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Why Monroe Residents Should Pay Attention to Their Moles
Are you checking your skin regularly? Did you know that an estimated 5 to 10% of Americans have atypical moles? Additionally, the rate of melanoma is increasing by 4.1% every year. If you aren’t regularly checking your skin for abnormalities and discoloration, it is...
Monroe Residents Ask: What is the Best Type of Facelift?
Do you want the dramatic results of plastic surgery without the lengthy recovery time and scarring? The answer to all of your wishes is a liquid facelift at Hopkins Dermatology in Monroe, Louisiana with Dr. Janine Hopkins. What is a Liquid Facelift? A liquid...
Non-Invasive Laser Treatments for Monroe Residents
Do you need a minor fix to your appearance, but you don’t want to go through the hassle of major plastic surgery? Dr. Hopkins at Hopkins Dermatology offers several non-invasive laser treatments for Monroe and surrounding area residents. Laser Hair Removal Do you have...
Why Dermatology Is Important: What Monroe Residents Need to Know
In your lifetime, you only get one skin, so protecting and caring for it is important. Caring for your skin and taking the necessary steps to make sure it is healthy and clean is important. You may be asking yourself if you need to seek medical dermatology or cosmetic...
Three Alternatives to Blepharoplasty for Monroe Residents
Are your eyelids sagging and looking dull? A blepharoplasty can be a costly procedure if you are in need of a quick fix. If you looking for alternatives to an invasive surgical procedure, there are three other options offered at Hopkins Dermatology in Monroe,...
What Monroe Residents Should Know About Photodynamic Therapy
Do you have skin cancer? Are you in need of a treatment plan that destroys precancerous cells? Dr. Janine Hopkins at Hopkins Dermatology in Monroe, Louisiana, offers photodynamic therapy, a treatment designed to attack precancerous and cancerous cells in your skin. ...
Plastic Surgery Options in Monroe Without Cutting
Do you need a facial rejuvenation, but you don’t want to go under the knife or general anesthesia? There are several minimally invasive options at Hopkins Dermatology in Monroe, Louisiana. These procedures offered by dual board-certified Dr. Janine Hopkins include...
Body Contouring 101: Thigh Edition
It’s a fact of life. Women are more prone than men to carry weight in their lower body, especially the buttocks, hips and thighs. By the time a woman is 25, even at a healthy weight, she’ll carry nearly twice as much body fat as a healthy-weight male of the same age....
Body Contouring 101: Arm Edition
Some of the places our body chooses to store fat can be really annoying. Especially when they just don’t respond to healthy eating, or sometimes, even highly targeted exercise. One such area is the excess fat stored beneath your upper arm, often called batwings. Fun...
Body Contouring 101: Abdomen Edition
One of the most popular areas for body contouring and shaping is the abdominal area, including surrounding areas such as the flanks. The flanks, or sides, are one of the most popular areas of contouring for both men and women. Fat tends to naturally accumulate there,...