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Francesca Sy-Alvarado, MD | Dermatology

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👩🏻‍⚕️ Dermatologic Surgery, Lasers and Cosmetic Dermatology
🩺 Medical Director of @quadclinic
✨ Laser-focused on beauty & healing

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What’s it like to be a Dermatology resident?
In my experience, it was lots of meaningful patient encounters, studying while doing clinics, and balancing research and developing your skills.

If you’re on this path (or considering it), remember: it’s not just about surviving the process, it’s about growing through it too 🌱 Keep going!

If you have more questions about med school or Derm residency, let’s talk about it!

#drchesca #dermaph #dermtok #dermatology #dermalife by @dr.chesca

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Med school didn’t just shape me as a doctor, it also shaped me as a person.

What’s one lesson from your career or studies that you’ve carried into your personal life? ✨

#drchesca #medschool #medschoollife #dermaph #dermalife by @dr.chesca

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They say lasers will burn your skin… or will they? 👀

In the first episode of Lasers Don’t Lie, I’m debunking the most common myths I hear about laser treatments.. from whether they thin your skin, to who they’re really for, and if they’re actually safe.

Watch this to know the truth! Got more laser questions? Drop them below and let’s talk about it!

#drchesca #boardcertifieddermatologist #skincareph #lasertreatment #lasers by @dr.chesca

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Your 30s are a good time to be more intentional about your skincare, but you definitely don’t need every active that’s trending online.

Now’s a good time to level up your routine with antioxidants like Vitamin C, retinol or even prescription retinoids, as well as to strengthen your sun protection habits.. 🤍

#skincareinyour30s #retinoltips #antioxidantsinskincare #skincareactives #boardcertifieddermatologist by @dr.chesca

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Botox isn’t permanent and that’s actually something I like to remind patients.

Results can vary from person to person, depending on factors like muscle strength, dosage, and the area being treated. The goal is to find a treatment plan that works for you and gives you results that still feel natural 👩🏻‍⚕️

#botoxfacts #botoxresults #injectableaesthetics #boardcertifieddermatologist #dermatologistph by @dr.chesca

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When your patient asks for a specific procedure, that’s one thing.
When they ask for you as their dermatologist? 🥹

Those moments mean more than they probably realize.

#patientcare #dermatologistlife #chooseyourdoctor #dermaph #boardcertifieddermatologist by @dr.chesca

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Skin tightening treatments can be helpful but they’re not magic.

The best results happen when the treatment matches the actual concern. Mild laxity and early changes? Possibly. Expecting facelift-level results? Probably not 💡

#skintightening #antiagingtreatments #medicalaesthetic #boardcertifieddermatologist #dermatologyph by @dr.chesca

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One syringe of filler may be less than you think 👀

But it’s not just about how much filler you use but instead where you place it, why you’re using it, and how it works with your facial anatomy all matter when it comes to getting a natural result.

#fillerinjection #fillerfacts #injectableaesthetics #dermatologistph #skincareph by @dr.chesca

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Behind every consultation and procedure is a dermatologist who probably thought about their patient long after they left the clinic 🥹

#doctorcare #dermatologistlife #patientcare #dermatologistph #skincareph by @dr.chesca

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Every treatment has its pros, cons, and ideal candidates. Just because something is popular doesn’t automatically mean it’s the best option for your skin.

The key is understanding what a treatment can realistically do and whether it actually addresses your concern.
Let’s break some of them down 👀

#skintreatments #prosandcons #aesthetictreatments #realisticexpectations #dermatologistph by @dr.chesca

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If you’ve had acne scars for years, it’s not too late to do something about them.

The approach may be more gradual as your skin changes with age, but with the right treatment plan and realistic expectations, improvement is still possible 🤍

#acnescartreatment #clearskinjourney #boardcertifieddermatologist #dermatologistph #skinaging by @dr.chesca

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You can ignore the ex.
You cannot ignore the acne meds. 🫶🏽

Kidding aside, the only way for your topical acne meds to work is to apply them correctly and consistently — over the next several months.

Choose the glow-up you can control. ✨
Not the red flag you keep replying to. 🚩

#acnemedication #acnetreatments #dermatologisthumor #skincareconsistency #dermatologistph by @dr.chesca

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