Laser Hair Removal Many people struggle with unwanted hair, but most just go through the hassle of constant shaving. For those who are interested in a more long-term solution as an alternative to shaving or waxing, laser hair removal could be the right solution. Patients interested in achieving long-lasting hair removal results may want to consider undergoing a series of laser hair removal procedures. Read More...
CoolSculpting This non-invasive cosmetic system uses a gentle and safe cooling system that is directed over the treatment area to penetrate through the skin to target, freeze, and kill the fat cells. According to the CoolSculpting website, this procedure can reduce fat cells by about 20 to 25 percent. Read More...
Fillers Every skin is unique, and changes constantly with the climate, diet, lifestyle, hormones, stress and the aging process. For this reason, every facial is custom designed at each visit to reveal your skin’s radiant persona. See which filler option is right for you. Read More...
Botox Tulsa Hills Cosmetic and Laser Skin Center offers BOTOX® Cosmetic to help our patients smooth facial wrinkles and restore a younger-looking appearance. BOTOX® is used to treat dynamic wrinkles, like frown lines and crow’s feet, that have formed as a result of repeated contractions of the facial muscles. BOTOX® can also be used to minimize the appearance of smoker’s lines, smooth chin wrinkles, and lift the corners of the mouth that have drooped with age. Read More...
Acne Acne is the most frequent skin condition seen by medical professionals. It consists of pimples that appear on the face, back and chest. About 80% of adolescents have some form of acne and about 5% of adults experience acne. In normal skin, oil glands under the skin, known as sebaceous glands, produce an oily substance called sebum. Read More...
Moles (Nevi) Moles are brown or black growths, usually round or oval, that can appear anywhere on the skin. They can be rough or smooth, flat or raised, single or in multiples. They occur when cells that are responsible for skin pigmentation, known as melanocytes, grow in clusters instead of being spread out across the skin. Generally, moles are less than one-quarter inch in size. Most moles appear by the age of 20, although some moles may appear later in life. Read More...
Psoriasis Psoriasis is a skin condition that creates red patches of skin with white, flaky scales. It most commonly occurs on the elbows, knees and trunk, but can appear anywhere on the body. The first episode usually strikes between the ages of 15 and 35. It is a chronic condition that will then cycle through flare-ups and remissions throughout the rest of the patient's life. Psoriasis affects as many as 7.5 million people in the United States. About 20,000 children under age 10 have been diagnosed with psoriasis. Read More...
Rashes "Rash" is a general term for a wide variety of skin conditions. A rash refers to a change that affects the skin and usually appears as a red patch or small bumps or blisters on the skin. The majority of rashes are harmless and can be treated effectively with over-the-counter anti-itch creams, antihistamines and moisturizing lotions.Read More...
Rosacea Rosacea is a chronic skin condition that causes facial redness, acne-like pimples, visible small blood vessels on the face, swelling and/or watery, irritated eyes. This inflammation of the face can affect the cheeks, nose, chin, forehead or eyelids. More than 14 million Americans suffer from rosacea. It is not contagious, but there is some evidence to suggest that it is inherited. There is no known cause or cure for rosacea. There is also no link between rosacea and cancer.Read More...
Skin Cancers Skin cancer is the most common form of human cancers, affecting more than one million Americans every year. One in five Americans will develop skin cancer at some point in their lives. Skin cancers are generally curable if caught early. However, people who have had skin cancer are at a higher risk of developing a new skin cancer, which is why regular self-examination and doctor visits are imperative. Read More...
Warts Warts are small, harmless growths that appear most frequently on the hands and feet. Sometimes they look flat and smooth, other times they have a dome-shaped or cauliflower-like appearance. Warts can be surrounded by skin that is either lighter or darker. Warts are caused by different forms of Human Papilloma Virus (HPV). They occur in people of all ages and can spread from person-to-person and from one part of the body to another. Warts are benign (noncancerous) and generally painless.Read More...
Wrinkles Wrinkles are a natural part of the aging process. They occur most frequently in areas exposed to the sun, such as the face, neck, back of the hands and forearms. Over time, skin gets thinner, drier and less elastic. Ultimately, this causes wrinkles - either fine lines or deep furrows. In addition to sun exposure, premature aging of the skin is associated with smoking, heredity and skin type (higher incidence among people with fair hair, blue-eyes and light skin). Read More...