At Shades Valley Dermatology, we are committed to the health of your skin. Dr. Kate Flanagan and the staff at Shades Valley Dermatology believe that healthy skin is the best skin you can have. One of our chief goals is the early detection, treatment and prevention of skin cancer, so we offer and recommend regular skin examinations. We also focus on the treatment of chronic skin conditions such as psoriasis, acne, contact dermatitis and eczema.
For people struggling with these skin conditions, effective treatments can be life-changing. We want to provide increased access to dermatological care in our community and offer appointments in a timely manner in both Birmingham and Jasper, AL. We believe that you deserve your best skin. We focus on healthy skin and individualized treatment for a wide range of common skin conditions.
Dr. Katherine Flanagan is a board certified dermatologist who has practiced medical, pediatric and cosmetic dermatology in Birmingham for 5 years. Prior to starting her dermatology residency at Saint Louis University, Dr. Flanagan completed an internal medicine residency at UAB and a clinical trials fellowship in the Department of Dermatology at Saint Louis University.
For people struggling with these skin conditions, effective treatments can be life-changing. We want to provide increased access to dermatological care in our community and offer appointments in a timely manner in both Birmingham and Jasper, AL. We believe that you deserve your best skin. We focus on healthy skin and individualized treatment for a wide range of common skin conditions.
Dr. Katherine Flanagan is a board certified dermatologist who has practiced medical, pediatric and cosmetic dermatology in Birmingham for 5 years. Prior to starting her dermatology residency at Saint Louis University, Dr. Flanagan completed an internal medicine residency at UAB and a clinical trials fellowship in the Department of Dermatology at Saint Louis University.
Services
At Shades Valley Dermatology we offer comprehensive medical dermatology services and a wide array of laser and cosmetic procedures as well.
We focus heavily on the treatment of precancerous and cancerous skin lesions, and we develop customized treatment plans with our patients to decrease the number of skin cancers they develop in the long term.
Because many of our patients complain of excessive hair growth, sun damage and facial redness, we offer treatments for these conditions as well as acne and acne scarring.
We focus heavily on the treatment of precancerous and cancerous skin lesions, and we develop customized treatment plans with our patients to decrease the number of skin cancers they develop in the long term.
Because many of our patients complain of excessive hair growth, sun damage and facial redness, we offer treatments for these conditions as well as acne and acne scarring.
We look at every patient as an individual.
We want to help our patients meet the goals they have for their skin.
We offer treatments for medical problems such as precancerous lesions as well as procedures for cosmetic concerns such as unwanted hair and sun damage.
We look forward to helping you achieve your best skin.
We want to help our patients meet the goals they have for their skin.
We offer treatments for medical problems such as precancerous lesions as well as procedures for cosmetic concerns such as unwanted hair and sun damage.
We look forward to helping you achieve your best skin.
Photodynamic therapy (PDT) is a medical procedure used to treat precancerous lesions, also called "actinic keratoses", and may also treat early skin cancers.
It is typically but not always covered by insurance, and we will give you the information needed to confirm that your specific insurance plan covers this medical procedure.
Photodynamic therapy uses a topical lotion called Levulan which makes the skin sensitive to the treatment light, also called a "blue light".
After cleansing, the lotion is applied to the skin of the treatment area, and the patient sits for a certain period of time (from 1-2 hours) in our office.
It is typically but not always covered by insurance, and we will give you the information needed to confirm that your specific insurance plan covers this medical procedure.
Photodynamic therapy uses a topical lotion called Levulan which makes the skin sensitive to the treatment light, also called a "blue light".
After cleansing, the lotion is applied to the skin of the treatment area, and the patient sits for a certain period of time (from 1-2 hours) in our office.
GentleMax Pro is a dual platform laser made by one of the industry's leaders, Syneron Candela.
The GentleMax Pro is a dual platform laser using a 755nm Alexandrite laser and a 1064nm Nd:YAG laser, allowing a wide range of treatment options.
In general, you should expect to numb with topical lidocaine for 20-30 minutes prior to your procedure.
Below are descriptions of the various procedures we perform with the GentleMax Pro.
The GentleMax Pro is the gold standard for effective hair removal in skin types I-VI, which includes most skin types.
The GentleMax Pro is a dual platform laser using a 755nm Alexandrite laser and a 1064nm Nd:YAG laser, allowing a wide range of treatment options.
In general, you should expect to numb with topical lidocaine for 20-30 minutes prior to your procedure.
Below are descriptions of the various procedures we perform with the GentleMax Pro.
The GentleMax Pro is the gold standard for effective hair removal in skin types I-VI, which includes most skin types.
The SkinPen creates thousands of precise micro-injuries or "micro-channels" in the dermis, which stimulates new collagen synthesis without causing scar tissue formation.
This technology takes advantage of the skin's natural healing process.
When SkinPen makes microchannels in the skin, the skin naturally produces new collagen and elastin in the treatment areas, leading to a fresher skin appearance.
The SkinPen is safe for all skin types and is safe for all ages, although we recommend the procedure for ages 15 years old or older.
This technology takes advantage of the skin's natural healing process.
When SkinPen makes microchannels in the skin, the skin naturally produces new collagen and elastin in the treatment areas, leading to a fresher skin appearance.
The SkinPen is safe for all skin types and is safe for all ages, although we recommend the procedure for ages 15 years old or older.
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