Dermatology



Your skin deserves special care and attention. After all, it is your body’s largest organ – susceptible to many conditions and diseases – and an outward manifestation of your health and vitality.

Lakeside Community Healthcare Dermatology offers comprehensive services in both clinical and cosmetic dermatology. We have the expertise and technology to provide comprehensive care for your skin, whether your needs are medical or aesthetic in nature.

Clinical Dermatology

Our dermatologists diagnose and manage patients with benign and malignant disorders of the skin, hair and nails. They have expert training in the following:

  • The diagnosis and treatment of skin cancers, benign moles and other tumors of the skin
  • The management of eczema, psoriasis and other inflammatory skin disorders
  • The recognition of skin manifestations of systemic diseases
  • Management of infectious diseases
  • Surgical techniques

 

Cosmetic Dermatology Services

We evaluate and manage cosmetic disorders of the skin, including hair loss, scars and skin changes associated with aging. We offer a full range of non-surgical cosmetic procedures to refresh, revitalize and rejuvenate your skin, including:

  • Botox® Cosmetic
  • Chemical Skin Peels
  • Skin Fillers (Collagen, Restylane)
  • Sclerotherapy (Spider Vein Removal)
  • Laser Hair Removal
  • Laser Skin Tightening
  • Laser Facial Treatment
  • Cleansing and Exfoliating Facials 

 

These procedures are safe and effective and have advanced to the point that you can achieve exceptional results with a minimal time commitment. With so many options, looking your best has never been easier.

Look and feel your best with Lakeside Community Healthcare Dermatology.

Our Dermatologists

Elena Kandel, M.D.
Lynn Parolise, M.N., F.N.P.
John Buchman, M.D.
Jasmine Yun, M.D.
Frederick Noravian, PA-C
Mary Klumph, N.P.

Cosmetic Services and Pricing


Click here for FAQs regarding laser hair removal.

Click here for links to more dermatology and health information.

For your convenience, please check with the office or your physician to determine which forms apply to you. As requested, please print out and complete these forms and bring them to your office visit or fax them as requested by your physician’s office.

Commonly Used Forms
Cosmetic Skin Lesions Waiver

Dermatology Links

The American Academy of Dermatology
Society for Pediatric Dermatology
Healthline - Connect to Better Health
WebMD - Better Information. Better Health

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FAQs for Laser Hair Removal

  • How does the laser treatment work?

    The laser creates a beam of high-density light that penetrates to create a controlled amount of therapeutic heat. The upper layers of your skin are cooled with cold air. Together, the long-pulse laser and cooling offer optimal treatment with minimal side effects.


  • What can I expect during treatment?

    Treatment will take place in your practitioner’s office. You will wear safety eyewear to protect your eyes from the laser light. Your practitioner will guide the laser to the treatment areas with a small handheld probe. Each laser pulse is preceded and followed by cooling air. A treatment could take as little as a few minutes to as long as an hour, depending on the area and condition being treated.


  • Does it hurt?

    Some patients may feel a slight discomfort with the laser pulse, which is sometimes described like the snapping of a rubber band on the skin. This discomfort is minimized by the cooling process. For some patients, a topical anesthetic may be used prior to treatment. Be sure to discuss this with your practitioner.


  • How many treatment sessions will I need?

    The number of treatment sessions depends on the treatment you require and the condition of your skin. For hair removal, most people require at least three treatments, as the process is only effective when the hair follicle is in its active growth phase. Some conditions may clear in as few as one treatment, but many factors impact the efficacy of individual laser treatments, including the severity of the condition being treated.


  • Are there side effects?

    Your risks are minimal. Side effects may include purpura (a laser bruise), redness, blistering, hyperpigmentation, hypopigmentation, and swelling in the treated area. These usually do not last more than a few days. Permanent side effects, such as hypopigmentation, are rare.


  • How do I prepare for treatment?

    Patients scheduled for hair removal should avoid electrolysis, waxing or plucking hair for six weeks prior to treatment. If you have had a history of cold sores around the mouth and are scheduled for facial hair treatment, prophylactic antiviral therapy may be prescribed. Also, any hair should be shaved, skin should be thoroughly cleaned and dried, and makeup, cream or oils removed before laser treatment.


  • What can I expect after treatment?

    Patients should avoid sun exposure before and after treatment and should apply sunscreen (SPF 30 or above) when going outdoors. In the first few days after treatment, do not scrub or rinse the treated areas with abrasive skin cleansers. Your practitioner may advise additional precautions.


  • Are these treatments covered by insurance?

    Most insurance companies do not offer reimbursement for cosmetic procedures. Consult your insurance carrier for conclusive information.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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