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The Big Leagues of Medicine - BOARD CERTIFICATION

“Expert” is a word used so much in every aspect of our lives today that it has become almost meaningless, leading to skepticism rather than trust. A common definition is “a person who knows more and more about less and less until...

Getting to the THICK of It

Curly or straight, thick or fine, short or long, black, or blonde. Each person’s hair is a unique combination of features with no two tresses exactly alike. Due to this individuality, hair is intimately tied with one’s image and identity....

Love Your Skin Again

Many of us can remember when microwave ovens first became available. We were simply amazed at how fast that big metal box could heat food in seconds! In dermatology, these same microwaves are today used in radiofrequency treatments to do the same...

The Dynamic Duo

New technologies emerge seemingly every week in medicine, but only occasionally does a real game-changer present itself. The next generation of non-surgical RF technology for facial sculpting and dermal remodeling from head to toe is here!...

Unveil Those Lovely Lips

As mask mandates are being lifted, our spirits are uplifted as well since now we are able to express ourselves and smile! A big part of that beautiful smile is made up of our lips. Women have been augmenting their lips for hundreds of years in the form...

Restore and Refresh with Skin Resurfacing

After hiding behind masks for so long now, many of us are eager to show our faces again. But none of us want our skin to look as worn out as we have felt over this “long COVID winter.” Thankfully, there is no need to trade in the wrinkles...

The Magic Wand

There are many conditions in medicine for which a magic wand would be very useful. Unfortunately, they are in short supply. There is, however, an ingenious tool that has been shown in head-to-head studies to magically melt fat more efficiently with fewer...

07 Apr

What is NADIA

NADIA (Nicotinamide Adenine Dinucleotide) is a brand new product that you can find here at QnA Medical Spa. NADIA contains nad, which is operative at the deepest mitochondrial cellular levels. This product is wonderful for aging and damaged skin because...

20 Feb

How To Treat Dry Winter Skin

A popular question right now is how to treat dry winter skin. With the cooler weather, some may be experiencing a little bit of easiness and flakiness. At QnA, we've got plenty of products to help remedy that situation. For preventative measures...

My Journey from Internal Medicine to Dermatology

I was born in the heart of the Chihuahuan Desert in El Paso, Texas, under the charring heat and blistering sun. This setting provided me with a front-row seat to the damaging effects of the sun on skin. After completing medical school, I chose...

18 Dec

The Problem with Warts

Hello, this is Dr. April Sanchez with Benson Dermatology talking about one of my favorite treatments for one of my least favorite problems which are warts. Warts are one of my least favorite problems because they can be very stubborn, unpredictable, and...

Time Keeps on Ticking...

Neurotoxins (in the form of Botox© and Dysport©) have long been recognized for their impressive ability to relax "dynamic" wrinkles, the wrinkles that appear with facial movements. Some people constantly overwork their facial muscles but...

12 Nov

Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) and Pigmentation

When it comes to skin pigmentation, many QnA clients ask for treatment options to help. One of our most effective treatments is intense pulsed light (IPL), a light treatment used to help lighten different forms of visible skin damage such as...

15 Sep

Botox vs. Dysport

Wrinkles and fine lines are something we have to cope with as we age. There are two major treatments used to improve the overall appearance of wrinkles--Botox and Dysport. Both are types of botulinum toxin (neuromodulators) injections and are...

Treatments that last

Over the last few months, time has seemed to slow and distance to expand. Almost overnight, lives drastically changed and familiar conveniences disappeared. Lasting things became more noticeable and appreciated as groceries flew off the shelves and regular...

Nature Derm! Part 8 - Oleander

Nature Derm: Part 8 Oleander- Poison, Remedy, or Both? We took a field trip to Smith’s Nursery in Ponchatoula (thanks guys!) to film this fascinating segment on oleander plants. Beautiful but highly poisonous, their bad reputation often proceeds...

Nature Derm! Part 7 - American Mandrake (podophyllum)

Nature Derm: Part 7 The Power of the American Mandrake (podophyllum) Found ever so frequently in our local environment yet packed with so much healing power, you won’t believe the medicinal qualities of this plant! Warts and molluscums can...

Nature Derm! Part 6 - Beauty Berries

Nature Derm: Part 6 The real beauty of Beauty Berries Spoiler alert!?? The magic is not the berry at all—but in the leaves! In South Louisiana, our spring and summer evenings are filled with bugs. Take a listen as board-certified dermatologist...

Nature Derm! Part 5 - Wild Lettuce

Nature Derm Part 5 — Wild Lettuce “Let tuce” educate you on the healing benefits of Wild Lettuce! Did you know it was used as an opioid back in the day? We’re very grateful to have modern pain medication, but it’s still...

Nature Derm! Part 4 - Apple Trees

Nature Derm Part 4— Apple Trees An apple a day keeps the doctor away, but did you know that it can also get your skin glowing? Malic acid, found in fruits such as apples, has proven to provide many skin benefits. How bout them apples? Check...

Nature Derm! Part 3 - Pine

The Many Uses of Pine ???? Pine trees are all around us, but each part of the tree has unique healing properties. Today, Dr. Benson explains how dermatological conditions such as psoriasis and eczema can be treated with ingredients in pine tar. How’s...

Nature Derm! Part 2 - Poison Ivy

Most of us have had a run-in with this pretty but poisonous plant. Dr. Benson discusses many interesting facts about poison ivy during his outdoor stroll on this beautiful day. Check back here on our blog or on our Facebook page for more videos from...

Nature Derm! Willow Bark

Our first segment of Nature Derm features the medicinal and topical benefits of willow bark! As Dr. Benson explains, the healing attributes of willow bark have been around for quite some time. You may recognize one of our favorite skincare ingredients/acids...

Good news is here!

We are thrilled to reopen all Benson Dermatology offices on Monday, May 4th. We will be open for medical and surgical dermatology appointments AND will continue with Telederm appointments. Guidelines are in place to comply with Health Department and...

Urgent Dermatology Condtions

Our Telederm appointments have kept us busy throughout the day, but we do realize that more urgent conditions require in-office visits. For conditions requiring “hands-on” treatment such as those listed above, our dermatology clinic is OPEN!

Credentials Aren't Everything

In a recent interview, the CEO of a major financial company revealed the secret of his success, and it was encapsulated in a lesson from business school. It occurred in the only class in which he did not receive an “A” because he failed the...

Moh's Surgery - A Sure Thing

In recent decades, the traditional way of surgically removing skin cancer has given way to a one-stop process involving removal of the cancerous growth, the checking for completeness of removal, and the cosmetic repair of the skin, all in real time. This...

Not just your typical dermatology office!

Benson Dermatology Your health is our priority. Our doctors inspect moles for early detection of skin cancers and perform surgeries to eradicate cancers, remove cysts and precancerous growths, and remedy disfiguring conditions, such as rhinophyma....

Lower Lid

Lower Lid - Sags & Bags We all eventually see those tired eyes in the mirror—dark circles, crepey skin, and puffiness. Unfortunately, with age and genetic disposition, these features often become permanent. But fortunately, there are relatively...

Collagen Craze

Catch phrases abound in the cosmetic industry’s marketing. The word “collagen” has been used and abused for four decades to suggest youthful rejuvenation, but in topical skin preparations, it’s nothing more than a moisturizer.

Great Expectations

The doctor walks in, and the lady quickly flips through her phone and states, "I want my lips to look like hers." On the screen is a picture of Angelina Jolie or Kylie Jenner. Great expectations are then gently honed into enlightened reality. She will...

Tangi Lifestyles - 20 Minute Makeovers

How long does it take to eliminate a double chin or neck wattle or dark, crepey circles under the eyes or sunken cheeks where full, youthful cheeks once were? Believe it or not, the answer is twenty minutes. But the most amazing benefit is how one-third...

COLD-Sensitive Rashes

Autumn leaves and chilly temps can herald more than migrating geese, camo gear, and Uggs. There are skin conditions which can erupt or worsen as the temperature and humidity drop and the skin dries out. Psoriasis is notorious for flaring during winter,...

Tangi Lifestyles - Fighting the Wart War

What is a wart? It is a virus that infects the skin's surface, taking root and often spreading like a patch of crabgrass on a manicured lawn. More common by far during childhood, warts are somehow masked from the immune system, growing unchallenged...

Benson Dermatology: Providing Service Beyond the Ordinary

Benson Dermatology is your number one stop for effective treatments for the care of your skin. We are honored to serve our community with our team of board-certified dermatologists Dr. Robert Benson, Dr. Christel Malinski, Dr. Brianna McDaniel, and Dr....

How Athletes Can Prevent Skin Conditions

Skin infections can have serious consequences, and athletes are amongst those at an increased risk of infection. Without treating skin infections, they can worsen. If you are an athlete and notice anything on your skin that itches, burns, or looks infected,...

Selecting & Applying Sunscreen

Selecting Sunscreen Make sure the label says these things when selecting a sunsreen: Broad Spectrum: Choosing a sunscreen that says "broad spectrum" will protect your skin from both types of harmful UV rays-- UVA rays & UVB rays SPF 30...

How to Prevent Rosacea Flare-ups

Protect yourself from the sun. Apply a gentle, broad-spectrum sunscreen with an SPF of 30 or higher. Sunscreens containing titanium dioxide or zinc oxide and are fragrance free are least likely to irritate your sensitive skin. Staying out of the midday...

4 Facts About Melanoma

Recently, a young woman with “beautiful” skin came into our office with a suspicious mole. Sadly, she frequented tanning beds and didn’t adequately protect her skin while in the sun. Her diagnosis at such a young age was melanoma. Don’t...

Keep Your Baby Safe: Infant Sun Protection

It only takes one blistering sunburn as a child to double the chance of someone developing melanoma later in their life. Skin cancer is the most common cancer in the United States, and melanoma is the deadliest form. This is why it is important for...

MOHS Skin Cancer Surgery

Skin cancer, when detected early, is typically removed easily during a normal office visit. But skin cancers which are larger or located in cosmetically important areas such as the central face pose a challenge: how much skin should be removed to completely...

Awake, Alert, Alive!

Before any skin procedure or liposuction is contemplated, make sure local anesthesia is an option unless there's a compelling reason to risk general anesthesia. Robert Benson, MD American Board Certified Dermatologist Dermatological Surgeon and...

Micro Needling- A Penetrating Revelation

Micro needling benefits all skin types on both face and neck areas, minimizes the appearance of certain types of scars, and enhances the skin's appearance over time with multiple treatments and collagen continues to be produced.

Tempting Lips

Our culture lately has emphasized what Shakespeare so aptly described, but we now actually have the ability to make lips "tempting grow." Having performed cosmetic injections since the earliest days, I remember our first lip fillers as synthetic sutures...

Beach Ready ... NOT!

When I first started practice in Hammond in 1980, every year I would diagnose only a handful of melanomas--the most lethal form of skin cancer. For the last several years, Benson Dermatology has diagnosed typically thirty melanomas per year, some in teenagers! Why?...

Mohs Surgery Has Arrived!

Our “Tangi lifestyle” includes lots and lots of outdoor activities, which, in turn, often cause skin cancer. Most “garden variety” skin cancers are easily removed during an office visit to the dermatologist, but some are special...

Male Breast Reduction

"When I extended my hand to greet the gentleman in the examination room, he wrapped his big arms around me and said in his British accent, “You have no idea what this means to me. I can now go to the beach with my grandson and swim with him. I can...

Worldwide Experience. Hometown Care.

How does a dermatology practice in Ponchatoula become one of the largest and most comprehensive practices in the entire South? “There is no substitute for the human touch.” This statement by board certified dermatologist Dr. Robert Benson,...

Downsizing in Minutes with SculpSure™*

Often our imaginations are filled with "what if" and "if only," but every so often fantasy becomes reality. What if excessive fat deposits could be melted away by a 25 minute treatment with no needles, no suction, no freezing, no compression garments,...

Dissolving the DOUBLE CHIN!

The next significant advancement in cosmetic surgery is here, but no surgery is involved! Finally, medical science has figured out how to diminish a double chin by a simple, safe, and predictable injection called Kybella™. When Kybella™ is...

Beauty That Lasts

During World War II, many pilots took fire and ended up with fragments of glass or Plexiglas in their eyes. One doctor noticed that while glass fragments caused inflammation, Plexiglas did not. This discovery led to the first artificial lens! Now the...

C’mon Man!

After frequent comments about my looking tired or over-worked or under-slept, I relented. Under the guise of “trying neurotoxin and filler products on myself so I can better tell patients what to expect,” I first injected a facial filler to...

The SuperStar in You

Recently a seventy-year old “firecracker" of a lady lay on my surgery table cracking jokes and philosophizing as the Smartlipo™ Triplex laser lipo want gently removed several inches of fat from her waistline and love handles. During the hour...

Acne Alternatives

Years ago, prescription medicines revolutionized acne therapy with great success, but the last few years have seen a rise in physical treatments - including photodynamic therapy (PDT), Laser Genesis, microdermabrasion, dermalinfusion, and dietary supplements...

Downtime vs. Results

Although outpatient cosmetic surgery has become more responsive to today’s busy lifestyles, a general rule of thumb is that results are proportional to downtime. Typically, the longer it takes to heal, the more profound and lasting is the improvement. Why...

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