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What is Juvederm®?

When deciding to invest your time and money into Juvederm® treatment, it is important to understand how you can help your Derick Dermatology professional to achieve the best outcome. The following information explains what Juvederm® is and the allergy precautions, as well as information you should share with your provider and recommendations for post-treatment care. Juvederm is…

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Juvederm

Gravity and age work together to replace the youthful contours of the face with sagging and wrinkled skin, thinning lips, and more. The Juvederm® collection of products are designed to provide a nonsurgical remedy for these problem areas. Clinical Uses for the Juvederm® Family of Injectable Gel Dermal Fillers The Juvederm® family of five injectable gel…

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Coolsculpting

We can devote hours to “spot” exercise and months following special diets only to realize that neither has affected the very areas we want to reduce. If we don’t want to undergo a surgical procedure is there another answer? Fortunately, there is. It is called Coolsculpting®. What Is Coolsculpting®? Coolsculpting® is an advanced treatment to reduce…

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Botox

Are you troubled because your face is showing signs of age? Have you developed “smile lines” near your eyes? Is there a furrow between your eyebrows and frown lines on your forehead? Growing older and signs of aging are inevitable. While we might actually enjoy growing older, we don’t enjoy the effects of time on…

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Welcome Lauren Baruch, PA-C!

Welcome Lauren Baruch, PA-C!

Welcome Lauren Baruch, PA-C! We welcome Lauren Baruch, PA-C, to the Derick Dermatology team! Lauren grew up in Barrington, Illinois and attended Barrington High School where she was an all-state soccer player. Before joining Derick Dermatology, she worked in a fast-paced orthopedics office for over six years. Lauren currently lives in Arlington Heights with her…

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Dr. Derick Discusses Sun-Safety with the Buffalo Grove Aquatics Team

Did you know that spray sunscreen requires FOUR back and forth passes per body part to achieve adequate coverage? Or that a typical 6 oz. bottle of spray sunscreen contains only six applications? Sunscreen application was one of many topics covered by Dr. Derick during her visit to the Buffalo Grove Park District’s aquatic safety training…

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The ABCDEs of Melanoma

Melanoma is the most dangerous form of skin cancer that can be fatal if not identified and treated early. At Derick Dermatology, we take great pride in protecting our patients from harmful melanomas by performing thorough, full-body, skin examinations. Since last Melanoma Monday, we diagnosed and treated approximately 400 melanomas. If you haven’t come in…

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5-Star Review ft. Dr. LaReau and Nena Audisho

5-Star Review ft. Dr. LaReau and Nena Audisho

At Derick Dermatology, we strive to ensure that our staff provides our patients with the best experience possible. Here is a patient review for our Barrington office. We are so proud of Dr.Amanda LaReau and Nena for their great work! “I have always loved coming to Derick Dermatology and this visit was no exception. The experience I had…

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Dr. Derick speaks at Buffalo Grove Park District

Dr. Derick speaks at Buffalo Grove Park District

The Buffalo Grove Park District invited Dr. Derick to speak to over 200 members of their camp staff about the importance of sun safety. We applaud the BGPD for recognizing that their camp counselors have the opportunity to be role models through demonstrating proper sun protection to campers. Derick Dermatology opens its doors in Buffalo Grove on…

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Welcome Dr. Andrew Thompson!

Welcome Dr. Andrew Thompson!

Please join us in welcoming our newest Derick Dermatologist, Dr. Andrew Thompson, M.D.! Dr. Thompson attended Baylor College of Medicine and graduated in the top 20% of his class. He then moved to Chicago for the residency program in dermatology at Rush University Medical Center where he served as Chief Resident. Dr. Thompson’s knowledge and…

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