly treat just the affected skin, people who have failed other treatments have a new hope. If you are unsatisfied with your psoriasis treatment, please give us a call to see if our state of the art “Xtrac Velocity” brand excimer laser can give you hope too.

*The C RX System is for sensitive and sun damaged skin. It is brightening. This system combines prescription strength hydroquinone with vitamin C.

*The Clenziderm System is for acne. This acne system has salicylic acid and a 5% solution of benzoyl peroxide which penetrates deep into the hair follicle to kill the acne causing bacteria.

*The Decolletage System is designed to reduce hyperpigmentation, age spots and appearance of fine lines on your chest and neck.

*The Elastiderm Eye Cream is amazing. In just 9 weeks it will restore elasticity and reduce visible fine lines around the eyes.

*The Rosaclear System is a new system designed for patients with rosacea. The system includes calming agents Includes calming agents such as licorice, aloe, lavender and sea whip. The system recommends it be used with metrogel. We are only selling the gentle cleanser, a hydrating complex to moisturize the skin and a skin balancing sunscreen to reduce the appearance of redness and blotchiness.

*Obagi also offers C Serums for use around the eyes and face. These products give the skin firmness and a healthy glow and range from 5% to 20% in concentration.

*The Obagi Nu Derm System has prescription strength ingredients that penetrate to a deep cellular level, whereas most products work only on the surface of the skin. Clinically tested and FDA approved Obagi Nu Derm combine, tretinoin and hydroquinone for better results. Using the Nu Derm System is twice as effective as using either tretinoin or hydroquinone alone. In just 12 weeks you can have radiant, brighter skin, fewer freckles and brown spots. It’s a complete transformation process that has your skin looking younger and healthier.

The Obagi skin care line is our product of the month. Schedule a consultation with our Skin Care Department to find out which Obagi skin care line is best for you.