Gendler Dermatology - before and after Fraxel

Fraxel Provides Revolutionary Results for Aging and Sun-Damaged Skin

Aesthetic laser therapy has come a long way in the past several decades. Fractional photothermolysis, or Fraxel laser treatments, provide far more precision and subtlety than many previous iterations of laser work.  With Fraxel, microscopic beams of pixelated light are applied to the skin, generating thousands of focused zon...

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Botox: The Deadly Neurotoxin That Works Wonders on Wrinkles

It’s an interesting juxtaposition: Botulinum toxin is one of the world’s most deadly neurotoxins, yet it has a large number of medical and cosmetic uses. You probably know it as Botox.  The toxin is produced by the bacteria Clostridium botulinum, which occurs naturally in soil and many bodies of water. It is believed tha...

CoolSculpting procedure

What is CoolSculpting?

CoolSculpting, known in medical terms as cryolipolysis, is an FDA-approved procedure that essentially freezes fat cells in certain parts of the body. A hose with cooling plates is attached to the desired region and left in place for a variable amount of time. Ultimately the fat cells will be destroyed. The body then processes th...

sun protection for babies

The Best Sun Protection for Babies and Children

Even though we often refer to our babies and children as mini-me’s, their little bodies respond much differently to environmental factors, chemicals, pollution, medications (the list goes on) than ours. This is especially true for sunscreen. The best sun protection for babies and children depends a lot on age. Sunscreens co...

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Protect Yourself From Skin Cancer with the Right Sunscreen

As we hit the peak of summer and swelter in record-breaking temperatures, it’s essential to maintain a regular practice of wearing sunscreen. An effective sunscreen that is applied properly can protect your skin from both skin cancer and aging. Sunscreen is critical for preventing skin cancer In talking with my patients, itâ...

retinoids

What Are Retinoids? And Other Questions Answered

Retinoids are a class of chemical compounds that are related to vitamin A. Tretinoin, the first retinoid approved by the FDA, was branded Retin-A and used as an acne treatment.  However, dermatologists found that it also made skin softer and brighter and diminished the appearance of lines. As we age, our bodies produce less ...

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