Cosmetic Dermatology Care from Trusted Iowa Dermatologists
Personalized Treatments Designed Around You
RC Dermatology provides a comprehensive range of cosmetic dermatology services designed to enhance your skin's appearance. Schedule a consultation to receive professional recommendations and a personalized treatment plan tailored to your needs. Explore the following services we offer—please note that availability may vary by clinic location. Contact us today to learn more and find the perfect solution for your skincare goals.
Cosmetic Dermatology Services
Acne Scars
Whether you had acne as a teen or as an adult, acne scars can be a frustrating reminder of your past skin care challenges. While many individuals recover from acne without any scarring, some individuals are left with permanent reminders of the acne they used to have. Luckily, there is treatment for acne scars.
While the best way to prevent acne scars is to treat acne as soon as possible, that's not always possible. RC Dermatology offers various treatments for acne scarring, including microdermabrasion and chemical peels.
Aging & Wrinkles
While aging is a natural part of life, you can reduce the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles, and uneven skin tone with personalized anti-aging treatments at RC Dermatology. Our experienced providers offer a range of cosmetic dermatology services, including chemical peels, Botox®, microdermabrasion, dermal fillers, and photofacials, all tailored to your unique skin type and goals.
To maintain your results at home, we also carry a complete line of professional-grade, non-prescription skin care products designed to support long-term skin health and visible rejuvenation. Ask our team for expert recommendations on the best anti-aging treatments and skin care products for smoother, healthier-looking skin.
Botox®
Botox® is the brand name for botulinum toxin, a naturally derived and highly purified muscle relaxant used to reduce the appearance of facial wrinkles. Over time, repeated facial expressions, like frowning, squinting, or raising your eyebrows, cause dynamic wrinkles and folds to form. Botox® works by gently relaxing the targeted facial muscles, allowing the skin to smooth and softening or minimizing the appearance of lines.
This quick, non-surgical treatment temporarily reduces muscle activity for several months, helping smooth forehead lines, crow’s feet (lines around the eyes), and frown lines between the brows. However, wrinkles caused primarily by sun damage or skin laxity from gravity typically require alternative cosmetic treatments.
At RC Dermatology, we provide expert Botox treatments in Des Moines and at multiple convenient clinic locations throughout Iowa. Our experienced providers create personalized treatment plans to deliver natural-looking results that help you look refreshed. Schedule a consultation at a location near you to learn if Botox® is right for your skin goals.
Chemical Peels
Peel back layers of blemished and damaged skin with a chemical peel. During this process, a skincare expert will use a chemical solution to remove dead skin, which can improve areas with dark spots, sun damage, acne scars or minimize fine lines.
You may also experience some redness and peeling skin after receiving treatment. This makes some individuals uncomfortable going out in public for a few days after a chemical peel. If this might be a concern for you, consider scheduling your chemical peel close to a weekend or another time where you can stay home and rest for a few days and allow your skin to heal. The results are worth it!
Juvéderm
Juvéderm® is a hyaluronic acid–based dermal filler designed to smooth wrinkles and restore natural-looking volume to the face for noticeable anti-aging results. Hyaluronic acid is a naturally occurring sugar found in the body that helps retain moisture and maintain skin hydration and fullness. As we age, levels decline, ultimately leading to volume loss and deeper facial folds.
Formulated for enhanced comfort during treatment, Juvéderm® provides long-lasting correction for fine lines, wrinkles, and areas of facial volume loss, including smile lines and nasolabial folds. At RC Dermatology, our experienced cosmetic dermatology providers customize each treatment to deliver subtle, refreshed results that enhance your natural features. Schedule a consultation at one of our convenient Iowa locations to learn if Juvéderm® is right for you.
KYBELLA®
Have you been struggling to lose that double chin, only to have it persist despite eating right and exercising?
RC Dermatology is pleased to offer KYBELLA®, an FDA-approved, non-surgical solution to treat and improve fat-deposits below the chin (submental fat), also called “double chin.” Using deoxycholic acid, a naturally occurring molecule in the body, KYBELLA® aids in the breakdown and absorption of fat when injected beneath your chin. Once those cells are destroyed, they cannot store or accumulate fat, making KYBELLA® an attractive long-term alternative to liposuction or surgery to treat a double chin.
Latisse
Have you ever wished for longer, thicker, more beautiful lashes? If your eyelashes are thin or sparse, you may have a condition known as eyelash hypotrichosis. While mascara or false lashes might provide temporary improvements, there is a prescription treatment solution known as Latisse that can help make your eyelashes grow longer, thicker and darker.
Microdermabrasion
Has your skin lost its glow or been damaged by age, heredity, the sun and/or other environmental factors? Microdermabrasion can help revitalize your skin, giving you a fresh appearance by exfoliating damaged skin and allowing new skin to grow.
Microdermabrasion is the application of rough, tiny grains to buff away the surface layer of skin. Usually done as a series of treatments, microdermabrasion can minimize fine lines and wrinkles, lighten age spots and improve acne scarring.
Microneedling
Microneedling is a procedure that uses small needles to prick the skin. The purpose of treatment is to generate new collagen and skin tissue for smoother, firmer, more toned skin. Microneedling is mostly used on the face and treats various scars, wrinkles and large pores.
Restylane
As we get older, our skin becomes thinner and no longer looks as smooth as it once did. How well your skin ages can depend on a variety of factors, including genetics, sun exposure, diet and lifestyle. There are cosmetic dermatology treatments that can help restore some of the youthful appearance you've been missing.
Restylane provides immediate, long-lasting wrinkle correction. It is a safe, natural cosmetic dermal filler used to reduce laugh lines, reduce forehead wrinkles and to improve the appearance of the lips.
Rosacea
Rosacea is a common skin condition that can cause redness on your cheeks, chin, nose and forehead. Some individuals may also get bumps or pimples on the red areas of their faces or burning and soreness of their eyes.
While there is no known cure for rosacea, your RC Dermatology provider can prescribe medication and recommend other cosmetic dermatology treatments to help control your symptoms and keep them from getting worse.