What a time! We hosted our 2024 Open House Event in March of this year, Thursday and Friday the 21st and 22nd. Day Two was hit with a snowstorm (of course, after WEEKS of wonderful Spring weather), but we held out and still got to meet with many of you! It wasn’t our usual 8am-4:30pm …
The start of a new year always comes along with nostalgia and reflection of our past. We’re astounded by the growth we’ve achieved over the last several years and all the changes that have taken place since we first started—all the way back in 1996. Let’s take a look at how we became the Medical, …
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Juicy, plump, pouty, and hydrated. In the last decade, lip filler has become all the rage and one of the most popular cosmetic treatments. What really is lip filler? Why would I want it? We always remind our patients that everything you see on the internet and in magazines should be taken with a grain …
Our clinic has had the honor of being awarded Rockford’s #1 Dermatology Clinic through Rockford Register Star’s “Community Choice Awards” for the last NINE years in a row. In 2023, we also took home the top honors for Best Medical Spa, Best Facials, Best Cosmetic Center, Best Boss, Best Place to Work and Best Employer …
Pregnant or planning a pregnancy? Obstetricians tend to run through the basics of diet changes, consuming prenatal vitamins, and lifestyle changes that should be made during this time. What tends to be skimmed over, though, is what is safe or not safe for your skin. It’s important to remember that topicals don’t always just SIT …
Microneedling is all the rage nowadays—but it’s important for patients to understand that this is just a general term for a treatment technique. Just like “laser” or “injectable,” the term “microneedling” includes a very broad range of devices and strengths, so understanding their differences will help patients recognize why one may be more suitable than …
If you haven’t already heard us raving about this brand—let’s talk ALL about it, because we CANNOT get enough of it. What is it? SkinMedica is a medical-grade collection of skincare products, created by Allergan, the makers of Botox and Juvederm fillers. This collection was formulated by dermatologists in 1999 and has since been put …
Sunscreen isn’t just to protect against sunburn or a tan. “But I don’t even burn,” we commonly hear. We get it! But sunscreen protection is important for so much more than just that. Using sunscreen regularly can decrease the risk of developing skin cancers, pre-cancerous growths, melasma, sun burn, dark spots, and premature aging of …
May–the month of flowers, that beautiful Spring bloom, warmer weather, and also Melanoma Awareness. The AAD (American Academy of Dermatology) and the Skin Cancer Foundation recognize Skin Cancer Prevention and Melanoma Awareness all May long. There are many different types of skin cancers, all ranging in severity and mortality rates, but they are ALL worth …
2023: the year of revival, focus, hard work, and hopefully lots of fun! We are SO unbelievably delighted to FINALLY share our brand-new Aesthetic Center with all of you! Welcome to Edgebrook Dermatology: Medical, Aesthetic & Laser Center. We are a dermatology clinic specializing in both medical and cosmetic skincare. In our medical center, you …
