Botox, Fillers and Lasers? What is Best For Me?

March 1, 2015
1 min read
Written by Keith Schumann, M.D.

I’ve heard about botox, fillers and lasers. How can I put my best face forward?

Now is a great time to think about skin care treatment. The best programs are highly individualized. Common concerns are skin discoloration, facial lines and laxity, broken blood vessels and redness, dilated pores, and facial hair. Old scars, including acne scars, also top the list. Your dermatologist, like most, starts with a broad consultation to listen and provide education and a treatment plan. Skin protection is reviewed in detail and home care with medical grade cosmeceutical products discussed. Grouping multiple small procedures with basic home care typically yields enhanced results.

A patient with years of sun damage resulting in facial scowl lines and sunspots often do best with botox and intense pulsed light laser treatments. Home care with alpha hydroxy acids, retinol and possibly topical vitamin C may also be recommended. Alternatives may include various peel procedures—chemical and microdermabrasion, with or without infusion therapy. There are more powerful options, like ablative laser resurfacing, that may provide beautiful results with some expected healing time.

Call for a dermatology consultation to learn about your treatment options.

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About the author

Keith Schumann, M.D.

Dr. Keith Schumann is a board certified Cleveland Clinic trained Dermatologist. He completed his undergraduate B.S. in Chemistry at the University of Richmond. Following medical school at the Medical College of Virginia/Virginia Commonwealth University, he completed both an internship in internal medicine and residency training in dermatology at the Cleveland Clinic Foundation.

Dr, Schumann's professional interests include skin cancer screening and surgery, light therapy and lasers, and the specific treatment of general skin conditions. With 15 years of experience in anti-aging skin care, he employs state-of-the-art medical technology that provides solutions for damaged skin.

Dr. Schumann has published several articles on medical and cosmetic dermatology in peer-reviewed journals, including the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology and Cosmetic Dermatology. He has educated other dermatologists on the use of lasers as a Lumenis luminary and his Williamsburg practice has served as a training center.

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