Dermatologist - Decatur
606 W. Pershing Road
Decatur, IL 62526
217-877-7171

Rejuvenate, Refresh, Repair

Services

 

Your skin deserves only the highest quality medical, surgical, and cosmetic care. Trust it to an expert - a highly trained dermatologist.

Lee Institute of Skin & Laser offers a full array of skin care treatments to help you achieve your skin care goals. You can read more on diagnosis and treatment of all general skin, hair, and nail problems including:

 

  • acne
  • scarring
  • rosacea
  • aging skin
  • sun damage
  • wrinkles
  • skin cancer
  • scars
  • unwanted hair
  • pigmentary problems
  • excessive perspiration
  • spider veins
  • fungous infections
  • herpes simplex
  • patch testing for skin allergies
  • moles
  • rashes
  • poison ivy
  • melanoma
  • tattoo removal
  • birthmarks
  • nail infections/disorders
  • psoriasis
  • stretch marks
  • fat deposits
  • warts
  • eczema/dermatitis
  • insect (arthropod) bites
  • herpes zoster (shingles)
  • skin ulcers and abscesses

Skin surgeries include:

  • skin cancer excision or destruction
  • lipoma excision
  • cyst excision
  • scar revisions

Cosmetic procedures include:

  •  laser resurfacing using a carbon dioxide laser
  • pulsed light therapy of vascular skin conditions
  • microdermabrasion
  • chemical peels using salicylic acid and trichloracetic acid
  • sclerotherapy (vein injections)
  • tattoo removal using laser
  • Botox injections
  • Restylane, Hylaform, CosmoDerm/CosmoPlast, and Zyderm injections

Psoriasis light treatments include:

  • Ultraviolet light-A (PUVA) therapy hand unit, foot unit, and walk-in unit
  • Excimer laser

Aesthetic Procedures


Botox
Botox injections for correction of wrinkle lines such as frown lines and crow's-feet have become the standard to which any cosmetic procedure should measure up. By injecting botulinum toxin (which is completely safe for use without any harmful effects), wrinkle lines get corrected within three to four days and the effect lasts for three to four months.

Restylane, Perland, Radiesse, and other filler substances have proven to be effective and safe as a filler substance in correcting wrinkle lines and scars, especially around the mouth.

Microdermabrasion
By means of abrasion using microcrystals and suctioning, the dead upper layer of the skin is gently removed. The procedure can take less than an hour and can be done literally over your lunch hour - and you can return to work or any other professional or social function with very little noticeable residual effect.


Chemical peels
By using various chemicals such as salicylic acid (Beta-Lift Peel) and trichloroacetic acid (Medium Peel), wrinkles caused by sun damage, aging, and hereditary factors can often be reduced. The degree of improvement varies with the depth of the peel. Beta-Lift Peel is, like microdermabrasion, a "lunch-hour" procedure and for faster and better results, the two procedures are often combined.

Laser resurfacing
This is the ultimate way to erase wrinkles and scars but after-the-procedure healing may take some time and often recovery is best done during a vacation. If you have questions about or interest in laser resurfacing, please consult Dr. Lee about the various options for treatment.

Removal of vascular and pigmented lesions (including birthmarks and scars)
Using Intense Pulsed Light, birthmarks, dilated veins, other blood vessel lesions, and undesirable pigmentation can be removed. This is a completely non-invasive procedure.

Sclerotherapy
Sotradecol INSERT I injected into the vein to cause inflammation and disappearance. This is most commonly done for unsightly dilated veins of various diameters including spider veins.

What sets us apart:

  • 30 Years - Extensive training in microscopic diagnosis of skin disorders
  • Diplomate of American Boards of Dermatology & Pathology
  • Botox and Filler by Dr. Francis C. Lee