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Laser Services

At Germain Dermatology, we have a variety of state-of-the-art lasers to ensure that our patients are receiving the very best treatment available. Our lasers are safe and offer more efficient and effective treatments than ever before. Our lasers can be used to treat a variety of dermatologic conditions including wrinkles, sagging skin, acne, scarring, broken vessels, spider veins, unwanted body hair and much more! Our lasers give us the opportunity to produce excellent results for all skin types and needs.

Fraxel Laser Resurfacing

Fraxel Laser Resurfacing is a revolutionary device that is safe, non-invasive and allows you to actually recreate your skin. In the past, only ablative resurfacing was able to achieve outstanding results but required lengthy recovery. Now with the latest advances in technology, we are able to achieve the benefits of ablative resurfacing without the downtime. Those benefits include:

Improvement in overall skin texture, tone, and pore size

Treatment of melasma, hyperpigmentation, and unwanted brown spots

Smoothing out wrinkles and acne scars

This amazing device can also be used on all areas of the body such as the hands, neck, and chest as well as on both light and dark skin types.

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Acne Scarring

General Resurfacing






Hands


Melasma


Neck




Periorbital Wrinkles




Pigmentation

Skin Tightening

Our Gentle YAG laser technology is known for its effective skin tightening. The light energy penetrates to the deepest layers of the skin where it delivers a controlled amount of therapeutic heat. This process stimulates our body to produce new collagen, which diminishes the appearance of wrinkles and sagging skin after a series of treatments. The procedure can safely be done on most areas of the body, during a short treatment time. It is a non-invasive technique with no down time. When combined with fillers and Botox for the face, a true “complete make over” result can be achieved.

 

Brown Spot Removal

Brown spots respond immediately and positively to our Gentle Lase and Vbeam Perfecta Lasers. These lasers target cells that contain pigment without damaging the surrounding skin. While removal of these brown spots is permanent, new spots may occur so maintenance is required.

 

Hair Removal

Unwanted and excessive body hair is a problem that both men and women deal with on a daily basis. Our Gentle YAG and Gentle Lase Lasers provide a solution with permanent hair reduction. Our lasers are designed both for light skin and dark skin individuals. The number of treatments does depend on the thickness, darkness, and growth cycle of the individual hairs. The hair will decrease in thickness and growth after each treatment. 

 

Some of the most popular areas to be treated for women are:

Bikini

Underarms

Legs

Arms

Face

And for men:

Back

Chest

Front of neck

Back of neck

Ears

 

Acne and Acne Scarring

Acne is the single most common reason people visit a dermatologist. Our Smoothbeam, Vbeam, and Gentle YAG lasers are designed for the treatment of acne as well as to control acne breakouts. It is a gentle and safe way to target the overactive sebaceous activity in your skin. Not only does it help with current acne problems, but it also helps to minimize any scarring from previous problems. This works by safely heating the upper dermis resulting in stimulating new collagen to form, which reduces the depth and softens the edges of the scar.

 

Rosacea and Facial Veins

Through the use of our Vbeam Perfecta and Iridex lasers we are able to keep rosacea and facial veins under control. By diffusing the rosacea and targeting individual blood vessels without harming the surface skin, we can achieve a more even skin tone.

 

PDT (PhotoDynamic Therapy)/ALA (Aminolevulinic Acid)

PDT (Photodynamic Therapy) also knowns as ALA is a treatment performed with a topical photosensitizing agent called Levulan. When applied to your skin and activated by our Vbeam Perfecta laser, we can treat sun damaged skin, fine lines, uneven skin tone and texture as well as reduce pore size, oil glands and treat stubborn acne.

 

Dark Under Eye Circles and Periorbital Wrinkles

Our Vbeam Perfecta laser minimizes darkness under the eyes by diffusing the superficial vascular activity that causes the darkness and “blue undertones”. In addition, the Vbeam Perfecta restructures the collagen reducing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles around the eyes. In combination with Botox, the results generated are long lasting.

 

Poikiloderma of Civatte (Chicken Skin)

Poikiloderma of Civatte usually occurs on the neck and chest and is caused by long term sun exposure. This results in a hyperpigmented, red-toned, bumpy appearance of the skin. Through the use of our Vbeam Perfecta laser, we can even out the discoloration and smooth the texture of the neck and chest restoring them to a more youthful state.

Cosmetic Services

At Germain Dermatology, we accurately assess the needs and desires of each patient and then provide you with a personalized treatment program that is specifically tailored to meet your needs. 

 

Botox

Dr. Marguerite Germain is the TOP DERMATOLOGIST and the ONLY PLATINUM PLUS LEVEL INJECTOR on the BOTOX Physicians Network in the state of South Carolina. She has become a local, national and international Botox trainer of physicians, and is the ONLY Dermatologist who is a certified National Education Faculty trainer in South Carolina. She offers the best techniques available for your individual needs. She is a world renowned provider using various techniques for both medical and cosmetic procedures. Botox® Cosmetic can be used to relax muscles in the forehead, around the eyes, nose and in the chin area; therefore, resulting in a more youthful look. It can also be used for medical reasons such as excessive underarm sweating.

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Pre Botox - 1st Injection                     Post Botox - 1st Treatment

Fillers

At Germain Dermatology we offer a variety of safe treatments using fillers to enhance your facial features. These fillers include:

 

Juvederm Ultra and Juvederm Ultra Plus – www.juvedermusa.com

Recently approved by the FDA, Juvéderm™ injectable gel is a “next-generation” dermal filler. The smooth consistency gel helps to instantly restore your skin's volume and smooth away facial wrinkles and folds.

 

Cosmoplast – www.allerganandinamed.com/products/facial

Now you can replace collagen through innovative new treatments from human collagen. Cosmoplast is changing the face of beauty. You can smooth away fine lines and wrinkles or add definition to the lip border with just one quick visit and the recovery time is short.

 

Radiesse – www.radiesse.com

Radiesse® is a safe, next generation cosmetic dermal filler that lasts longer than the former leading filler. It is setting a new standard for the correction of facial lines and wrinkles, restoring a natural, youthful look in an easy, convenient treatment. Numerous medical studies have shown that Radiesse is a safe, longer lasting treatment to fill and correct smile lines, Nasolabial Folds and wrinkles around the nose and mouth.

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Sculptra – www.sculptra.com

Sculptra® is an injectable product that restores and corrects the signs of facial fat loss by replacing lost volume. Sculptra® provides an increase in skin thickness, helping to create a more natural facial appearance.

 

These fillers are a safe and natural way to restore volume and fullness to areas on ones face. These areas include:

the nasolabial folds

marionette lines

lips

cheek area

These fillers vary based on thickness of the substance and the length of time that they last.

 

Visia Complexion Analysis

The Visia’s advanced technology provides meaningful skin evaluations, on-screen and printed reports, and tracks treatment progress. It provides digital imaging analysis of skin quality for evenness, wrinkles, pore size, sun damage, and overall skin texture. It also uses comparative data with those of the same age and ethnicity to provide further information about your complexion. The VISIA allows us to prescribe at home skin care regimens that will provide you with results in treating your skin and maintaining a beautiful and healthy complexion.

 

DermaSweep

The DermaSweep system is a state-of-the-art precision, non-invasive exfoliation and skin revitalizing system. Its flexibility in treatments and precision delivers optimum benefits and treats a wide variety of skin conditions and skin types. From simple exfoliation to more aggressive turnover, the DermaSweep system offers a customized treatment for fresher-feeling and healthier-looking skin.

 

Silk Peels

Silk Peel's dermal infusion is one of the most dynamic skin treatments available today. It is the only procedure that provides both non-invasive exfoliation and delivery of skin-specific topical solutions, leaving patients with fresher-feeling and better-looking skin. Silk Peel is safe and painless, allowing patients to achieve optimum results on an accelerated basis without the complications and discomfort usually associated with invasive procedures. In addition, Silk Peel is unique because it does not use crystals or other abrasive particles that can irritate the skin.

 

Jane Iredale Makeup

Known as the skin care makeup, Jane's line is a highly-sophisticated blend of minerals and pigments. These crystals overlap each other on the skin to form a filter that allows the skin to breathe and function normally while still protecting it from air-borne pollutants. This makeup also contains a complete physical block from the sun having an SPF of 17 or 20. The staying power of the minerals is so great that they rarely need a touch-up during the day. And because these silky-feeling powders are water resistant, they won't crease or smear even during the most strenuous exercise. Schedule for your makeup consult today!