Houston Skin Rejuvenation doctors

Melissa Chiang, MD Melissa Chiang, MD
Houston Dermatologist
17115 Red Oak Drive Suite 210, Houston
3 answers
Narin (Joe) Apisarnthanarax, MD Narin (Joe) Apisarnthanarax, MD
Houston Dermatologist
450 Medical Center Blvd. Suite 309, Webster
Raghu Athre, MD Raghu Athre, MD
Houston Facial Plastic Surgeon
1015 Medical Center Blvd. Ste. 1500, Webster
C. Bob Basu, MD C. Bob Basu, MD
Houston Plastic Surgeon
6400 Fannin Suite 2100, Houston
James F. Boynton, MD James F. Boynton, MD
Houston Plastic Surgeon
12727 Kimberley Ln Suite 300, Houston

Recent Answers

Non Surgical Procedure to Improve Jawline?

I'm 44. My jaw line area is what if anything tells my 'real' age (not marionette lines). What can be done for the jaw line, specifically on either side of the chin, that does not involve surgery? The issue's minor and more obvious from the side than facing full front. I didn't even realize until I saw a photo of myself taken from the side. I don't have jowls, a double or loose chin, nor am I under or over weight (5' 7", 134 pounds). Thank you.

A: Ultherapy is a noninvasive procedure that improves the jawline

Lower face/neck ultherapy is a non-invasive option to tighten the jawline.  Ultherapy uses heat to incite collagen production in the skin's deeper layers.  For many months following the treatment, your skin will produce collagen.  Collagen lifts and tightens the skin.  People with younger, more elastic skin are the best candidates.  Take a look at some of the befores and afters in the Ultherapy section.

Melissa Chiang, MD
Houston Dermatologist
What Can I Do to Remove my Keratin Pilaris Bumps on my Legs?

I have this skin problem but greatly I have no redness just the bumps is their any treatment that will remove the bumpy feel of the skin?

A: Exfoliation helps with keratosis pilaris

Keratosis pilaris is a common skin condition characterized by skin-colored to red bumps on the outer upper arms or tops of the thighs.  The bumps are caused by plugged hair follicles.  You can remove the bumps by exfoliating.  I recommend a wash or a moisturizer with alpha hydroxy acid or salicylic acid.  The acid will help to dissolve the bumps.  But, if you stop using it, the bumps will return. 

Melissa Chiang, MD
Houston Dermatologist
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