Cosmetic & Esthetic Services
 

Facials
 All treatments include home care product recommendations as well as a treatment plan.  
  
 A customized skin care treatment designed around your specific skin type and needs, includes cleansing with
 steam, exfoliation, extraction (if needed), skin analysis mask, moisturizer with SPF
 
 Anti-Aging 
 Help diminish the signs of aging skin, facial includes use of AHA - based products to help reduce fine lines
 and remove dead cellular build up on the surface of the skin leaving skin glowing and rejuvenated

Acne Facial
 This facial is suited for all acne prone skin types, teen’s as well as adult acne, includes antibacterial based products as well as salicylic mask designed to deep clean pores and red skin of acne bacteriaIntense Acne
 
 Facial/Peel
 Includes everything in the Acne facial plus an intense  customized peel to target and deep clean pores,
 good for blemishes, blackheads and milia; to  exfoliate, reduce oil and clogged pores, improve  texture and color
 
 Sensitive skin
 This facial is designed to treat all sensitive skin types including Rosacea; Hypo allergenic skin care product based; designed to deep clean, rehydrate and calm sensitive skin
 
 Mini facial
 Designed for a busy schedule; deep clean pores; extraction (if needed); exfoliate; mask
 
 Teen Facial
 Bring in your teen for a informative, educational based deep cleansing facial treatment. Designed specifically for teens to educate them on the importance of good, healthy skin, care at home and the use of sunscreens.
 
 Deep Exfoliation Treatments
 Exfoliating the skin on a regular basis is
 vital to healthy, glowing skin. We offer 3 different types of exfoliation techniques:
 
 Peels, Microdermabrasion & Enzyme
 Salicylic Peel
 Great for all acne skin types . A deep pore treatment to target clogged pores, blackheads and milia, good for overactive sebaceous glands. No at home pre-treatment required.
 
 Pumpkin Peel
 This peel is good for all skin types - contains fruit acids and enzymes to exfoliate, rehydrated and brighten the skin.
 
 Microdermabrasion
 Good for retexturing skin (acne scarring and larger pores) pigmented skin - all skin types

Enzyme Treatment
  For sensitive skin such as Rosacea, a gentle exfoliation of skin surface without AHA’s which can sensitize skin. Good for all skin types - no prep before doing a treatment required.

 
 Peels

 We have 3 types of chemical Peels: Glycolic, Lactic & Salicylic
 
 MD Forte Glycolic Peel (70%)
  Designed to minimized age spots and wrinkles; most  skin types - especially those concerned with aging
 skin. Recommended use of Glycolic home care routine  2 weeks prior to 1st treatment for optimum results
 
 MD Forte Glycolic Peel (99%)
  Recommended for deep lines and sun damaged skin; must use glycolic home care products prior to peel
 (2 weeks minimum) NOT recommended for sensitive skin
 
 Vivite Peel
 This advanced peel is designed to exfoliate and  retextures skin, brighten pigmentation as well as minimizing appearance of fine lines; less irritating  then traditional Glycolic Peel - good for dry and  combo skin types.
 
 We offer advanced, effective home skin care products.
 
 LaRoche Posay
 
 Is the #1 dermatologist recommended skin care brand in Europe, now available in the United States. These products are developed in strict compliance based on pharmaceutical standards offering a  complete daily skincare regimen for all skin conditions including: acne/oily; intolerant/sensitive; dry  dehydrated; prematurely aging skin
 
 Vivite & MD Forte
 An effective simple to use glycolic acid based system  that helps you achieve smoother, healthier looking skin, best when used in conjunction with peels for optimum results.
 
 
Revision Skincare
 
 Advanced skincare dispensed by Physicians for  over 22 years. Offering high quality products at  reasonable prices. Featuring Teamine Eye Complex the Number 1 eye treatment for dark circles and  Nectifirm an advanced technology for firming the neck.

 
About the Doctor
Dr. Robert G. Shoss received his dermatology training at Albany Medical Center Hospital after graduating from the University of Texas Medical School at San Antonio.
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About Ari Fisher
Physician Assistant
Ari J. Fisher, MPAS, RPA-C has been with Albany Dermatology since 2001, and was previously employed at the Albany Medical Center where he practiced in the departments of medicine and emergency medicine.
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About Lindsey Swint
Esthetician
Lindsey Swint is one of the newest members of our office having joined us in August 2009. Lindsey is a licensed Aesthetician who graduated in June 2006 from the Aesthetic Science Institute.
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About the Nurses