Some Helpful Links

To Get You More In Touch With Better, Healthier Skin

GENERAL LINKS

AMERICAN ACADEMY OF DERMATOLOGY

The American Academy of Dermatology is the largest, most influential, and most representative of all dermatologic associations. With a membership of more than 14,000 physicians worldwide, the Academy is committed to:

• Advancing the diagnosis and medical, surgical and cosmetic treatment of the skin, hair and nails.
• Advocating high standards in clinical practice, education, and research in dermatology.

Supporting and enhancing patient care for a lifetime of healthier skin, hair and nails.

MONROE COUNTY MEDICAL SOCIETY

The mission of the Medical Society of the County of Monroe is to unite medical practitioners to consider and act on matters affecting the practice of the profession of medicine, to extend medical knowledge and to advance medical science, to elevate the standard of medicine, to promote reforms and to enlighten the public in the best interests of the health of the people of the county of Monroe.

VILLANOVA

Villanova University is a community of scholars that strives to “be of one mind and heart” (as reflected in the Rule of St. Augustine), while celebrating the unique gifts and talents of the individual members of our community.  Discover how Villanova University can prepare you to meet the challenges of the 21st century and how you, in turn, may share your talents with Villanova and the world.

CANDELA LASERS

Candela Corporation is the market leader in the development, manufacturing and distribution of medical and aesthetic lasers and light-based technologies.  Since 1970, Candela has pioneered the innovative clinical solutions that enable physicians, surgeons and personal care practitioners to better meet the needs of their patients.

SYNERON

VELASHAPE™

Velashape™contours, shapes and slims the body by improving cellulite and reducing circumference in as few as 4 treatment sessions. Velashape has been cleared by the FDA and provides dramatic results without downtime or significant discomfort.

REFIRME

BOTOX COSMETIC

BOTOX® Cosmetic is a simple, nonsurgical, physician-administered treatment that can temporarily smooth moderate to severe frown lines between the brows in people from 18 to 65 years of age. It is the only treatment of its type approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

JUVEDERM

Juvederm™ Injectable Gel is a “next generation” dermal filler. The smooth consisitancy gel helps to instantly restore your skin’s volume and smooth away facial wrinkles and folds. Juvederm™ is made of hyalauroinic acid, a natually occuring substance in your skin that helps to add volume and hydration. The physician eases Juvderm™ injectable gel under the skin to provide a smooth, natural look and feel.

RADIESSE

Radiesse® is a safe, FDA-approved dermal filler that restores a natural, youthful look that lasts longer than the former leading filler.  This conveinent treatment fills and corrects smile lines, Nasolabial folds and wrinkles around the nose and mouth.  Radiesse® is made of a unique clacium-based micropheres suspended in a natural gel that is injected into the skin through a simple, safe and minimally invasive procedure.

RESTYLANE

Restylane® has been used in more than 3 million treatments in over 70 countries and is now approved in the U.S. for the treatment of facial wrinkles and folds.

SCULPTRA

Sculptra® Aesthetic is indicated for the correction of shallow to deep nasolabial fold (smile lines) contour deficiencies and other facial wrinkles which are treated with the appropriate injection technique in healthy people.

VISIA COMPLEXION ANALYSIS

Canfield Scientific, Inc., is the global leader in imaging systems services and products for scientific research and healthcare applications, including the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, cosmetics, medical and skin care industries.

OBAGI

Obagi is one of the most recognized names globally in skin health care and the preferred choice of Physicians around the world for prescription-strength product lines that Transform skin.  Find out more about our unique Company.

SKINCEUTICALS

Founded in 1997, SkinCeuticals discovers, develops, and delivers innovative dermatology products that improve the overall health and appearance of the skin.
Early in our history, a SkinCeuticals research team helped pioneer the advent of cosmeceuticals with the original topical vitamin C formula that protects skin from premature signs of aging caused by environmental damage. SkinCeuticals continued to lead the industry as one of the first companies to provide scientific evidence to support product benefits — publishing clinical studies in respected medical journals usually reserved for pharmaceutical research.

SKINMEDICA

All of SkinMedica’s products are developed by a dermatologist to work together to enhance the beauty of your skin.  SkinMedica products are designed to be sold exclusively by dermatologists and dermatology professionals.  SkinMedica cannot guarantee any product that is not purchased through an authorized SkinMedica Reseller.

GLYTONE

AVENE

The experts agree: the source of real beauty is health.  Genesis Pharmaceutical fulfills the quest for healthy, beautiful skin by focusing on the rescue and restoration of photodamaged and aging skin, with products available exclusively through physicians. Our specialized and proven regimens of natural ingredients support and strengthen cellular activity, helping to develop smooth, glowing, unblemished skin. Genesis products incorporate clinically proven Glycolic Acid at therapeutically active levels—levels higher than those found in any department, drug store and even other “doctor-only” brands.

NATIONAL FOUNDATIONS

NATIONAL PSORIASIS FOUNDATION

The National Psoriasis Foundation is a patient-driven nonprofit organization that is the voice for the 5 million people affected by psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis.  Our mission is to improve lives through education, advocacy and research.

NATIONAL ROSACEA FOUNDATION

The National Rosacea Society is a 501©(3) nonprofit organization whose mission is to improve the lives of people with rosacea by raising awareness, providing public health information and supporting research on this widespread but little-known disorder.  The information the Society provides should not be considered medical advice, nor is it intended to replace consultation with a qualified physician.  The Society does not evaluate, endorse or recommend any particular medications, products, equipment or treatments.  Rosacea may vary substantially from one patient to another, and treatment must be tailored by a physician for each individual case.

NATIONAL VITILIGO FOUNDATION

The National Vitiligo Foundation (NVF) is the world center for those with Vitiligo. The Foundation strives to locate, inform, and counsel Vitilgo patients and their families; to increase public awareness and concern for the Vitiligo patient; to broaden the concern for the patient within the medical community; to encourage, promote and fund increased scientific and clinical research on the cause, treatment and ultimate cure.

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