Dermatologist in Chicago

Before and After Results

 Common Conditions: Acne, Acne Scars, Cellulite, Excess Hair, Psoriasis, Wrinkles
 Top Treatments: Botox, Juvederm, Liposuction, Laser Hair Removal, Thermage®

Photo Results >> Alphabetical Index

The following pictures are all of Drs. Eugene and Steven Mandrea and were personally treated by them and/or the Registered Nurses and the Certified Physician's Assistants of Lakeview Dermatology.

Severe Acne with Photodynamic Therapy

Condition

Severe Acne before Photodynamic Treatment

Treatment

Photodynamic Therapy. Three (3) Photodynamic Treatments (Red Light plus Aminolevulinic Acid). The acne is clear. Some post inflammatory pigmentation remains.

Before:

Photodynamic Therapy

After:

Photodynamic Therapy

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Photodynamic Therapy

After:

Photodynamic Therapy

Photodynamic Therapy is an extremely effective alternative for hard-to-manage or severe acne. Read more about Photodynamic Therapy.

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Condition

Severe Acne/Rosacea

Treatment

Photodynamic Therapy (PDT) for Severe Acne. Intense Pulsed Light and Radiofrequency for treatment of Rosacea.

Before:

Before Photodynamic Therapy

After:

After Photodynamic Therapy
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Acne Treatment with Smoothbeam

Condition

Acne

Treatment

Smoothbeam. There is a marked reduction in the number of pustules and altogether a better appearance after 4 treatments.

Before:

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After:

Smoothbeam Smoothbeam Smoothbeam

Artefill treatment of Acne Scars

Condition

Severe acne scarring can be seen on the face of this patient.

Treatment

Artefill. More than 50% improvement can be seen after three treatments.

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Before Artefill for Acne Scars Before Artefill for Acne Scars

After:

After Artefill for Acne Scars After Artefill for Acne Scars
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Acne/Acne Scars Treatment with Smoothbeam

Condition

Severe Acne and Acne Scars

Treatment

Smoothbeam. The scars and pigmented spots are markedly improved.

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Acne Scars Acne Scars

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Acne Scars Acne Scars

Condition

Acne Scars.

Treatment

Smoothbeam. The scars are markedly improved. The pigmented spots remain.

Before:

Smoothbeam Smoothbeam

After:

Smoothbeam Smoothbeam
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Condition

Acne scars, enlarged pores. Some deep acne scars are present on the cheeks. The pores on the cheeks near the nose are enlarged

Treatment

CO2 Fractionated Laser Resurfacing. The acne scars are much improved and the pores are much smaller

Before:

Before Photodynamic Therapy Before Photodynamic Therapy

After:

After Photodynamic Therapy After Photodynamic Therapy
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Severe, Deep Acne Scars with Punch Elevation

Condition

Deep Acne Scars

Treatment

Punch Elevation of deep scars. After punch elevation the scars are much less noticeable.

Before:

Before punch elevation of deep scars

After:

After punch elevation the scars are much less noticeable
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Acne Scars with Laser Resurfacing

Condition

Numerous deep and shallow acne scars are present on the face

Treatment

After 3 treatments with the Fractionated CO2 Laser, most scars have subsided. Patient needs 1 or 2 more treatments.

Before:

Laser resurfacing

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Laser resurfacing

Condition

Acne scars.

Treatment

Acne scars improved after Laser Resurfacing.

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Laser resurfacing

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Laser resurfacing

Condition

Severe Acne scars. Multiple, severe, deep acne scars on checks and temples.

Treatment

Following one treatment of laser resurfacing (CO2 Laser with computer pattern generator) the patient has much fewer scars, remaining scars are much shallower and much less noticeable.

Before:

Acne Scars

After:

Acne Scars

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Severe Acne Scars

After:

Severe Acne Scars
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Severe Acne Rosacea

Condition

Severe Acne Rosacea of many years duration, with Rhinophyma (enlargement of oil glands and excessive scar tissue).

Treatment

Following the resection of the rhinophyma, a more normal appearance of the nose was evident. The 2nd "After" picture was taken recently, 8 years later. Notice that as a result of the procedure, the acne rosacea activity also subsided.

Before:

Severe Acne Rosacea Severe Acne Rosacea Severe Acne Rosacea

After:

Severe Acne Rosacea Severe Acne Rosacea Severe Acne Rosacea
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Rosacea

Condition

Rosacea.

Treatment

Diolite. There is a marked reduction in redness after 3 treatments.

Before:

Severe Acne Rosacea

After:

Severe Acne Rosacea

Condition

Rosacea.

Treatment

Diolite. After 6 Diolite treatments, there is much less redness noticeable.

Before:

Acne Rosacea

After:

Acne Rosacea

Condition

Rosacea.

Treatment

Aesthera® PPX. After five treatments there is considerable reduction in redness.

Before:

Acne Rosacea

After:

Acne Rosacea
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Restylane

Condition

Thin, undefined lips.

Treatment

Lip enhancement with Restylane. Note, in "after" picture, the lips are fuller and the contour of the lips is enhanced.

Before:

Restylane

After:

Restylane
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Thermage

Condition

Sagging skin on face and neck. The first two women are in their 60s, the third is in her 50s.

Treatment

Tightening of the skin with Thermage. Note the prominent jowls in "Before" pictures. Jowls are significantly reduced in "After" pictures. The 3rd picture shows a reduction in facial wrinkles after Thermage treatment.

Before:

Thermage Thermage Thermage

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Thermage Thermage Thermage
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Eyes by Thermage

Condition

The lower lids are loose; the upper lids are redundant and form a fold (tent)

Treatment

Eyes by Thermage. The lower lids are tighter; the upper lids are also tighter and the folding has disappeared.

Before:

Before Thermage

After:

After Thermage
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Radiesse Injections Before and After

Condition

Melolabial Wrinkles and Folds

Treatment

Radiesse. Middle aged man with melolabial wrinkles and some fat atrophy in the cheeks. Also, acne scars. After Radiesse treatment, the melolabial folds as well as the cheek fat atrophy are much less noticeable. The acne scars are slightly improved.

Before:

Radiesse

After:

Radiesse
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Sculptra

Condition

Sunken cheeks.

Treatment

Sculptra.The sunken cheeks have recovered somewhat even after one treatment.

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Sculptra

After:

Sculptra

Condition

Dark Under Eye Circles

Treatment

Sculptra. Dark under eye circles are improved after one session of Sculptra injections.

Before:

Sculptra

After:

Sculptra
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Treatment

Sculptra. Sculptra injections following 1 session of Sculptra injections, the face looks rejuvenated and more attractive.

Before:

Sculptra Sculptra

After:

Sculptra Sculptra
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Condition

Lower Eyelids: The right lower lid is loose and protruding

Treatment

CO2 Fractionated Laser Resurfacing: The lower lid is much tighter and is not protruding

Before:

CO2 Fractionated Laser

After:

CO2 Fractionated Laser
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Botox

Condition

In the 'Before' picture, the patient can frown at will.

Treatment

Botox. After the Botox treatment, frowning is impossible.

Before:

Botox

After:

Botox
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Diolite

Condition

Spider veins on the face. Before Diolite Laser treatment: all 4 photos show numerous conspicuous spider veins

Treatment

Diolite Laser: Most veins have disappeared after treatment

Before:

Diolite Diolite Diolite Diolite

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Diolite Diolite Diolite Diolite

Condition

This patient has a profusion of large and small milia on the face. Incision and drainage of all would be a daunting task.

Treatment

After 3 treatments with the Diolite, 10 minutes each, most milia have been removed. Please click on the images below for higher quality pictures.

Before:

Diolite

After:

Diolite
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Photofacial

Condition:

There is marked diffuse redness

Treatment

Photofacial (Aurora): Following several treatments with the Aurora Intense Pulsed Light/radiofrequency machine, the redness is much reduced.

Before:

Photofacial

After:

Photofacial
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Juvederm

Condition

Lip and Chin Folds

Treatment

Juvederm. The folds between the lip and the chin are much less visible and the thickness of the lips is increased.

Before:

Juvederm Juvederm

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Juvederm Juvederm

Condition

Thin, undefined lips. See also: Lip Augmentation.

Treatment

Juvederm Ultra. After treatment with Juvederm Ultra injections, the lips are much more defined.

Before:

Juvederm

After:

Juvederm

Condition

Thin, undefined lips. See also: Lip Augmentation.

Treatment

Juvederm XC. Before Juvederm XC for lip augmentation, and after Juvederm XC for lip augmentation.

Before:

Juvederm

After:

Juvederm
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Liposuction

Condition

Fat deposits

Treatment

Liposuction: Before and after laser lipolysis and tumescent liposuction of arms. Note improvement in fat bulges and sagging skin.

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Before Liposuction Chicago Before Liposuction Chicago

After:

After Liposuction Chicago After Liposuction Chicago

Condition

Fat deposits

Treatment

Liposuction: Tumescent liposuction with laser lipolysis of male abdomen and love handles.

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Before Liposuction Chicago Before Liposuction Chicago

After:

After Liposuction Chicago After Liposuction Chicago

Liposuction: patients show a reduction in the size and shape of the pelvis and love handles fat.

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Before Liposuction Chicago Before Liposuction Chicago

After:

After Liposuction Chicago After Liposuction Chicago

Liposuction: before/after tumescent liposuction for inner and outer thighs. Patient did not want to treat buttocks.

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Before Liposuction Chicago Before Liposuction Chicago

After:

After Liposuction Chicago After Liposuction Chicago
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Lipotherme

Condition

Fat Deposits

Treatment

Lipotherme: The "After" photoshows an obvious reduction around the navel and the love handle area

Before:

Before Lipotherme

After:

After Lipotherme
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Thermage for Cellulite

Condition

Fat deposits

Treatment

Thermage: The after photo shows an almost complete reduction of the dimpling typical of cellulite as well as a reduction in the volume of the buttocks and a more attractive shape

Before:

Before Thermage Cellulite Chicago

After:

After Thermage Cellulite Chicago
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Basal Cell Carcinomas Excisions

Condition

Skin Cancer (Basal Cell Carcinoma).

Treatment

Basal Cell Carcinoma excised (removed) and the wound closed with advancement flaps (1,3) and rhomboidal flap repair (2).

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Basal Cell Carcinomas Excisions Basal Cell Carcinomas Excisions Basal Cell Carcinomas Excisions

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Basal Cell Carcinomas Excisions Basal Cell Carcinomas Excisions Basal Cell Carcinomas Excisions

Condition

Basal Cell Carcinoma on nose, near tip: a pearly, shiny growth with multiple dilated capillaries is present.

Treatment

After excision and repair with a graft from behind the ear, the cosmetic result is excellent.

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Basal Cell Carcinomas Excisions

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Basal Cell Carcinomas Excisions

Condition

Basal Cell Carcinoma: a pink growth on the left temple.

Treatment

After excision a repair with a flap, the cosmetic result is excellent.

Before:

Basal Cell Carcinomas Excisions

After:

Basal Cell Carcinomas Excisions
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Keratosis Pilaris

Condition

Keratosis Pilaris in a 14 year old.

Treatment

Right side of face treated with Diolite. Left side of the face left untreated. Note marked difference in erythema.

Before:

Keratosis Pilaris

After:

Keratosis Pilaris
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Melasma

Condition

Melasma

Treatment

Intense Pulsed Light. The Before Photo shows a pigmented patch on the left cheek, diagnosed as melasma, before treatment with Intense Pulsed Light. After one treatment with Aurora (Intense Pulsed Light and Radiofrequency), the melasma patch is much reduced.

Before:

Melasma

After:

Melasma
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Hyperpigmentation

Condition

Marked hyperpigmentation, diffuse, is present on both cheeks.

Treatment

After one Isolaz treatment, most of the Hyperpigmentation is gone.

Before:

Before Isolaz

After:

After Isolaz
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Severe, Deep Scars with Pixel

Condition

Deep scars on forehead from pins used to immobilize spine following auto accident

Treatment

Pixel. Excision of scars followed by Pixel Laser Fractional Resurfacing.

Before:

Before Pixel for deep scars

After:

After Pixel for deep scars
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Stretch Marks

Condition

Thigh/buttock strech marks - before and after Pixel Laser

Treatment

Pixel. before Pixel laser and After Pixel Laser.

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Before Pixel for deep scars Before Pixel for deep scars

After:

After Pixel for deep scars After Pixel for deep scars
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Acne scars treated with Punch Elevation of scars and Fractional Laser Resurfacing.

Condition

In the "Before" picture, deep acne scars are noticeable.

Treatment

In the "After" picture, following punch elevation and 4 sessions of Fractionated CO2 Laser Resurfacing, the scars are almost unnoticeable

Before:

Before Pixel for deep scars

After:

After Pixel for deep scars
Before Pixel for deep scars
After Pixel for deep scars
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Laser hair removal

Condition

Excess hair growth on a male back

Treatment

Laser hair removal with Alexandrite laser for excess hair growth on a male back. Excellent response after only 4 treatments

Before:

Before Laser hair removal Chicago

After:

After Laser hair removal Chicago
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Rhinophyma

Before:

Before Rhinophyma  Chicago

After:

After Rhinophyma  Chicago
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Condition

Rhinophyma

Treatment

CO2 Laser and the Ellman Electrosurgical machine. There is a subtle but definite improvement in appearance: The nose looks more symmetric and the downward projection of the tip is markedly reduced

Before:

Before Rhinophyma Chicago Before Rhinophyma Chicago

After:

After Rhinophyma Chicago After Rhinophyma Chicago
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Condition

Damaged Ear Lobe

Treatment

Ear Lobe Repair

Before:

Ear Lobe Repair Chicago

After:

Ear Lobe Repair Chicago
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