One in five Americans will develop skin cancer by the age of 70, according to the Skin Cancer Foundation. That is why every year in May it is so important to help educate the public about sun safety and skin cancer. Today’s Skin 101 post features a Q&A session with Dr. J. Hibler about sunscreen and more. Q: How does sunscreen work? A:
“Treat people like you want to be treated.” – Dr. Adam Wallach We are pleased to welcome Board-Certified Dermatologist, Dr. Adam Wallach to the Skin Cancer & Dermatology Institute team. He cares for patients at our location in Truckee, California. His specialties include Medical and Surgical Dermatology for both adult and pediatric patients as well
Mohs Surgery is considered the gold standard in skin cancer treatment, offering a high cure rate and other unique benefits. Mohs Surgery in the Spotlight You may have heard Real Housewives, NASCAR drivers, and even the Kardashians talk about Mohs in the last couple of years. So, what is it? Here’s the quick answer: Mohs
Marionette lines are commonly called “laugh lines” or “smile lines” and are a natural sign of aging that appear downwards around the mouth and chin. They can make you look like you have a frown on your face. These lines form as facial volume minimizes with age and deeper creases form below the mouth. How
We often have patients come in and tell us about skin care do’s and don’ts they’ve heard. Unfortunately, there’s a lot of misinformation out there, so we’re sharing the top five skin care myths we’ve heard and what the truth really is so you can make sure you’re well-informed and can properly care for your
We sat down with some of our Skin Cancer & Dermatology Institute Providers to get the inside scoop from them on some of their favorite skin care products so you can take care of your own skin like an expert does. Here are some skin care products you might want to check out: Various Skin
When it comes to injectables or cosmetic dermal fillers, there are several options and you may be wondering which one is best for you. We break down the differences here so you can learn a little bit more about them, including RADIESSE vs. JUVÉDERM, and other popular fillers. Learn more about each cosmetic injection here.
BOTOX® Cosmetic has a growing number of patients using it at all ages. But how you can use it best may vary depending on your age. We share tips on what BOTOX can help you do throughout various decades: BOTOX in Your 20s Many people wait a little later to start BOTOX treatments, but usually,