May is Melanoma Awareness Month. Melanoma is a form of skin cancer that starts as pigment cells which mutate into cancerous growths. These usually present themselves as odd looking moles, or even clear dots on the skin. While rarer than basal cell or squamous cell skin cancer, melanoma is more likely to metastasize, or spread. […]
May is the last month of spring and the beginning of summer! You will be out with the family celebrating many holidays such as Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, and Independence Day. You may be having cookouts and family get-togethers which means lots of pictures. Botox could be the quick way to get rid of some […]
If you are regretting an old tattoo, tattoo removal can remove your ink and leave you with nothing more than a slight change in skin pigmentation. Unfortunately, there’s a lot of rumors and misinformation surrounding tattoo removal. Use this article as a reference for any questions you may have regarding tattoo removal. Tattoo Removal Basics […]
“Microdermabrasion” is a term some may be familiar with, but oftentimes the procedure itself and its intended effects are not well known. Simply put, Microdermabrasion is a procedure that sands away layers of dead skin cells by using a special applicator. This results in immediately noticeable improvements with minimal side effects. Western Maryland Dermatology offers […]
If you are experiencing noticeable loss of volume in your face, injectable fillers may be an option to consider. Injectable fillers are a safe, FDA-approved, non-surgical way of replacing the lost volume that can last for months or even a year. Using a licensed dermatologist at Western Maryland Dermatology can help negate many risks that […]