Innovative Dermatology

Juvéderm

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Juvéderm is a popular brand of hyaluronic acid-based dermal filler used for cosmetic purposes. It is manufactured by Allergan, the same company that produces Botox. Juvéderm is used to add volume and fullness to the skin, which can help smooth out wrinkles and lines, enhance lips, and contour facial features.

Juvéderm fillers come in various formulations, each designed for specific areas of the face and different cosmetic concerns. Some common types of Juvéderm fillers include:

  1. Juvéderm XC: Used to smooth moderate to severe facial wrinkles and folds, such as nasolabial folds (the lines that run from the nose to the corners of the mouth).
  2. Juvéderm Ultra XC: Designed to add fullness and plumpness to the lips.
  3. Juvéderm Voluma XC: Specifically formulated to add volume to the cheeks and correct age-related volume loss in the midface.
  4. Juvéderm Volbella XC: Used for lip augmentation and to smooth vertical lip lines (perioral lines).
  5. Juvéderm Vollure XC: Designed to address moderate to severe facial wrinkles and folds, such as nasolabial folds, with a focus on providing long-lasting results.

Restylane

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Restylane is a brand of dermal filler made from hyaluronic acid, a substance that occurs naturally in the body. It’s primarily used to add volume and fullness to the skin, which can help smooth out wrinkles and lines, enhance lips, and contour facial features.

Restylane injections are commonly used to:

  1. Reduce the appearance of facial wrinkles and folds, such as nasolabial folds (the lines that run from the nose to the corners of the mouth).
  2. Enhance and plump lips.
  3. Restore lost volume in the cheeks and temples.
  4. Soften under-eye hollows or dark circles.
  5. Improve the appearance of scars, such as acne scars.

Dysport

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Dysport is a brand name for a type of botulinum toxin type A injection. It’s similar to Botox, another well-known brand of botulinum toxin, and is used for cosmetic purposes, particularly to reduce the appearance of facial wrinkles and lines. Dysport works by temporarily paralyzing the muscles into which it is injected, which smooths out wrinkles and prevents new ones from forming. It’s commonly used to treat frown lines between the eyebrows, forehead lines, and crow’s feet around the eyes. Additionally, Dysport is sometimes used for medical purposes, such as treating muscle spasms or certain neurological conditions.

Skin Cancer

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Skin cancer is on the rise, and statistics continue to show a rapid increase in the number of skin cancers diagnosed and treated each year. 

It is for this very reason, that you should get a full-body skin examination with the dermatologist at least once a year. However, some high-risk populations including but not limited to patients with a previous and/or family history of skin cancer may even want to get a skin examination more often. The most common types of skin cancer are Basal cell carcinoma, Squamous cell carcinoma, and Malignant melanoma.

Basal cell carcinoma is the most common but tends to not cause serious long-term health consequences if treated quickly. It typically looks like a pink to red growth that can be “pearly” or smooth looking and tends not to regress on its own.

Squamous cell carcinoma tends to be more aggressive and can metastasize. It can commonly occur due to long term ultraviolet light exposure, but can also be triggered by other skin and underlying health conditions.

Malignant melanoma can be very aggressive and can be fatal if left untreated. It is important that you talk with your dermatologist about your risk for skin cancers and in particular malignant melanoma. Typically, melanoma can appear as enlarging brown or black moles that can have irregular borders, color and/or shapes. Though malignant melanoma is rare, it may occur within an existing mole or as a new mole.

Facials

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About Facials

What are they?

A facial refers to any of a variety of skin treatments for the face that are designed to rejuvenate and revitalize the skin. At our cosmetic dermatology center, we offer several types of facials. These include the following: Acne facials, combination facials (with microdermabrasion), back facials for acne, IS Clinical Fire and Ice Facial, and Diamond Glow Facial. Each type of facial has specific benefits, features, and applications.

What to expect

Depending on your aesthetic goals and the type of facial you want, treatment sessions can take as little as half an hour to perform. In addition to being generally good for your skin, a facial also delivers specific benefits. These can include the following: improved circulation, reduced waste, and toxins, a new production of collagen, newly regenerated skin cells, re-volumized skin, reduced fine lines and wrinkles, hydrated skin, reduced stress, smoother skin, and a balanced skin tone. In short, a facial refreshes your skin and restores a more youthful appearance. Your skin will look tighter and feel more elastic to the touch.

After the procedure

The experienced skin experts at Innovative Dermatology are skilled at performing a variety of facials to improve your skin. To keep the effects of aging at bay, we recommend regular maintenance with follow-up facials.

Providers

Our approach & expertise

We appreciate how important skin health is to your overall health, appearance, and self-confidence. That’s why our skin experts provide various options designed to keep your skin healthy, youthful, and bright. When you come into our office, our staff will discuss your goals and answer questions before crafting a facial treatment plan tailored specifically for you.
Healthy skin is our passion. For more information about facials and how they can improve your skin and rejuvenate your appearance, contact us today.

Lumps, Bumps and Moles

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About Lumps, Bumps, and Moles

What are they?

“Lumps, bumps, and moles” is a general term that typically refers to warts, skin tags, vascular birthmarks, cysts, fat deposits, and more. Normally, these skin growths and irregularities are benign; however, they can have a negative bearing on your self-esteem because they often form on parts of your body that are easily visible, such as the face or neck. Other areas of the body that frequently develop lumps, bumps, and moles include the torso, back, arms, legs, and groin.

What causes them?

Since lumps, bumps, and moles can develop due to a multitude of reasons, it is important to schedule an appointment with a dermatologist who can properly identify and treat your particular condition.

Common treatments

Our skin experts have the training, knowledge, and experience to help you manage a variety of lumps, bumps, moles, warts, cysts, vascular birthmarks, and other skin irregularities. Treatment options include pulsed dye laser (PDL), Cutera Excel V laser, steroids, surgical excision, and prescription oral or topical medications. In some cases, such as with moles, only simple observation is necessary. However, since benign skin growths and irregularities vary from person to person, a consultation with your favorite skin specialist is the only to way to know which treatment is best for you.

Providers

Our approach & expertise

We understand that abnormal lumps or bumps in your skin may seem like nothing more than just a sign of aging, but they may actually be damaging the health and appearance of your skin. As your neighborhood skin specialists, we’re here to provide encouragement and advice about a variety of lumps, bumps, and moles. Our compassionate staff of experts is ready to answer your questions and address your concerns, so don’t hesitate to contact us today so we can manage these unwanted skin irregularities.

Dermal Fillers

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About Dermal Fillers

What are they?

Dermal fillers are substances injected just below the skin to help restore a more youthful appearance. A natural substance like hyaluronic acid is the main ingredient in most dermal fillers because it easily synthesizes with your skin and body. Hyaluronic acid binds to the body’s natural moisture reserves for a natural-looking improvement to your appearance.

What to expect

Our practice is happy to provide both the Juvéderm and Restylane line of dermal fillers. The Juvéderm line includes Juvéderm XC (to reduce lines around your nose and mouth), Vollure XC (to minimize deep nasolabial lines), Volbella XC (to improve fine lip lines), and Voluma XC (to enhance and volumize cheeks). Meanwhile, Restylane is used to soften nasolabial folds and lip lines, while Restylane Defyne treats sturdy support deep facial lines and Restylane Refyne treats of moderate facial lines and creases. Regardless of the dermal filler used, the treatment is quick, pain-free, and results in no downtime.

After the procedure

Depending on your specific treatment area, dermal fillers can provide you with the following benefits: diminished frown lines between the eyes, reduced smile lines around the nose and mouth, enhanced shallow lines around the lips, plump lips, volumized cheeks, and a reduction of wrinkles and facial creases. Overall, your skin becomes firmer and more resilient because the fillers help stimulate the production of collagen and elastin, important elements in your skin that help you look youthful.

Providers

Our approach & expertise

We realize that the effects of aging can impact your appearance and cause a loss of self-confidence, especially if you look older than you feel. We’re here to provide support and to offer a variety of treatment options to reduce the effects of aging and help rejuvenate your appearance. What distinguishes us from others is our focus on you as a person in customizing your unique treatment plan. Our caring neighborhood staff is ready to answer your questions and offer compassionate support, and our practitioners have the experience and skill to rejuvenate your appearance the way you want.
Healthy skin is our passion, so contact us to find out more about how we can tailor dermal fillers to meet your aesthetic goals.

Brown Age Spots (Sunspots)

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About Brown Age Spots (Sunspots)

What is it?

Also known as liver spots or sunspots, brown age spots are not always uniform; they can be tan or black, can differ in size and shape, and usually appear on areas commonly exposed to the sun, such as the face, hands, arms, and shoulders. Although normally a cosmetic issue, brown age spots can develop into a medical issue if the spots rapidly enlarge, bleed, or change into unusual colors. If you notice these, please see your neighborhood board-certified dermatologist immediately.

What causes it?

Brown age spots are primarily caused by years of exposure to the UV rays of the sun (or to those of indoor tanning), which is why you may associate them with aging; however, brown spots can develop in younger people, as well. To be more specific, the spots result when the UV rays cause the buildup or clumping together of melanin in a localized area. Although brown spots can develop on any skin color, if you have light skin, you’re more susceptible. This is also the case if you have a history of sunburns or have spent a lot of time in the sun during your life.

Common treatments?

We understand that aging and years of fun in the sun can bring about changes in your skin, particularly brown age spots (or sunspots), which can have an effect on your self-esteem. As your community skin experts, we’re here to offer encouragement, answer questions, and provide solutions regarding this issue. Our skin experts offer a variety of treatments for liver spots, but they are based on your overall health and aesthetic goals. Options include prescription oral medications, prescription-strength creams, laser treatment, IPL therapy, dermabrasion, cryotherapy, and chemical peels.

Providers

Our approach & expertise

Our skilled dermatologists have the knowledge and experience to provide treatment options tailored to suit your needs and meet your goals. We’ll be with you throughout the process, providing compassionate advice and support. Your healthy skin is our passion. Contact us today if you notice brown age spots so that we can help you look your best.

Wart Removal

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Warts are non-cancerous skin growths caused by viruses and formed in the top layer of skin. Warts commonly form as rough, skin-colored patches on the skin, but there are several different types of warts, including:

  • Common Warts
  • Plantar (foot) Wart
  • Genital Warts
  • Molluscum

Different warts respond to different dermatological treatments, so it’s important to understand the type of wart you have before selecting a treatment option. We offer a wide range of treatment options and recommendations based on the severity and type of wart(s). For less serious warts, salicylic acid products (in the form of drops, gels, pads and bandages) may aid self-treatment of warts by dissolving the keratin protein that creates the wart and the dead skin above it. Other effective treatments for warts include cantharidin/ Podophyllin, (painless solution applied in office), cryotherapy (freezing) or electrosurgery (burning). These may be recommended for painful or more serious warts.

We will work with you to determine which wart treatment will provide you with best possible results. Read about a few of our treatment options below, then schedule an appointment with us to find the right wart removal treatment for you and your skin.

Cantharidin

Cantharidin is a potent blistering agent derived from the dried, powdered blister beetle. This liquid formula is applied to the wart which enables it to form a blister-like reaction underneath. The “blister beetle solution” is commonly used to treat warts and molluscum, especially in children for whom other treatment options may be too painful, traumatic, or have the possibility of scarring.

Podophyllin

Podophyllin is a solution with a painless application. This solution exfoliates, irritates and instigates an immune reaction for the removal of warts in sensitive areas. Podophyllin must be applied by our skin care professional followed by careful monitoring to reduce potential side effects.

Cryotherapy

Cryotherapy is the most common treatment for warts among adults and older children. We utilize liquid nitrogen as a way to apply extreme coldness in order to “freeze” the wart as a method of elimination. This procedure may cause symptoms such as a feeling of numbness or tingling to the affected area for a short period of time.

Electrosurgery and Currettage

Electrosurgery is the burning of skin that contains the wart, through the use of an electrical current. After electrosurgery, treatment is continued by curettage, which involves scraping off the remaining wart with a small instrument. Often used together, electrosurgery and currettage are performed on areas that commonly develop warts such as the foot or hand.

Vitiligo Treatment

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If you have vitiligo, melasma, skin of color, or pigmentary disease, Innovative Dermatology can help.

Dr. Desai is at the forefront of research for people with pigmentary disorders, such as Melasma, and Vitiligo. He has extensive expertise in the latest diagnostic and treatment methods to help restore the skin back to its original appearance. Dr. Desai has been studying pigment disorders for decades, making him one of the most qualified caregivers in the DFW Metroplex.

Types of pigment disorders we can treat / diagnose include:

  • Melasma: In some women, estrogen, progesterone (female hormones), and sun exposure can cause patches of dark skin on the face. Melasma often develops during pregnancy – but can be the result of other circumstances.
  • Postinflammatory hyperpigmentation: Dark patches of skin can develop during healing of inflammatory skin conditions, such as acne or eczema, or after trauma to the skin, such as surgery or certain cosmetic or dermatological procedures.
  • Vitiligo: Uneven white patches, which is due to an immune system response targeting melanocytes, develop on the face, elbows, hands, knees, feet, genitals, or more extensive areas.

Typically, Pigmentary disorders result from a problem with melanin, a pigment produced by melanocytes that helps determine the color of the skin, hair, and eye iris.
Increased melanin causes darker pigmentation, whereas decreased or missing melanin causes a lighter or white appearance. Pigmentary disorders mostly affect the skin – those that affect the hair and iris are rarer.

Diagnosis of Pigmentary Disorders

Dr. Desai is an expert at evaluating symptoms to confirm a diagnosis. We begin with a thorough evaluation that includes a:

  • Physical exam
  • Review of personal and family medical history
  • Discussion of symptoms

Often, he can confirm a diagnosis based on the appearance of the patient’s skin. Dr. Desai will sometimes order further testing to confirm a diagnosis or guide treatment planning. Make an appointment today for all available tests at our office for these conditions.

Along with a regimented treatment plan, we typically also recommend minimizing sun exposure through lifestyle changes such as:

  • Applying sunscreen with a sun protection factor (SPF) of 30 or higher
  • Wearing sun-protective clothing
  • Avoiding sun exposure between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m.

Contact us today to make your appointment and discuss all your skincare needs.