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How to choose a cosmetic dermatologist in Westlake, OH

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If you have ever had acne, a rash, or an irregular mole, you have probably seen a dermatologist. Dermatologists are skin care experts. Did you know that you can also see your cosmetic dermatologist for skin concerns such as lines, wrinkles, or uneven skin tone and texture? Cosmetic dermatologists help patients put their best face forward with Botox, cosmetic injectables, and laser treatments. Associates in Dermatology offer comprehensive medical and cosmetic dermatology services to patients in and around Middleburg Heights, Lorain, and Westlake, OH. 

Who is a cosmetic dermatologist?

Dermatology is the area of medicine focused on the skin, hair, and nails. A dermatologist specializes in diagnosing and treating problems and conditions to help the skin have a more beautiful appearance. Whether a patient has acne, a rash, dry skin, a mole, or lines and wrinkles, a dermatologist can help. From preventing and treating skin cancer to helping patients have beautiful, healthy skin, a dermatologist offers services and treatments. 

A cosmetic dermatologist specializes in the skin’s appearance. Improving the skin’s aesthetic appeal may include smoothing lines and wrinkles, tightening sagging skin, and correcting skin tone and texture.

Tips for choosing a cosmetic dermatologist

Tips for Choosing a Cosmetic Dermatologist at Associates in Dermatology in Westlake OH Area

Putting your face and skin into someone else’s hands requires trust and comfort. Finding a medical or cosmetic dermatologist requires research. Consider the following tips when searching for a physician:

  • Get a list of referrals from your primary physician.
  • Talk to friends and find out who they go to, what they like, and what their experiences have been like. 
  • Research the dermatologists’ credentials, experience, and reviews. Search for doctors who are board-certified in your area of need.
  • Look at the doctors’ websites to see what services each particular doctor offers. Make sure they offer the treatment or procedure you want or need. Look for someone with expertise in the procedure type and in creating the aesthetic you desire.  
  • Schedule an office visit and meet your doctor. You should feel comfortable with the physician and the staff.

Cosmetic dermatology services

Choosing a good cosmetic dermatologist is important. It is a choice you will have to live with as it will impact the way you look. A successful procedure makes you feel better about the way you look and better about yourself in general. Cosmetic dermatologists offer services beyond traditional medical dermatology. The focus is more on the skin’s appearance rather than on medical issues. 

Whether you want to alter your appearance or fight the effects of aging, Associates in Dermatology offers the following cosmetic services:

Whether you want to look younger with Botox, Dysport, Jeuveau and cosmetic fillers or improve your skin’s tone and texture with laser treatments and chemical peels, we have treatment options for you. Our cosmetic dermatologists can help you look younger and feel more confident in your appearance. 

For a full range of medical and cosmetic dermatology, contact the team at Associates in Dermatology in Westlake, OH. Call (440) 482-8323 today.

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Meet the Team

The doctors of Associates in Dermatology are experts in their respective fields and have many years of experience behind them. Drs. Paul G. Hazen, Conley W. Engstrom, Karen L. Turgeon, Michael D. Reep, Brandie N. Tackett Styron, Mihir M. Shah, and Dharmik Patel are trusted by patients in Westlake, Middleburg Heights, and Lorain in Ohio.
Dr. Paul G. Hazen Photo
Dr. Hazen joined Associates in Dermatology in 1977. He received his Bachelor of Arts from Albion College and his medical degree from the University of Michigan. His internship and residency were completed at the University Hospitals of Cleveland. He is a Clinical Professor of Dermatology at Case-Western Reserve University School of Medicine in Cleveland, a Clinical Associate Professor of Dermatology at Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine, and Director of the Division of Dermatology at Fairview General Hospital.
Dr. Conley W. Engstrom Photo
Dr. Engstrom has been with the practice since 1980. He earned his Bachelor of Science from Michigan State University and his medical degree from Wayne State University School of Medicine, Detroit. He completed his internship and residency at Metro Hospital, Cleveland. He is an Assistant Professor of Medicine at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine.
Dr. Karen L. Turgeon Photo
Dr. Turgeon joined Associates in Dermatology in 1990. She received her Bachelor of Science from Northwestern University, Evanston, IL, and her medical degree from Northwestern University Medical School in Chicago, where she also completed her internship. This was followed by a residency at Metro Hospital and a Dermatopathology Fellowship at Cleveland Clinic Foundation. She is an Assistant Clinical Professor at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine and a Clinical Dermatology Instructor at Family Practice Residency, Fairview General Hospital.
Dr. Michael D. Reep Photo
Dr. Reep. has been a member of the practice since 2001. He earned his Bachelor of Science from Baldwin-Wallace College and his medical degree from the Medical College of Ohio. He completed his internship at the Medical College of Ohio and residency at Henry Ford Health System, Detroit.
Dr. Brandie Tackett Styron Photo
Dr. Tackett Styron has been with Associates in Dermatology since 2011. She received her Bachelor of Science from Wright State University in Dayton, Ohio, and her medical degree from Case-Western Reserve University Medical School. Her internship and residency were completed at the Indiana University School of Medicine.
Dr. Mihir Shah Tackett Styron Photo
Dr. Shah received his Bachelor of Science from the University of Akron, Ohio, completed his medical school training at the Northeast Ohio Medical University, and pursued post-doctoral training as a medical intern at Summa Health Systems in Akron. He completed dermatology residency training at Stony Brook University Hospital in New York and was the Chief Resident of the Northport VA Medical Center and the Stony Brook Dermatology Residency Program. A fellowship in Micrographic Surgery and Dermatologic Oncology (Mohs Surgery) followed.
Dr. Dharmik Patel Photo
Dr. Patel earned his Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry and Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of Illinois, and the University of Missouri-Columbia School of Medicine. He completed his internship at Aurora St. Luke’s Medical Center and his postgraduate residency at the Medical College of Wisconsin. He specializes in medical and cosmetic dermatology.
Dr. Hazen, Dr. Engstrom, Dr. Turgeon, Dr. Reep, Dr. Styron, and Dr. Shah all hold hospital privileges at many top hospitals in the country, and most are also published authors. Dr. Hazen has been listed as a top doctor in the country by several publications while Drs. Reep and Tackett Styron have been nominated as top doctors.

All doctors are members of professional associations and societies and are board-certified with fellowships. This is a testament to their expertise and experience. They are committed to providing the best care to patients and are eager to serve them with the latest and most advanced dermatological and cosmetic therapies.

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