Deschutes Dermatology Blog

At Deschutes Dermatology, we offer laser tattoo removal in Bend, OR, for adults who want to get rid of their unwanted tattoos. Tattoo removal utilizes thermal energy from Q-Switch lasers to break down ink pigment particles which the body then absorbs. Both black ink and colored ink tattoos can be removed. If you are considering… Read More »

Scars, whether they are the result of injury, surgery, or skin conditions such as acne, are common skin imperfections, but because their formation is part of an individual body’s healing capabilities, they can have structural characteristics that are both unique and common. For individuals seeking a solution to diminish the profile, and overall visibility of… Read More »

For individuals who are seeking a more toned and sculpted appearance, their efforts to achieve this with diet and exercise alone often fall short of their desired results, this is where EMSCULPT NEO® comes in. This innovative non-surgical body contouring treatment is designed to simultaneously build muscle and burn fat. In the following sections, the… Read More »

At Deschutes Dermatology in Bend, Oregon, our expertise in diagnosing and treating a wide variety of skin conditions, including cysts, ensures that patients receive the highest level of care. Cysts are common, but understanding why they form can help you manage and treat them effectively. In addition to their undesirable appearance, depending on where a… Read More »

For individuals who are seeking a natural and non-invasive way to rejuvenate their skin, stimulate hair regrowth, or accelerate healing, platelet-rich fibrin (PRF) injections may be the answer. PRF therapy uses your own blood’s healing components to stimulate cellular repair and increase collagen and elastin production. The experts at Deschutes Dermatology in Bend, Oregon know… Read More »

If your skincare routine goes beyond soap and water, you’re probably well on your way to extending the youthfulness and health of your skin. While products like sunscreen and moisturizer are important to use daily, you should be fine-tuning your application of these and other at-home skincare therapies as each season comes along. Expert Advice… Read More »

Bothered by the lines and wrinkles around your face that make you look older than you feel? Fine lines and wrinkles are a natural part of aging, but you don’t have to let them affect your comfort with your appearance. Thankfully, products like Botox make it easy to reduce the appearance line and wrinkles so… Read More »

Earlobe stretching has been a method of human adornment for thousands of years, documented in historical finds from King Tutankhamun to the Gautama Buddha. More recently, the practice has made its way to contemporary aesthetic practices in the United States, and alongside it the procedures that reverse and repair earlobes when a stretched piercing is… Read More »

Unthawing each spring after a long, cold winter can tempt even the most rigorous skin-care aficionado into leaving their sunblock at home in favor of soaking up some rays. Our bodies and minds are craving Vitamin-D that isn’t in capsule form, as well as the chance to defrost our toes with an iced tea in… Read More »

Although we commonly associate skin cancer with mature skin, the process of cellular damage that leads to dangerous lesions often begins during our early years. According to the CDC, blistering sunburns as a child increase the likelihood of cancer considerably―nearly doubling a person’s chances of developing melanoma over the course of their lifetime. Furthermore, the… Read More »