May is Skin Cancer Awareness month, and there is no better time to talk about SUNSCREEN and sun protection. In the United States, there are over 5 million skin cancers diagnosed and treated each year. It is estimated that 1 in 5 Americans will have skin cancer in his...
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New Doc On The Block – Meet Dr. Powell
We are so excited to officially announce the newest member of our SBA Dermatology family, Dr. David Powell, M.D.! He brings 20+ years of dermatology experience and knowledge to our practice and is eager to meet you all! Why did you decide to become a dermatologist? I...
Dr. Bruce’s Favorite Antioxidants
April 4th is National Vitamin C Day, so it is the perfect time to highlight our favorite vitamin C products! First let’s discuss why we need to use a topical antioxidant like vitamin C. Our skin is constantly exposed to environmental insults; the most prominent of...
Confessions of an ANTIOXIDANT addict.
I have a confession: I am an antioxidant addict, but more on that in a minute. You see working in the cosmeceutical industry for over 8 years means you pick up valuable tidbits of knowledge that shape your own at-home skincare regimen. Our providers and lead doctors...
Treating Acne Without Seeing a Dermatologist
Nowadays there are many effective over-the-counter acne treatments that do not require seeing a doctor to get a prescription. You may want to try some of the approaches below before you make an appointment with one of our dermatologists. When I trained as a resident...
HELLO JEUVEAU: A NEW NEUROTOXIN HAS ARRIVED!
By: Suzanne Bruce, MD We have just introduced a new botulinum toxin named Jeuveau™. It was approved by the Food & Drug Administration (FDA) to improve the look of moderate to severe frown lines between the eyebrows – what are known as the glabellar lines – for a...
Does Miradry work? Can I really make a difference in my underarm sweating?
Short answer: yes! Miradry is a very effective treatment for decreasing sweating underneath the arms. This treatment has been FDA approved in the United States since 2011, and we have had it at this office since it first came out. I have performed many treatments and...
Dermatologist vs. Makeup Counters: Dr. Bruce’s take on it.
At Suzanne Bruce and Associates, we are big believers in the importance of being on a good skincare regimen as part of your overall anti-aging plan. No matter what color or age your skin is you need to take good care of it, so it will last you a lifetime. So this...
How to Get the Most Bang for the Buck with Your Anti-Aging Treatments
Most of us don’t have unlimited funds to spend on our anti-aging treatments. With that in mind, I’d like to suggest some tips to make your money go further. I’m going to focus on my trifecta of the three things virtually all of us can benefit from to fight facial...
Laser Hair Removal is a Steal Compared to Waxing!
We were recently standing around the proverbial water cooler and a colleague was telling us about a waxing studio that had opened in her area. She had gone with her sister to go check it out and had found it completely packed with people coming and going every few...