Botox® is an effective treatment for age-related skin flaws, such as moderate to severe wrinkles on your brow line and the creases around your eyes. But did you know you can safely incorporate Botox therapy into your regular beauty routine to help prevent wrinkles? Board-certified dermatologist David Bushore, MD, at...
If you want to refresh and rejuvenate your skin but don’t want to deal with a long recovery time or surgery, microneedling may be just what you’re looking for. At Balcones Dermatology & Aesthetics, board-certified dermatologist David A. Bushore, MD, offers comprehensive microneedling treatments that can improve your skin’s texture...
As an autoimmune disease, psoriasis can affect your quality of life if not properly treated. The condition, which can cause itchy and scaly patches of skin to form on the scalp, knees, and elbows, can flare up when you least expect it. This not only can become physically disruptive to...
Keeping your legs healthy and looking young can become harder as you age. As you get older, your chances of developing spider veins can increase, which can cause health issues and affect your self-confidence. Board-certified dermatologist David A. Bushore, MD, understands why spider veins form and how to get rid...
The itching and pain of eczema or psoriasis can be frustrating, especially when the discomfort interferes with your day. You may also struggle with the appearance of the dry, flaky skin and thick, scaly patches that develop on your body. While there’s no cure for eczema and psoriasis, you can...
Skin tags can be a source of frustration, especially when they grow on your face or creases of your body. Friction from your clothing or movements can irritate the extra skin growths, or they may become painful when the tags get caught on your jewelry, hairbrush, or razor. While skin...
If you’re concerned about your appearance because of premature hair loss, platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy may be able to help you. Platelet-rich plasma therapy can stimulate new hair growth and enhance the thickness of your hair. This minimally invasive procedure addresses the root cause of your hair loss and can...
It’s estimated that one in five adults will develop skin cancer at some point in their life. Men and women age 40 and more and anyone with a family history of skin cancer are especially at risk for the disease, but everyone should be taking the right precautions to avoid...
When wrinkles, large pores, and noticeable sun damage make you avoid the mirror, it may be time to consider the many benefits of surgery-free laser treatments to restore the health of your skin. David Bushore, M.D. of Balcones Dermatology & Aesthetics in Austin, Texas, offers the innovative Laser Genesis® system...
Spring is a season of renewal and a great time to reverse the signs of aging. Dr. David A Bushore offers a variety of options to enhance your natural features and help you look younger than ever without the risks of anesthesia or surgery. One popular option for addressing wrinkles...
If the development of a double chin is making you self-conscious about your appearance, Kybella® may be the solution you need. David A. Bushore, MD, at Balcones Dermatology in Austin, Texas, offers this revolutionary, in-office treatment that can reduce the excess fat under your chin. Kybella® is a simple, painless...
When wrinkles and lines on your face make you look older than your years, it may be the right time to consider anti-aging treatments. David A. Bushore, MD, at Balcones Dermatology and Aesthetics in Austin, Texas, offers several options to reverse the signs of aging without the need for surgery....
If you’re tired of struggling to lose those pesky areas of stubborn fat and want to revamp your body without surgery, consider starting the new year off with innovative CoolSculpting® treatments. David A. Bushore, MD, at Balcones Dermatology and Aesthetics in Austin, Texas, offers this advanced, nonsurgical treatment to address...
The idea of puncturing your own skin to improve its health may sound strange at first, however that’s what microneedling is all about. This popular treatment is restoring the youthful appearance of many men and women safely and effectively. If you’re not familiar with the benefits of microneedling, read on...
If your age is beginning to show on your face, making you look more tired and worn out than you feel, it can take away from your self-confidence. When wrinkles and sagging skin begin to affect your satisfaction with your appearance and you want to refresh your look, it may...
If you’ve heard about the new technology that freezes away fat, we understand why you may be dubious. After all, you’ve likely been trying for years to get rid of stubborn fat using every approach imaginable, with nothing to show for your efforts. In fact, there’s no shortage of products,...
Whether it’s a gift of genetics or is related to your age or excess weight, a double chin can mess with your confidence. If you’re among the 67% of Americans who are bothered by their double chin (according to the American Society of Dermatologic Surgery), you probably find yourself looking...
As we exit our tumultuous teenage years, there’s a lot we want to leave behind, including acne. Unfortunately, acne can follow us into adulthood, thanks to the scarring this skin condition can leave behind.To help put the past firmly in the past, we offer several exciting techniques here at Balcones...
Why It’s Extra Important To Protect Your Skin From the Sun After Cosmetic TreatmentsMany cosmetic treatments leave your skin much more vulnerable to the sun’s rays, so it’s critical to protect yourself. For as long as six months following some procedures, you may need to take extra precautions. The level...
Wrinkling was once considered an inevitable consequence of aging, especially if you had fair skin or came from a family that had a tendency to wrinkle. Luckily, we’re living in a time where we have more control over how and when we age than ever. Dr. David A. Bushore, board-certified...
When struggling to obtain your ideal body, genetics and diet-resistant fat often work against you. Fortunately, there’s CoolSculpting, a non-surgical and scientifically-proven treatment that can reduce stubborn fat by up to 25% in a single session. The truth about body fatWhat makes CoolSculpting an effective treatment is that it’s not...
The daily struggle with atopic dermatitis, or eczema, is real. For nearly 30% of the American population who are living with eczema, it can be a challenge to get through the day or sleep restfully at night while battling the itchy symptoms of eczema. Expert dermatologist, Dr. David A. Bushore,...
If you have eczema, you know how difficult it can be to find products that won’t irritate your skin. Sometimes, knowing what to avoid can be as helpful as product recommendations.Beware of scentAny product that contains fragrance is liable to trigger your eczema. Synthetic fragrances are particularly problematic, but natural...
5 Ways to Protect Your Skin in Your 30sConsider this a message from your future self: Take care of your skin now, while you’re still in your 30s. It’s one of the best beauty investments you’ll ever make.At Balcones Dermatology, we believe in enhancing and preserving your unique beauty, and...
In some ways, melasma — a condition that causes gray or brown patches on the face — is a mystery. Far more women than men have melasma, and experts have long believed that there is some connection between the condition and hormonal changes. Balcones Dermatology & Aesthetics in Austin, Texas,...
Women aren’t the only ones getting cosmetic treatments to look younger. More men are flocking to their dermatologists seeking nonsurgical cosmetic treatments. From celebrities like Brad Pitt, Deion Sanders, and Simon Cowell to regular, real-life guys, men are getting “work done.” Procedures such as Botox®, chemical peels, micro needling, and...
If you’re seeking one of the latest, nonsurgical procedures to improve your skin’s appearance with little to no downtime, look no further than microneedling. At Balcones Dermatology & Aesthetics in Austin, Texas, we offer FDA-approved microneedling. It’s the craze in Hollywood with celebrities like Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt flocking...
Getting rid of your double chin used to mean undergoing a surgical procedure or settling for less than stellar results with temporary fixes such as tightening creams. At Balcones Dermatology & Aesthetics in Austin, Texas, we’re happy to provide highly effective Kybella® injections as an alternative to surgery for successfully reducing...