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Richard
G. Fried, M.D., Ph.D. • Fern G. Fried, M.D • Michael J. Sisack,
M.D. • Jennifer R. Rajan, M.D. • Judith A. Cenci, M.D. • Carmen
Campanelli, M.D. • Lauren J. Sternberg, M.D. • Linda
D. Heckman, PA-C
Medical, Surgical, and Moh’s Micrographic Surgery
903 Floral Vale Professional Park
Yardley, PA 19067
(215) 579-6155
Excellence, Compassion, Solutions
Comprehensive Skin Care and Rejuvenation
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Excitement
and enthusiasm best describe the atmosphere at Yardley Dermatology. The addition
of several new dermatologists to our professional staff, the opening
of our Moh’s Micrographic Surgery Suite, and
the addition of our state of the art 803 “West Suite” are
only part of the story. Our larger staff and expanded facilities
have allowed for a fuller range of medical, surgical, and aesthetic
services coupled with expanded office hours and greater availability
of timely appointments.
New and exciting wrinkle fillers and facial
contouring can often restore a natural youthful appearance. New laser
and light therapies are available. These are wonderfully
gentle and effective technologies to treat brown spots, unwanted blood
vessels, unwanted facial and body hair, reduce redness, and reduce
wrinkles. They can improve skin texture, reduce pore size, and restore
a more youthful glow. Uneven, rough sun damaged skin can be dramatically
improved. Light therapies are now offered for the treatment of acne.New
lasers are available for deeper wrinkles, acne scars, and psoriasis.
Many
of you are already aware that Yardley Dermatology is a teaching and
clinical research center. Residents and practicing
physicians come to observe our clinical and surgical expertise from
the local surrounds and from across the country. Doctor Richard
Fried has served as the principal investigator in several research
trials evaluating the effectiveness of new and existing procedures
and products.
We are keenly aware that the medical and cosmetic needs
in our community continue to grow. Our commitment remains firm
to provide you with the most effective, safe, state of the art services
to improve the appearance, feel, and functioning of your skin.
Things
are growing and changing, but some things remain the same. Our Doctors, Physician Assistant, Medical Aestheticians,
Medical Assistants, and all of our valued support staff continue
to uphold the Yardley Dermatology credo. Each and every patient
that enters our center is treated with thoughtful, thorough, and
meticulous care.
We are grateful to each of you that have become part of the Yardley
Dermatology family. Your health, appearance, and satisfaction are
our number one priority. |
 Call
today for a free consultation: 215•579•6155 or send us
an email here |
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We know that the
choosing a skin care product in today’s world of miraculous
claims can be frustrating and overwhelming. Our goal is to
help you to distinguish between those products that look and
smell good from those that are truly effective in improving the appearance
and function of your skin. As recognized national experts,
some of us serve on international research and product advisory boards.
This access to the full range of available products helps us to assure
that we can help you to sort through the many claims and products
available to you Yardley Dermatology is constantly updating our extensive
skin care product lines to be sure that you have access to the most
effective, elegant, up to date, and cost effective “products” available
here and abroad.
Feel free to schedule a no cost consultation with one of our superbly
trained aestheticians. They can recommend a skin care regimen tailored
to your unique skin type and needs. |
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The availability
of a growing number of skin fillers have afforded experienced physicians
with safe and effective tools for natural rejuvenation. Until recently,
dermatologists and plastic surgeons endorsed a “tighter is younger” philosophy. This often did not produce a youthful look at all. One need look no further than some older well known celebrities who look almost emaciated with their tight, drawn facial skin overlying the sunken hollows of the cheeks. A little scary, isn’t
it?
These less than ideal outcomes were due to two main problems. The first was a philosophical one. There was too much emphasis on tight and to little on contour. The second was the lack of natural and lasting fillers that can help restore a more youthful contour to the face.
The modern approach to facial rejuvenation fully appreciates the natural
contours of the more youthful face. The young face has an “apple like” shape, with full cheeks tapering down to the chin area. As the face ages, there is loss of that upper cheek fullness and the face often seems deflated. There is often wrinkling around the eyes and fullness in the lower face. Folds and wrinkles around the mouth and jaw line are common as are creases along the upper and lower lip. Sometimes a slight downturn at the corners of the mouth gives an unintended sad or “sour” appearance.
Enough of the negative, let’s talk about some good solutions.
The good news is that many of these “signs of aging” can be improved and reversed. Well chosen fillers in skilled hands can immediately bring back a more youthful appearance. Gently placing appropriate skin filler into the upper part of the cheeks can restore a more youthful facial appearing and partially “lift” some
of the sagging of the lower face. Under eye hollows can be filled reducing
the tired appearance that often accompanies the hollows. Nasal folds,
marionette lines, and jaw line jowls can be softened. Creases around
the mouth can be reduced and lost lip volume can be restored.
 The Look You Want
Contrast these following reactions:
- Wow, you look great; have you been away on vacation, are you working out, did you find a magic diet, maybe a new cream? The point here is that they know immediately that you look great but they cannot put their finger on why.
Now, in contrast:
- Yep, she’s had work! I wonder who she is trying to look like.
I believe we all strive for that first reaction. We want to look more youthful, healthy, and vibrant.
Most of all, we want to retain our identity and look like us.
This is philosophically what we strive for with all out rejuvenation procedures. The right procedure, the right product, delivered by the right hands, for the right person.
Natural Baby.
The pristine, untouched beauty |
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Vitamin D and Sunshine
Is unprotected sun exposure a good way to get adequate vitamin D?
NO. There is accumulating evidence that adequate levels of vitamin D are important
for healthy immune functioning and may play a preventative role in some cancers.
However, unprotected sun exposure is not a wise method to increase your vitamin
D. Unprotected sun exposure is a good way to prematurely age the skin giving
you wrinkles, brown spots, rough leathery texture, and a greater chance of developing
skin cancer. Adequate Vitamin D can be obtained from a diet rich in vitamin
D foods and if appropriate, vitamin D supplementation. There is no evidence
that “sunshine vitamin D” is any different or better for your body than dietary and supplement vitamin D.
Caffeine
Yes, it is good for your skin.
Caffeine has been vilified by the medical community and media in recent years.
The good new is that moderate caffeine consumption (1-2 cups of coffee or tea) appears to offer benefits including better memory and enhanced exercise performance. Even more important, topical application of caffeine appears to have protective and anti-aging effects for the skin.
Products such as Replenix cream combine green tea polyphenols, soy, hyaluronic acid, and caffeine for antioxidant protection, anti-inflammatory effects, and rejuvenation of the skin.
Does Stress Lead to a “Nervous Breakdown” of the Skin?
Well, apparently it can! A recent study has added additional credence to the observation that the skin behaves more poorly when we experience greater levels of stress. The study demonstrated that the skin barrier becomes impaired allowing more irritants, allergens, and even infectious agents to penetrate the skin. Moreover, proteins that comprise the skins natural immune defense against infection were diminished.
So, don’t be a victim. Do something to reduce your stress! Massage, facials, aerobic exercise, meditation, rhythmic breathing, Yoga, Tai Chi, and guided imagery programs all have been shown to decrease stress and improve skin functioning for many people. Consider our CD programs for acne and psoriasis. Patients who have Botox and other rejuvenation procedures routinely report decreased stress levels.
See Spot Run: Do brown spots affect how we are viewed by others?
Apparently YES.
Brown may work well for UPS but apparently not when it appears as spots on the
skin. A recent study found that individuals with visible age spots on the skin
are judged as much older (up to 10 years) then those who are free of these discolorations.
Lasers, light therapies, fruit acid peels, microdermabrasion all can be effective
in reducing or eliminating this pigmentation from the face, chest, arms, and
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- What's the Latest in Skin Rejuvenation Using
Fractional Technology?
Are you interested in facial rejuvenation, wrinkle reduction and tightening of
the skin on your face, neck and chest? The new Palomar Fractionated resurfacing
anti-aging laser can do all that and more using state-of-art fractional laser
technology. It is the one of the latest innovations for treating wrinkles, skin
laxity and sun damaged skin. This revolutionary technology uses numerous microbeams
of laser energy to stimulate the collagen and tighten the skin. Fractionated
resurfacing reduces wrinkles, improves acne scars, and improves overall skin
texture. The treatment is fast - taking only about 15 minutes for the whole face.
Typically 4-6 treatments spaced 2 to 3 weeks apart are required for optimal results,
but noticeable results are seen even after the first treatment. Some short lived
redness and swelling of the treated area is usually seen. It most often subsides
in a day or two and is easily covered by makeup.
- Photo facial-IPL:
Photofacials using the state-of-the art Lux-G IPL utilize gentle
pulsed light treatments to rejuvenate and improve the appearance
of sun-damaged skin. Brown spots, unwanted blood vessels, and background
redness are reduced. If you have a tendency for facial blushing
and flushing, this is often improved as well. The skin looks smoother,
tighter, brighter and clearer. Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) is used
in a series of 4-6 treatments, depending on the patient, at 3 week
intervals. It can be combined with microdermabrasion and other
rejuvenation techniques. Photofacials have been shown to improve
the luminosity of the skin, restoring a more youthful glow.
- Botox: The Solution For That Stressed And Distressed
Look
Among the many amazing uses and beneficial effects of Botox, we find that it
produces a relaxed, rested,and substantially more youthful appearance. Botox
treatment can eliminate the distressed and angry appearance that results from
the creases and furrows produced by tense facial muscular contractions.
- Fillers: Radiesse, Restylane, and Juvederm — A
Lunch Time Lift
These calcium hydroxyappetitie and hyaluronic acid skin fillers allow for wonderful and immediate correction of wrinkles and sunken areas. Our patients are delighted with the natural-looking results in both the lower and upper areas of the face. These products give a more youthful, rested and attractive appearance. The process of gently restoring volume in the upper face actually lifts the lower face resulting in what has become known as a “non-surgical facelift.” These substantial and gratifying results are usually achieved with minimal or no complications-and many facial areas can be treated. The entire procedure takes about fifteen minutes and does not disrupt our patients' lives. The convenience of these “dermal fillers” has made them a mainstay for patients with busy schedules who are looking for an alternative, as well as an adjunct to, surgical options. When used in combination with Botox, it is amazing how much more vibrant and youthful you can look.
- Laser therapy
Acne is one of the most common dermatologic disorders affecting about 80 per cent of the population. We are seeing a dramatic increase in adult acne, as well as teen acne, which can be very frustrating and emotionally devastating. Our adult female patients suffering from acne breakouts often complain that dealing with acne together with age and sun related lines and wrinkles seems especially unfair. The big news in acne treatment is Photodynamic Therapy. A compound is applied to the skin then activated using light either from a blue light or a laser. Using this combination approach, we can produce a reduction in sebaceous gland activity and improvement of acne lesions even faster than with oral antibiotics. We are now able to apply some of the same techniques used for wrinkle reduction and photo-rejuvenation to acne scars and active acne with very impressive results. Patients can benefit from less frequent break outs and an overall improvement in skin texture.
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"Epidemic" is
the word frequently used to describe the growing population of people
struggling with acne and rosacea. The visible and often tender skin
lesions can cause both physical and emotional discomfort. Our rapidly
expanding array of treatments can usually provide sufferers with effective
treatments for active skin blemishes as well as the skin coloration
and scars that are often left behind.
Dr. Richard Fried’s book Healing
Adult Acne: Your Guide to Clear Skin and Self-Confidence can
be a useful tool to help you to choose the best treatments and
understand how they work. The book also provides methods to identify
acne triggers as well as self-help and stress management strategies.
Book
Review here Available
for sale here |
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We understand that
living with psoriasis can be very difficult. Treatment regimens are
often messy and time consuming. New and exciting treatments including
our in-house X-TRAC laser provide our patients with the latest in
safe and effective treatments. The X-TRAC has helped many of our
patients gain better control over their skin.
Our psoriasis CD program produced in conjunction with Dr. Abby Van Vorhees at
the University of Pennsylvania has given many people additional benefits. |
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studies of safe, FDA approved products. This allows us access to
cutting edge treatments and procedures. |
With the appropriate use of new fillers such as Restylane, CosmoDerm,
Botox, laser, lights, radiofrequency treatments and peels, remarkable
results can be achieved that make people look 10-15 years younger with
no surgery and no recovery time.
More and more people are availing
themselves of these treatments, even those patients who would never
have contemplated surgery. People of all ages look better, feel healthier
and act younger. Please speak to our doctors or staff if you think
these procedures might be right for you. |
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