Profile of Shondra Smith, Dr

Dermatologist Dr. Shondra Smith is a native of Lake Charles, Louisiana. She completed her medical degree in New Orleans, at Tulane University School of Medicine, and also earned a master’s degree in public health from Tulane University School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine. She graduated in the top one-third of her class in June 1993. Following medical school, she completed an internal medicine residency at University of Texas Medical Center in Houston. From an early stage in her career as a dermatologist, she has been very involved in research and completed a two-year clinical research fellowship at Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School Department of Dermatology. She then went on to the University of Kansas Medical Center to complete her Residency in Dermatology.

Dr. Smith remains very active in dermatology research. The majority of her research as a dermatologist to date has focused on psoriasis and the pharmacogenomics of psoriasis therapy. She been involved in clinical research since 1994 and has served as a principal investigator for over 60 clinical trials and basic scientific research studies in the areas of psoriasis, acne, discoid lupus, onchomycosis, alopecia, atopic dermatitis, basal cell carcinoma and melanoma.

Dr. Smith also enjoys cosmetic dermatology. She considers it as much of an art as it is medicine. Since 2004, she has become an expert injector of various dermal fillers and neurotoxins. In order to achieve the maximum patient benefit, her current approach as a cosmetic dermatologist is to use multiple injectable products either alone or in combination with various laser procedures. She received training in various laser techniques during her Fellowship training at Harvard Medical School within the program developed by Dr. Rox Anderson (considered one of the foremost laser experts in the world). She gets great satisfaction from making her patients look and feel their best.

Procedures of Shondra Smith, Dr ⁽³⁹⁾

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Botox Botox works by blocking nerve signals to the muscles, so the injected muscle can’t contract.	Ranked in Lake Charles:	Ranked in LA:	Ranked in US:
Arm Lift An upper arm lift is a cosmetic surgical procedure that removes excess fat and loose skin on your underarms, eliminating the appearance of “bat wings.”	Ranked in Lake Charles: 1	Ranked in LA: 33	Ranked in US: 818
Brow Lift A surgical procedure that removes wrinkled, drooping skin around and above the eyebrows. This lifts the eyebrows and restores them to their appropriate placement.	Ranked in Lake Charles: 1	Ranked in LA: 32	Ranked in US: 1000
Neck Lift A procedure that improves the look of the neck by redraping sagging, wrinkled skin. In addition, it tightens the skin by removing excess skin.	Ranked in Lake Charles: 1	Ranked in LA: 30	Ranked in US: 906
Dermabrasion Dermabrasion is an intensive skin-resurfacing procedure performed by a dermatologist or plastic surgeon.	Ranked in Lake Charles:	Ranked in LA:	Ranked in US:
Scars Treatment Scars treatment differs based on the particular scar’s size, texture, and location.	Ranked in Lake Charles:	Ranked in LA:	Ranked in US:
Acne Treatment Acne treatment depends on your age, the type and severity of your acne, and what you are willing to commit to.	Ranked in Lake Charles:	Ranked in LA:	Ranked in US:
Molluscum Treatment Molluscum treatment includes cryotherapy, curettage, laser therapy, and topical therapy.	Ranked in Lake Charles:	Ranked in LA:	Ranked in US:
Rosacea Treatment Rosacea treatment that help control and regulate its intensity and presence.	Ranked in Lake Charles:	Ranked in LA:	Ranked in US:
Seborrheic Keratosis Treatment Individual seborrheic keratosis can be treated successfully.	Ranked in Lake Charles:	Ranked in LA:	Ranked in US:
Actinic Keratosis Treatment Actinic keratosis treatment requires removal of the defective skin cells.	Ranked in Lake Charles:	Ranked in LA:	Ranked in US:
Radiesse Radiesse is an injectable filler that can add fullness or minimize fine lines and wrinkles in the face or hands to restore a more youthful appearance.	Ranked in Lake Charles:	Ranked in LA:	Ranked in US:
Juvederm Juvéderm injected beneath the skin, the gel-like substance instantly helps smooth lines and wrinkles, soften creases, enhance facial contours, and restore lost volume.	Ranked in Lake Charles:	Ranked in LA:	Ranked in US:
Voluma Voluma is more dense and perfect for adding volume to the face; such as for cheek or midface augmentation.	Ranked in Lake Charles:	Ranked in LA:	Ranked in US:
Melasma Treatment Melasma treatment include topical peels using alpha-hydroxy acids, as well as microdermabrasion and microneedling.	Ranked in Lake Charles:	Ranked in LA:	Ranked in US:
Microdermabrasion A microdermabrasion treatment gently removes the top layer of dead and damaged skin cells and vacuums them away.	Ranked in Lake Charles:	Ranked in LA:	Ranked in US:
Hair Removal Hair removal is the deliberate removal of body hair.	Ranked in Lake Charles:	Ranked in LA:	Ranked in US:
Chemical Peels A chemical peel uses an acidic solution applied to the skin to remove damaged top layers, speed cell turnover, and boost collagen growth for a brighter, more even-toned complexion.	Ranked in Lake Charles:	Ranked in LA:	Ranked in US:
Laser Hair Removal Laser hair removal treatments use light energy to permanently damage or destroy hair follicles—usually on the legs, back, underarms, or face—with the goal of preventing hair from growing back.	Ranked in Lake Charles:	Ranked in LA:	Ranked in US:
Laser Treatment The fractioned laser beam heats up the tissue causing coagulation and stimulating self-recovery of the hyaluronic acid, collagen and elastin fibres.	Ranked in Lake Charles:	Ranked in LA:	Ranked in US:
Scaling Scalp Treatment Scaling scalp treatments include medicated shampoos, topical steroids and tars as well as prescription topicals.	Ranked in Lake Charles:	Ranked in LA:	Ranked in US:
Vitiligo Treatment Various types of medications, phototherapy, laser therapy, and surgical therapy exist.	Ranked in Lake Charles:	Ranked in LA:	Ranked in US:
Age Spot Treatment Because the pigment is located at the base of the epidermis, treatment meant to lighten the age spots must penetrate this layer of skin.	Ranked in Lake Charles:	Ranked in LA:	Ranked in US:
Fine Line Treatment The most effective way to minimize fine lines is with a resurfacing procedure.	Ranked in Lake Charles:	Ranked in LA:	Ranked in US:
Frown Lines For frown lines or wrinkles that are more permanently etched in, dermal fillers may be required.	Ranked in Lake Charles:	Ranked in LA:	Ranked in US:
Uneven Skin Texture Treatment Trying a laser treatment is the best way forward for an uneven skin texture.	Ranked in Lake Charles:	Ranked in LA:	Ranked in US:
Sclerotherapy Sclerotherapy is an in-office treatment for spider veins, the thin red or purple veins on the skin’s surface.	Ranked in Lake Charles:	Ranked in LA:	Ranked in US:
Facial Fillers Facial fillers are synthetic or naturally occurring substances injected into the lines, folds, and tissues of the face to decrease the appearance of wrinkles and restore the facial fullness that decreases with age.	Ranked in Lake Charles:	Ranked in LA:	Ranked in US:
Shingles Treatment The primary treatment for shingles is an antiviral medication to directly treat the virus.	Ranked in Lake Charles:	Ranked in LA:	Ranked in US:
Hives Treatment Hives treatment can offer relief for intense itching, serious discomfort or symptoms that persist.	Ranked in Lake Charles:	Ranked in LA:	Ranked in US:
Skin Cancer Treatment Skin cancer treatment depends on the type of cancer, its location and depth, and patient factors like age or other illnesses.	Ranked in Lake Charles:	Ranked in LA:	Ranked in US:
Thermage Thermage is a noninvasive skin rejuvenation treatment that’s FDA-cleared for skin tightening on the face and body.	Ranked in Lake Charles:	Ranked in LA:	Ranked in US:
Melanoma Treatment The best treatment for melanoma depends on the size and stage of cancer, overall health, and personal preferences.	Ranked in Lake Charles:	Ranked in LA:	Ranked in US:
Varicose Vein Treatment Varicose vein treatment uses energy to cauterize (burn) and close varicose veins.	Ranked in Lake Charles:	Ranked in LA:	Ranked in US:
Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) Intense pulsed light is a versatile treatment that can improve a range of skin conditions.	Ranked in Lake Charles:	Ranked in LA:	Ranked in US:
Mohs Surgery Mohs surgery is a surgical technique used to treat skin cancer.	Ranked in Lake Charles:	Ranked in LA:	Ranked in US:
Wrinkle Treatment There are lots of different treatments for wrinkles.	Ranked in Lake Charles:	Ranked in LA:	Ranked in US:
Keratosis Pilaris Treatment Keratosis pilaris treatment responds best to a combination of exfoliation and hydration.	Ranked in Lake Charles:	Ranked in LA:	Ranked in US:
Liposuction A surgical procedure that removes stubborn fat deposits from the legs.	Ranked in Lake Charles: 1	Ranked in LA: 18	Ranked in US: 629