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.
Dermatologic Conditions Before and After Photos:
Acne (Severe) with Photodynamic Therapy
Acne Deep Scars with Punch Elevation
Cosmetic Treatments Before and After Photos:
Photo Results By Treatment/Procedure:
Severe Acne with Photodynamic Therapy
Photodynamic Therapy is an extremely effective alternative for hard-to-manage or severe acne. Read more about 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.
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Condition
Severe Acne
Treatment
Photodynamic Therapy (PDT) for Severe Acne
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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.
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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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Condition
Acne Scars.
Treatment
Smoothbeam. The scars are markedly improved. The pigmented spots remain.
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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.
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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.
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Condition
Acne scars.
Treatment
Acne scars improved after Laser Resurfacing.
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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.
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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.
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Rosacea
Condition
Rosacea.
Treatment
Diolite. There is a marked reduction in redness after 3 treatments.
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Condition
Rosacea.
Treatment
Diolite. After 6 Diolite treatments, there is much less redness noticeable.
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Rosacea.
Treatment
Aesthera® PPX. After five treatments there is considerable reduction in redness.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Sculptra
Condition
Sunken cheeks.
Treatment
Sculptra.The sunken cheeks have recovered somewhat even after one treatment.
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Condition
Dark Under Eye Circles
Treatment
Sculptra. Dark under eye circles are improved after one session of Sculptra injections.
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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.
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Diolite
Condition
Spider veins on the face.
Treatment
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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.
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Photofacial
Condition
Treatment
Photofacial (Aurora).
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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.
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Condition
Thin, undefined lips
Treatment
Juvederm Ultra. After treatment with Juvederm Ultra injections, the lips are much more defined.
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Liposuction
Condition
Fat deposits
Treatment
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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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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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Condition
Basal Cell Carcinoma: a pink growth on the left temple.
Treatment
After excision a repair with a flap, the cosmetic result is excellent.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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