It’s a relief that acne may not be showing on your face, but acne on your back can be as bothersome and confidence-crippling, especially if there are scars to remind you about it.

At Riva Aesthetic Dermatology we occasionally receive questions on how to get rid of acne scars and although it’s a subject people don’t like to talk about, it can be easily addressed. Even acne scarring on the back can be reduced.

How you will treat back acne or "bacne" scars depends on the severity of scarring. Superficial scarring will naturally fade and with the use of quality dermaceuticals their appearance will become significantly reduced.

In more severe cases of back acne scars you might want to consider slightly more in-depth measures. Microdermabrasion and skin resurfacing are two popular and effective techniques for getting rid of acne scars on your back.

Rivaderm provides SilkPeel Microdermabrasion a double-action treatment for scars that exfoliates and hydrates your skin, leaving it smoother and with less obvious scars.
There’s no reason why you should feel self-conscious wearing back-revealing tops as the summer season closes or heading to the gym for a quick workout. 

Schedule an appointment with a Rivaderm expert and get back to your old self-confidence!

More and more women feel frustrated with ineffective hair removal techniques. Untamed hair returns as a reminder with each shaving or hair waxing treatment. So what can we do?

Laser hair removal is fast becoming the go-to solution for millions of men and women who are fed up with unwanted hair.

Laser hair removal is a permanent, cost-effective solution that leaves your skin soft forever. Unlike shaving, waxing and plucking, laser hair removal completely destroys the hair follicle so hair doesn’t grow back for years to come.

Riva Aesthetic Dermatology serves the wider Lake Norman and North Charlotte, NC area including Mooresville, so get in touch for a laser treatment by Rivaderm’s professional dermatologists today!

Sun damage can be reflected on your skin as sunspots, freckles and wrinkles. If sunspots are bothering you, you can always get rid of them.

The removal of sun spots allows you to turn back time to a point where sunspots didn’t form yet.

At Riva Aesthetic Dermatology you can get rid of sunspots easily and painlessly. Get a glowing, even-complexion, free from sunspots with a treatment from Rivaderm’s Palomar RejuveLux Process.

Simply, get in touch through our contact form and we will make those sunspots disappear!

Dr. Kerry Shafran, of Riva Aesthetic Dermatology in Cornelius, North Carolina, was recently recognized by the American Board of Dermatology, based out of Detroit, Michigan, to be approved in using the official certification mark to signify that he has met their high standards in the field of dermatology and can be represented as a diplomate.

“The American Board of Dermatology (ABD) is pleased to provide Kerry with the attached personalized certification mark that identifies you as being certified by the ABD.” stated in an email by Thomas D. Horn, MD, Executive Director at the American Board of Dermatology. “The use of this mark informs the public that Kerry has met the certification requirements established by the ABD, including residency training in an accredited program, and successful completion of the certifying examination.”

Dr. Kerry Shafran also stressed the importance of such certifications. “Identifying ourselves as the experts in skin care helps separate us from the many others who are practicing without this qualification. In my own area, we have dozens of other MD specialists, NPs, PAs, dentists, aestheticians, nurses, hair dressers, and others passing themselves off as skin care authorities.”

More About Dr. Kerry Shafran

Dr. Shafran received his Bachelor of Arts in Biochemistry from Duke University, and received his medical degree from Bowman Gray School of Medicine at Wake Forest University, graduating with honors. Following an internship in internal medicine, he completed specialty training in dermatology at Medical University of South Carolina where he served as chief resident.

He was board certified by the American Board of Dermatology in 1991. Dr. Shafran has continued to advance his education with a number of national and local meetings annually focusing on the latest cosmetic and general dermatologic care. He is a preceptor for the Wake Forest University School of Medicine Physician Assistant Program and has been a speaker for Medicis discussing the use of Dysport. He is a Fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology and a member of the American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery, Dermatology Foundation Leaders Society, Charlotte Dermatology Association, North Carolina Medical Society, Mecklenburg County Medical Society, and the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery.

In addition to general and surgical dermatology, Dr. Shafran provides a number of specialized services including skin cancer surgery, mole removal, age spot removal, scar revision, and sclerotherapy. He has over 20 years of experience in cosmetic treatments and is an expert in the use of BOTOX®, Dysport®, Juvéderm™, Restylane®, RADIESSE®, Perlane, and laser therapies.

About Riva Aesthetic Dermatology

Riva Aesthetic Dermatology, operates out of Cornelius, North Carolina, in the greater Lake Norman region of North Carolina. Riva was founded by board-certified skin care experts with more than 20 years of experience. Using state-of-the-art equipment and cutting-edge techniques, the staff at Riva Aesthetic Dermatology assists customers from the Lake Norman region to include Cornelius, Huntersville, Davidson, Denver, Mooresville and more with any general and cosmetic dermatology needs. For more information about Riva Aesthetic Dermatology please visit. www.Rivaderm.com.