Cosmetic Dermatology in Chicago

Cosmetic Treatments & Services

At the University of Chicago Medicine, our dermatologists offer the latest treatments to help you look your best, including chemical peels, laser therapy and other minimally invasive procedures. We provide treatment options to improve appearance of aging skin, as well as treatments for pigmentation, redness, acne scars and other cosmetic concerns.

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Expertise with Ethnic Skin

Our highly respected dermatologists have extensive experience treating a variety of concerns in all skin types, including darker skin. Certain procedures carry a higher risk in darker-skinned people and require a specialized treatment approach. We offer specialized laser hair removal, non-ablative laser resurfacing and other therapies that are approved for darker-skinned patients.

Cosmetic Treatments

Our team of cosmetic dermatology experts utilizes a variety of treatment methods, based on your unique needs. This includes:

• Cosmetic consultations to address and provide treatment options and recommendations for specific cosmetic skin concerns
• Botulinum toxin injections to improve the appearance of wrinkles
• Dermal fillers to help restore lost volume in the face 
• Fractional ablative and non-ablative laser resurfacing, which can help diminish wrinkles, improve acne scars, even out skin pigmentation and promote a younger appearance
• Electrosurgery to remove benign lesions
• Chemical peels to improve the texture and appearance of skin
• Pulsed dye laser therapy, which reduces the appearance of spider veins, redness associated with rosacea, some birthmarks and other skin conditions
• Removal freckles and age spots using laser technology
• Laser hair removal for patients of all skin types

Cosmetic Services

• Botulinum toxin treatments for wrinkles 
• Botulinum toxin treatment of excessive sweating
• Chemical peels with salicylic acid, glycolic acid, TCA 
• Dermabrasion
• Injectable filler treatments with hyaluronic acid-based fillers (i.e. Restylane or Juvederm), Radiesse or Sculptra
• Scar subcision
• Laser scar resurfacing
• Laser hair removal
• Laser destruction of lentigines (age spots) and ephelides (freckles) 
• Photorejuvenation
• Melasma therapies
• Benign lesion destructions
• Skin tag removal
• Pediatric laser therapy for vascular malformations and rosacea
• Skin resurfacing and rejuvenation with ablative CO2 or non-ablative fractional lasers
• Vascular lesion destruction 
• Vascular laser treatments
• Other minimally invasive cosmetic treatments may be available or recommended during your consultation visit