Q. I used to have nice skin when I was younger. Now, I never leave the house without makeup because I have brown spots and spider veins. What would you suggest to improve my skin? A. Uneven skin tone is one of the top problems that our patients ask about. Almost all of us have
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Q. I was taking a hot pan out of the oven and burned my wrist. It was very red, swollen, and painful, but eventually, it got better. However, that was two months ago and I still have a dark brown scar. Will this ever go away or is it something I’ll always have? Q. When
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Q: I’m 43 years old and I’m looking a little tired. My face is starting to become droopy. It’s not terrible, but it’s a definite change from the way I looked in my 30s. What would you recommend to improve this? A: Drooping and sagging of the face is a universal sign of aging, caused
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END-OF-SUMMER HEALTHY SKIN CHECKLIST As the end of summer approaches, it’s a good time to re-evaluate your skin regimen. Summer can be a rough season for skin, from intense ultraviolet rays, to heat, humidity, and more time spent outdoors. Restart your retinoid: Many patients stop using retinoids (such as retinol and tretinoin) during the summer
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Q: I’m 44 years old and have dark olive-colored skin. In the last few years, I’ve noticed that my face has started to sag and some lines have appeared on my cheeks. I’ve tried a number of different creams that are supposed to help, but I haven’t seen any improvement. What would you recommend for
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Q: I’ve had a wonderful summer. I’ve traveled to visit family, spent some time at the beach, and played some golf. I wore sunscreen every day, but I wasn’t as diligent about using my other skin products. Now as I look in the mirror, my skin looks tired and my brown spots are more visible
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Q: When I look at old pictures of myself, I looked good. Now my skin looks dull and tired. I moisturize my skin and wear sunscreen every day, but do you think I need to have some kind of laser treatment or chemical peel? A: When we are children, our skin is effortlessly healthy and
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My daughter had a laser peel recently and loved it, and she’s encouraging me to get it done too. However, she’s 30 years old, and I’m 60 years old.  Would it work well for me too? The Fotona Laser Micropeel is a precise, superficial laser peel that improves fine lines and discoloration. Like a delicate
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At Skin Spectrum in Tucson, Dr. Austin Cope and our team of board-certified dermatologists and healthcare professionals proudly offer a wide array of dermatologic services to help patients get healthier skin that looks and feels great. One of the many state-of-the-art technologies we use regularly is the Fotona micropeel laser. As our resident expert in
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Laser skin resurfacing at our Tucson dermatology center can be an excellent solution for a number of different skin concerns—both mild and severe. However, before you go in for treatment, it is important to do a little research. Know what you want. Laser treatments can address a wide array of skin conditions: Acne scars Sun
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