Dermal fillers have gained the name “liquid facelifts” because they can add volume and a youthful appearance to aging faces without the downtime of a surgical facelift. Dermal fillers cost less, but the treatments must be repeated over time to maintain the facial fullness. The injection of dermal fillers

The results are in! Our very own Dr. Adriana Holy has been named Best Dermatologist in Arizona Foothills Magazine’s Best of Our Valley 2017 poll. The Best in Health and Self 2017 category was extensive, ranging from personal training to cosmetic surgery doctors to blow dry bars to resort

Once upon a time…in the land of Phoenix, there lived a beautiful young woman. She had tight, plump, smooth facial skin that reflected her youth. She took these features for granted, expecting them to last forever. This young woman enjoyed her time outdoors. She loved the sun and she

Micro needling is a minimally invasive anti-aging skin treatment technique that stimulates your skin, helping it to heal and reverse the signs of aging. Micro needling is not an injection and although it uses needles, it does not pierce or puncture the skin. Micro needling benefits your skin in

Kybella is a non-surgical, non-invasive treatment for the removal of submental fat (a double chin). Kybella is composed of a synthetically produced deoxycholic acid, a compound naturally produced by the liver to break down fat. You can now melt away your double chin without liposuction or surgical procedures, just a

Most mothers-to-be know the basic do’s and don’ts of pregnancy: Get plenty of rest, no smoking and no drinking – but what about cosmetic procedures like Botox? Botox, also called botulinum toxin type A, is made from the bacteria that causes botulism. When botulinum toxin is injected beneath the

Psoriasis is an inflammatory skin condition that shows up in several forms. The two that appear most in children are: Plaque Psoriasis: This is the most common type of psoriasis in children. It is characterized by raised, red lesions covered with flaky, silvery-white scales. Plaque can show up anywhere,

Nail fungus is a chronic and potentially contagious condition that affects millions of people worldwide. Nail fungus occurs in about 10% of the adult population. There are several different types of nail fungus and as such, the symptoms, progression and treatment can vary slightly depending upon the precise ailment

Botox is the brand name of a purified form of botulinum, a neurotoxin that is used clinically in very small quantities to treat strabismus and facial spasms and other neurological disorders characterized by abnormal muscle contractions. It is also used by cosmetic surgeons and dermatologists to temporarily remove wrinkles

A mole (nevus) is a pigmented (colored) spot on the outer layer of the skin (epidermis). Moles can be round, oval, flat or raised. They can occur singly or in clusters on any part of the body. Most moles are brown, but colors can range from pinkish flesh tones