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Cosmetic Dermatology

Southern Illinois Dermatology proudly provides our patients with a large selection of aesthetic and cosmetic services to make sure you receive your desired results. Here you will find descriptions of our excellent cosmetic dermatology offerings and how they can be used to enhance your appearance.

Injectables

Southern Illinois Dermatology offers a variety of industry-leading injectables to meet your cosmetic wants and needs. We are proud to offer the following neurotoxins and dermal fillers to our patients:

  • Botox® Cosmetic
  • Xeomin
  • Bellafill®
  • Belotero
  • Juvederm
  • Radiesse
  • Restylane
  • Kybella
Learn More About Injectable Treatments

Lasers

Laser-based dermatology treatments have been used for many years for a variety of medical cosmetic procedures. By focusing a beam of light on a target in the skin, laser treatments can help improve the appearance of the skin in many ways. Southern Illinois Dermatology provides a variety of laser treatment services for both medical and cosmetic needs including:

  • Emvera Diolux Laser treatment for hair removal.
  • Aura I Laser and VascuLight Laser treatments to minimize the appearance of vascular and pigmented lesions.
  • Fraxel Re:Store Laser treatment to skin tone and texture, reduce acne and surgical scarring, and minimize wrinkles and fine lines.
  • POD 980 Laser treatment to remove warts and fungal infections in nails.

If you are interested in improving your skin, hair, or nail appearance, ask our Southern Illinois Dermatology team if one of our laser treatment options may be right for you.

PhotoDynamic Therapy (PDT)

Photo Dynamic Therapy (PDT) is a special treatment used to remove sun-damaged pre-cancerous zones and pre-cancerous lesions known as actinic keratoses. This approach utilizes a topical agent, Levulan® Kerastick®, that is activated by a specific light wavelength. Secondarily, PDT treatment also improves the appearance of sunspots, fine lines, oil glands, acne vulgaris, or blotchy pigmentation on the skin. Typically, a series of five treatments 2 to 4 weeks apart is recommended to maximize effectiveness and results.

CoolSculpting®

CoolSculpting® is an FDA-approved, non-surgical fat-reducing treatment that uses innovative technology to eliminate bulges of stubborn fat that do not respond to diet and exercise. The CoolSculpting® approach improves the appearance of the treated area by delivering controlled cooling at the skin’s surface to break down fat cells just beneath the skin which are then naturally processed and removed by the body. Typically no downtime is required after this non-invasive approach. Patient results from CoolSculpting® services are proven, noticeable, and lasting.

The in-office procedure typically lasts 35 to 45 minutes for each treatment site. Sites generally treated include the upper and lower abdomen, hips, chin, back/bra area, upper arms, love handles, and inner and outer thighs.

Consultations are free and may be scheduled by calling 618-942-3344.  For more information visit: learn.coolsculpting.com

Microneedling

This is a minimally invasive skin rejuvenation procedure used to improve the appearance of scars, wrinkles, sun damage, uneven skin tone, large pores, and thin or lax skin. During this procedure, your provider will create multiple microscopic needle incisions over the targeted treatment area. Because these incisions are essentially controlled injuries to the skin, they trigger the body’s natural healing process to boost collagen and other growth factor production which improves the overall appearance of the skin. Additional serums may be applied over the treatment area to boost results.

Sclerotherapy

Spider veins are clusters of red, blue, or purple veins that often appear on the thighs, calves, and ankles due to blood backing up in the small vessels and capillaries creating new veins on the skin’s surface. Sclerotherapy is a non-surgical procedure that removes or improves the appearance of these unwanted spider veins. During this procedure, a solution is injected with a very fine needle into the blood vessel that causes the vessel wall to be absorbed to lighten or completely eliminate the appearance of the vein. Results are normally seen in the 6-8 weeks following the procedure and follow-up treatments are sometimes necessary.

Aesthetic Services

Facials

Our team provides a variety of facial treatments to target your unique skin needs.

    • Vitamin C Facials to lighten, brighten, and tighten the skin.
    • Great Oasis Deep Cleansing Facials feature a double cleansing process followed by extraction and massage to calm, balance, and smooth the skin for a rejuvenated appearance.
    • Ramesses Fitness Facials are specially designed for our male clients to provide extra cleansing, soothing, and hydration to relieve razor burn and skin irritation.
    • Teen Facials are particularly suited for young people experiencing acne or other minor skin concerns by utilizing deep cleansing, extractions, and high-frequency bacterial elimination with an individualized toner, moisturizer, and home care plan to finish.
    • Pumpkin Peel Facials are powerful facial peels loaded with hundreds of antioxidants, vitamins and alpha hydroxys to help minimize fine lines and sunspots, revealing softer, smoother and healthier-looking skin. 

Sometimes it can be hard to know what approach is best for your skin. Our esthetician is happy to consult on recommendations to best suit your skin’s needs.

Facial Peels and Exfoliation

Southern Illinois Dermatology offers several facial peel and exfoliation services to enhance your skin and meet your aesthetic goals. Below is a list of our peel and exfoliation services and descriptions of the purposes and benefits.

  • Glycolic Acid Peel system helps to rejuvenate and refresh your skin. Using the best in alpha and poly hydroxy acid treatment products, this peel improves the appearance of sun damage, enlarged pores, oily or dry skin, acne-prone or scarred skin, age spot or pigmentation issues, fine lines, and wrinkles.
  • The Lactic Acid Peel was originally developed by the leader in results-oriented skin care, Environ Skin Care. Perfect for patients concerned about dehydrated or aging skin, this light peel promotes hydration while providing mild exfoliation to even and brighten your overall skin tone.
  • The Micro Peel is a three-step process using dermaplaning, glycolic acid or salicylic acid peel, and cryo-therapy finishing techniques for thorough exfoliation.
  • The Pumpkin Peel is used to load your skin with hydrating antioxidants, vitamins, and hydroxy acids to minimize fine lines and sunspots for softer, smoother, glowing skin.
  • Salicylic Acid Peel (Beta Ex) is one of a family of substances known as beta hydroxy acids used in high-concentration formulas to slough off the dead cells on the surface of the skin. The salicylic acid then stimulates the skin’s natural healing process to refresh and renew the skin.
  • The VI Peel uses a synergistic blend of powerful ingredients to reduce the appearance of age spots, freckles, hyperpigmentation, fine lines, wrinkles, and acne while also stimulating collagen production for firmer skin. This gives you an overall improvement in the tone, texture, and clarity of your skin. Suitable for all skin types, this peel provides dramatic results with virtually no pain, no skin preparation, and little downtime.
  • GentleWaves LED Treatment (Photomodulation) uses the power of precise light-emitting diode (LED) pulses to stimulate cellular protein production in your skin. Enhanced protein production emulates the activity in younger cells, giving your skin a healthy, firm appearance and promoting healing after the peel. GentleWaves LED can also be used to enhance healing after more invasive light treatments, such as Fraxel Fractional Laser resurfacing or microdermabrasion to improve the results, reduce discomfort, and decrease healing time.
  • Dermaplaning is a quick, simple, and safe approach for exfoliating your outer layer of skin and removing any fine vellus hair, or “peach fuzz.” The provider exfoliates the skin using a scalpel and a delicate touch with light feathering strokes.
  • Microdermabrasion is one of our most popular exfoliation-based services for reducing fine lines, wrinkles, pigment irregularities, scars, and stretch marks. Microdermabrasion can be performed on any part of the body with incredible results and less recovery time than laser therapy options.

As with all of our cosmetic offerings, our dermatologists and team of professionals are happy to consult with you to learn more about your skin and desired end results. By getting to know you and your aesthetic goals, we can recommend an approach that will help you have the results you want.

Hair Removal

Waxing – A semi-permanent hair removal option, waxing removes the hair from the root and prevents new hair growth in the waxed area for two to eight weeks for most people. Almost any area of the body can be waxed, including eyebrows, face, bikini area, legs, arms, back, abdomen, and feet. Southern Illinois Dermatology offers waxing through our Aesthetic Center located at 1001 E Main Street in Carbondale, Illinois.  

Laser Reduction – Emvera Diolux is laser used for permanent hair reduction.  The Diolux features a variable pulse mode to treat all skin types, and offers safe and effective treatment with less pain and much faster speeds than traditional lasers. Laser hair removal is offered in our Herrin and Carbondale, IL locations.

Tinting

Tinting for Eyebrows and Eyelashes.