Frequently Asked Questions and their Answers:

Q: Are your Peels only for the face?  

  A: All of our peels can be used on various parts of the body including hands, thighs, and backs. Come in for the free evaluation so we can decide which one is right for you.

Q: Are any of the hair removal treatments permanent?

  A: Depending upon your body’s response to the treatments, the laser hair removal systems can offer partial permanent hair reduction.  This means that many of the follicles will not regrow any hair while some may regrow them lighter and thinner.  It all depends upon the laser treatment that is selected.  Come in for the free evaluation and Dr. Baral will decide which treatment is right for you.  We can treat all skin colors and we have had great success!

Q: I hate injections.  Is there anything that would get rid of the spider veins on my face and legs without any needles?

  A: You are in luck!  Our laser vein treatments offer state of the art treatment of leg veins and we can treat all skin colors!  For facial veins, we need to be a bit more selective.  Come in and have Dr. Baral take a look.

Q: I read something about skin resurfacing helping with sun-damaged skin.  What is this all about?

  A: After many years of wear and tear and sun exposure, your skin begins to look wrinkly and ropey.  We use MicroDermabrasion, MacroDermabrasion, and our laser peel to remove this weather beaten layer of skin revealing the younger skin beneath.  In addition, in many instances, we provide you with post-peel topical applications to maintain the new you!

Q: Folliculitis Barbae has caused me great discomfort and has pretty much made a mess of my face!  As a black man, I walk around with these bumps and ingrown hairs that get infected and leave my face spotted and just disgusting looking.  What can you do for me?

  A: We have several peels and laser hair treatments that can help you.  In addition, we can provide you with several topical applications to ease the condition and return your skin to it’s natural state.

Q: Are these treatments only for women?

  A: Men come into our office to have their exercise stretchmarks treated, the hair on their backs and necks removed, their skin conditioned with our numerous peels and medical conditions professionally handled.

Q: Many spas offer skin peels.  What makes your peels so different?

  A: The machinery is different--we can go deeper since this is a medical practice. Dr. Baral is a Board Certified Dermatologist and Board Certified Pediatric Dermatologist.  The staff members are all certified medical personnel.   Before we do any treatment, we review your medical history thoroughly, so we do not make any existing medical condition worse.  Should we see any condition that requires medical intervention, it can be treated right here!   This is certainly a plus!

Q: My acne is really bad—I mean really bad!  Can you help me?

  A: Of course we can! This is a dermatologist office too! A combination of medical treatments and cosmetic procedures works wonders for acne patients.  And, if you have those unsightly acne scars, our CoolTouch laser skin rejuvenation and Salt- A-Peel treatment are right for you!

Q: Will my insurance cover all your treatments?

  A: Sorry, Insurance will only cover medical treatments. Cosmetic treatments are not covered.

Q: I have little wart-like bumps in my groin area. What could cause this? What should I do?  

  A: First, make an appointment to come in to see Dr. Baral. These bumps could be a number of things, from some form of folliculitis to STD’s and skin cancer.  You need a good evaluation, which you can get here.