Cosmetic Procedures

Photodynamic Therapy is a chemical/laser treatment that dramatically reduces sun damage, pre-cancerous actinic keratoses of the skin, and thusly reduces the incidence of future skin cancer formation in the areas treated. It is a covered benefit on most insurance plans including Medicare, if you meet criteria. It is also highly effective for cosmetic reduction of blotchy pigmented sun damaged skin. 

Typically PDT is used to treat actinic keratoses on the head, neck and/or chest. This is the FDA indication for the treatment.  Although many use the older light activated systems, we at Highlander Dermatology use a laser activated system. Both systems work equally well on pre-cancer reduction, laser activation offers several extra benefits without any additional cost:

1. Faster treatment, typically laser takes about half the time of blue light systems
2. Less discomforting
3. Dramatically improved cosmetic results with reduction of pigment and blood vessels that are not affected by blue light systems 

These treatments are performed by our physicians. Some acne scarring treatments include:

• Acne surgery
• Subcision
• Microneedling
• Fillers
• Laser therapy
  • Ablativee
  • Non-ablative
• Punch excision/grafting
• CO2 Fractionated laser

Other acne scar treatments are also available. Set your consult today to review all your best options.  

•  Moles
• "Growths"
• Birth marks
• Scar revision

Performed by Kang Thao, R.N., Microneedling Specialist. At Highlander Dermatology we use the StrataPen, the most effective and strongest medical grade microneedling device available.

Microneedling incorporates a specialized device with tiny needles, called a pen, which stimulates your body's natural collagen production. Collagen is a vital component to the structure of healthy, smooth skin. Also known as College Induction Therapy, microneedling instantly starts your skin's natural healing process, producing a more youthful, even complexion.

Best for those who desire skin rejuvenation on the face, neck, back, decolletage, arms, and hands. At Highlander Dermatology, we typically recommend three treatments every two to four weeks for optimal results.

Performed by Courtney Papp, PA-C with the Lume-One IPL. 

Diode laser hair removal is considered the most effective permanent treatment of unwanted hair.  This can remove unwanted hair as well as control/cure skin conditions related to abnormal hair growth. At present, technology best treats dark and coarse hair.  Blonde hair is not recommended for laser removal. 

Typically, it may take from 3-6 treatments for results. Costs range from $100-$300 per treatment.  Areas treated include the upper lip, chin, underarm, bikini line (NO Brazilians), and lower abdomen ("bunny line").

**Special request on an individual basis and discussed with a provider.

Chemical peels in the age of lasers may seem antiquated.  Yet several peeling agents and techniques still have superior results over other 'advanced technology'.  

Our peels are ONLY administered by a M.D., assuring the best possible outcome with the least amount of risk. We offer the following chemical peels in our clinic:

• TCA
• Jessners
• Salicylic acid
• AHA

• Gold standard in telangectasia
• Rosacea
• Angiomas
• Scars
• Birth marks
• Sun-spots
• Everything 'red' on the skin

Typically used on the face, neck, and chest to treat:

• Powerful pigment treatment
• Melasma
• Blood vessels
• Post inflammatory pigment
• Brown birth marks
• Telangectasia 
• Sun spots
• Sun damage on the face, chest and arms
• Blotchy discolored skin
• Poikiloderma of civatte
• Laser hair removal

Most effective and powerful anti aging resurfacing laser with minimal risk and low-down time. This laser treats:

• Scarring
• Acne scarring
• Sun damage
• Eyelids
• Fine lines and wrinkles
• Skin creeping on the face, neck and declate
• Skin tightening