Dr. Morganroth and the CSI providers are proud to announce the addition of the San Mateo dermatology practice of board certified dermatologists Susan Wolf, MD and Lynn Sydor, MD. Drs. Wolf and Sydor bring a wealth of medical and cosmetic dermatology skills to CSI and have merged their practice with Susan Butler, MD, a fellowship-trained Mohs surgeon, to create a comprehensive dermatology practice in the heart of San Mateo.

When thinking about sun exposure, you might envision yourself on the beach or exercising outdoors. But millions of Americans receive a large portion of their sun exposure when they don’t even realize it – in their cars.

Consider that skin cancers make up nearly half of all cancers diagnosed in the U.S., according to the American Cancer Society, which has designated May as National Skin Cancer Awareness Month. This year more than 2 million people will be diagnosed with skin cancer, including 115,000 with melanoma, and one person will die from skin cancer every hour. Yet research published in the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology shows that only 8 percent of U.S. workers had a skin exam in the prior year – even though professional skin exams save lives.

Dr Greg Morganroth of California Skin Institute was featured by Joanie Greggains on KGO Newstalk 810, popular host of The Joanie Greggains Show on KGO Radio (810 AM – San Francisco), the #1 Weekend Health & Fitness Show. To listen, simply select play below to listen to the interview:

The California Skin Institute is excited to announce the opening of its San Francisco office! Dr Susan T. Butler, MD will be seeing patients and providing medical and surgical dermatology including Mohs surgery.

Non-surgical ultrasound treatment for lifting and toning the skin. One to two treatments will naturally rejuvenate and strengthen the collagen within the skin. Goal is to achieve a more open look to the eyes, a more defined jawline, or a sleeker neck. Ultherapy is 30-60 minute treatment without any downtime. The results occur gradually over 2-3 months.

One of the newest and most promising techniques is Cryolipolysis™ technology via the Coolsculpting procedure which received FDA-approval for non-invasive reduction fat in September 2010. Cryolipolysis™ cools the targeted fat tissue to break down the fat cells for easy removal without damage to surrounding skin and muscle. The natural repair mechanisms of the body remove the freeze injured cells over a period of months. The results are noticeable and natural looking with a 20% reduction of the fat tissue after a single treatment.