The skin protects the body against disease-causing organisms, controls your temperature, protects the inner body tissues, and contributes to your appearance. However, it’s prone to issues such as skin diseases, and environmental factors such as the sun, all of which compromise its function. The skin needs care and maintenance to enhance its health and function. The Coral Gables dermatology specialist, Martha Viera, MD, offers comprehensive dermatology services to restore healthy, beautiful, and natural skin. This article will help you learn more about the available dermatology services.
Acne scar treatment
Acne is a common skin condition that many people struggle with. It can be overwhelming because even after the acne heals, it leaves scars on your face. Though they may not appear in everyone, acne scars occur when your collagen gets inflammatory damage.
The acne scars vary; some are shallow and may heal fast and on their own, while others may last for years. Acne scar treatment involves techniques to eliminate your acne scars. Dr. Viera has several options for that and helps you find your preferred treatment option.
The acne scar treatment rebuilds collagen to heal your skin or break down the scar tissues. Your provider may recommend dermabrasion, chemical peel, dermal fillers, and laser treatments. The treatment usually provides lasting results.
Facial contouring
The skin gets affected most by the aging signs, which may alter its appearance. Facial contouring helps reduce the aging signs and reconstruct your face for a rejuvenated appearance. It involves techniques to redefine your face contours by restructuring, adding, or subtracting volume.
Facial contouring includes both surgical and nonsurgical options. The treatments add volume to your lips, soften your jaw, reduce lines, wrinkles, and sagging, and enhance your facial symmetry.
Hydrafacial
It involves a treatment to refresh your skin and provide micronutrients to give it a glow. Your provider tailors a customized treatment plan to cater to your specific needs. Hydrafacial treatment involves three steps, cleansing and peeling, extracting and hydrating, and fusing and protecting the skin.
Hydrafacial addresses skin concerns such as lines and wrinkles, dark spots, large pores, dullness, roughness, laxity, oil, and congestion.
Skin cancer
Skin cancer is among the most prevalent cancers compared to other types. It is severe and a primary cause of death. However, it is preventable too.
It usually occurs due to damage to the skin cells caused by the UV light from the sun and tanning booths. You can prevent skin cancer by wearing sunscreen and protecting clothing while out in the sun. Regular skin cancer screening and exams from your dermatologist can also help.
Discovering skin cancer early increases the chances of successful treatments. Ensure to take note of any changes on your skin as they may indicate skin cancer.
Botox and fillers
These are popular treatments to minimize the appearance of aging signs. They promote collagen growth and add volume to your skin, giving you a rejuvenated appearance.
Dermatology provides both medical and cosmetic needs for your skin. It focuses on enhancing healthy and beautiful skin. Contact Martha Viera Dermatology today to schedule your consultation.
