Kathy L Anderson, DO, FAOCD offers a full array of cosmetic and dermatological services to help you maintain healthy skin. You can read more on this page about specific services.

COSMETIC TREATMENTS

Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) Treatment

Intense pulsed light (IPL) therapy is one of the most exciting methods for improving skin tone and texture. The IPL photofacial procedure is quick and easy, and there is virtually no recovery time involved. The procedure simultaneously removes damaged and photoaged skin while stimulating collagen growth. IPL photorejuvenation therapy can improve the color, consistency, and texture of the skin all at once. Intense pulsed light (IPL) treatment (often called phototherapy) is a non-laser, non-ablative skin rejuvenation technology that delivers light energy to the skin's deeper layers while leaving its surface layer essentialy intact. It's used to treat fine lines and wrinkles, as well as other skin problems caused by sun damage, such as large pores, "spider" veins, and irregular pigmentations, including brown ("age") spots. IPL can also help improve rosacea and acne.

Pellevé™ Radio Frequency Treatment

Pellevé™ safely and effectively treats facial wrinkles with virtually no pain, no anesthesia, and no downtime. With just a single, one-hour treatment, you could be on your way to firmer, tighter skin -- with results that can last up to six months. This amazing treatment can be used on the face and neck with concentration on specific areas to decrease the appearance of wrinkles in just a few treatments.

Botox®

Botox Cosmetic is a prescription medicine that is injected into muscles and used to improve the look of moderate to severe wrinkles. Botox is safe, effective and long lasting when treatment is properly performed.

Radiesse®

With Radiesse, you welcome back your own natural collagen to smooth out the signs of aging. Radiesse's unique formulation stimulates collagenesis - the production of new collagen - which results in increased volume for natural looking wrinkle correction that may last a year or more in many patients. This filler is ideal for enhancing cheekbones and lifting the cheeks to provide an instant facelift!

Sculptra®

Within the deep dermis, your skin's structure is reinforced as Sculptra Aesthetic helps to replace lost collagen. This reinforced collagen structure provides a foundation that gradually restores the look of fullness of your shallow to deep facial wrinkles and folds that has been depleted over time. The result? Sculptra Aesthetic is different because it gradually and subtly corrects these facial wrinkles. This can provide a refined, more youthful looking appearance that can last up to two years.

Juvederm®

Juvederm Ultra and Juvederm Ultra Plus are smooth gel fillers that Dr. Kathy L. Anderson uses to instantly smooth away wrinkles around your mouth and nose. Juvederm Ultra is also an excellent filler for lip enhancement. With just one treatment, you'll get smooth and natural-looking results that last up to a year.

GENERAL DERMATOLOGY

Acne

Acne is the most frequent skin condition seen by medical professionals. It consists of pimples that appear on the face, back and chest. About 80% of adolescents have some form of acne and about 5% of adults experience acne. In normal skin, oil glands under the skin, known as sebaceous glands, produce an oily substance called sebum. Read More »

Moles (Nevi)

Moles are brown or black growths, usually round or oval, that can appear anywhere on the skin. They can be rough or smooth, flat or raised, single or in multiples. They occur when cells that are responsible for skin pigmentation, known as melanocytes, grow in clusters instead of being spread out across the skin. Generally, moles are less than one-quarter inch in size. Most moles appear by the age of 20, although some moles may appear later in life. Read More »

Psoriasis

Psoriasis is a skin condition that creates red patches of skin with white, flaky scales. It most commonly occurs on the elbows, knees and trunk, but can appear anywhere on the body. The first episode usually strikes between the ages of 15 and 35. It is a chronic condition that will then cycle through flare-ups and remissions throughout the rest of the patient's life. Psoriasis affects as many as 7.5 million people in the United States. About 20,000 children under age 10 have been diagnosed with psoriasis. Read More »

Rashes

"Rash" is a general term for a wide variety of skin conditions. A rash refers to a change that affects the skin and usually appears as a red patch or small bumps or blisters on the skin. The majority of rashes are harmless and can be treated effectively with over-the-counter anti-itch creams, antihistamines and moisturizing lotions. Read More »

Rosacea

Rosacea is a chronic skin condition that causes facial redness, acne-like pimples, visible small blood vessels on the face, swelling and/or watery, irritated eyes. This inflammation of the face can affect the cheeks, nose, chin, forehead or eyelids. More than 14 million Americans suffer from rosacea. It is not contagious, but there is some evidence to suggest that it is inherited. There is no known cause or cure for rosacea. There is also no link between rosacea and cancer. Read More »

Skin Cancers

Skin cancer is the most common form of human cancers, affecting more than one million Americans every year. One in five Americans will develop skin cancer at some point in their lives. Skin cancers are generally curable if caught early. However, people who have had skin cancer are at a higher risk of developing a new skin cancer, which is why regular self-examination and doctor visits are imperative. Read More »

Warts

Warts are small, harmless growths that appear most frequently on the hands and feet. Sometimes they look flat and smooth, other times they have a dome-shaped or cauliflower-like appearance. Warts can be surrounded by skin that is either lighter or darker. Warts are caused by different forms of Human Papilloma Virus (HPV). They occur in people of all ages and can spread from person-to-person and from one part of the body to another. Warts are benign (noncancerous) and generally painless. Read More »

Wrinkles

Wrinkles are a natural part of the aging process. They occur most frequently in areas exposed to the sun, such as the face, neck, back of the hands and forearms. Over time, skin gets thinner, drier and less elastic. Ultimately, this causes wrinkles - either fine lines or deep furrows. In addition to sun exposure, premature aging of the skin is associated with smoking, heredity and skin type (higher incidence among people with fair hair, blue-eyes and light skin). Read More »