Cosmetic and Skin Enhancement Evaluation
Patients have different expectations and views regarding their appearance and expected cosmetic outcomes. At Penn Dermatology, all patients receive a thorough and customized assessment of their cosmetic concerns based on skin tone, texture, sun damage, age and other external factors.
Before undergoing any cosmetic procedure, patients have the opportunity to:
- Discuss directly with a Penn dermatologist or dermatologic surgeon the cosmetic problem or concern
- Ask the physician questions
- Describe personal goals and expectations
- Find out about potential aesthetic solutions
- Learn about the cosmetic procedure and its benefits and risks
- Find out about the recovery time and what to expect after the cosmetic procedure
- Get a complete estimate on the fees for cosmetic services at Penn Dermatology
Before Cosmetic and Skin Enhancement Treatment
Patients receive recommendations before undergoing cosmetic procedures at Penn Dermatology. Pre-treatment varies depending on the procedure.
After Cosmetic and Skin Enhancement Treatment
Penn Dermatology provides patients with state-of-the-art post-treatment care after undergoing Botox®, chemical peel, laser hair removal, laser skin resurfacing, microdermabrasion, sclerotherapy or soft-tissue fillers.
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Penn dermatologists and dermatologic surgeons are experts in treating facial wrinkles using botulinum toxin A, commonly known as Botox®.
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A chemical peel is a minimally invasive cosmetic technique to improve the skin's health and appearance from damage caused by overexposure to the sun or from problems related to acne and rosacea or aging skin.
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Penn Dermatology offers non-surgical treatment options for the removal or reduction of unwanted facial or body hair for small or large areas of the face or body.
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Laser skin resurfacing is a minimally-invasive method of removing the superficial layers of damaged or wrinkled skin.
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Laser treatment is a safe, results-oriented treatment for damaged skin related to excessive sun exposure, aging, scarring and for the removal of unwanted hair.
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Microdermabrasion is a skin refreshment technique that uses a mild, minimally abrasive sanding instrument to remove or exfoliate the skin's thicker and uneven outer layer.
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Penn dermatologists and dermatologic surgeons provide expert sclerotherapy services for the removal of leg veins, commonly called "spider veins."
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Soft tissue filler injections are treatments used to replace lost volume and rejuvenate the appearance of fatigued, sagging or aging skin.