Bay Oaks Dermatology-Skin Vein and Laser Center Specials

Radiesse $600 for 1.5ml syringe/$300 for additional .8ml syringe

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Dr. Shelley Sekula Gibbs is a board certified dermatologist who is a leader in providing advanced medical, surgical and cosmetic procedures to enhance the natural beauty of your skin and treat skin diseases.  Dr. Sekula Gibbs is a diplomate of the American Board of Dermatology, fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology, serves on the Board of the American Society for Mohs Surgery and is a member of the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery, the American College of Phlebology and the Women's Dermatological Society.

At Bay Oaks Dermatology - Skin,Vein & Laser Center, Dr. Shelley Sekula Gibbs and her professional staff strive to provide exceptional care for your family’s skin problems using state-of-the-art technology and attention to your unique needs.

Dr. Shelley Sekula Gibbs is pleased to introduce a "gold standard" in laser hair removal.  Plus,

  a breakthrough in eliminating

  spider veins without needles!

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Hair removal packages available at affordable rates

Spider vein treatments to beautify your legs

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At Bay Oaks Dermatology - Skin,Vein & Laser Center, Dr. Shelley Sekula Gibbs will work with you to develop a plan to heal and beautify your skin.  Such as...

Skin Rejuvenation - Reversing the Signs of Aging

• Botox® can be effective in erasing wrinkles, decreasing sweating and reducing headaches and muscle spasm, but Botox® is a serious medication.  Dr. Sekula Gibbs is among the most educated and skilled practitioners of Botox® in the area.
• DiamondTome Microdermabrasion can smooth rough, dry skin; rejuvenate aging face, chest, back and hands; open pores and improve texture.
• IPL Photofacial Intense Pulsed Light can be highly effective for brown spots, blood vessels and rosacea on the face, neck and chest.
• Fillers such as Radiesse®, Restylane®, Juvederm™, Perlane®, Sculptra® and Cosmoplast® can be quick ways to reduce wrinkles and sagging skin, marionette lines or "parentheses".  When utilized with proper anesthetics, fillers can administered quite comfortably.
• Chemical Peels Jessner's/TCA, Glycolic, Beta, Vitalize and Enzyme peels can be useful ways to reduce fine lines, wrinkles and blotchy sun-damaged skin.   Down time varies with the depth of the peel. Sun protection every morning and retinoids and/or alpha hydroxy acids at night are an important parts of preparing for the peel maximizing your results.

Beautifying Your Legs

Spider & Varicose Vein Sclerotherapy and Laser Vein Removal  

Unsightly veins can mar even the most attractive legs.  As a longstanding member of the American College of Phlebology and a board certified dermatologist, Dr. Sekula Gibbs has the training and experience to treat spider and varicose veins with advanced technologies.  Annoying brown spots may be removed with the LightSheer laser.  Rough skin growths can be identified and diagnosed by Dr. Sekula Gibbs and when appropriate frozen off or polished away with microdermabrasion. 

Skin Cancer

Skin Cancer

As a board certified dermatologist, a board member of the American Society of Mohs Surgery, a fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology and a fellow of the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery, Dr. Sekula Gibbs is highly trained in effective ways to treat skin cancer.  Her goal is to eliminate the cancer while providing you with the best cosmetic result and the least down time.

Skin Cancer is a growing epidemic that strikes one in five Americans.   If you have a spot that is changing or a sore that won't heal, Dr. Sekula Gibbs will be pleased to examine it, biopsy the spot if indicated and then prescribe the appropriate treatment. With over 20 years experience in dermatology and skin surgery, Dr. Sekula Gibbs will provide you with the information you need to make a sound decision about your skin cancer.  

TYPES OF SKIN CANCER

• Melanoma is a potentially aggressive skin cancer that can metastasize or spread internally if not removed quickly and completely.  Watch out for changing moles or dark spots that suddenly appear.   Learn the ABCDE's of Melanoma.
• Squamous Cell Carcinoma is developing more frequently in Americans.  This may be because of the use of immunosuppressive drugs, such as those used in organ transplant patients.  Squamous cell carcinoma usually arises in sun damaged skin and affects over 200,000 Americans each year.
• Basal Cell Carcinoma is the most common cancer in America affecting over one million Americans each year. Look for shiny, pink bumps that grow, scar like areas that appear without explanation or sores that won't heal. BCCs are most common on sun exposed skin.
• Actinic Keratoses are precancers that develop on sun exposed skin. AKs feel rough like stickers or crusts on your skin.  After freezing AKs with liquid nitrogen, Dr. Sekula Gibbs will often recommend a regimen of sunscreens and topical retinoids or other acids to help prevent new precancers from developing.

Treatment of Skin Cancer
• Mohs Micrographic Surgery Dr. Sekula Gibbs has practiced Mohs surgery in the Houston area for over 20 years.  As a member of the American Society for Mohs Surgery she adheres to high standards for the using this successful technique.  Mohs surgery is a precise method for treating agressive or recurrent skin cancers or skin cancers occurring in cosmetically sensitive areas such as lip, nose ears or eyelids.  This Mohs procedure combines surgical removal of cancerous tissue by Dr. Sekula Gibbs, in her CLIA certified office, with microscopic examination and immediate identification of the cancer and the area it has invaded.  Mohs surgery provides up to a 96%-98% cure rate for primary basal cell skin cancer.  By creating the smallest possible defect Mohs surgery patients have an improved opportunity for an excellent cosmetic result.
• Excision Surgery is useful for first-time skin cancer and can give excellent cure rates and good cosmetic results.
• Curettage and Dessication is a tried and true way to remove non-melanoma skin cancer.  Although no margins are checked it may be quite useful for nodular or superficial basal cell carcinoma. C&D usually results in a smooth white scar.
• Cryotherapy with liquid nitrogen freezing can be useful for smaller non-melanoma skin cancers. Although no margins are checked cryotherapy may be appropriate for certain patients.
• 5-Fluorouracil, 5FU (Effudex® or Carac®) or imiquimod (Aldara®) are creams that can be used to treat certain skin cancers, especially those occurring on flat areas, like the back, chest and arms. These medicated creams are sometimes used after surgical removal of skin cancer to reduce recurrences.

Helping Troubled Skin Become Healthy Skin

Acne, Hair Loss, Excess Hair, Hormone Imbalance, Hidradenitis Suppurativa

• When severe cystic acne threatens to scar a young patient's face isotretinoin (Accutane®) may be indicated. Dr. Shelley Sekula Gibbs is a certified by the FDA iPLEDGE program to prescribe isotretinoin. For moderate or mild acne, Dr. Sekula Gibbs will prescribe a regimen for your particular skin condition and type. 
• Losing one's hair, known as alopecia, can be emotionally traumatic.  Although often a normal part of aging as determined by your genes, hair loss can be a sign of physical disease.  Various tests may be indicated to evaluate your hair loss, including blood work, scalp biopsy and, more recently, a simple cheek swab (HairDx) that gives information about your genetic likelihood to develop hair loss .  With proper treatment, androgenetic alopecia can sometimes be stopped and even reversed.  Minoxidil (Rogaine), spironolactone (Aldactone) and/or finesteride (Propecia®) may be useful.
• Unwanted facial or body hair can diminish a person's self-esteem.  The first order of business is to determine the root cause of excess hair growth called hirsutism.  Hormone studies may be necessary in certain patients.  Medical and laser treatments may be combined to give the best and the most long lasting results.  LightSheer® is considered by many to be the "gold standard" in laser hair removal for all skin types even tanned and very dark skin. Excess hair can also be treated with eflornithine (Vaniqa®).
• Hidradenitis Suppurative (acne inversa) causes painful boils and abcesses to form in the groin and underarms theoretically due to blocked apocrine glands.  Treatment of HS is difficult - while lancing is not routinely effective and culures are usually sterile, draining can sometimes provide relief while intralesional steroids often reduce swelling and tenderness.  Topical and oral antibiotics, Accutane (isotretinoin), and surgical excision have a role.  Excision of the inflammed area may be effective and should be done before sinus tracts spread, if possible.   Studies have shown mixed results from anti-androgen therapy and little benefit from finesteride (Propecia) or methotrexate.  Immunosuppressants such as systemic steroids, cyclosporine, dapsone, and TNF blockers like Etanercept (Enbrel®), Adalimumab (Humira®), and Infliximab (Remicade®) have been reported to be useful in individual cases.   Pain management is important.

Diseases of the Skin - Warts and Molluscum, Psoriasis, Lichen Planus, Atopic Dermatitis/Eczema, Lupus

• Human skin can be effected by a multitude of conditions.  As a board certified dermatologist, Dr. Shelley Sekula Gibbs is trained to diagnose and treat diseases of the skin, hair and nails.  She will be happy to assist you and your family with your cutaneous quandaries.
• Treatment of Warts and Molluscum with liquid nitrogen, immuno therapy and salicylic acid plasters.  Careful yet aggressive when necessary treatment of eczema/atopic dermatitis with topical steroids, immune modulators, anti-histamine itch controllers and hypoallergenic moisturizers and cleansers for eczema/atopic dermatitis.
• Systemics for Serious Skin Diseases- Methotrexate, Acitretin (Soriatane®), Sulfasalazine (Azulfidine®), Cyclosporine (Neoral®), Hydroxychloroquin (Plaquenil®), Vitamin D, etc.
• Biologics for Psoriasis, Psoriatic Arthritis and other potentially life-changing skin diseases - Etanercept (Enbrel®), Adalimumab (Humira®), Infliximab (Remicade®), etc.

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