Drs. Joel and Daniel Schlessinger see hundreds, if not thousands, of patients each year who are looking for tighter skin on their body, whether it is the face, neck, arms, buttocks or legs. Until recently, the only options were intensely invasive procedures such as a tummy tuck, leg lift or buttocks lift. These types of…
If you’ve ever experienced a rash after using a new skin care product, wearing jewelry or touching a plant like poison ivy, you’ve likely had allergic contact dermatitis. Allergic contact dermatitis is a common skin condition that occurs when the skin reacts to an allergen, resulting in rash, redness, itching and irritation. While allergic contact…
A suspicious mole can bring up many questions and concerns. With decades of experience and a patient-focused approach, Schlessinger MD provides patients with a comfortable and informative experience during a mole removal to put your mind at ease. Our team’s extensive medical expertise helps guide you through the mole removal process and determine a roadmap…
Fuller, more defined lips are one of the most popular treatments currently, but many patients struggle to understand the difference between a lip flip and lip filler. Both enhance the lips, just in different ways. Your choice depends on your desired results—subtle definition or added volume. Dr. Joel Schlessinger, board-certified dermatologist, Mohs surgeon and cosmetic…
Drs. Joel Schlessinger and Daniel Schlessinger, both board-certified dermatologists, Mohs surgeons and cosmetic surgeons, recently trained in person with Dr. Patrick Bitter, a dermatologist and pioneer in advanced light-based therapy on the newest Sciton BBL® HEROic. Read on to learn more about their experience with Dr. Bitter, the key takeaways from this course and their…
When it comes to achieving a more youthful, radiant complexion, many treatment options offer a fresh, revitalized look. However, if you’re looking to brighten, firm and rejuvenate skin in a single treatment with minimal to no downtime, BBL® HEROic™ is an amazing choice. This non-invasive light therapy treatment uses innovative intense pulsed light (IPL) to…
BOTOX® and Jeuveau® are both FDA-approved injectable treatments, known as neuromodulators, that temporarily diminish the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. While BOTOX® is the best known of these wrinkle relaxers, there are several other products that are used. All of these treatments use an active ingredient called botulinum toxin type A—a neurotoxin that works…
When a breakout or blemish appears on your skin, it can be difficult to determine the cause. While some cases of acne are hormonal, there are other factors, including bacterial infections, that can also contribute to acne. To complicate matters more, they are not mutually exclusive and your acne can be both hormonal and bacterial….
As we bid farewell to sunny summer days and embrace the crisp, coolness of fall, our skin care routines also need to shift. Moving from hot, humid summer weather into the cool, drier air of fall requires adjustments to keep your skin looking and feeling its very best. Fall is the perfect time to repair…
For many patients, combining treatments has become increasingly popular for those looking to achieve the best possible results. When treatments are integrated thoughtfully, they work together in complementary ways, delivering better outcomes than when performed alone. Dr. Joel Schlessinger, board-certified dermatologist, Mohs surgeon and cosmetic surgeon, explains, “At Schlessinger MD, our goal is to achieve…
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