Medical Treatments
Medical Treatments & Procedures
Some of the procedures we offer are medically necessary to treat disease. Some of our procedures simply make you look better. Either way, our combination of effective technology and highly-trained, experienced people is the basis for great results.
Acne Treatment
Acne is one of the most prevalent, hated and heartbreaking skin diseases, affecting more than one out of every six people on average. Over $1 billion is spent annually in the United States alone on anti-acne medications and treatments.
Traditional treatments include topical medications and oral antibiotics. The topical treatments are typically used to open the blocked pores, thereby preventing new bumps from developing. Antibiotics are prescribed to kill the bacteria, though resistance and concern about long term use can be a worry to some patients.
Serious acne is a tough problem. A medication that clears acne for one person might not work for another. A treatment that worked for you yesterday may stop working tomorrow.
Despite what you may see in TV infomercials, there is no “silver bullet.” The most effective weapon in the fight against acne is a combination of treatments.
Listed in this section are acne treatments ranging from medications and antibiotics to light treatment, peels, microdermabrasion and cryogenic slush. Each has advantages, each can be effective, some can be more effective when used in combination with others.
An effective treatment plan comes from experience, consultation and paying attention. There is so much we can do to treat acne today, even serious cases can have new hope.
The main thing is, we have options.
Laser Treatment
The right laser in the right hands can do things that, until recently, were not possible. We have several of the most effective laser devices available, with capabilities ranging from permanent hair reduction to removing some unsightly skin conditions. Fast and comfortable with no down time, laser treatment is the right response for so many conditions.
Phototherapy
When it comes to personal appearance and health, light is definitely a two-edged sword. Every man, woman and child should know that exposing your skin to direct sunlight or tanning beds can cause cancer and make your skin look older, faster.
On the other hand, everybody should also know that the correct kind of light, in just the right amount, can provide relief for a long list of skin conditions and diseases. It’s called “phototherapy.” For some patients, phototherapy is the first effective treatment, ever.
Cosmetic Procedures
A great deal of the procedures we offer are medically necessary to treat disease. Many of the procedures simply make you look better. Either way, the combination of effective technology and highly-trained, experienced people is the basis for great results. Three Rivers Dermatology is the location in Northeast Indiana for some of the newest, advanced treatments and technology.
