Services

Skin Disorders Cosmetic Procedures Skin Cancer / Mohs Surgery

Skin Disorders

The following is a quick reference guide for some of the more common skin diseases that are treated in our office. For more information, you may click on our dermatology links section or log onto www.emedicine.com and enter your search term. If you are still not satisfied, please feel free to email Dr. Harvey and Dr. Hardy c/o drharvey@pvderm.com. He will try to answer your question in a timely fashion.

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Cosmetic Dermatology

We want you to make a decision that's right for YOU.

So we've outlined the various cosmetic services which we currently provide to our valued patients. From these descriptions, our hope is that you'll begin to understand a little more about the nature of your skin condition, feel comfortable prior to surgery and get a little taste of how we can improve your appearance before your initial consultation.

Noninvasive Cosmetic Dermatology Services

Birthmark Treatments
Botox™ Cosmetic Treatments
Chemical Peels
Filler Therapy (Restylane, Juvederm™, Radiesse™, Sculptra™, Perlane, Artefill)
Fraxel (re:store)
Fraxel-PDT Combination
Laser Hair Removal

Lip Augmentation
Tattoo Removal
Spider Vein (Face) Treatments
Spider Vein (Leg) Treatments
VISIA™ Imaging
Volume Lift (Radiesse)

Cosmetic Dermasurgery Services

Cheek Lift
CO2 Laser Resurfacing
Direct Brow Lift
Earlobe Repair
Face Minilift

Hair Transplantation / Hair Loss
Laser Eyelid Surgery
Liposuction Surgery
Neck Lift & Microsuction
Scar Revision

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Skin Cancer / Mohs Surgery

Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer.

It is estimated that over 1 million new cases occur annually. The annual rates of all forms of skin cancer are increasing each year, representing a growing public concern. It has also been estimated that nearly half of all Americans who live to age 65 will develop skin cancer at least once.

The most common warning sign of skin cancer is a change in the appearance of the skin, such as a new growth or a sore that will not heal. The term "skin cancer" refers to three different conditions. From the least to the most dangerous, they are:

* basal cell carcinoma (or basal cell carcinoma epithelioma)
* squamous cell carcinoma (the first stage of which is called actinic keratosis)
* melanoma

The two most common forms of skin cancer are basal cell carcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma. Together, these two are also referred to as nonmelanoma skin cancer. Melanoma is generally the most serious form of skin cancer because it tends to spread (metastasize) throughout the body quickly. Skin cancer is also known as skin neoplasia.

Skin Cancer Details and Treatments

Basal Cell Cancer
Melanoma
Squamous Cell Cancer
About Mohs Surgery
Skin Cancer Reference
Sun Protection Tips

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