Understanding Scars: What They Are and How to Treat

Posted July 15, 2024 in Keloid Scar Removal

Understanding Scars: What They Are and How to Treat Scars are an inevitable part of the body’s healing process after a skin injury or surgery. When the skin sustains damage, the body repairs itself by forming new tissue primarily composed of collagen. This natural response can lead to the development of scars, which vary significantly […]

Skin Cancer Solutions: Exploring the Effectiveness of Mohs Surgery

Posted March 29, 2024 in Dermatology

What exactly is Mohs surgery? Mohs surgery is a modern way to treat skin cancer. The surgeon removes thin layers of skin, checking each one under a microscope to make sure all the cancer is gone. They repeat this until only healthy tissue is left. Over time, Mohs surgery has evolved into the most precise […]

20 years of removing Lipomas

Posted July 08, 2023 in Dermatology

Title: Lipomas and Lipoma Surgery: A Comprehensive Overview Introduction: Over the past 20 years, my experience in removing lipomas has taught me valuable insights that have revolutionized my understanding of these benign growths. Initially, I believed that all lipomas were similar, but I soon discovered the nuances and complexities involved. This article explores the various […]

Osteoma Removal

Posted October 29, 2021 in Dermatology

Overview An osteoma is a bony growth that can occur on the skull, usually in the forehead region. They are benign and generally do not pose a health risk. Dr. Mountcastle is a double board certified plastic and general surgeon who offers osteoma removal at Mountcastle Plastic Surgery and Vein Institute While most osteomas are […]

Pregnancy and Varicose Veins

Posted December 11, 2019 in Sclerotherapy, Spider Veins, Varicose Veins, Vein Gogh Veins

Spider Veins Versus Varicose Veins: What’s the Difference?

Posted August 27, 2019 in Spider Veins, Varicose Veins

I Am Ready to Have My Veins Removed—Will Insurance Cover It?

Posted August 23, 2019 in Insurance, Spider Veins, Varicose Veins

5 Tips for Finding the Right Vein Treatment Center and Doctor

Posted August 13, 2019 in Sclerotherapy, Spider Veins, Varicose Veins, Vein Gogh Veins

Who Do I Turn to for Help Treating My Varicose and Spider Veins?

Posted August 06, 2019 in Sclerotherapy, Spider Veins, Varicose Veins, Vein Gogh Veins

Options for Treating Spider and Varicose Veins in Northern Virginia

Posted July 31, 2019 in Sclerotherapy, Spider Veins, Varicose Veins, Vein Gogh Veins