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As if enduring the confidence-draining effects of acne isn't hard enough, many acne sufferers are left with scarring, leaving them feeling as though the dream of smooth, healthy-looking skin will never be a reality for them.

Skin resurfacing is a procedure that uses the Lumenis Resurfx and Acupulse lasers to treat skin, which can help you look and feel younger and healthier. This is one of the many cosmetic services that Essence Medispa offers.

You insist on wearing sleeves in the summer when you would rather be sleeveless. You may have preferred the bikini, but settled on the tank and boy shorts. Maybe you won’t even wear shorts at all. You try to tell yourself it doesn’t matter.

Moles are nothing to be alarmed about. They naturally occur when skin cells grow in a cluster instead of being spread out.

Skin Tags, moles and skin growths in Poughkeepsie diagnosed and removed at Essence MediSpa.

TMJ patients  manage their pain with Botox injections which are directed into the chewing  muscles to relax these muscles.

Laser resurfacing  for acne scars and wrinkles with accupulse and Resurfx lasers are more than just a cosmetic treatment.

Menopause is a stage in the life of a woman when she stops releasing eggs from her ovaries as well as menstruating.

Acne is something many people can’t control or get rid of and then are left with scars for years to come, even after their acne clears up.

Laser resurfacing is more than just a cosmetic treatment. It can treat a wide variety of permanent skin conditions and scars, including old acne scars, stretch marks, and scars from surgeries and accidents.

You don’t have to live with stretch marks if you don’t want to. If the expense or downtime associated with traditional stretch mark removal procedures like surgery has made you hesitate, there are more options.

Though we make it look easy, being a woman is not always rainbows and sunshine. The female body will endure many changes in a lifetime; not all of them will be pleasant.

A chemical peel is one of the easiest methods to transform the appearance and texture of your skin in Highland and Poughkeepsie.

Moles are extremely common with most people having between 10- 40 moles on their body.

Did you know FirstCare Medical Center where you trust your primary care and urgent care needs also has a Medispa for your cosmetic dermatology needs?

Have you considered microdermabrasion but aren’t sure exactly what it is or if it is right for you?

If you have acne scars, you may want to consider laser skin resurfacing as a way to get rid of them. Laser skin resurfacing reduces acne scars on the surface of the skin by breaking down the molecular bonds of the damaged skin cells in the acne scars.

Spring is in bloom and summer is just around the corner. And summer means beach/pool season for many. Unwanted hair tends to be less of a problem in the winter when you won’t be seen in a bathing suit very often.

The Benefits Our Resurfacing Laser Can Have For Your Skin. Skin resurfacing is a procedure that uses the Lumenis Resurfx laser to tighten skin, remove scars, blemishes, large pores and more,  which can help you look and feel younger and healthier.

Unsightly body hair is a never-ending, embarrassing struggle experienced by both men and women.

6 benefits of microdermabrasion in Poughkeepsie skin care treatments Acne is a serious skin care problem.

All About Teeth Whitening.  Essence MediSpa does teeth whitening in New Paltz and Highland.

At FirstCare medical Center we have an urgent medical care center, a holistic family practice, physical therapy, plastic surgery and a cosmetic dermatology clinic.

Age Spots: Causes, Risk Factors, and Treatment Options

Many patients with Lupus, an autoimmune disorder, are told by their physicians to avoid sun exposure.

Sooner or later almost everyone notices they have a small painless growth of skin, called a skin tag. Fortunately, skin tags are harmless, although if the growths are extensive enough, some people feel they detract from their appearance.

The Medical Benefits of Botox: Not Just a Cosmetic Treatment

Intense Pulsed Light or IPL, is a rapidly growing skin care practice that improves the skin’s texture, tone, color and laxity, and that can effectively treat age spots or photo discoloration.

Interesting Facts About Skin Tags Skin tags have been used in reconstructive surgery of the ear and nose. One person can have from one to over 100 skin tags on their body. Removing a skin tag does not stimulate more to grow.

Injections from Botox, Dysport, and Xeomin aid in removing wrinkles associated with aging, and work to correct lines that appear most often on foreheads and in lines around eyes, such as crow’s feet and frown lines.

What is Intense Pulsed Light Treatment ? New and trendy skin treatments are constantly hitting the market. Few have proven themselves useful and established staying power in the way that IPL has.

Do you have age spots, liver spots, or sun damage to your face? Now there is a treatment option other than the use of a laser.

Summer brings with it many traditions to look forward to – pool parties, barbecues, Fourth of July – along with some traditions we could do without.

Recent improvements in the lasers used for permanent hair reduction can be found in the LightSheer Duet available at Essence MediSpa in Highland, New York.

Symptoms that indicate varicose veins need treatment. Varicose veins are enlarged veins in the legs. They are often visible through the skin as unsightly twisting blue lines.

It’s a fact of life, as you age, your face continually changes. The aging process affects us all, though some more than others, with most of the physical changes appearing in our faces and necks.

Skin cancer is a very common condition, with approximately 3.5 million cases of skin cancer diagnosed each year in the United States. Squamous cell carcinoma is the most common type of skin cancer.

Physicians Can Help Cure Acne Acne is a frustrating problem for many people. It afflicts teenagers, and it is also very common in adults, particularly adult women.

Age Spots on Sun-Exposed Skin Solar lentigines, or age spots, are characterized by the appearance of black, brown or tan spots that show up on the face, the backs of the hands, on the chest, and in other areas of the skin.

Aesthetic and cosmetic dermatology is the branch of dermatology that can help a patient improve their skin’s tone and appearance, fight aging, remove marks on the skin and provide a greater sense of satisfaction with their overall appearance.

The three steps to managing your age spots. You’re not looking for simple ways to manage your age spots; you’re looking for awesome ways! Essence MediSpa is one of the area’s leaders in age spot treatments.

No matter your age or skin type, microdermabrasion is a great way to restore your skin’s natural glow. It’s a safe cosmetic procedure that removes the dead skin off your face, allowing new cells to grow.

Laser Hair Removal: What To Expect and Post-Care If you are going to invest money in laser hair removal, you need to make sure that the treated area stays healthy.

Lip Hemangiomas. This common lip discoloration is often caused by minor trauma such as that occurring at a dentist office, or even just biting your lip. This is treated in minutes, usually with only one treatment.

Most people do not have perfectly smooth, flawless skin after their teen years. We tend to grow extra skin in the form of moles, skin tags, warts, etc as we grow older.

The LumaCool Whitening System by LumaLite uses L.E.D. (Light Emitting Diode) technology producing a high-speed, safe and cool in-office power whitening experience for the patient that doesn’t leave patients with sensitive teeth or gums.

In the Hudson Valley, Essence MediSpa is the choice for removal of any skin discoloration, be it age spots, liver spots, broken capillaries and even birthmarks. Age spots — also called liver spots and solar lentigines — are flat tan, brown or black spots.

New Paltz and Highland have a  unique hair loss solution in the Revage hair rejuvenation laser at the Highl and Hair Loss Center. There is no reason to give up hope if you notice h air loss, thinning hair and balding, although time is of the essence.

Acne affects many adults, starting around puberty. Acne sufferers in the Hudson Valley, especially Poughkeepsie, Kingston and Newburgh area should call Dr. Weinman at Essence MediSpa today.

JUVÉDERM® XC is the smooth gel filler that your doctor at Essence MediSpa in Highland New York uses to instantly smooth away wrinkles around your mouth and nose. With just one treatment, you’ll get smooth and natural-looking results that last up to a year!

GUESS WHAT? WE ALL GET OLD! (AND THAT’S IF EVERYTHING GOES RIGHT!) Live long enough and guess what happens? Our skin doesn’t fit anymore. It starts to look like that suit of clothes we inadvertently left in the trunk of the car when we were in college.