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    Chemical Peeling
    Chemical peeling is a technique used to improve the appearance of the skin which is typically performed on the face, neck or hands. In this treatment, a chemical solution is applied to the skin that c... Details >
    American Society For Dermatologic Surgery
    Dermabrasion
    During dermabrasion, or surgical skin planing, the dermatologic surgeon freezes the patient's skin, scarred from acne, chicken pox or other causes. The doctor then mechanically removes or "sands" the ... Details >
    American Society For Dermatologic Surgery
    Liver Spots and Aging Hands
    As people age, unsightly blemishes, commonly called liver spots, can appear on the face and on the back of the hands. Another upsetting change for many mature adults is the loss of smoothly contoured ... Details >
    American Society For Dermatologic Surgery
    Micro Lipoinjection (Fat Transfer)
    This century-old procedure was refined and updated by dermatologic surgeons in the 1980s. Micro lipoinjection is a form of soft tissue augmentation that uses a patient's own fat (removed from another ... Details >
    American Society For Dermatologic Surgery
    Self-Care Flow Charts: Skin Rashes and Other Changes
    An online chart of self-care suggestions for common skin rashes and skin changes. These include contact dermatitis, seborrhea, cradle cap, hives, insect bites, and cellulitis.... Details >
    American Academy of Family Physicians
    Skin Protection: How to Protect Your Skin in the Summer Sun
    The information contained on this site is designed to encourage and educate girls between the ages of 9 - 14 to develop healthy sun behaviors now that will help them avoid the development of skin canc... Details >
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