Skin aging. On the one hand, it is unavoidable. On the other hand, is it?

As much as we’d love to wave a magic wand and make those wrinkles, sags and skin damage disappear, unfortunately it doesn’t quite work that way.

But with a few sensible preventive measures and the care and expertise of a highly regarded, triple board certified and experienced medical professional like dermatologist Dr. Jordan Carqueville, your skin can remain glowing and gorgeous as you age.

Dr. Carqueville is a leading dermatologist who specializes in skin cancer treatment, cosmetic treatments, facial rejuvenation, and aesthetics. From consulting with patients on the best ways to keep skin glowing and feeling healthy, to performing advanced surgical techniques for cancer removal, Dr. Carqueville works with her patients to determine the best methods of treatments to achieve safe and successful results.

When you step into the offices of the Derm Institute of Chicago, founded by Dr. Carqueville in 2019, every appointment begins with a conversation. “If someone wants to talk about anti-aging, that is a multi-tissue issue. That means that we look at an individual globally and I assess how they are aging as an individual.”

Dr. Carqueville stresses that there is no cookie cutter approach. “All people age differently. Even twins age differently, depending on their environment and a host of other factors. Each patient gets a tailored plan based on their needs and issues.” For example, she says that fillers or fat transfer would be appropriate for someone who’s a “hollower” and who would need volume. Whereas someone who has a lot of chronic sun damage or who has lots of precancerous lesions or lots of age spots will require laser. “I do a ton of resurfacing work, which really helps to stimulate collagen and brightens the skin.”

“Patients are coming to us because we have a true understanding of anatomy and the aging of the face,” she says.

“Our philosophy is based on having excellent patient care and each individual on our team is extremely qualified.” In addition to Dr. Carqueville, the other doctors in the practice include Dr. Stephanie Bayers, Dr. Pamela Scheinman, Elizabeth Russeau, family nurse practitioner and Eve Persak, a registered nutritionist.

As the president of the Chicago Dermatological Society, Dr. Carqueville created The Art of Skin Gala held at Revel Motor Row in June. “We are a society of 400 dermatologists. And we’re basically saying, all skin is beautiful. We have proceeds going toward the education of children and underserved communities of Chicago, including Horizons for Youth and High Jump.”

Dr. Carqueville has also started a dermatology mentorship program for under-represented medical students. “Dermatology is one of the least diverse of all medical specialties. As the president of the Chicago Dermatological Society this year, my mission has been to create this event embedding higher purpose and having the celebration of inclusivity coming from experts of skin, who know that all skin is equal under the microscope.”

Dr. Carqueville offers a few quick tips everyone should follow:

• Wear sunscreen of SPF 30 and above
• Do not smoke
• Cleanser. Active Ingredient. Moisturizer. Sunscreen. In that order. Every day.
• Eat a balanced and healthy diet.
• Select a provider who knows the differences between the many fillers out there and their ideal placement to achieve a more subtle and natural look.
• Have your skin examined by a board-certified dermatologist on an annual basis.

With offices conveniently located on Michigan Avenue, Hinsdale and Old Orchard, a simple call to the Derm Institute of Chicago is an obvious first step to healthy, beautiful skin.

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