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Meet our new PA Nicole James

I am delighted to join Skin Spectrum as one of the new PAs!  I was raised in Tucson, and I am a proud University of Arizona Wildcat (Bear Down!).  After graduating from Midwestern University PA program in Glendale, AZ, I moved back to Tucson to enjoy the beautiful scenery and be closer to family.  Aside
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What is the Silhouette InstaLift™?

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One of my greatest goals as president and founder of our Tucson dermatology practice is to continuously provide my patients with the latest in anti-aging and skin care technology and treatments. Whenever there is a new laser treatment on the market or a new dermal filler has been FDA-approved, I’m constantly gathering research and meeting
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Meet our new PA Hannah Sitter

Hello Skin Spectrum friends and family! I am one of the new PAs at the practice, and I could not be more thrilled to join such a dynamic and progressive team! I was born and raised in Tucson, Arizona, attended the University of Arizona for undergrad, and graduated from PA school in Tennessee. Before coming
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What to Expect During Your CoolSculpting® Visit

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CoolSculpting ®: You’ve probably heard about it in the news, seen it on billboards around Tucson, or spotted it on social media. Maybe you’re even thinking about receiving the treatment yourself! This nonsurgical body contouring treatment has become a popular solution for people around the country to tone and slim their contours without surgery. The
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Spring Clean Your Skin with a Chemical Peel

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With spring just around the corner, a lot of us are looking for ways to refresh our skin after a cold and dry winter. Chemical peels were some of the first cosmetic treatments ever invented, and are still some of our favorite procedures to help brighten-up our complexions! The ancient Egyptian aristocracy was the first
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Skincare Products: Hype vs. Reality

Walking through the cosmetics section at any department store, there are countless creams, serums, lotions, and potions on display that claim to erase wrinkles and be the secret to flawless, youthful skin.  I often see patients who spend hundreds, if not thousands, of dollars on luxury skincare products; but does a high price point really
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New Year’s Resolutions

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Happy New Year from all of us here at Skin Spectrum! Another year has flown by, and with January already upon us, we wanted to share some of our skin care resolutions – ways to keep our skin looking its best in 2016, especially through these cold winter months. Stick with the sunscreen – As
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Winter Skin—Lift Your Spirits This Holiday Season

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For many women, the holiday season is a time of joy and cheer, but it can also bring unwanted stress. Women are often so busy with gift shopping and planning holiday festivities that they often forget to take time to focus on themselves. This stress, coupled with cold, dry conditions, can wreak havoc on the
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Skin Spectrum’s Top 10 Tips for Acne

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With school starting back up again, a lot of our patients have been wondering what they can do to get their skin looking its best. Acne is a very common condition, which can occur in people of any age – from babies to the elderly. However, we tend to see it most often in our
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Skin Spectrum Launches Kybella

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Skin Spectrum is proud to be a national leader in launching Kybella, the first and only FDA-approved injectable treatment that permanently destroys fat cells in the submental area (commonly referred to as the ‘double chin’). Since FDA approval in April 2015, only a select number of top cosmetic physicians in the nation have been trained
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