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Answering Your Most Personal Skin Care Questions

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We all have questions we’d love to have answers to but are too embarrassed to ask. As doctors and physician assistants, we’re able to answer your questions objectively and professionally. Chances are that we’ve heard it all many times before. Still, we know it makes many patients uncomfortable, so we’re here to provide answers to some common but embarrassing skin care questions.

Can warts on my hands, feet, etc. spread to become genital warts?

All warts are caused by a virus called human papillomavirus (or HPV). HPV is generally spread by skin to skin contact but the virus can survive briefly on inanimate surfaces. Warts on the hands, feet, and other areas typically occur when HPV gets into the skin through a cut or injury. Genital warts are typically sexually-transmitted. There are over 100 different strains of HPV. Each strain prefers certain types of skin (e.g. hands/feet, genital/mucosal, normal skin, etc.). Genital warts and common warts are caused by different strains of HPV. The HPV vaccine protects against the strains most likely to cause cervical cancer but doesn’t protect against all genital wart strains much less common wart strains. At Dermatology Associates of Atlanta, we have effective treatment options for all types of warts.

Some of my toenails are thick, brittle, and yellowing – what is this?

There are multiple conditions that can cause these symptoms in your toenails, but the most common is a nail fungus. You could contract the fungus from simply walking barefoot in the wrong place (like a warm, damp communal shower). The topical nail fungus medications you see in the drug store aren’t very effective, but at Dermatology Associates of Atlanta (DAA), we use advanced laser technology called LunulaLaser® to treat nail fungus. This is a great option for those who want effective results without the need for oral medications and the side effects that come with them.

I sweat too much for comfort, even when I’m not warm. Is there anything I can do?

You might have a condition called hyperhidrosis, which simply means that your sweat glands produce more sweat than necessary. By the time they ask us, many of our patients have already tried dozens of antiperspirants without getting the results they want. At Dermatology Associates of Atlanta, we offer many therapies for hyperhidrosis. In addition to topical and oral medicines, we offer injectable treatment with Botox®. In the same way that Botox® relaxes muscles to prevent wrinkles, it prevents the sweat glands from responding to nerves as well. Botox® is commonly used to treat the underarms, hands, and feet. Botox® can stop sweating in these locations for up to 6 months before requiring retreatment. For a more long-term solution of the underarms, we offer miraDry® sweat reduction. This noninvasive procedure uses controlled, safe electromagnetic energy to deactivate the sweat glands in your underarms. Though some patients need a second treatment, the results are typically life-long.

I’m embarrassed about my skin tags. Why do I have them, and how can I get rid of them?

Skin tags are incredibly common, and they’re nothing to be concerned or embarrassed about. They’re caused when skin rubs against skin, which is why they tend to appear in high-friction areas. Skin tag removal is a quick and simple procedure we can perform in our office.

As a woman, I’m alarmed to see that I’m losing my hair! What can I do about it?

Hair loss is often thought of as a problem men have, but it actually happens to more women than most people realize. While women don’t tend to have the baldness that men do, thinning hair is a common issue. At Dermatology Associates of Atlanta, we have a dedicated specialty center for this purpose – The Griffin Center for Women’s Hair Loss. Because women’s hair loss has a variety of causes, we focus on getting to the root of the problem and treating it primarily with nonsurgical treatments like natural growth factors, red light therapy, and more.

Medical questions tend to make patients embarrassed or uncomfortable, but our providers at Dermatology Associates of Atlanta strive to make every patient feel comfortable. Everyone has concerns about the way their body functions, so we’re happy to answer any questions you have about your skin, hair, and nails. If you have more specific questions or if you would like to find out how we can address your specific issues, schedule a dermatology appointment. Or, for more skin care tips, follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Google+.

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The Latest News from Dermatology Associates of Atlanta

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The landscape of the medical field is constantly changing. Between public funding and private companies, researchers all across the globe are working on ways to help people be healthier. Our board-certified dermatologists and physician assistants at Dermatology Associates of Atlanta (DAA) strive to offer our patients the most advanced treatments for achieving their goals, whether it’s treating a skin condition or making a cosmetic change. But it’s also important to us not to simply jump on every new development in skin care, but to actually ensure that products and procedures are safe and effective before passing them along to our valued patients. Below are some of the latest treatments we’re confident enough in to add to our roster.

Lunula Laser® for Nail Fungus

As common as it is, nail fungus is difficult to treat because the fungus is typically actually under the nail, where topical medications can’t reach. But, designed exclusively for this purpose, the Lunula Laser® targets the stubborn fungus painlessly and without the side effects that oral medications often cause. Most patients will require a series of four sessions, but each treatment is quick and easy, and the procedure offers a high rate of success.

PicoSure® Laser Skin Rejuvenation

While most laser skin rejuvenation treatments work by removing the damaged top layer of skin, PicoSure® (a laser that is well-known for its effective tattoo removal) uses the new FOCUS™ Lens Array to break down unwanted pigments (like sun damage, freckles, and age spots) while also building skin-firming collagen and elastin. A series of treatments can achieve exceptional results with far less discomfort and none of the recovery time that other laser skin rejuvenation procedures require.

SilkPeel® Dermalinfusion®

You’ve probably heard of microdermabrasion, a treatment that “buffs away” the damaged surface skin and dead skin cells to reveal brighter, more youthful skin. SilkPeel® is the next step up, because the unique treatment performs three processes at once: microdermabrasion, removing debris with gentle suction, and delivering a specialized topical medication. The topical product varies based on whether your goal for SilkPeel® is to reduce fine lines and wrinkles, manage acne, etc., and applying during the microdermabrasion actually allows it to penetrate deeper into the skin for maximum efficiency.

WAW™ System for Hair Transplant Surgery

A successful hair transplant surgery comes from a combination of the surgeon’s skills and the technology they use. Our surgeons Dr. Edmond Griffin and Dr. Ashley Curtis are true experts in the procedure, with over 40 years of combined experience, and the new WAW™ technology for follicular unit extraction (FUE) provides enhanced results with minimized scarring, allowing patients to enjoy the full potential of the surgeons’ abilities.

The Eczema Center

As our latest specialty center, this new facility offers advanced patch testing: a needle-free way for people with eczema, rosacea, contact dermatitis, skin allergies, or just sensitive skin to find the specific chemicals or materials that irritate their skin. Our patch testing goes beyond the kits that are available at other doctors’ offices, providing more in-depth insight even for patients who have already undergone skin allergy testing. The information we gather then allows us to create customized topical medications and offer recommendations based on your skin’s specific triggers.

Pro-Nox™ for Patient Comfort

At DAA, we’re committed not only to giving our patients the best possible results (whether it’s a medical condition or a cosmetic one), but also to providing a positive experience from start to finish. This includes keeping patients as comfortable as possible during potentially painful treatments. In addition to numbing cream and other local anesthetic options, we’ve recently added Pro-Nox™ as well. This unique system combines oxygen and nitrous oxide to provide relaxation and comfort, while leaving patients clear-headed enough to drive themselves home.

SkinCeuticals® Skin Care Products

Skin care lines are a dime a dozen, but at DAA, we only carry those which actually produce effective, consistent results, and that includes SkinCeuticals®. This brand focuses on using the latest scientific research as the basis for their product development, and it shows in their results.

Lumity™ Nutritional Supplements

Reducing signs of aging is one of the most common goals our patients have, and while there is plenty we can do from the outside to make your skin look younger, aging also happens beneath the surface. Lumity™ fills in the gaps with supplements that target the nine core body processes that contribute to aging, allowing you to not only look younger but feel younger, too.

Staying on top of the cosmetic dermatology field is a delicate balance, because it’s easy for snake oil and placebos to get lumped in with legitimately effective treatments and products. That’s why it takes a thoroughly educated and experienced staff to find the gems that can truly make a difference for our patients at DAA. To learn how you can achieve healthier, more beautiful skin, schedule an appointment with us. Or, for more skin care tips and the latest news in dermatology, follow Dermatology Associates of Atlanta on Facebook, Twitter, and Google+.

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Introducing the Eczema Center at Dermatology Associates of Atlanta

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All of us have good days and bad days with our skin. One day your face may break out with acne, the next day you may have itchy dryness, and the next day your skin may have a beautiful glow. But for people with certain skin conditions like eczema, contact dermatitis, allergies, and rosacea, this inconsistency is far more intense because certain triggers can severely aggravate their symptoms. To cater to these types of conditions and offer comprehensive care for sensitive skin, Dermatology Associates of Atlanta (DAA) is proud to announce our new Eczema Center.

For patients with the skin conditions above, one of the first steps toward healthier skin is finding out what triggers you should be on the lookout for. DAA’s Eczema Center offers a variety of specialized techniques in order to determine each patient’s specific triggers. While a traditional allergy test uses needle pricks, we primarily use a method called patch testing: a needle-free way to evaluate your skin’s reaction to various substances and chemicals. As opposed to commercially-available patch tests which use just 35 substances, our routine patch testing alone uses 80 common irritants and allergens to identify which ones are causing your breakouts. In addition to this expanded testing, we can also use a patient’s own skin care products (or other substances that their skin regularly comes into contact with) to evaluate exactly what is making them break out, and we offer other modes of testing when necessary as well.

Once your unique triggers have been identified, our board-certified dermatologists, physician assistants, and other experienced medical professionals will also use this enhanced understanding of your skin to make personalized recommendations about your skin care. We will be able to offer you precise advice about how to care for your skin on a day-to-day basis, and about what types of products to use and to avoid. For some patients, we can also recommend professional treatments and offer customized topical medications and even prescription compounds tailored to your skin’s unique needs.

Rashes and skin irritation can put a damper on any day, not to mention a special occasion. Fortunately, by first identifying your unique irritants and then catering treatments to your skin, we can provide every patient with the individualized and effective care they need, from head to toe. To get started with an appointment at DAA’s Eczema Center, give us a call at 404-256-4457. Or, for more skin care tips, special offers, and the latest news from our office, follow Dermatology Associates of Atlanta on Facebook, Twitter, and Google+.

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What’s the Difference between Traditional and Fractionated Laser Skin Resurfacing?

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Since the 1970s, lasers have evolved and taken on many different forms to be able to treat a number of skin issues, from wrinkles to rosacea to unwanted tattoos, and even some types of skin cancer. But one of the most exceptional changes in laser technology has been the use of fractionated lasers. This newer technique, performed frequently at Dermatology Associates of Atlanta (DAA), offers the powerful and natural-looking results of traditional laser skin resurfacing but with significantly less recovery time. At DAA, we offer two of the most advanced technologies for fractional laser treatments: Fraxel® and DOT Therapy, and both have been delivering exceptional results for over ten years.

But what exactly is fractional laser skin resurfacing, and how does it lower the downtime so greatly while still producing exceptional results? In the video below, our very own Dr. Edmond Griffin, board-certified dermatologist and founder of DAA, explains the differences between traditional and fractionated laser treatments and how they can benefit you as a patient.

The idea of fractional skin treatments has now spread beyond the world of lasers as well. At DAA, we also offer procedures like Infini™ Skin Tightening, Réjuvapen® micro needling, and Fractora™ Facial Rejuvenation, all of which use the same principle: impacting tiny spots on the skin to produce an all-over healing and revitalizing effect. To learn whether one of these fractionated procedures can help you achieve smoother, younger-looking skin, schedule a consultation at Dermatology Associates of Atlanta. Or, for more skin care tips and the latest dermatology news, follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Google+.

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Happy Holidays and a Joyous New Year from DAA

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The holidays are always cause for celebration at Dermatology Associates of Atlanta (DAA), not only because of the holidays themselves, but also because we can reflect back on yet another successful and exciting year in both general and cosmetic dermatology. In case you’ve been just as busy as we have, here are some highlights from 2016:

New Products and Services

We’re always on a mission to bring our patients the best and most advanced options for all their skin care needs from head to toe, and this year certainly didn’t disappoint. Take a look at our new additions:

Alastin Skin Nectar™ – This unique product focuses on a vital but often overlooked part of the skin called the extracellular matrix, and it does this with the TriHex Technology™ that Alastin developed after years of research. The result is younger-looking skin that is more protected against future damage.
New Chemical Peels: The Perfect Derma™ and melanage™ MiniPeel – Chemical peels are a patient favorite at Skin Medics™, our on-site medical spa, because they’re versatile and able to address a wide number of aesthetic concerns at once. This year, we added two new options: The Perfect Derma™ combines a number of successful ingredients for a powerful result, and the melanage™ MiniPeel is perfect for those just looking brighten and enhance their skin with a light peel.
Viviscal® Professional Hair Growth Supplements – Our Griffin Center of Hair Restoration and Research and Griffin Center for Women’s Hair Loss specialize in everything about hair loss and hair restoration. As a way to enhance the results of your treatments, we offer Viviscal® oral hair growth supplements.
Eyelash and Eyebrow Tinting – Coloring in your eyebrows and putting on mascara every morning can be frustrating and time-consuming, but if you want to make your brows and lashes darker and more noticeable (or if you simply want their color to better complement your hair and facial features), our licensed and experience aestheticians at Skin Medics™ Medical Spa are here to help.
DermaPlaning – Many of our patients already know how important it is to exfoliate regularly, and like microdermabrasion, dermaplaning offers a professional exfoliation to remove dead skin cells and surface debris. However, dermaplaning also removes the extremely fine vellus hairs throughout the face as well, leading to an impeccably smooth and soft feel.
BodyFX™ Non-Surgical Body Contouring and Cellulite Reduction – Nearly all of us have some unwanted fat we want to remove, but surgical liposuction can sometimes be difficult to fit into the schedule and the budget. BodyFX™ is a new method for non-invasive fat reduction which also reduces cellulite in the treatment area as well.
Fractora™ Facial Rejuvenation – This highly successful procedure combines two different ways to promote skin-firming collagen: miconeedling and controlled warmth. The ultrafine needles deliver radio frequency (RF) energy to the precise level of the skin where it’s needed to help your skin become firmer, smoother, and more youthful.
Lumecca™ Photo Rejuvenation – As a fantastic way to reduce the appearance of age spots, sun damage, rosacea or facial redness, spider veins, vascular lesions, and even freckles, photo rejuvenation uses a light which is absorbed by the skin without actually piercing the skin, so recovery time is minimal but the results are exceptional.
CoolMini™ – CoolSculpting® has long been a popular way to reduce excess fat in the abdomen, “love handles,” back, thighs, and more. But one area many people also struggle with is the “double chin.” This fat can be particularly resistant to diet and exercise, so this year, CoolSculpting® released their new CoolMini™ applicator designed specifically to address this common problem area.
Dermaflage® for Healing and Concealing Scars – As anyone with acne scars, surgical scars, or scars from injury knows, typical makeup doesn’t do much to conceal an indented scar. Used by professional makeup artists as well as medical personnel, Dermaflage® is a silicone scar filler that covers your scar so it blends in discretely with your natural skin, making it nearly or entirely invisible.
SkinCeuticals® Skin Care Products – At DAA, we’re dedicated to not only treating our patients’ skin while they’re in our office, but also to helping patients sustain and improve the health of their skin at home, too. A crucial part of this is offering the right skin care products to fit everyone’s needs, and to further improve the variety of products we carry, this year we added the well-known line SkinCeuticals® to the mix. As a brand that focuses on scientifically-supported methods and ingredients, SkinCeuticals® provides highly effective products to treat a variety of skin care issues.

Best Dermatology Practice in Atlanta

Another high note in 2016 is that DAA was awarded the title of Atlanta’s Best Dermatology Practice in Best Self’s annual survey. Each year, Atlanta residents nominate and vote on their favorite businesses and practitioners for a number of health and wellness-related fields, from plastic surgeons to yoga instructors. It was a great honor to hear that our patients have been so happy with our services that they felt we were deserving of this exciting award.

All of us at DAA have so much to be grateful for this holiday season, including all of you, our valued patients. We’re honored to help you strive for your medical and aesthetic goals, and we look forward to continuing to do so in 2017. To learn more about our practice or to see all our monthly special offers, follow Dermatology Associates of Atlanta on Facebook, Twitter, and Google+. Or, contact us to schedule an appointment today.

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Dermatology Associates of Atlanta Voted Atlanta’s Best Dermatology Practice

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As a dermatology office, our focus is on combining the advantages of a large practice with those of a specialized provider. This is why we’re structured as a collaborative practice between our five board-certified dermatologists, three physician assistants, and numerous aestheticians, electrologists, laser technicians, and other practitioners. While patients can receive nearly any service they can think of for their skin, hair, and nails under one roof in any of our nine specialty centers, each provider has their own areas of expertise, so patients also enjoy the advantage of having specialized care. But today, we need to take time to offer a special “thank you” to our patients for voting us Atlanta’s Best Dermatology Practice of 2016!

Every year, Best Self magazine holds an Atlanta-area contest known as their “Best of 2016” competition. Members of the metro Atlanta community can nominate health and wellness-related businesses, practices, and professionals for over 120 different categories, from “Best Allergist” to “Best Cycling Shop.” After the nominees are collected, the polls are made open to the public to cast their votes for a winner in each category. This year, all of us at DAA are honored to receive the award for Best Dermatology Practice.

The most rewarding part of this honor is knowing that we were nominated and selected by the very people we prioritize the most—the patients we’ve been serving for nearly 40 years. From the bottom of our hearts, we would like to thank you, our valued patients, for both placing your votes in this contest as well as placing your trust in us to address your medical and cosmetic skincare needs.

We are committed to continuing our reputation for excellence by exceeding your expectations at every step of the process, from scheduling to patient care to follow-up communication. To discuss what we can do for you in terms of skin condition treatments, non-surgical body contouring, hair restoration, facial rejuvenation, or any of our dozens of other services, schedule an appointment at Dermatology Associates of Atlanta. Or, for more of the latest dermatology news, skin care tips, upcoming events, and special offers, follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Google+.

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Skin Care Tips for the Fall Transitional Weather

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There are plenty of autumn hallmarks—football, holidays on the horizon, and of course, pumpkin spice everything. Our changing social calendars can be so consuming that we forget about the part of the season mother nature is responsible for: the actual weather changing. Along with the new nip in the air comes a shift in the way your skin responds to the air, so here are a few tips from our providers at Dermatology Associates of Atlanta to help your skin manage the transition.

Moisturize…the right way.

Summer air has plenty of humidity, but with the fall comes drier air, which in turn can dry out your skin, so moisturizing will be key for the next several months. Here are a few tips to help you make the most of your hydration:

Choose the right moisturizer based on your skin type and the other concerns you have (e.g., aging, acne, etc.).
Hydrate from the outside as well as the inside by drinking plenty of water.
Consider switching to a heavier moisturizer than the one you used during the summer.
Avoid long, hot showers, as this can lead to dry skin.
Apply moisturizer immediately after showering or washing your hands to lock in the moisture.
Wear gloves when you use cleaning products or wash dishes.

Exfoliate regularly.

Getting rid of dry, flaky skin can restore that bright glow you enjoyed during the warmer months, so try an exfoliation product. Most people should exfoliate between one and three times per week, though it varies based on your individual needs, so ask one of our board-certified dermatologists and physician assistants or licensed estheticians for their recommendation.

Be cautious about the material in your scarves.

Your skin may react differently to various types of fabric, so keep an eye on whether your neck or chest becomes irritated after you wear certain scarves and avoid that type of fabric in the future.

Don’t lock away your sunscreen.

The need for sun protection may be more obvious during the summer when we can feel the sun’s heat every day, but the ultraviolet rays can do just as much damage (medically and aesthetically) during the fall, so continue to include sunscreen as part of your daily routine.

Have lip balm accessible.

As with the rest of your skin, lips can be dried out by the cooling air, so always have lip balm ready for use. Just like moisturizer, lip balm is most successful when it can lock in existing moisture, so apply it as soon as you get out of the shower and remember to re-apply as needed.

Consider a moisturizing cleanser.

With the summer humidity, many people with oily or acne-prone skin tend to opt for stronger cleansers during the warmer months. But as fall moves in, these cleansers often prove to be overly harsh, depleting your skin of the minimal moisture it already has. Try switching to a gentler moisturizing cleanser for the next few months instead.

Take advantage of the perfect season for laser treatments.

Before and after any laser treatment (whether it’s laser hair removal, fractionated laser skin resurfacing, or one of the many other options we offer) it’s important to avoid sun exposure because it increases the risk of side effects. To make this precaution easier and more convenient, most patients prefer to have their cosmetic laser treatments performed during the fall and/or winter.

These tips can help you get started with updating your skin care routine, but remember, every person’s skin is unique and it responds to the weather in its own way, so it’s important to seek the guidance of a specialized professional like our medical staff. If you want to discuss your unique dermatology needs, schedule a consultation with us. Or, for more great skin care tips, the latest in dermatology news, and to stay up-to-date on all of our monthly specials and upcoming events, follow Dermatology Associates of Atlanta on Facebook, Twitter and Google+.

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Save Cash and Whip Your Skin into Shape

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Let’s face it—our skin really takes a beating over the summer. Most of us spend more time outside during the warmer months, which means a dramatic uptick in sun exposure, often making us look older or more tired than we truly should. That’s why our skin care special offers and events this September are designed to help you combat the effects of the summer and get your skin back into shape…or even into better shape than it was in last spring!

Chemical Peels

A chemical peel can be a successful way to address a number of aesthetic concerns, from acne scars and wrinkles to age spots due to sun damage. This month, you can take advantage of our “buy 3 get 1 free” special to do a comprehensive and customized series of peels.

Fall Open House

October 5^th, 2016: Phone Sale 12pm-1pm, Open House 4pm-6pm

If you’ve never taken advantage of one of our Open Houses in the past, don’t miss out on this one! It’s an opportunity to not only meet with physicians and representatives and learn about all the latest cosmetic treatments, but also to get fantastic deals on many of our cosmetic services!

DEJ Eye Cream™ by Revision®

The already delicate skin around your eyes is often one of the first places to show fine lines and wrinkles—especially when you have sun exposure accelerating the aging process. Fortunately, Revision®’s popular DEJ eye cream™ is designed for this unique area.

Cosmetic Day + Glo Minerals Makeup Event

September 14^th, 2016

The sad reality is that basking in the sun will make your skin age faster. But thanks to modern medicine, cosmetic facial injections like Botox®, Restylane®, and Juvéderm® can reduce wrinkles with just one brief treatment (often only 10-15 minutes) and little or no downtime. To save big on your injectables AND to complement them with tips from a professional makeup artist, RSVP today for our Cosmetic Day and our Glo Minerals makeup event.

Micro Needling and Natural Growth Factors

For patients who aren’t candidates for fractionated laser treatments to achieve firmer, younger-looking skin with fewer wrinkles and acne scars (or for patients who simply want the results without the recovery time of a laser treatment), micro needling can be an excellent option. Whether you opt for Réjuvapen® or the more comprehensive Infini™ treatments, adding your natural growth factors can take your results up a notch.

Hair Restoration

If you’ve been putting off hair restoration surgery so that it wouldn’t interfere with your summer plans, this September is the perfect time to finally get back your fuller hair, because you can save up to $2500 if you complete your procedure this month (see certificate for details).

Having healthy, glowing skin is an ongoing process. Ideally, you should combine consistent preventative measures (i.e., sunscreen) with a customized skin care regimen and damage-repairing treatments. To find out what procedures can give you the best possible results, schedule a consultation at Dermatology Associates of Atlanta. Or, to stay up-to-date on all our latest specials and events, follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Google+.

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Specialty Center of the Month: Skin Medics™ Medical Spa

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When many patients hear “dermatologist,” they think of a doctor who treats skin problems, like rashes, acne, psoriasis, and skin cancer. But because the skin plays such a powerful role in one’s appearance, at Dermatology Associates of Atlanta (DAA), cosmetic treatments are also a large part of our practice. In fact, one of our nine unique specialty centers is dedicated to offering many of the most popular and effective aesthetic options available: Skin Medics™ Medical Spa.

What is Skin Medics™ Medical Spa?

It’s important to distinguish between a med spa and a day spa. Most people think of a spa as a place built around relaxation and refreshment, offering services like massages, facials, and mud baths. Day spas like this are focused on the short-term benefits of stress relief. A medical spa, however, is essentially a combination of a spa and a cosmetic dermatology office: its services focus on cosmetic medicine while maintaining a spa-like atmosphere. By using proven medical procedures and skin treatments, licensed aestheticians and other experienced professionals address a variety of aesthetic concerns in order to help your skin look and feel its best. Patients at Skin Medics™ Medical Spa have the added bonus of knowing their medical spa is operated by board-certified dermatologists and physician assistants who are specialized experts in skincare, so we can offer the highest quality and experience in both our treatments themselves and the results they achieve.

What treatments are offered at Skin Medics™ Medical Spa?

Our medical spa treatments address a wide array of aesthetic concerns for both the face and the body, and they include:

Microdermabrasion – manually exfoliating away the damaged surface skin and dead skin cells to reveal brighter, younger-looking skin.
Chemical peels – exfoliating the skin using a customized chemical solution to penetrate the skin to a specific depth, causing the aged or damaged surface skin to slough away. We offer a variety of unique peels to focus on acne scars, fine lines, wrinkles, acne, hyperpigmentation (including age spots), and more.
CoolSculpting® – non-surgical fat reduction which applies controlled cooling to the “problem area,” such as the abdomen, flanks, chest, thighs, back, or “double chin.” As one of the only facilities to offer three CoolSculpting® machines with TriCool™, Skin Medics™ can offer faster treatment times and easier scheduling.
Eyelash and eyebrow tinting – using specialized dyes to give long-lasting, consistent color to the eyebrows or lashes in order to better complement your facial features.
Dermaplaning – manually exfoliating the skin using a technique much like shaving. This painlessly removes dead skin cells and debris, as well as vellus hairs (the fine hairs we all have on our faces, also known as “peach fuzz”) for softer, smoother skin.
Réjuvapen® micro needling (with optional natural growth factors) – using ultrafine needles to stimulate the body’s natural collagen production, ultimately making the skin firmer and minimizing scars, fine lines, wrinkles, and even stretch marks. For maximum results, your own natural growth factors can be used alongside Réjuvapen® to stimulate collagen production and enhance the healing process.

Both general dermatology and cosmetic treatments can bring value to patients of all ages, from treating a serious illness to simply putting a smile on their face when they look in the mirror. Whatever your concern may be, our skilled dermatologists, physician assistants, and licensed aestheticians are happy to help. To discuss whether our treatments at Skin Medics™ Medical Spa (or any of our eight other specialty centers) are right for you, schedule a skin care consultation. Or, to hear about all our latest specials, events, and news, follow DAA on Facebook, Twitter, and Google+.

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Good-Bye April Showers, Hello May Flowers!

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We all know spring as that refreshing time of year when the landscape comes back to life and the sun seems to kick into high gear. But why should Mother Nature get to have all the fun? You can get in the revitalizing spirit too, because at Dermatology Associates of Atlanta (DAA), May is packed with great savings to help you breathe new life into both the health and appearance of your skin.

Skin Cancer Awareness Month

Skin cancer is a highly prevalent yet a highly preventable disease, and Skin Cancer Awareness Month is dedicated to educating people of all ages about how to protect their skin from the sun. As an added incentive to get your annual skin cancer screening, we’re offering a FREE sunscreen (while supplies last) as well as special discounts on other skincare products and select laser treatments for patients who visit us for their skin cancer check this month.

Mother’s Day Out – May 4^th, 2016

Every mom needs to take time out for herself, and on May 4^th, join us for some “me time” with exclusive savings on popular beauty treatments like Botox® and Kybella™ fat reduction under the chin, as well as Skin Medica® skincare products to help your renewed glow last.

Cosmetic Day – May 18^th, 2016

Facial fillers are one of our most popular methods for wrinkle reduction, and they’re ideal for patients with full schedules because they can offer a younger, more wrinkle-free look in a brief treatment (often just 15-30 minutes) with little or no downtime. Take advantage of great savings on facial fillers during our Cosmetic Day for a more youthful look all summer long.

Save on Skincare Products

The key to making your cosmetic treatments last is taking care of your skin at home, and we can recommend the ideal products for your needs. This month, you can enjoy special discounts on select products from Revision® skincare and HydroPeptide®.

Restylane® Lyft

Aging doesn’t just create wrinkles – it also makes youthful volume fall from our faces. Restylane® Lyft is a specialized facial filler which can go beyond smoothing wrinkles to actually add volume to your cheeks, giving you a natural-looking lift. Give it a try this month to save $550!

At DAA, we recognize that the ideal approach to skin care is a combination of minimizing existing problems, maintaining health with daily care, and protecting against further damage. We’ve crafted our May events and special offers to address each of these angles. To schedule a consultation or to RSVP for any of the events above, contact Dermatology Associates of Atlanta. Or, for skincare tips and to stay up-to-date on our future specials, follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Google+.

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Due to construction project on I-285 with lane closures and massive traffic, we suggest leaving at least 1 hour before your appointment time if you travel I-285.

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ATTENTION PATIENTS

Dermatology Associates of Atlanta COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Update:

Your health is our priority. Please review the information below about our latest protocols about Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other illnesses. Our health protocols will be updated as appropriate and needed.

Normal Hours Resumed
All of our centers at Dermatology Associates of Atlanta have resumed their normal hours of operation. Please call us at (404) 256-4457 to schedule your in-office or teledermatology appointment.

Safety Precautions
We are now at a low level risk and the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) is no longer required for patients or staff.

We always take advanced safety precautions including sanitation processes and sterilization of equipment. All procedures are performed in a sterile environment.

Please DO NOT come in if you are sick with any illness or have been exposed to COVID-19.