Marietta Cosmetic Dermatologist

Gardner Dermatology

2550 Windy Hill Road
Suites 220/310
Marietta GA 30067

(866) 833-3676


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FotoFacial™/IPL Treatments in Marietta, GA

The Fotofacial procedure is based on the identical philosophy as lasers in that light energy is absorbed into exacting target cells with color in the skin. The IPL or light energy is transformed to heat energy, which causes damage to the precise target area.

IPL Fotofacial procedure differs from lasers in that it uses an assortment of wavelengths or colors in each pulse of light instead of just one wavelength. Because this method uses filters, it is able to supply the precise quantity of energy output that is necessary for explicit treatment of the affected area. This assists the saturation cycle and avoids the use of unnecessary force reaching to the target tissue preventing any damage.

Fotofacial is a non-ablative resurfacing procedure that targets the lower layers of skin or dermis without affecting the top layers of skin or epidermis. The outcome isn’t typically as impressive as ablative resurfacing where both the dermis and epidermis are injured to generate a much more obvious overall result.



About Gardner Dermatology

Dr. Alan Gardner began his private practice in 1985, with a commitment to help people meet realistic goals. His experience and expertise over the past 20 years has allowed him to successfully treat many skin concerns, imperfections and diseases. Patient health is foremost with Dr. Gardner, but he realizes the importance of skin beauty and the self-confidence that comes with it. He stays abreast of the latest in dermatological care, frequently training in new technology, in order to bring the safest and most effective methods of treatment to his patients. He enjoys taking the time to give each patient individual attention, watching the progression of the surfacing of the natural beauty within.

If you have a skin concern, you can rely on Dr. Alan Gardner.

EDUCATION

M.D., Medical University of South Carolina, 1980

Masters of Science in Biology, University of South Carolina Graduate School

Bachelor of Science in Biology, University of South Carolina

INTERNSHIP

Internal Medicine, St. Louis University School of Medicine

Delodge Hospital, St. Louis, Missouri, 1980–1981

RESIDENCY

Internal Medicine, Medical College of Georgia, Augusta, Georgia, 1981

Dermatology, Wright State University School of Medicine, Dayton, Ohio, 1982–1985

CERTIFICATIONS AND AFFILIATIONS

Dr. Gardner is board certified by the American Board of Dermatology. He is an active member in good standing with the following societies:

  • American Academy of Dermatology
  • American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery
  • American Society of Liposuction Surgery
  • American Society for Dermatologic Surgery