Your safety
Cosmetic treatments may look easy to perform, but having one done safely requires in-depth medical knowledge of the skin and what lies beneath. Board-certified dermatologists have this medical knowledge, which means a lower risk of complications.
Cosmetic treatments
![Patient receiving a consultation from her dermatologist on a filler cosmetic treatment.](http://images.ctfassets.net/1ny4yoiyrqia/5NIWXqaQGRI3PQxJdrrAVG/8dd075a513e7eee5c4573f216563dc7d/fillers-preparation-dermatologist-consultation.png?w=450&h=300)
To reduce your risk of developing complications, here’s what you need to know.
![Older woman consulting a dermatologist](http://images.ctfassets.net/1ny4yoiyrqia/4BGFOcyMRuJORA4QNdStay/425bafdc153411356b9229175bbec99d/anti-aging-skin-care-women-with-dermatologist.jpg?w=450&h=300)
Find out what may be more important than your age.
![Derm performing a cosmetic procedure](http://images.ctfassets.net/1ny4yoiyrqia/4QEqPOHuVAsLGSd5SAVW8Q/d6639ce9e7903f46f8b7a5b49a833c02/cosmetic-procedures-dermatologistrv2.jpg?w=450&h=300)
Your results depend largely on the person who performs your cosmetic procedure. Find out how to find the right person to perform your treatment.
Safety and types of treatment
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If you want to use red light at home, here are 5 precautions that dermatologists recommend. The first can tell you whether it’s right for your skin.
![Close-up of a mature woman receiving a microneedling treatment from a dermatologist.](http://images.ctfassets.net/1ny4yoiyrqia/6fsq776pmvHbqCZPCZRSvK/56f99f9dbd10abf5db44de6298b03bb1/microneedling-fade-scars-card.png?w=450&h=300)
Microneedling that delivers noticeable, long-lasting results is a medical treatment. See what’s possible when you see a board-certified dermatologist.
![Before and after portrait of a woman who has had a filler treatment.](http://images.ctfassets.net/1ny4yoiyrqia/2qTz4NnrTthm2lWuPfpbdK/ea522bedbf68bafb97f9b646666619c6/fillers-overview-before-after-treatment.png?w=450&h=300)
While it may seem like a technological breakthrough to buy DIY fillers, the risks greatly outweigh the benefits.
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Discover what you need to know if you want to remove a tattoo.
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Frostbite and frozen limb are just two of the health hazards. See what else can happen.