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What is eczema?

What is Eczema? Many patients we see have eczema, so it is natural that a lot of patients will have questions about this common skin condition.  So we ask Kelly Fordham, PA-C some of the most frequently asked questions about eczema that she hears. What is Eczema? Eczema is a common name for a group of conditions that cause the skin to become red, itchy, and inflamed. Included under the name eczema are several different types of this condition, such as atopic dermatitis, contact dermatitis, [...]

2019-11-05T19:07:10-06:00Blog|

CoolSculpting DIY Alternatives

CoolSculpting Alternatives DIY Fat Freezing: How Safe Is It? For most people staying fit and looking great is a top priority. Exercise and a healthy diet are often the best ways to achieve this. However, some fat bulges are stubborn and are resistant to exercise and diet. This is where fat freezing (also known as cryolipolysis) comes in. Cryolipolysis helps to eliminate stubborn fat cells in different areas of the body. The only FDA Approved treatment for cryolipolysis is CoolSculpting. Coolsculpting can only be performed [...]

2023-02-21T10:26:44-06:00Blog, Coolsculpting|

Botox Savings Program

Botox Savings Program Is there really such a thing? Yes, there really is a Botox Savings Program! The actual name of the program is Allē and is offered through the company that makes Botox, Allergan. There is no fee to sign up, and the program essentially runs like any reward program you are used to currently (think Delta Frequent Flyer Program or Marriott Rewards Program). The way the program works is every time you purchase a product or service under the Allergan Aesthetic umbrella you [...]

2023-04-20T12:17:19-05:00Blog, Botox|

How is Botox Priced?

How is Botox® Priced? As mentioned on our Botox page, Botox is typically priced in two different ways: 1) By units or 2) By area. A medical professional will pick which way they want to charge their patients for a Botox treatment between these two options. But before we get too far down the road, the best place to start would be a definition for both terms. Botox Pricing Structures First, what is a unit? A unit is a measurement for products like Botox. It [...]

2023-04-20T12:19:50-05:00Blog, Botox|

May 2019 Specials

Buy Revision Skincare C Plus Correcting Complex, get Intellishade 50% off   Buy SkinMedica Glow on the Go Kit, Get a FREE 1 oz. HA5 ($100 value)   Heliocare: Buy one get one half off   Buy any two Elta sunscreens, get a FREE beach tote (while supplies last)   Sculpt + Relax Package Buy 4 CoolSculpting cycles, get $100 off + FREE Signature Hydrafacial $2900 ($275 total savings, in-store only)   Sculpt + Tighten Package One CoolSculpting Chin Cycle + 4 Exilis Skin Tightening Face [...]

2019-05-20T19:01:23-05:00Specials|

Decoding Sunscreen Terminology by Dr. Fening

Daily sunscreen use is essential to protecting your skin from the sun's harmful rays, but it is equally important to be educated on proper sunscreen use. In honor of Melanoma Awareness Month, Dr. Fening breaks down all of the acronyms and other terms you need to know when choosing and using your sunscreen. UVA/UVB The sun emits many different types of rays, the most harmful of which are ultraviolet A (UVA) and ultraviolet B (UVB) rays. UVB rays cause sunburns and can cause skin cancers, [...]

2019-05-04T01:38:40-05:00Blog|

Building a Rosacea-Friendly Skincare Regimen

April is Rosacea Awareness Month! The goal of Rosacea Awareness Month is to educate the public so that more people living with rosacea can seek medical help before it gets worse, and so those whose lives are affected can find greater acceptance and understanding of this skin condition. Early treatment is crucial to curtailing this chronic condition, which causes facial flushing, skin thickening, and may appear like severe acne across the cheeks and nose. Rosacea becomes more difficult to treat over time, so inhibit the onset with [...]

2019-03-28T17:55:30-05:00Blog|

April 2019 Specials

Get $30 off SkinMedica Lumivive System *Online and in-store.   Get 20% off any EltaMD sunscreen with purchase of hydroquinone pads *Online and in-store.   Purchase Epionce Intense Defense Serum + Epionce Cleanser, get 20% off *Online and in-store.   Purchase Neocutis Journee, get Neocutis Eye Cream FREE (choice of Lumiere or Lumiere Riche) *$97-$108 value. Online and in-store.

2019-03-28T16:18:34-05:00Specials|

10 Tips to Get the Most Out of Your Spray Tan

10 Tips to Get the Most Out of Your Spray Tan Did you know we offer airbrush spray tanning at our office? Our Clinic Manager Abbey customizes each spray tan to your skin so every spray tan comes out even, natural and never orange! Spray tanning is a safer alternative to sun tanning to get that sunkissed glow without any of the sun damage! We also offer self-tan products such as Haute Bronze and TanTowels online and in our skincare boutique that allow you to easily [...]

2021-06-15T15:55:47-05:00Blog|

My Daily Skincare Routine by Carlyle Thornton

The following post was written by local blogger Carlyle Thornton. Be sure to follow her on Instagram @carlylethornton to hear more about her recent experience in our skincare boutique! Today I'm going to tell you all about my recent experience with Village Dermatology, a practice located in Mountain Brook, Alabama. About a month ago, I went in for my very first skin care consultation. The first thing I saw upon entering the building was the skincare boutique, which may I mention was so clean and well [...]

2018-03-06T19:05:52-06:00Blog, News|
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