Photodynamic Therapy, or PDT is a sometimes called Blue Light treatment for skin cancer. It treats pre-cancer cells pre-clinically beneath the surface. Sarah, our Physician Assistant answers questions about PDT while the patient is undergoing the Blue Light treatment for 16 minutes and 40 seconds. Some …
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Watch as a patient undergoes the actual procedure of Photodynamic Therapy, or PDT. After the pre-treatment as explained in our previous post, the patient is now under the Blue Light. Goggles are necessary to protect the eyes. Levulon, the solution in the pre-treatment is now being …
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Sarah, our Physician Assistant, discusses the pre-treatment for PDT or Photodynamic Therapy. She explains how the solution of levulon is absorbed into the skin. PDT treats cancerous spots and prevents precancer before it turns to skin cancer. The solution is put on the patient for an …
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Thermage is a safe, non-invasive, radiofrequency (RF) cosmetic procedure that’s clinically proven to help smooth, tighten and contour skin for an overall younger looking appearance. The treatment delivers natural looking results with little to no downtime—on all skin colors, on and off the face, all in …
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See the before and after pictures for the latest advances for skin rejuvenation, Fractional Deep FX, CO2 is now available at our office. Lumenis Powerpoint Presentation View more presentations from jupiterdermatology.
Dr. Ricardo Mejia specializes in Sculptra Aesthetic rejuvenation. You may have seen the product featured recently on such shows as NBC’s Today show. Sculptra Aesthetic is different than a traditional filler. It is an injectable collagen stimulator that progressively replaces lost collagen to create a more …
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At Jupiter Dermatology, we carry the Youngblood line of mineral cosmetics. Pauline Youngblood created these products for patients recovering from laser treatments, chemical peels, surgery and skin cancer. It is a lightweight product and doesn’t clog your pores. Here is an excerpt from the website of how the …
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To all our patients and friends, we wish you a Merry Christmas, Happy New Year and Happy Holiday. We hope your wishes come true for this coming year. We thank you for all your support and look forward to servicing you in the best possible way in the …
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Hand eczema is a common problem which typically presents with red scaly and or crusting swollen skin. The problem can be due to a variety of topical irritants or chemicals or may be due to an allergy due to occupational exposure. In fact, studies show that …
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Blue Lizard s a physical sun block with the active ingredients zinc oxide & titanium oxide. These two ingredients will give you the best protection from both UVA & UVB rays. Dr. Mejia recommends Blue Lizard Sunblock for children and those who are out boating, fishing, …
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