The ability of botulinum toxin to paralyze muscles by chemical denervation serves as a medicine in the treatment of some neurological diseases and as an aesthetic medicine for the treatment of expression wrinkles on the face.

The application of botulinum toxin is carried out strategically on the muscle responsible for the expression line or wrinkle, causing its temporary relaxation and giving the face a more rested, rejuvenated and pleasant appearance. Botulinum toxin is a discreet and convenient treatment to restore skin freshness and youth without the need for surgical interventions.

Dr. Luis F. Gonzalez is a doctor specialized in cosmetic, clinical and surgical dermatology who knows the facial anatomy perfectly and has mastered how to use botulinum toxin to rejuvenate the face.

Mesotherapy is a medical, cosmetic and non-surgical treatment in which microscopic amounts of drugs or products such as vitamins, minerals and amino acids are introduced into the skin to treat a wide variety of dermatological conditions. All the drugs to be infiltrated are selected by Dr. Luis F. Gonzalez according to the condition to be treated. Also, the specialist will decide how many mesotherapy sessions will be necessary to treat the medical condition.

If you want to undergo mesotherapy sessions in Bogotá, Dr. Luis F. Gonzalez is a dermatologist with the necessary expertise and knowledge to help you.

The induction of collagen with microneedles is a minimally invasive technique that consists in the micro puncture of the skin, such as the nanoroller, which, when passed through the area to be treated, induces a natural production of collagen and elastin, effective for the treatment of various skin disorders, especially wrinkles, stretch marks and acne scars. The nanoroller is a pencil-type device whose tip has multiple needles, which facilitate the entry of nutrients and substances into deeper layers of the skin.

This cosmetic treatment is also used to treat skin blemishes (melasma), hair loss (alopecia) and aging marks (fine wrinkles). The nanoroller can be applied to various areas of the body and is a product for medical and professional use. The induction of collagen with microneedles with this device is painless, although it may generate some discomfort in the patient at the time of application. In general, with 4 to 6 sessions are recommended as initial treatment, although these will be determined specifically according to the patient and the pathology to be treated.

Dr. Luis F. Gonzalez has state-of-the-art equipment to carry out this cosmetic treatment in Bogotá.

The objective of the hair removal diode laser is the removal of hair by means of light energy with the aim of avoiding repeated hair removal for life with conventional techniques (cold wax, depilatory creams, tweezers).

This is a much more effective method than IPL or other laser treatments, since its wavelength is much longer; therefore, it penetrates deeper into the skin. It is ideal for people with dark skin or thick hair. The number of sessions that a patient will need to achieve total hair removal will be determined by the specialist in the consultation.

Like other laser hair removal devices, the diode laser works by emitting light that must be absorbed by the hair chromophore (melanin), so that the hairy matrix is loaded with stem cells and is responsible for the generation of the hair shaft (i.e. of the hair) are heated and destroyed by a phenomenon of protein denaturation.

Dr. Luis F. Gonzalez is specialized in cosmetic, clinical and surgical dermatology who knows this treatment perfectly.

Hyaluronic acid occurs naturally in connective tissues or joints of the human body, although the vast majority resides in the skin; It is a major component of synovial fluid, a viscous fluid that works as a lubricant for the body. Thanks to its properties to attract and retain water, hyaluronic acid is used in cosmetic medicine for moisturizing and rejuvenating skin treatments.

With the passage of time, the production of hyaluronic acid decreases. As a consequence, the skin loses firmness, becomes flabby and wrinkled. However, thanks to advances in contemporary medicine, hyaluronic acid has been produced synthetically in the laboratory; This is stored in ampoules to be used as a treatment to fill and give volume to areas where depressions or sinks are found. This substance is injected into the area of the dermis that you want to correct; It is an excellent complement to other treatments such as botulinum toxin to rejuvenate and beautify the skin without resorting to surgical procedures.

Acne is one of the most common skin diseases in Colombia and the world; People of all races and ages can be affected by this chronic disease that affects the sebaceous glands. However, acne is more common in teens and young people, whose self-esteem can be highly affected by the disease.

Even if the appearance of acne during adolescence is developed by natural hormonal changes in development, there are medications, treatments, and habits that help prevent or lessen the disease.

This condition should be treated with an expert dermatologist such as Dr. Luis F. Gonzalez, a doctor specialized in treating skin problems, who can treat the disease with the relevant procedures and medications to prevent sequelae or scars. The acne treatment seeks to heal pimples or pimples, prevent new ones from forming and prevent scarring.

To avoid acne skin sequelae, specialists recommend seeing a dermatologist as soon as possible to start treatment on time. Dr. Luis F. Gonzalez is a specialist in treating this pathology.

Melanin is the pigment that protects us from the sun's rays, therefore, the more we expose ourselves to the sun, the more susceptible we are to our skin being affected by patches of a different coloration.

The spots on the skin vary. They can consist of freckles or efélides, moles, melasma (brown spots), lentigines or more severe cases such as melanomas (a malignant tumor that is often confused with a mole).

To treat all the cases mentioned above, the patient should go directly to a specialist, professional dermatologist, who will have the knowledge and studies necessary to decide which treatments or procedures are most convenient for the patient.

In essence, moles are natural and common skin formations; however, if you notice that one of the moles or spots on your body grows, changes color or changes shape, you should see a dermatologist as soon as possible. If you are in Bogotá, Dr. Luis F. Gonzalez is ready to assist you as soon as you need it

If you have suffered from inflammation of the skin, you have suffered from dermatitis. This term is used to describe inflammatory skin diseases such as atopic dermatitis, seborrheic dermatitis, contact dermatitis, among others. If you have dryness, itching, and breakouts, you may have dermatitis.

The person responsible for examining and diagnosing this disease is a dermatologist such as Dr. Luis F. Gonzalez.

There are many topical and oral medications and treatments (creams or gels) to treat this condition; It will be the doctor who, in a consultation, will determine which is the best method to treat the inflammation according to the patient's condition. Under no circumstances should a person self-medicate to cure dermatitis, the safest and healthiest option is to go to a professional as soon as possible.

Do you have inflammation of the skin? If so, Dr. Luis F. Gonzalez can help you.

Warts are infections caused by the human papilloma virus of non-oncogenic serotypes and unrelated to cervical cancer. They are injuries that can appear in any part of the body, being more frequent in the hands, feet and the genital area. Warts, being an infection, have the ability to infect other parts of the skin.

There are various medications and treatments to remove warts on the skin, which a dermatologist may prescribe after examining the patient's skin in consultation. Removing a wart is a delicate process that requires extreme precision; therefore, it must be done by a doctor who specializes in treating skin problems such as Dr. Luis F. Gonzalez.

If you want to remove a wart on your body or are concerned about the appearance of these lesions on your skin, Dr. Luis F. Gonzalez can help you. His studies and practices in different hospitals in Colombia and the United States accredit him as an excellent dermatologist in Bogotá.

The removal of benign skin lesions is a very common practice in surgical dermatology. Some skin lesions or tumors do not go away naturally; therefore, they require surgical interventions performed by dermatologists who are experts in specific techniques or procedures to successfully remove the lesion.

Skin lesions on the skin can be benign (good) or malignant (carcinogenic), requiring a diagnosis and treatment led by a dermatologist. During the consultation with Dr. Luis F. Gonzalez, the doctor will examine the lesions and indicate their origin to determine what is the best strategy to remove the lesion, which will depend on the size and location of the damage, among other medical criteria.

Removing these lesions is generally a simple and common process in surgical dermatology. If an injury such as warts, cysts or moles appears on your skin, do not hesitate to contact Dr. Luis F. Gonzalez as soon as possible.

Electrocautery is a surgical procedure to remove unusual tissue formation or to stop bleeding from a wound during surgery (hemorrhages). Additionally, this method is also used to remove benign lesions in hard-to-reach areas; It is a safe procedure in which the tissue is cauterized with electricity, a probe with electric current is used for this, passing it through the lesion to cauterize or destroy it.

Electrocautery is a simple procedure, but it requires the examination of an expert dermatologist who knows what the best techniques are to use to achieve optimal results.

Dr. Luis F. Gonzalez knows and masters the various techniques to use Electrocautery in the treatment of warts, removal of tumors, etc. His studies and practices in Colombia and the United States make him one of the best dermatologists in Bogotá, Colombia.

Moles (nevi) are large accumulations of melanin in a very small area of the skin. Melanin is a dark pigment responsible for coloring the skin and hair, as well as protecting us from UV rays. The greater the presence of melanin, the darker the skin and hair, which means that people with dark complexions have higher concentrations of this pigment than those with light complexions. This does not mean that people with dark skin do not have moles, but rather that these spots on the skin are more evident in white people. They are called "moles" because in the past it was believed that the moon was responsible for its appearance, but today we know that these spots on the skin are the result of a process as natural as sweating.

Melanin is produced by cells called melanocytes, which are found in the basal layer of the epidermis and the hair follicle. When excessive melanin production occurs at a single point it gives rise to the mole. Many people are born moles, while others appear during their childhood and adolescence.

On average, all people have 10 to 40 moles all over their bodies, some are so small that they are difficult to see with the naked eye, but others are large, dark in color and even protrude from the skin. Some moles thicken over the years, but others disappear. Also, some moles may contain hair and others may not.

Malignant skin tumors are the most common cancers in humans. They consist of a mass of abnormal tissue that invades the healthy tissues of the body. Different reasons can cause or contribute to the appearance of a malignant tumor on the skin, be it genetic predisposition; excessive exposure to ultraviolet radiation, radiation, and chemicals; or for serious and prolonged skin injuries.

The warning sign that alerts the patient to the possible presence of these tumors is the appearance of a stain or injury in any area of the body, growing scars, moles that change shape and bother. In the event of any of these symptoms, the most recommendable thing is to go to a dermatologist as soon as possible for the correct examination and diagnosis of the pathology.

Dr. Luis F. Gonzalez knows and masters the various surgical techniques for the treatment and resection of malignant tumors on the skin. His studies and practices in Colombia and the United States make him one of the best dermatologists in Bogotá for these cases.