**UPDATE: As of October 2024, Vujevich Dermatology Associates is no longer providing Coolsculpting services. Please visit our main Cosmetic Dermatology page to see a full list of the current cosmetic services we provide.
CoolSculpting® has been regulated by the FDA since 2010, but one of the most common questions we still receive today is, “Is CoolSculpting® safe?” The answer is, yes, it is a very safe procedure.
During the spring and summer, there is nothing better than a relaxing afternoon spent outside enjoying the sunshine and warmer weather. As most of us know though, sun exposure can be harmful to our body. In fact, one in five Americans will develop skin cancer within their lifetime. It’s important to take sun protection best practices seriously, which is more than using sunscreen and includes skin cancer screenings.Continue reading
It’s finally summertime, and that means warm, sunny days and more opportunity to be active and outdoors. However, summertime can also bring more hot, sweaty days which may cause more acne for some people. Check out 8 helpful tips for how to manage acne this summer.
Sun exposure is the major risk factor for developing skin cancer. Use of sunscreen as sun protection has been shown to cut the risk of skin cancer in half. That’s exactly why Sun Smart Pittsburgh was founded – to better protect the Pittsburgh community by promoting sun safety and skin cancer prevention through complimentary public sunscreen dispensers.
More than 300 million people globally struggle with depression and its persistent feelings of sadness. Depression affects everyday life for some. The most common treatment options currently available for depression are medication and psychotherapy. Compelling research also exists pointing to another option, using Botox for depression as a treatment option.
Melasma is a common skin condition that causes spots. These spots appear on your skin and are typically brown or grayish-brown in color. We’ve laid out options regarding treatment for melasma and tips to consider if you have this condition.
It’s almost summer time, which means you may be looking for new ways to improve the look of your skin as we head into a new season. We’ll dive into common microneedling benefits that may fit what you’re looking for. If you’re considering a cosmetic procedure with a quick recovery time, microneedling has just that. Vujevich Dermatology offers many different cosmetic procedures to help you look and feel your best.
If you’re looking for a dermatologist in Pleasant Hills, Vujevich Dermatology Associates has you covered. We’re excited to announce that we opened a new location in Pleasant Hills this past September 2019!
Facial fillers, also commonly called dermal fillers, are not a new procedure to the cosmetic dermatology world. In fact, facial fillers have grown to become the second most common cosmetic procedure in the United States. However, what many people may not know is that different types of fillers can serve very different purposes. The choice of filler is based on the area to be treated, patient characteristics, and the desired effect. For example, the same filler that we use to lift and add volume in the cheeks would not look natural in someone’s lips. Here we want a softer, more delicate filler.
**UPDATE: As of October 2024, Vujevich Dermatology Associates is no longer providing Coolsculpting services. Please visit our main Cosmetic Dermatology page to see a full list of the current cosmetic services we provide.
We get a lot of questions surrounding a CoolSculpting® procedure such as what to expect, if it’s effective, what the procedure is like, and more. We’ve talked with real patients from our office to provide four unexpected things about a CoolSculpting® procedure that patients should know. Check out our list below.