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5 Reasons to Book Routine Facials This Winter

How should you care for and support your skin in winter? Read to learn five reasons why routine facials make so much sense during winter, and then book your appointment now. 

Nov 8th, 2024

What to Expect During and After Mohs Surgery

Mohs surgery effectively addresses facial skin cancers like basal cell carcinoma (BCC) and squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) while leaving minimal scarring. Learn more about what to expect during and after Mohs surgery.

Oct 16th, 2024

5 Common Skin Complaints Microneedling Helps

How could your skin improve after microneedling treatment? This treatment stimulates collagen production and can address several common skin complaints, from acne scarring to signs of aging. Read to learn more.

Sep 18th, 2024

Tackle Turkey Neck Before Thanksgiving

Wrinkling and sagging skin on your neck, known as “turkey neck,” can leave you feeling less than your best. Did you know that there’s a lot you can do to address turkey neck? Read to learn more.

Aug 8th, 2024

I Found a New Mole — Now What?

Moles can be unwanted and even be a sign of health conditions, including skin cancer. What should you do when you notice a new mole? Keep reading to learn more. 

Jun 1st, 2024

Let's Talk About Those Harmful Ingredients In Your Skin Care Products

You trust your skin care products to improve your skin – but harmful ingredients can cause skin problems. Read to learn more about the harmful ingredients found in many skin care products.

May 15th, 2024

Acne vs. Rosacea: How to Spot the Difference

Are those red areas on your face acne or rosacea? Read to learn more about the difference between these skin conditions and treatments that can soothe your skin.

Apr 4th, 2024

Worried About Pain? 3 Reasons to Choose Pro-Nox™

If you want dermatological skin improvement treatments but are concerned about pain or anxiety interrupting your treatment, you should know more about Pro-Nox™. Keep reading for essential information about this patient-controlled comfort tool. 

Mar 15th, 2024

How to Get a Tighter Jawline Without Surgery

Do you feel dissatisfied with the shape and firmness of your jawline? Sags, droops, and jowls can give away your age. Read to learn more about aesthetic treatment options that don’t involve surgery.

Feb 1st, 2024

Why Does My Skin Feel Rougher with Age?

Do you notice your skin feeling dry, rough, loose, or crepe-like? While these changes may be natural and related to aging, you don’t have to learn to live with them. Read more.

Jan 18th, 2024

Where Did These Brown Spots Come From?

Unwanted brown spots break up your skin's smooth, even appearance. Why do brown spots form, and what can you do to get rid of them? Read to learn more.

Dec 4th, 2023

The Link Between Childbirth and Incontinence

Did you know that pregnancy and childbirth increase your risk for urinary incontinence? Embarrassing but true. With vaginal revitalization treatments, you can address this challenging issue. Read to learn more.

Nov 1st, 2023

Are You Committing These Skin Care Faux Pas?

Skin care matters to you – but are you committing any of these common skin care faux pas, and making the situation worse, instead of better? Keep reading to learn more.

Oct 9th, 2023

The Science Behind Facials and Why You Should Get Them More Often

Facial treatments use state-of-the-art science to leave your skin looking great. Could you benefit from more regular facials? Read to learn more.

Sep 1st, 2023

Can Kybella Be Used Anywhere?

Contouring your face and body helps you optimize your appearance. Kybella injections are FDA-approved to reduce the appearance of a double-chin. But, can you use this treatment on other parts of your body, as well? Read more. 

Jul 31st, 2023

Men Need Maintenance, Too

Cosmetic, skin care, and aesthetics treatments aren’t just for women – men can also benefit from skin and hair maintenance treatments and therapies. Learn more about aesthetics care for men to benefit hair, skin, and anti-aging.

Jul 12th, 2023

Improving Low Estrogen Skin

Low levels of the hormone estrogen, common in women after menopause, can cause your skin to atrophy. Can you improve the appearance and condition of low estrogen skin? The answer is yes! Read to learn more. 

Jun 5th, 2023

How Many Laser Hair Removal Treatments Will I Need for Dark Skin?

Unwanted body hair? Let’s talk about laser hair removal. This highly effective treatment option works on all skin types, including dark skin. Here’s what you can expect from laser hair removal if your skin shade is darker.

May 16th, 2023

Evening Out Pigment in Pigmented Skin

Pigmented skin can show areas of hyperpigmentation, dark spots, and/or melasma that result from sun damage, hormones, active acne and other causes. Can dark spots or pigment irregularity be treated if you have darker skin? The answer is yes! Read to learn

Apr 5th, 2023

Refresh and Restore with Laser Excellence

Would your skin look better with a fresh surface? Laser treatments can address tissue damage, scarring, hyperpigmentation, skin tone evenness, and more. Read for more information about laser dermatology treatments that could benefit you.

Mar 14th, 2023

Acne Control and innovation with AviClear

Does your acne routine really work? Innovative new solutions like AviClear are here to effectively banish acne. Read to learn more about this new solution for acne.

Feb 15th, 2023

I Can't Stand My Double Chin — Can You Help?

If you don’t like the shape of your double chin, you should know about revolutionary new treatment options to sculpt the area under your chin, like Kybella®. Read to learn more.

Jan 19th, 2023

I'm Losing My Hair: Is There a Solution?

Is losing hair becoming a problem? Hair loss and thinning is a source of stress for many men and women of all ages. Read to learn more about scientifically-proven professional hair restoration techniques!

Dec 9th, 2022

Understanding the Different Types of Skin Cancer

Skin cancer sounds scary, and can become a serious problem without the right screening, diagnosis, and treatment. Do you understand the different types of skin cancer? Read to learn what you need to know.

Nov 1st, 2022

The Link Between Hormones and Melasma

Skin coloration conditions like melasma often occur during pregnancy. That’s because your hormones actually play a big part in pigmentation problems. Read to understand the connection between melasma and hormones, and how you can restore your skin.

Oct 1st, 2022

5 Little Known Facts About PRP

Could your skin use replenishing? What if you could renew your skin? With platelet-rich plasma (PRP) treatments, you can, and the treatment doesn’t involve any chemicals at all! Keep reading to learn more about the benefits of PRP for your skin.

Aug 31st, 2022

The Role of Collagen in Your Skin

You have heard about collagen as a supplement, an ingredient in cosmetic products, and in relation to cosmetic procedures like radio-frequency microneedling. Keep reading to learn more about the role that proteins like collagen play in your skin health.

Aug 19th, 2022

Stop Picking and Popping Your Zits

When you have a blemish, pimple, or zit, it’s tempting to pick and poke at it. But did you know this is not the best course of action? Here are some convincing reasons why you shouldn’t pick or pop zits anymore.

Aug 1st, 2022

Get Glowing!

Tips to help you achieve glowing skin.

Jul 16th, 2022

Reasons We Love Chemical Peels

Chemical peels can help with a variety of aesthetic issues. How much do we love chemical peels for facial skin treatment? Let us list the ways! Read to learn how you could benefit from a chemical peel.

Jul 1st, 2022

If You Struggle With Acne Here's What You Need to Know.

Acne breakouts can affect everyone from pre-teens to adults.

Jun 18th, 2022

What’s new at Apex Dermatology?

We want to ensure that we have products for every skin issue and skin type. These products were selected by our founder and board-certified dermatologist Karin Harp, MD, FAAD to provide more options for our patients to improve their skin health.

Jun 1st, 2022

Who Can Benefit from Microdermabrasion?

Could your skin benefit from microdermabrasion? Read to learn more about this exfoliating facial treatment, and how microdermabrasion can improve your skin tone, evenness, and overall appearance.

Jun 1st, 2022

Apex’s Board-Certified Dermatologists Trained at the Highest Ranked Medical Schools in the Country

We delight in bringing you the best of care with warm, efficient service and continuing innovation.

May 7th, 2022

Tips for Keeping Your Skin Looking Younger Longer

Does your age show more and more? Your skin loses elasticity and brilliancy as you get older – but you can change that! Read to find essential tips to follow to keep your skin looking youthful as you age.

May 3rd, 2022

April is National Stress Awareness Month

Learning to cope with stress and discovering healthy ways to deal with it.

Apr 15th, 2022

Trust Us With Your Lips

At Apex Dermatology our Board Certified providers are artists.

Apr 5th, 2022

I'm Embarrassed About My Acne: Can You Help?

The whiteheads, blackheads, and pimples associated with acne can definitely keep you from feeling less than your best about how you appear. Read to learn about effective acne management strategies that can help your self-esteem.

Apr 4th, 2022

The Many Benefits of Vaginal Revitalization Treatments

Could you benefit from vaginal revitalization therapy? Learn more about how vaginal rejuvenation treatments can support your self-esteem and painlessly restore your sexual health and wellness.

Mar 8th, 2022

Understanding the Different Treatments for Scar Reduction

Do scars on your skin keep you from feeling less than your best? You should know about all of your different treatment options for scar removal. Keep reading to learn more.

Feb 8th, 2022

Start the Year with a Facial Skin Treatment for a Fresh Look

It’s a new year – ready for a fresher look? If so, read on to learn about our facial skin treatment options. Keep reading to find out what type of facial would be best to refresh your appearance for 2022.

Jan 5th, 2022

Gentle Peels for a More Vibrant Complexion

Does your complexion lack brilliance, evenness, or vibrancy? Skin peels are safe for even sensitive skin, with plenty of gentle options to improve your skin tone, remove blemishes, and more. Read on for more information.

Dec 8th, 2021

Everything You Need to Know About Lip Fillers

Interested in the aesthetic boost provided by lip fillers? Read on to learn everything you need to know about how lip fillers can transform your appearance, including available products and how long you can expect your results to last.

Nov 29th, 2021

5 Face Treatments to Look Your Best for the Holidays

The holidays are closer than you realize! As part of your holiday prep, get started on aesthetic and cosmetic procedures now, so you’ll look your best for parties and get-togethers later in the year. Read to learn more.

Oct 20th, 2021

Why Do I Keep Getting Rosacea Flare-ups?

Do you have trouble with red, irritated skin? Rosacea flare-ups leave your face red, hot, and uncomfortable. Read on to learn more about this chronic skin condition, and what you can do to prevent flare-ups this fall.

Sep 15th, 2021

How Laser Genesis Can Benefit Your Skin

With a “lunchtime laser” Laser Genesis treatment, you can fade evidence of sun damage, acne scarring, acne, other fresh scarring and facial redness. Improve your skin tone in less than an hour! Read on to learn more about what Laser Genesis treatment could

Aug 12th, 2021

Why PRP is Right for Me

Could you benefit from treatment with platelet-rich plasma, also known as PRP? Keep reading to learn more about how this regenerative procedure can improve your natural healing capabilities, and why you could be a good candidate.

Jul 14th, 2021

Can Wrinkles Be Prevented?

Fine lines and wrinkles on your skin can give away your age or falsely make you look tired. Not ready to surrender to crinkles and lines? Read on to learn how we can help you prevent as well as treat lines and wrinkles.

Jun 21st, 2021

How Fillers Can Help You Look Younger

This spring, use cosmetic treatments like dermal fillers to realize your anti-aging and personal appearance goals. Keep reading to learn more about how dermal fillers work as an option to rejuvenate your look.

Apr 1st, 2021

How to Get Rid of Stubborn Fat without Surgery

If you’ve been putting in the work to lose weight but can’t get rid of stubborn pockets of remaining body fat, you should know that you have non-surgical cosmetic treatment options. Read more to learn how you can achieve your aesthetic goals.

Mar 1st, 2021

4 Non-Surgical Treatments for Wrinkles

Are your fine lines and wrinkles stressing you out? You don’t have to have cosmetic surgery to improve the appearance of your skin. Read to learn more about your non-surgical treatment options to smooth away bothersome wrinkles.

Feb 1st, 2021

Trusculpt iD to reduce double-chin, bra fat, belly, thighs, knees, cankles

With a few short treatment sessions, you can non-surgically reduce body fat in locations around your body. Learn more about how you could meet your body sculpting and contouring goals and avoid surgery with TruSculpt iD.

Jan 1st, 2021

Prejuvenation and Rejuvenation with Botox/Jeuveau® and Fillers

With the new year on its way, what are your plans for anti-aging treatments? With Botox® and injectable fillers, you don’t need to look another year older in 2021. Keep reading to learn more.

Dec 1st, 2020

Managing Melasma

Do you have brown spots or areas of darkened pigmentation on your face? Melasma shows up on your skin due to sun damage, and is more common in women. Luckily, you have plenty of treatment options! Read to learn more about treatments for melasma.

Nov 1st, 2020

Love your Zoom Face: Lip filler (Kysse) and Wrinkle Relaxers (Botox and Jeuveau)

If, like many Americans, you’re spending a lot of time teleconferencing, your confidence in your facial appearance has never been more important. Learn more about how minimally-invasive cosmetic procedures can give you that perfect “Zoom face.”

Oct 6th, 2020

Erasing Summer Sun Damage

After a whole season of fun in the sun, you might notice signs of sun damage. Restore your skin with cosmetic treatments like laser skin resurfacing or microneedling this fall. Keep reading to learn more about reversing sun damage.

Sep 7th, 2020

You Don’t Have to Be Ashamed of Acne Scars? We have Solutions

Do you have scarring from past acne outbreaks? You don't have to live with the reminders of old acne! Keep reading to learn how cosmetic treatments like laser resurfacing can restore your skin.

Aug 17th, 2020

Managing “Mask-Ne” and Acne

Whether you're seeing skin outbreaks from wearing a mask in public, or your acne problems stem from other causes, you can do a lot to take control of your acne. Keep reading to learn what you need to know about managing acne and “mask-ne.”

Jul 24th, 2020

Your Sexual Health Matters

Even though you might think of it as a luxury, your sexual health is an important part of your physical well-being. If changes to your body are getting in the way of your sexual health, rejuvenative medicine may be able to help.

Jun 15th, 2020

Is Your Facial Redness Rosacea?

Do you wonder if your occasional or frequent facial redness could be rosacea? Keep reading to learn what you should know about this skin condition and how to resolve your facial redness.

May 28th, 2020

Put Your Best Face Forward This Year With Laser Therapy

Head into spring with your best face forward! Laser dermatology brings your inner layers of healthy, blemish-free skin to the surface, rejuvenating your whole look. Read more to learn what laser therapy could do for your skin.

Mar 5th, 2020

Why You Should Choose Instalift

Would you like to re-contour your face without any surgery at all? Read more to learn about the potential benefits of InstaLift™. This procedure can have you looking years younger in minutes, with minimal recovery time.

Feb 6th, 2020

Ditch the Dreaded Double Chin With Kybella

Do you look in the mirror and see a double chin staring back? You’re not alone — 67% of people aren’t happy with the appearance of their chin or neck. Kybella can permanently dissolve your excess fat and give you a more sleek appearance.

Jan 8th, 2020

Turn Back the Clock on Aging Skin with a Chemical Peel

If you’ve ever wished you could erase those signs of aging that you see in the mirror, you may be considering a chemical peel. Things have changed since the popularity of chemical peels began to surge in the 1990s!

Dec 30th, 2019

Rejuvenate Your Skin With Microneedling and PRP

Ready to rejuvenate your skin in time for the holiday season? Reversing the signs of aging has become easier than ever with the power of microneedling and PRP therapy. Read on to learn more about the process and what it can do for your skin.

Nov 1st, 2019

Become Your Best Self With truSculpt® iD

Are you still struggling to lose those last few inches of stubborn body fat or perhaps you need a boost to start your weight loss program? With the truSculpt® iD procedure, you can reveal your very best self. Read more to learn about truSculpt iD.

Oct 28th, 2019

How to Prevent Eczema Flare-Ups This Summer

Winter is traditionally the season associated with eczema flare-ups, but summer’s high heat and blazing sun can lead to issues as well. Learn how to prevent a flare-up from ruining your summer.

Sep 1st, 2019

Learn How Juliet Laser Can Help with Vaginal Rejuvenation

Vaginal rejuvenation can help with both cosmetic and medical concerns. The Juliet laser is a noninvasive treatment that can work wonders.

Aug 19th, 2019

Finish Off Your Weight Loss with truSculpt iD Body Contouring

If losing weight the “old-fashioned way” hasn’t been doing all you’d hoped for, learn more about how truSculpt® iD can help you get the body you want.

Jul 25th, 2019

Look for These 5 Common Signs of Vitiligo

While blotchy white patches of skin are telltale signs of vitiligo, they aren’t the only ones. To find out if you have this rare disease, it’s best to check with your doctor. Meanwhile here are the five most common signs of vitiligo.

Jun 6th, 2019

Stop hiding Behind Your Adult Acne: Innovative BLU-U Light Treatment Can Help

Adult acne can be embarrassing and frustrating. Medication can help, but if you don’t want to take antibiotics we have other options -- including painless BLU-U® blue light therapy.

May 10th, 2019