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The signs of aging are unwelcomed by both men and women as the fine lines and wrinkles begin to show. When patients are bothered by their aging skin, they may consider methods of facial rejuvenation. At DSA Dermatology in Plano, TX, area patients can enjoy the benefits of a “liquid facelift” by Drs. Daniel Achtman […]
Patients experiencing fine lines and wrinkles on their faces are often worried about their appearance. They may feel as though people are thinking they are much older than they really are due to skin laxity and the development of imperfections. Instead of going through life looking older than they feel, the team at DSA Dermatology […]
Fine lines, wrinkles, and folds on the facial area can develop any time after the age of 30. Plano, TX, area patients are often unhappy with these preliminary signs of aging, but know that they are not severe enough to consider plastic surgery. Instead, patients want a subtle yet effective way to improve their appearance. […]
Fine lines, wrinkles, and folds can develop on the face as we age. Both men and women who visit the practice of DSA Dermatology want to learn about the ways to age gracefully. While we cannot stop or reverse the hands of time, we can definitely do our best to slow them down! Using injectables […]
Patients in Plano, TX who visit DSA Dermatology to learn about the ways of reducing the unwanted signs of aging may find out there is a wide selection of injectables available through our practice. However, each injectable has unique advantages, and some work in different ways than others. A common consideration in our practice is […]
When the skin is free from brown spots and discoloration, it looks smooth and healthy. However, patients in the Plano, TX area who have spots on the skin might be concerned about their skin’s overall appearance and health. They may visit a dermatologist at DSA Dermatology to get a proper diagnosis before asking how to […]
When patients come into DSA Dermatology with complaints of brown spots on the face, they may be dealing with hyperpigmentation of the skin. Hyperpigmentation can cause areas of melanin to darken, resulting in brown spots, sometimes called: Age spots Liver spots Sunspots These areas are often caused by sun damage and age and develop over […]
The skin is the largest organ on the body—and the most exposed organ to the elements of the environment. Many changes can occur on the skin over time, including pigmentation concerns. When brown spots appear on the face, they are sometimes referred to as sunspots, age spots, or liver spots. Regardless of the name, these […]
A condition that is often bothersome to patients is melasma. It is a malfunction in the pigmentation in the skin. While natural pigmentation is present in the skin to give us an even skin tone and color, it can change and result in “splotches” of deep color. This may be bothersome for some patients, especially […]
A common skin concern for many women in the Plano, TX area is melasma, also known as chloasma or “the mask of pregnancy.” This condition affects women more than men, with approximately 90 percent of sufferers being female as determined by the AAD (American Academy of Dermatology). Patients who have richly pigmented skin may be […]
It is common for patients to visit the practice of DSA Dermatology to speak with our dermatologists about unusual spots and marks on the skin. Drs. Daniel Achtman and Carmine McConnell of the Plano, TX community are often approached by patients who are worried about specific spots on their skin. While some marks and skin […]
Many different kinds of spots can appear on the skin. Some brown spots are birthmarks. Others are known as sun spots, liver spots, or age spots. These are all called lentigines and are a common problem for some people who develop them later in life due to sun exposure. They typically appear on areas of […]
