Susan H. Klemmer, M.D., a Clarkston dermatologist, has been treating skin cancers, and skin diseases as well as performing cosmetic procedures for 25 years. She is currently using one of the latest technologies in dermatology.
For safe, non-invasive treatment of wrinkles, acne and surgical scars, stretch marks, and sun damage, she offers Fraxel, a new type of laser treatment.
‘We are excited to offer this procedure, which for most patients erases 5-10 years, without plastic surgery,? Klemmer said.
‘The results we can offer our patients are the same or better than with the old resurfacing lasers and with fewer side effects.?
Fraxel’s technology is as revolutionary as the results it can deliver. It stimulates the body’s own natural healing processes, replacing damaged skin with fresh, healthy skin.
Fraxel laser treatment produces thousands of tiny but deep columns of treatment in the skin, known as microthermal zones.
This treatment eliminates old epidermal pigmented cells.
It also penetrates deep into the dermis, stimulating the production of collagen, all without breaking the skin’s protective outer barrier.
‘This is the treatment of choice for sun damage and scarring,? she said.
‘There are minimal side effects and you do not need to take off time from work.?
Fraxel is FDA approved for periorbital wrinkles, age and sunspots, discoloration, acne scarring, stretch marks, and skin tightening. It is effective on arms, hands, chest, and neck, as well as the face.
‘It doesn’t replace facelifts, but it can really make a difference in a person’s life,? she said. ‘It slows down the aging process.?
Fraxel is much more sophisticated and effective than older lasers.
‘Old lasers didn’t do what they said they would do, or they were so invasive that there was a risk of scarring or infection,? she said. ‘Fraxel takes just a fraction of the time with little or no downtime. I’m really impressed with it.?
Dr. Klemmer moved to Clarkston in 1979 with her husband and their two children. She earned her medical degree at Michigan State University College of Human Medicine.
She trained at Ford Hospital and served her internship at Beaumont in Royal Oak, and remains on Beaumont’s staff.
She is board certified by the American Academy of Dermatology.
She opened her practice in Clarkston in 1984. Four of her staff members, Kathy, Marsha, Evelyn, and Katie, have worked with her since the beginning.
If you are interested in improving your skin texture, reducing wrinkles or scarring, or getting rid of stretch marks or brown spots, call Dr. Klemmer’s office at 248-623-9700 to set up a consultation appointment.
Her office is located in Suite B, 6080 Dixie Highway in Independence Township.