Your Best Skin All Summer Long

Summer in Tallahassee means more time outdoors and more time in the Florida sun. Whether you are on the water, in the garden, or enjoying a long evening walk, your skin is working overtime this season. Your first line of defense is simple: wear a broad-spectrum sunscreen with an SPF of 30 or greater every day, rain or shine, and reapply when you are outside for long stretches. And for everything else your skin needs, both medical and cosmetic, expert care is available in one convenient location at 1474 Market Street.

Start with the appointment that matters most: your annual skin exam. Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in the United States, and it is estimated that one in five Americans will develop it in their lifetime. Because sun damage adds up over the years, your risk increases as you age. The encouraging news is that skin cancer is highly treatable, and when detected early it is often highly curable. That is why the team at Dermatology Specialists of Florida encourages everyone to schedule a yearly skin exam, just as you would a dental checkup or annual physical.

Tallahassee patients are in exceptionally qualified hands. Kaisa van der Kooi, MD, FAAD, FASDP, is a board-certified dermatologist and a board-certified, fellowship-trained Mohs surgeon who is also board-certified in dermatopathology. Her depth of training covers every step of care, from spotting suspicious lesions during an exam to removing skin cancer with the precision of Mohs micrographic surgery, the gold standard for treating many common skin cancers. She is joined by Elizabeth Miller, APRN-C, an experienced advanced practice registered nurse who provides comprehensive medical and cosmetic dermatology care. Together, the practice offers general dermatology, Mohs surgery, and cosmetic treatments including injectables and lasers, with same-week appointments often available.

Caring for your skin does not stop at the exam room. Aqua Medical Spa, located within the same Market Street office, offers physician-supervised aesthetic care designed to help you restore, rejuvenate, enhance, and protect your natural beauty at every age. Skilled aesthetician Julie Mahieu builds personalized treatment plans featuring custom facials, DiamondGlow®, chemical peels, brow and lash services, Morpheus8 microneedling, and body contouring with CoolSculpting Elite. Elizabeth Miller, APRN-C, performs laser treatments, laser hair removal, and cosmetic injectables. Unlike a day spa, a medical spa delivers results that last well beyond your visit.

Kaisa van der Kooi, Julie Mahieu, Elizabeth Miller

There has never been a better time to treat yourself. Aqua Medical Spa’s Summer Glow Specials are happening now through August 31, including 20 percent off facials, 20 percent off waxing, 15 percent off laser hair removal packages, and 15 percent off in-stock medical-grade skincare. Visit aquamedicalspa.com/specials-events for the full lineup of seasonal offers and events.

Dermatology Specialists of Florida and Aqua Medical Spa are located at 1474 Market Street in Tallahassee. Office hours are Monday through Thursday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and Friday, 8:00 a.m. to noon. To make a dermatology appointment, call (850) 386-3376 or visit mydermspecialists.com. To schedule a spa service, call (850) 254-0244 or visit aquamedicalspa.com. Healthy, glowing skin starts here.