Author: Kristy Kennedy

Anti-Aging, Blog, Skin Care

What is Aesthetic Dermatology and an Aesthetic Dermatologist?

aesthetic dermatology

What is Aesthetic Dermatology Aesthetic dermatology is treatment for the skin, hair or body that is meant to enhance the appearance of a patient. It is dermatology that is focused on enhancing looks instead of eradicating disease. Aesthetics dermatology can have the beneficial side effects of improving self-confidence and self-perception, benefiting the patient’s mental health. …

Blog, Skin Cancer Prevention

The ABCDEs of Melanoma: Keep Your Skin Healthy and Safe!

Before summer hits, it is important to become familiar with your skin. Examine your body from head to toe and identify any suspicious lesions. Performing a self-examination can help detect and beat potential skin cancers, including melanoma. Melanoma can be confused with a non-cancerous mole if you do not know what characteristics to look for. …

Anti-Aging, Blog

Kybella: People getting rid of a Double Chin without Surgery

The ability to treat a double chin without surgery is bringing people in for Kybella who generally do not do aesthetic treatments. A double chin, or submental fat or fullness, is an issue that about 70% of Americans are concerned about, but most understandably have reservations about surgery.

Anti-Aging, Blog, Skin Treatments

How Dermal Fillers Can Help Improve Your Skin (& Your Look)

As we age, the formation of fine lines and deep wrinkles can be expected, however it is not something that you have to live with if you do not like it! This is where fillers come in. There are a variety of brands on the market today, designed to target specific areas and provide certain …

Blog, Laser Treatments, Skin Treatments

Cosmetic Dermatology Procedures by the Numbers (10 Years)

Non-invasive cosmetic dermatology procedures have been on the rise consistently for the last ten years. We’re going to take a look at some of the changes between 2016 (the most recently reported year), 2011, and 2007. We’ll start with the big picture. Click one of the subtopics below to skip to that section: BOTOX statistics …

Blog, Other, Skin Treatments

Dermatology Procedures at DCA to Help You LOVE Your Look

Whenever we hear about visits to a dermatologist, we think about basic solutions to usual skin problems. Here at Dermatology Center of Acadiana we offer the best of many options towards long term solutions for your skin, whether you are seeking treatment for a condition, or just want to update your look. Here are our …