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What is Ear Piercing? Ear piercing is a form of body modification that involves making a small hole in the earlobe or cartilage to insert jewelry. Dating back thousands of years, ear piercing has been practiced across various cultures as a symbol of identity, tradition, or personal style. Today, ear piercings remain a popular form of self-expression, with a wide...

What is earlobe repair? Earlobe repair is a minor cosmetic surgical procedure that can safely repair a torn, stretched or damaged earlobe. Whether caused by injury, heavy earrings, or gauges, this treatment restores the natural shape and appearance of your earlobes, restoring both their beauty and functionality.

What is eczema? Eczema is a common skin condition that affects more than 31 million people in the United States, according to the National Eczema Association (NEA). It causes dry, scaly skin with redness and itching, and blisters or tiny bumps with a rash-like appearance. In severe cases, the skin may form painful cracks that bleed and form a crust....

What Does Electrodesiccation Treatment Do? Electrodesiccation is a fast, simple procedure that uses electric current delivered via a needle-shaped device to superheat your skin in pinpoint precise areas.

What is Electronic Skin Brachytherapy? Electronic skin brachytherapy is used in the treatment of non-melanoma skin cancer. A small surface applicator is applied to the skin, delivering low energy x-rays depending upon the tumor size, depth, patient age, prior treatments or other criteria as determined by a skin care professional.

What is ELOS skin rejuvenation? The ELOS laser is a skin rejuvenation system that treats a wide range of skin concerns. This non-invasive treatment uses advanced technology to deliver a combination of optical and radiofrequency energies to rejuvenate your skin without requiring invasive surgery. The innovative combination of these energies allows for better delivery of treatment of the skin, providing...

What is EMsculpt® Neo?   EMsculpt® Neo is a non-invasive body-sculpting treatment that burns fat and builds muscle. Also called body contouring, body-sculpting procedures improve the appearance of your body by reducing areas of stubborn fat, resulting in a slimmer, more sculpted body. EMsculpt® Neo is FDA-approved for eliminating body fat and increasing muscle tone in many areas of the...

What is a European facial? A European facial is a luxurious skincare treatment designed to deeply cleanse, exfoliate, and rejuvenate your face and neck. This comprehensive approach goes beyond surface-level treatments, addressing common skin concerns such as clogged pores, blemishes, fine lines, dry patches, and uneven skin tone. Each step is carefully tailored to your specific needs, leaving your skin...

Under local anesthesia, your Forefront Dermatologist removes the visible cancerous tumor along with a surrounding border of presumably normal looking skin as a safety margin. The skin around the surgical site is then closed with stitches and the tissue is sent to a lab to determine whether all cancerous cells have been removed.

What Are Extractions? As we go about our busy lives, our skin gets clogged with dead skin cells, excess oils, and debris – all of which can cause breakouts. Facial or acne extractions are the process of clearing your clogged pores, either manually or through mechanical means. Manual extraction uses a person’s fingers, while mechanical extraction uses a metal tool...

What are eyelash extensions? Eyelash extensions are semi-permanent fibers that are attached to your natural eyelashes to make them look fuller and longer. The extensions are applied directly to your natural eyelashes (one extension per natural eyelash) using a semi-permanent glue. Each lash is only applied to an existing lash – never the skin. Depending on the look you want...

Your face is the first thing that people see when interacting with you in social settings. If you are dissatisfied with the way you look, you may consider facial enhancements to boost your confidence and self-esteem. Motivations for choosing facial surgery range from reconstructive purposes, to rejuvenating an aging face, to attaining an aesthetic ideal. No matter the reason, Forefront’s...

As we age, our skin begins to loosen and sag. We may start to see deepening wrinkles around the notes and mouth and develop jowls and loose tissue at the neck. Overall, the plumpness of a youthful face begins to thin and settle lower on the face. For some, genetics, environmental exposures, and prolonged sun damage accelerate this process. A...

A facelift, or rhytidectomy, is a surgical procedure to improve visible signs of aging in the face and neck.

What Is a Facial? A facial is a set of skin care treatments that cleanse, exfoliate, and nourish your skin to keep it as healthy and youthful-looking as possible. At Forefront Dermatology, we take great care to make your facial a soothing, relaxing experience as well, rejuvenating you along with your skin. What Types of Facials Are There? Our basic...

Fat grafting allows you to use your own body to add volume in the face, smooth lines and wrinkles, tighten sagging skin and refresh your look. Learn more about how fat grafting is used in a rhytidectomy—also known as a facelift.

What are the most common signs of aging skin? Wrinkles are the lines, folds, and creases that form in your skin over time. The first noticeable signs of fine lines and wrinkles usually develop where your skin is the thinnest and least elastic. Since we all age differently, not everyone will experience the same signs of aging. These are some...

If time spent basking in the sun has taken a toll on your skin, Forever Young BBL® might be for you. This innovative laser treatment targets signs of aging and sun damage, not just at the skin’s surface, but on a molecular level. What is Forever Young BBL®? BBL stands for BroadBand Light technology. Forever Young BBL® uses bursts of...

What is Fotona laser treatment? Fotona is a state-of-the-art skincare laser treatment that combines two complementary wavelengths — Er:YAG and Nd:YAG — to address a wide range of skin concerns. Fotona was the first manufacturer to integrate these wavelengths into a single system, combining their unique characteristics and benefits to deliver highly effective, minimally invasive treatments. By targeting different layers...

Fraxel Laser is a non-invasive laser treatment that provides safe and reliable results to the skin. It helps repair sun damage and fades uneven skin tone, freckles and age spots.

Fraxel Laser is a non-invasive laser treatment that provides safe and reliable results to the skin. It helps repair sun damage and fades uneven skin tone, freckles and age spots.

Fraxel® Dual 1550nm Laser is excellent for acne scarring and fine lines, dullness and weathered appearance of sun-damaged skin, Fraxel is a safe, effective, with very little downtime.

Gender affirmation surgery—also known as gender affirmation, gender affirming, gender reassignment or sex reassignment surgery—is designed to alter a patient’s physical appearance to give them the outer appearance and functional abilities of the gender they know they are. Although it is not a requirement for gender affirmation, gender affirmation surgery is often an important part of an individual’s transition process,...

Genesis Laser is designed to reduce the appearance of excessive redness/rosacea, large pores, uneven texture and fine lines and wrinkles.