At DESSNA, your local dermatology specialists in North Atlanta, we make skin care convenient – and stress-free.

On the day of your appointment, make sure your skin is clean and avoid wearing makeup. Make sure to bring a list of current medications and other treatments you’ve tried in the past. Your dermatologist will take a current medical and social history. They’ll ask you questions about current medications, health issues, and whether or not you smoke or drink alcohol.

You may be asked to disrobe and given a hospital gown for a full-body skin exam to check for any suspicious moles or other skin conditions. Regardless, the dermatologist will conduct a thorough skin assessment to make sure nothing is missed.

Our dermatologists are all board-certified medical doctors and experts in their field. We have several board-certified physician assistants as well as licensed aestheticians on our staff.

Absolutely! We offer a variety of laser and advanced dermatology treatments. See our Aesthetics page for more details.

We are all-inclusive in regard to skin. We do full-range medical and cosmetic dermatology for all age groups, skin tones, and skin types. We also offer in-house Mohs surgery, and have a full-service medical aesthetics department with a vast array of lasers and body contouring devices.

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Typically, most dermatology treatments that are deemed medically necessary are covered by insurance. These services generally include treatment for various skin conditions like psoriasis or eczema and the treatment of skin cancer. Unfortunately, most cosmetic treatments are not covered under insurance.

DESSNA offers a wide array of dermatology services from medical dermatology (focused on treating skin conditions) to surgery (for skin cancer and other skin growth removal) to advanced aesthetics (offering everything from dermal fillers to laser treatments).

Dermatology and plastic surgery are both focused on helping you look your best, but there are some key differences.

Dermatology is a branch of medicine that deals with the study and treatment of the skin and diseases of the skin. Plastic surgery is a surgical specialty involved with improving a person's appearance and the reconstruction of facial and body tissue defects caused by illness, trauma, or birth disorders.

Both dermatologists and plastic surgeons may practice medical aesthetics - administering Botox injections and dermal fillers. Still, plastic surgeons tend to focus on surgical options to improve appearance, whereas dermatologists concentrate on treating the skin. Some dermatologists, like our Dr. Viscusi, also perform limited surgical procedures.