What is Acne? Understanding the Causes, Types, and Treatments

What is Acne

Acne is one of the most common skin conditions, affecting millions worldwide. While often associated with teenagers, acne can impact individuals of all ages. At St. Louis Dermatology & Cosmetic Surgery, we regularly see patients struggling with acne and its effects on their skin and self-esteem. Defining Acne Acne, medically known as acne vulgaris, is … Read more

What Is Rhinophyma?

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Rhinophyma is a rare skin condition affecting the nose. Learn about its causes, symptoms, and treatments. Rhinophyma is a progressive skin disorder characterized by the enlargement and reddening of the nose. It’s considered a severe form of rosacea, primarily affecting older men. Symptoms include a bulbous, swollen nose with visible blood vessels and thickened skin. … Read more

The Ultimate Guide to Liquid Facelifts

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Want a Facelift without the extensive surgery, prolonged recovery time, anesthesia, and surgical scars? A Liquid Facelift might be the perfect option for you. Using a combination of cosmetic injectables such as fillers and wrinkle relaxers, a liquid facelift can reduce lines and wrinkles, create a more contoured jawline, reduce jowls, and restore volume to … Read more

Common Reasons People Choose to Have a Cyst Removed

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Our cyst removal surgery in St. Louis is performed using local anesthesia in an outpatient surgical procedure. This creates the safest and most effective environment for cyst removal. According to Medical News Today, skin cysts affect at least 20% of adults in the U.S. Cysts are noncancerous sacs filled with skin cells that typically do … Read more

Microneedling – What Is It and What Are the benefits?

Benefits of Microneedling

Microneedling provides a quick, painless, and effective way to improve the texture, tone, and overall appearance of your skin. If you’re looking for a way to improve your wrinkles and fine lines without downtime, micro-needling is a quick and virtually painless procedure. It is a minimally invasive treatment that improves the appearance of wrinkles, reduces … Read more

Treatments Used to Remove Forehead Wrinkles

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Forehead lines can be significantly reduced and even erased with Botox and Dysport. In just one week, you will notice your forehead lines fade substantially. However you refer to them, the worry lines, forehead lines, or forehead wrinkles are the horizontal wrinkles that stretch across your forehead. They typically become more pronounced when one makes … Read more