Causes of Aging Skin and what you can do about it
Research shows that there are, in fact, two distinct types of aging. Aging caused by the genes we inherit is called intrinsic (internal) aging. The other type of aging …
Know Your ABCDEs To Guard Against Melanoma
New research shows that a melanoma diagnosis can have long-term effects on women’s lives.
Melanoma is the most deadly type of skin cancer, but if it’s caught early, it can be cured. According to a recent issue of Archives …
Tired of Looking Tired all the Time?
As we age, the fat distribution in our faces changes and leaves our eyes appearing hollow and depressed, with the skin around the eyes acquiring fine lines with “crepe-paper” texture. For some, this can begin as young as their 30s. …
Over The Counter
Many patients ask Dr. Lawrence what over the counter cosmeceutical products she recommends for daily use.
For the hands Dr. Lawrence recommends Neutrogena Norwegian Formula Hand Cream. For the face SPF is always a must! Aveeno Positively Radiant Daily Moisturizer …
From eHealth Connection: Dispelling the Myths of Cosmetic Procedures
Naomi Lawrence, MD, Head, Division of Dermatology, Section of Procedural Dermatology
Who is the “cosmetic surgery” patient? In our office the most common reason that a patient seeks advice is that the image they see in the mirror does not …
Treat your Rosacea and Facial Redness with our Pulsed Dye Laser
What is a Pulsed Dye Laser?
Pulsed Dye Lasers deliver an intense but gentle burst of light into selectively targeted areas of the skin. The light is absorbed by specific blood vessels or melanin pigmented areas in the dermis depending …
Tight Waistband?
Tumescent liposuction is an excellent treatment for flattening the abdomen. Removing the fat underneath the skin results in skin tightening. Even with lax skin, skin removal (abdominoplasty) is often not necessary. Request a full consultation and evaluation of the abdominal …
What is Mohs Micrographic Surgery?
Originally developed in the 1930s, Mohs micrographic surgery has been refined into the most advanced, precise, and effective treatment for an increasing variety of skin cancer types. With the Mohs technique, physicians can precisely identify and remove an entire tumor …
Sunburn Suggestions
Five Ways to Treat a Sunburn
Getting a sunburn is a very bad idea. It looks bad, hurts, peels and inflicts long-lasting, wrinkle-inducing damage. It’s especially bad for children: Even one blistering burn may double their …
COOPER TOP DOCS
Congratulations to the 131 members of the Cooper University Hospital Medical Staff, which includes our University Physicians and community physicians with privileges, for their selection as Top Physicians in the August issue of South Jersey Magazine.
52 Cooper University Physicians …