does coolsculpting really work

Does CoolSculpting Really Work?

**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.

When patients ask, “Does CoolSculpting really work?,” we tell them more than 8 million CoolSculpting procedures have been performed worldwide.  It’s one of the most used procedures for body sculpting, proving it’s an effective procedure used for fat reduction. Let’s go into more detail about what CoolSculpting is and why it works.Continue reading

brown spots after sunburn

Seeing Brown Spots After Sunburn? (What You Should Know)

Many people notice they develop brown spots after sunburn once they turn 50, but you don’t have to be 50 to develop sunspots on your skin. Brown spots, also known as age spots or liver spots, are a sign you’ve been exposed to the sun too often and your skin is attempting to protect itself from more sun damage. So if you spend a lot of time in the sun, you may notice these dark spots developing earlier than following your 50th birthday.Continue reading

dark patches on cheeks - melasma and hyperpigmentation

Dark Patches on Cheeks: What Could They Be From?

Dark patches on your cheeks, also known as melasma or hyperpigmentation, is a skin condition characterized by brown or gray-brown patches that appear on your skin. It often occurs on the cheeks, forehead, and bridge of the nose but can occur anywhere on your body. 

Hyperpigmentation is not often a cause for concern, but it may cause you to feel self-conscious. Fortunately, there are treatment options to help reduce the appearance of these patches. Before we discuss the treatment options, let’s learn about what causes these dark patches on your cheeks to form. Continue reading

how long do dermal fillers last

How Long Do Dermal Fillers Last?

Dermal fillers are the second most common cosmetic procedure in the United States, but how long do dermal fillers last? There are many factors that go into how long fillers last and what they’re used for. Before we talk about how long fillers last, let’s review what dermal fillers are.

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freezing belly fat: what you should know about coolsculpting

Freezing Belly Fat 101: What You Should Know About CoolSculpting®

**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.

Fat freezing is all over the internet as an option for fat loss, but does freezing belly fat work? The short answer is yes. But why and what does the fat freezing process entail? Read on to find out.Continue reading