An annual skin check is an important screening that hunts for skin abnormalities that are or could become skin cancer, the most common form of cancer. When was the last time you had that funny mole checked?
May 1st, 2019
An annual skin check is an important screening that hunts for skin abnormalities that are or could become skin cancer, the most common form of cancer. When was the last time you had that funny mole checked?
Do you find yourself collecting ineffective store-bought acne products? Do you wear thick layers of makeup to hide persistent breakouts? It may be time to consider professional care for your adult acne.
Stubborn frown lines can make themselves comfortable between your eyebrows. If you want them gone, consider treatment with Dysport® injections. Those pesky lines certainly won’t leave on their own.
No one likes to hear the word “cancer.” Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in the world, affecting 1 in 5 people in their lifetime. Thankfully, doctors can treat many forms of skin cancer with Mohs surgery, the best treatment available.
It’s normal to have some stubborn areas of fat on your body that won’t go away. CoolSculpting® is a non-invasive treatment that can eliminate stubborn fat and help you feel more confident by the time bathing-suit weather arrives.
Those dark brown age spots are a constant betrayal of your age and an ever present annoyance that can strike on your hands, face, arms, and shoulders. But what can you do about them? We take a look at the treatment methods available.
Is it time to get rid of your tattoo? You may want to consider the benefits of laser tattoo removal. Here are 10 interesting things you should know before you book your treatment.
Psoriasis isn’t only uncomfortable and painful, but it’s also associated with stigma. Thanks to modern technology, new lightbox and laser treatments can help alleviate psoriasis symptoms. Keep reading to learn how.
Your skin shows the signs of aging years before you’re ready. Today, you can treat lines, wrinkles, and creases as they emerge, using the controlled radio-frequency energy of the Thermage® system to aid your body’s natural rejuvenating ability.
Acne is one of the most common skin problems people deal with and one that leaves a lot of people frustrated. Even though we often associate acne with those tumultuous teen years, so many adults continue to battle serious acne problems for many decades...
How Botox from your Odessa, Texas dermatologist can help you look younger. Aging can be a difficult process, especially for your skin. The elasticity of your skin decreases and fine lines and wrinkles begin to show. Aging can affect...
If you have unwanted hair, chances are you may have heard about laser hair removal. You may be wondering if laser hair removal hurts, or if it is right for you. The truth is...
It can be challenging to develop a skin care routine that’s right for your skin. Determining your skin type is the first step in better understanding your skin and what it needs to be healthy. Once you understand what type of skin you have, you can...
Find out all that Botox treatment can do for your skin’s appearance. It seem like every time you look in the mirror a new batch of wrinkles has appeared. While the development of lines and wrinkles is a normal part of aging...
Don’t let these itchy red welts get you down! Learn how to combat this problem from your Odessa dermatologists! It often seems like a bout of hives comes out of nowhere. Before you know it, you are covered in red, swelling and itchy bumps...
Diet and exercise is the ideal way to lose weight, but sometimes it's just not enough. CoolSculpting offers a simple way to get rid of unattractive fat without surgery. Robert Chappell, Jr., M.D. and Ritchie Rosso, M.D., your Odessa, TX, dermatologists...
Discover more about this procedure and how it can eliminate some forms of skin cancer. Did you know that skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in the US, according to the American Academy of Dermatology? It’s believed that about...
If you've got an itchy rash that seems to have come from nowhere, it's likely eczema. This is a frequent complaint from patients seen at the Laser & Aesthetic Center in Odessa, TX. Dr. Robert Chappell and Dr. Ritchie Rosso have outlined some information...
What you need to know about acne treatments. Acne can be frustrating and difficult to get rid of. You can get acne whether you are in your teens or an adult. Acne can be small clusters of blackheads or whiteheads, or large painful swollen bumps...
What's the best treatment for unwanted body hair? Laser hair removal delivers the smooth, hair-free skin you've always wanted - without shaving, chemical creams, sprays, and other ineffective short-term options...
If you are one of the many Odessa, TX residents unfortunate enough to have warts, you know just how uncomfortable, unsightly and annoying they can be. Warts do often go away on their own, but chances are you don't want to simply sit back and hope...
Find out how this one cosmetic treatment could significantly improve your appearance. So you might know that Botox is a series of injections that are administered to the outer layers of the skin to reduce the look of wrinkles...
Discover the best ways to keep pesky wrinkles away. While wrinkles are a natural part of the aging process, there are still things that we can do to prevent them. Find out how to keep your skin youthful with these helpful hints from...
For many Americans, even showing their face in the public domain can be difficult because of an unsightly mole or quasi-permanent skin growth that shrinks self-confidence and taints what others may think about them...
Learn more about how this non-invasive cooling treatment can remove stubborn fat. With 2015 upon us all thoughts might be turning to New Year’s resolutions. If you are thinking about losing weight, you certainly aren’t alone...
At the Odessa, TX, dermatology office of Dr. Robert Chappell and Dr. Ritchie Rosso, we offer medical and surgical procedures to treat skin cancer. One such innovative procedure example is Mohs (pronounced MOHz or Moe’s) surgery...
Welcome to Our Blog! Laser and Aesthetic Center of the Permian Basin would like to welcome you to our blog. Here you will find informative and useful postings about dermatology care and our practice. At Laser and Aesthetic Center...