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Carolinas Dermatology Group Opens a New Office in Florence
To better serve our patients, Carolinas Dermatology group has expanded by opening a second office in Florence, South Carolina. The Florence office is located next to the CVS Pharmacy on Pamplico Highway across from Carolinas Hospital System. The address is: 1929 Mountain Laurel Court, Suite A, Florence SC, 29505. The phone number for the Florence office is (843) 407-2030. We look forward to hearing from you.
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Free Skin Cancer Screening Saturday, October 1st 2011
To better serve the community, our clinics provide free skin cancer screenings for new patients, which are held once every month. If you are new to our practice and interested in this service, please call our office (803-771-7506). Our next screening is Saturday, October 1st, 2011. Please remember that this is a skin cancer screening only and you will need a regular appointment for any treatment.
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What is the Difference between Botox and Dysport?
Botox and Dysport are neuromodulators approved for treatment of facial wrinkles.
Dysport™ is a new botulinum toxin preparation introduced to the US market in 2009. Like BOTOX®, it works to temporarily relax the muscles of expression, causing a reduction in fine lines and wrinkles lasting about 2 to 4 months. Studies to date have demonstrated that the effects of Dysport™ are noticeable in under a week, whereas Botox typically takes three to ten days. Although the active ingredient in both are the same, Dysport has a different delivery method, which accounts for the slight time difference. Continue reading
What is Mohs Surgery?
Mohs surgery has been recognized as the skin cancer treatment with the highest reported cure rate due to the methodical manner in which tissue is removed and examined. Typically, Mohs surgery is performed as an outpatient procedure in the physician’s office. Although the patient is awake during the entire procedure, discomfort is usually minimal and no greater than it would be for more routine skin cancer surgeries. Mohs surgery differs from other skin cancer treatments in that it permits the immediate and complete microscopic examination of the removed cancerous tissue, so that all “roots” and extensions of the cancer can be eliminated. Continue reading