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How the Tattoo Removal Works By: Jessica Meyer The laser is called Q-Switch. The energy given off by each pulse of the Q-Switched laser targets pigment and heats up the ink (this happens in nanoseconds) and allows it to fragment. Because…
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By: Jessica Meyer It only takes a few minutes to give your entire body a once over to check for new or changing moles. Familiarizing yourself with your body is so important, because it could potentially save your life! Malignant melanoma…
By: Jessica Meyer You may know them as your nurse practitioner or physician assistant, but they are all encompassed under the term "mid-level provider", or someone who is licensed to diagnose and treat patients under the doctor. How are our mid-levels…
You're probably aware that the outside elements are damaging to your body's largest organ. You've tried your best to stay out of tanning beds, wear a hat or cover-up, and at least wear makeup with SPF in it. Even with…
SPF The reason we choose the specific SPF products that we have at our practice is for one magic ingredient: zinc oxide. When it comes to the chemical SPF vs. physical SPF battle, physical is always better. This is because…
