Life looks quite a bit different now than it did at the beginning of the year, but that doesn’t mean you have to let your dermatologic needs go unattended. Many medical offices around the country have hit pause on in-person visits to prevent unnecessary exposure to COVID-19. However, Dr. Shondra Smith continues to serve patients …
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We love bringing innovative nonsurgical treatment options into our Lake Charles office. The Profound system has been making a name for itself ever since it first became available in the United States. Here, we discuss some of the questions that are commonly asked about Profound treatment. What is Profound Treatment? Profound has been touted as …
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People with psoriasis know that their condition can ebb and flow. Sometimes their skin looks and feels relatively healthy and sometimes it displays red, scaly patches that itch, burn, and crust. A psoriasis diagnosis can feel disappointing. We get it. On the flip side, knowing the cause of your symptoms gives you a better opportunity …
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Facial aging is a concern for many adults. In our Lake Charles office, treating the signs of aging is something we do every day. Often, patients request injectables that smooth lines and plump areas of deflation. However, we sometimes need more power behind our efforts. Knowing that cosmetic aging relates to the loss of volume, …
We all realize that our skin will show the signs of aging at some point in life. This knowledge can be empowering. It can nudge us to look for ways to promote healthy, resilient tissue. Here, we discuss a few skin care treatments that elevate your regimen beyond facial cleansing and moisturizing. Chemical peels and …
Why do I need to come back for additional treatments? This is a question many people have when they express a desire to improve something about their skin. In particular, we hear this from patients wanting to correct the signs of aging. Except for dermal fillers, there are very few, if any, modalities that can …
In the past few years, we’ve heard about CoolSculpting so much that we may think we’ve heard a lot about CoolSculpting. The two are very different. This fat-reduction treatment can be an excellent solution for stubborn fat that isn’t responding to normal diet and exercise. However, we also have to say that there’s a catch. …
To be honest, there are several perks that come with age. At some point, we learn who we are, what we value, and where we can stand to improve. We make lasting relationships and build lifelong memories that make us smile when we most need to. While we can enjoy these many advantages of age, …
You know you want your skin to be smoother. You have grown weary of the whole shaving, plucking, or waxing routine. If the task of grooming unwanted hair were to magically disappear, you wouldn’t never long for it. Laser hair removal can make this happen for you. If you’ve been thinking about moving forward with …
For the past several years, dermal filler treatment has been one of the most popular ways to accentuate youthfulness in the various parts of the face. The procedure is nonsurgical, virtually painless, and requires no downtime. No wonder so many people flock to their cosmetic dermatologist for anti-aging in a syringe. As beneficial as dermal …
