Injectables
Injectables are used to relax wrinkles and restore facial volume and structure for a more rested, refreshed appearance. They include neuromodulators and dermal fillers. Our initial consultation focuses on understanding your unique needs before developing a personalized treatment plan.
Potential risks and side effects: Temporary bruising, swelling, or redness at the injection site; temporary asymmetry; allergic or hypersensitivity reactions; in rare cases, vascular complications or more serious complications may occur.
Lip Augmentation
Whether you are looking to have more attractive lips or to subtly restore the volume your lips have lost over time, we offer natural-looking lip enhancement with hyaluronic acid dermal fillers and sometimes with neuromodulators (“lip flip”).
Intense Pulsed Light (IPL)
IPL is a non-laser technology that uses specific filters to concentrate light energy in order to treat certain unwanted skin characteristics. At Aura Dermatologie, we use this technology to treat or improve the following concerns in patients with lighter skin tones:
- Dilated vessels associated with rosacea or UV-induced skin aging
- Superficial angiomas
- Red acne scars
- Red stretch marks
- Hyperpigmentation caused by UV-induced skin aging
- Unwanted freckles
Potential risks and side effects: Temporary redness, swelling, or sensitivity in the treated area; temporary hyperpigmentation or hypopigmentation, more common in darker skin tones; mild crusting; in rare cases, burns or permanent pigmentation changes may occur. This treatment is not recommended for recently sun-exposed or tanned skin.
Vascular Laser
At Aura Dermatologie, we use an Nd:YAG laser (1064nm) to treat or improve the following concerns on all skin types, including darker skin tones:
- Dilated vessels located deeper in the skin
- Angiomas located deeper in the skin
- Dilated veins on the lips
Potential risks and side effects: Temporary redness, swelling, or bruising in the treated area; temporary skin sensitivity; temporary hyperpigmentation or hypopigmentation; mild crusting; in rare cases, scarring or permanent pigmentation changes may occur. Risks will be discussed during your consultation.
Microneedling
Microneedling involves the use of small needles to intentionally trigger the skin’s natural healing process, stimulating collagen production. It can be performed during any season and is suitable for all skin tones. Microneedling may be considered for the following concerns:
- Acne scars
- Neck wrinkles
- Burn scars
- Hyperpigmentation
- Melasma (+ with tranexamic acid)
Potential risks and side effects: Temporary redness, swelling, and sensitivity following treatment, similar to a mild sunburn; risk of infection if post-treatment care instructions are not followed; post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation, more common in certain skin types; in rare cases, scarring may occur. Risks will be discussed during your consultation.
Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP)
Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) is primarily used to treat hair loss due to androgenetic alopecia (also known as “male-pattern hair loss” and “female-pattern hair loss”). It is an adjunctive treatment that is used to boost hair growth. For this treatment, your own blood is centrifuged to isolate your plasma and platelets. This mixture, which contains growth factors, is then re-injected into the scalp to stimulate hair growth.
A hair loss consultation with our board-certified dermatologist is the first step to getting an accurate diagnosis for your hair loss concern and discussing a personalized treatment plan that meets your unique needs.
Chemical Peels
During chemical peels, a solution is applied to the skin to intentionally cause peeling at the desired depth to treat various concerns.
At Aura Dermatologie, we offer the following types of chemical peels for the following concerns:
Salicylic Acid Peel
- To improve active inflammatory acne, blackheads and whiteheads
Jessner’s Peel
- To achieve a smoother skin texture
- Give a glow to dull skin complexion
- Superficial melasma
- Post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation
- Freckles & sun spots
Tca Peels
- Acne scars (CROSS technique)
- Xanthelasma
Brody’s Peel
- Fine-medium depth wrinkles
- Freckles & sun spots
- Deeper melasma
Neuromodulators for Hyperhidrosis
When topical treatments are insufficient or not indicated, neuromodulator injections may temporarily improve excessive sweating, with results lasting up to six months. This treatment works by blocking signals between the nerves and sweat glands and is primarily performed for excessive sweating of the underarms. Results vary between individuals and are not permanent.
Potential risks and side effects: Temporary bruising, swelling, or redness at the injection site; tenderness or discomfort in the treated area; temporary muscle weakness near the treated area; compensatory sweating in other areas of the body in some cases; allergic or hypersensitivity reactions, though uncommon.
Dermoscopy
Dermoscopy is a non-invasive imaging technique that allows the visualization and magnification of colors and structures in the skin that are not visible to the naked eye. It has been shown to be superior to the naked eye examination when screening for melanoma and other types of skin cancer.
Benefits of dermoscopy include a faster and more accurate diagnosis of skin cancer, the ability to detect melanoma at an earlier stage, and the avoidance of unnecessary biopsies.
At Aura Dermatologie, if you are coming in for a skin cancer screening examination, you can expect to receive a skin examination which always includes dermoscopy.
Total Body Photography (Mole Mapping)
Mole mapping is a non-invasive skin imaging technique that involves taking standardized photographs to document and monitor moles over time. It allows for the precise and systematic identification of new or changing moles, increasing the likelihood of diagnosing melanoma at its earliest stages while reducing the number of unnecessary biopsies. We use a digital skin imaging platform, with the option of using an artificial intelligence tool to assist Dr. Bougrine in analyzing images.
Total body photography is helpful if:
- You have more than 50 moles and have 1 or more of the following:
- A personal history of one or more cutaneous melanomas
- A personal history of an amelanotic melanoma
- Multiple pink moles
- Multiple atypical moles
- Family history of melanoma in a first-degree relative
- You have a genetic syndrome or a mutation that predisposes to the development of cutaneous melanoma (for example: FAMMM Syndrome/CDKN2A mutation, BAP1, BRCA2 or POT1 mutation)
At Aura Dermatologie, this service is reserved for patients considered to be at high risk of melanoma, as the benefits of this tool have not been demonstrated outside of this indication.
Potential risks and side effects: Mole mapping is a non-invasive imaging technique with no direct physical risks. As with any monitoring tool, it does not guarantee the detection of all concerning lesions. Any findings requiring further evaluation will be discussed with you by Dr. Bougrine.
Cryosurgery
Cryosurgery involves the use of cold temperature (-196C) to cause localized, controlled freezing of the skin to treat various conditions. This is done by applying liquid nitrogen for a few seconds to the desired intensity and depth to achieve the goal of treatment.
Cryosurgery is most commonly used to treat the following concerns:
- Seborrheic keratoses
- Actinic keratoses (pre-cancerous spots)
- Warts
- Sebaceous hyperplasia
Corticosteroid Injections
Corticosteroids have an anti-inflammatory effect on the skin. This treatment can be applied directly and precisely to the skin to obtain the desired anti-inflammatory effect or cosmetic improvement. This treatment is used for the following concerns:
- Scars (hypertrophic or keloid), including acne scars
- Inflamed cysts, including acne cysts
- Some types of hair loss like alopecia areata and scarring alopecias
- Some localized inflammatory conditions
Electrosurgery
Electrosurgery involves the controlled application of heat or electricity to remove or treat undesired skin lesions. Electrosurgery is most commonly used to address the following concerns:
- Skin tags
- Seborrheic keratoses
- Dermatosis papulosa nigra
- Sebaceous hyperplasia
- Skin cancer (as part of the ED&C procedure)
This content is for educational purposes only and does not replace professional medical advice. For personalized recommendations, please consult your doctor.
