Summer season is in full swing, and we are hard at work, continuing to bring you our full range of medical, surgical, cosmetic, and aesthetic services in a safe and calming environment. Sure, we may look a little funny with our masks and face shields, but your safety is the most important thing to us. Now that we have all gotten used to the idea … Continue reading It’s All About the Eyes (and Skin and Lips)
“I hate my neck. What can you do about it?” I hear this frustration constantly, and until recently, nothing short of surgery was truly effective. Those saggy necks and jowls are the result of the loss of two proteins: elastin, which gives “snap back,” pliability, and softness to the skin, and collagen, the skin’s basic scaffolding. Radiofrequency (RF) microneedling is a hot, new non-surgical treatment … Continue reading TIGHTEN THAT TURKEY NECK BEFORE TURKEY DAY
At Thacker Dermatology, we are always working to bring the latest and greatest technology and products to South Georgia and the surrounding areas. We introduced the EmSculpt in our practice almost one year ago, which is the first FDA-cleared energy device approved to burn fat and build muscle mass, and have had great success treating patients’ abdomens and buttocks. At the end of September, our … Continue reading Impressive Innovations at Thacker Dermatology
Anyone who knows me knows that I love a deal. I mean, who doesn’t dive through those BOGO bins at the grocery store or end-of-season sale racks at your favorite local boutique? Laser surgery or injections of long-lasting products in my face or body… not so much. Not only are you paying for the cost of the device and materials, more importantly you are paying … Continue reading Know Thy Injector
Facial aging can be divided into two categories: extrinsic (external) and intrinsic (innate and not modifiable). External factors such as UV (sun/tanning beds), smoking, and other environmental pollutants cause discoloration, collagen degradation, and wrinkles. Chemical peels, topical retinoids, topical skin rejuvenation treatments like Defenage®, and lasers moderate and sometimes reverse this damage. However, even the healthiest of lifestyles cannot prevent the hormonal changes that cause … Continue reading Get Your Glow On
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