Acne Scars

Acne scars can seem unfair—if the pimples weren’t bad enough, the scars can persist to serve as a reminder. However, there are a variety of different therapies available for acne scar sufferers to treat their skin. A trip to the dermatologist is a great way to begin exploring these options and to discover which treatment is right for you. Clinical Options Continue reading

Regardless of where you live, your heritage has shaped a great deal of what your skin will do. For example, many people with Asian heritage may come to find that they tend to experience very common skin problems. Here are a few common skin complaints Asian patients report, designed to you better understand how to take care of your skin. Oily Continue reading

Your skin is the largest and most visible organ you have, and taking proper care of it is vital for preservation. But with aging, ultraviolet light (sun), and living a certain lifestyle, doing what is right by your skin is sometimes easier said than done. At Sanova Dermatology we understand the dynamics of different skin types. We pride ourselves on Continue reading

For some people, acne goes beyond the annoying blackheads and ugly whiteheads. For some, the acne becomes a deeper skin problem that causes red, painful bumps that are filled with large amounts of pus. Gross? It certainly doesn’t stop people from trying to pop them. You just want them to go away. It makes sense. Not so fast. “With cystic Continue reading

Pimples. Adolescent or adult, these unsightly skin blemishes are never really welcome.  Always popping up at the wrong time (as if there is ever a right time), acne breakouts often come with hours of staring in the mirror, wondering what to do next. Call it temptation or habit, if the inclination to pick at your acne bumps and pop them Continue reading

Rejuvenate literally means “to make young again”. While eighteen again might be a stretch, a number of treatments can restore your skin to a more youthful state. One of these techniques, microneedling for skin rejuvenation, has gained popularity in recent years. “You probably have seen articles about it in beauty magazines and online,” says Dr. Kellie Reed, board certified Dermatologist at Sanova Continue reading

If you’ve ever looked into skin rejuvenation products in the past, you’ve likely heard of Allergan’s ‘Juvederm’ brand before. Allergan is now further expanding their line with the introduction of Juvederm Vollure. Know as Volift in Canada and Europe, this advanced dermal filler is designed to give a long-lasting, natural-looking result. The product improves on Juvederm’s older labels and compliments its Continue reading

Do you suffer from persistent acne or embarrassing acne scars? If you are one of the millions of Americans dealing with these issues, your dermatologist has an exciting treatment option that can stop current acne breakouts as well as reducing or eliminating scars caused by past acne. Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) is a safe, effective treatment that can clear up Continue reading

If you have problems with acne, you’re not alone. Millions of people around the country are struggling to manage their skin where oil glands and ducts become blocked up with oil and dead skin cells.  But for some people, soap and scrubbing, or topical creams just aren’t enough. Several chemical peels offer acne treatment options that can offer great results Continue reading

Skin treatments can help clear acne, but when blemishes go away their effects can still be visible. Craters and scars sometimes mark the spots where pimples appeared on the skin. “There are a number of ways to reduce the visibility of these scars with simple procedures that promotes the growth of new cells in scarred skin,” says Dr. Miriam Hanson, Continue reading