Did you know that skin cancer is the most common cancer in the United States? In fact, there are more new cases of skin cancer each year than every other kind of cancer combined. Most people take precautions to protect their skin when they know they’ll...
By Dr. Casey and Dr. San Filippo After carefully monitoring the developments with COVID-19 and passing the CDC criteria for Phase 1 reopening, Center for Surgical Dermatology is now open to all patients. While we’re thrilled to begin seeing our patients in-person again, we are operating...
Did you know that 1 in 5 Americans will develop skin cancer by age 70? However, if you and your dermatologist find and treat skin cancer early enough, there’s a strong chance that everything will be alright. May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month, so we’re...
Hearing your doctor say the “C” word is stressful and scary, even for cancers with an excellent prognosis, like squamous or basal cell carcinomas. If you’ve decided to have Mohs surgery to remove your skin cancer, you should seek out a Mohs surgeon who can...
Did you know that skin cancer is the most frequently diagnosed cancer in the US and globally? Of the various kinds of skin cancer, basal cell carcinoma (BCC) is the most common, with up to 4.3 million new cases discovered annually in America. The good...
By: Dr. Angela Casey While melanoma accounts for a small 1 percent of skin cancers, it remains the cause of most skin cancer deaths. According to the American Cancer Society, about 100,350 new melanomas will be diagnosed, and about 6,850 people are expected to die of...
Have you seen photos of celebrities or influencers after receiving a vampire facial? Way back in 2013, Kim Kardashian posted a photo of her face splattered with blood following her vampire facial. Despite the slightly scary photo, many people followed suit, making the vampire facial...
By: Dr. Angela Casey Basal cell carcinoma is the most common form of skin cancer. In fact, it is estimated that about 2 million Americans hear the words, “You have basal cell carcinoma,” each year. For most, basal cell carcinoma is treatable and not life-threatening. It tends...
By Deepa C. Lingam, MD Many adults are self-conscious of visible veins that often appear on their legs as they age. These enlarged veins are typically spider or varicose veins. Both conditions are a result of weakened or damaged valves in the veins. Below we will review...
It’s only natural for women to desire a more youthful appearance. When it comes to facial rejuvenation, there are many non-surgical routes you can take to fight the signs of aging, including Botox, dermal fillers, micro-needling, chemical peels, and laser rejuvenation. As we age, our faces...
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