This story is republished with permission from The Birmingham Times
For Corey L. Hartman, M.D., dermatology is the perfect fusion of art and science.
“It has an artistic quality that I gravitate toward. I like working with my hands and doing things that actually involve procedures,” he said, explaining that his aim is to use dermatological procedures to enhance the natural aging process, not create an “overdone aesthetic.”
“I tell people ‘no’ [to procedures] all the time because I don’t want to contribute to that [overdone aesthetic]. I’m really honest with people, and I think that’s important in cosmetic work [because] we all see how people begin to look weird from doing too much stuff. I don’t want people walking around telling folks I made them look [weird],” said Hartman, who founded Skin Wellness Dermatology in 2009.
Hartman’s comprehensive practice, with Birmingham-area locations in Homewood and Greystone, is made up of dermatologists, certified registered nurse practitioners, certified physician assistants, and aestheticians.
As the summer comes to a close, the dermatology experts at Skin Wellness are preparing for one of their biggest events of the year: an open house, which will take place on September 21, from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m., at the Homewood office. At this gathering, representatives will be available to educate and advise guests about their specific dermatology goals and help with the start of a journey toward healthy skin.
“We see patients of all ages, and we cover pretty much all conditions,” said Hartman, who is board certified in dermatology. “We all have a focus that we take as our specialty and pride. I think the thing that sets us apart is that we know how to treat skin of all different types. We have people who are well versed in all [specialties], so [patients] can come here and know that everybody can do everything they need and not have to be concerned about somebody not understanding their particular skin…
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