. Summary Skin lesions can be removed by a special “shave excision” technique. The shave excision technique is utilized if the skin lesion is in the top portion of the dermal skin layer. In this case, special instrumentation can be used to remove the lesion. It is then sent to the pathologist for evaluation. Hydrogen Read More
. Summary Dr. Beeson specializes in facial cosmetic surgery, but does do some specialized reconstruction surgery and nasal surgery. Unfortunately, most of this surgery is also considered cosmetic and is not covered by insurance. Dr. Beeson also does not do cases which are in litigation. Facial scars can be the result of trauma which has resulted in lacerations to the Read More
. Summary “Purpose (Indications)“ Dilated vessels [telangiectasias] Hemangiomas, angiomas, port-wine stains, rosacea, and treating scars “What It Does“ Stimulates collagen formation, but without down time “Technique“ Topical anesthetic prior to treatment “Recovery Time“ Can resume normal activities immediately after treatment “Recovery Instructions“ Apply ointment, such as Bacitracin or Vaseline over treated area for that day Read More
. . Healthy Skin and Skin Rejuvenation “Aging Process“ In order to understand how skin rejuvenation techniques work, it is essential to understand the aging process. The aging process is dynamic, not static. Many things happen-skin loses its elasticity and becomes more lax, it loses its moisture, fat redistributes itself, and muscles atrophy. The rate Read More
. . Summary Chemical Peels “Purpose (Indications)“ Facial wrinkles “Smoker’s lines” “Age spots” Hyperpigmentation “What It Does“ Refreshes skin Lightens skin Decreases wrinkling by stimulating collagen in dermal layers “Technique“ Peel solution applied to skin with special cotton-tipped applicators Special ointment is applied to peeled area of skin as “moist dressing” “Recovery Time“ 7 days Read More
. . New soft tissue augmentation products, commonly referred to as “dermal fillers” or simply “fillers”, have emerged as an increasingly popular treatment for expression lines and facial contour changes. Dermal fillers may not be a replacement for facelifts, but many people are finding them to be an attractive option for dealing with early aging Read More
. . Summary “Purpose (Indications)“ Protruding ears “What It Does“ Reduces size of protruding ears and makes ears appear more natural if hair is short or pulled back “Technique“ “Twilight” or general anesthesia Incisions hidden behind ear in skin crease Lasers used to reduce swelling and discomfort Dissolvable sutures used Turban-like dressing applied and then Read More
. Summary “Purpose (Indications)“ Men with significant hair loss and large circular bald spot on the crown or back of the scalp “What It Does“ Surgical procedure that reduces the amount of balding skin “Technique“ Done under twilight anesthesia on outpatient basis Serial resections are used to remove an area, taking advantage of normal relaxing Read More
. . Summary Purpose (Indications) Hair loss Thinning or receding hairline Hair loss secondary to injury What It Does Redistributes hair from occiput (back of head) to the balding or thinning areas Provides more natural appearance Allows more athletic activities without the need to modify activity because of hair piece, toupee, or or other artificial Read More
. Summary Purpose (Indications) Provides one’s own hair with permanent camouflage over areas of hair loss What It Does Takes small hair grafts from back of scalp and transfers them to front of scalp Used to create or reinforce frontal hairline Used to make thinning areas more dense Technique Thin “strip” of hair removed from Read More