Your skin is the largest organ in your body covering approximately 20 square feet. Like other organs, it needs proper care and protection to maintain its elasticity and functionality.
Your Skin:
- Protects you from microbes and the elements
- Helps regulate your body temperature
- Permits the sensations of touch, heat, and cold
Your Skin Has Three Layers:
- The epidermis – the outermost layer of your skin provides a protective, waterproof barrier and creates your skin tone.
- The dermis – beneath the epidermis lies the dermis. It contains tough connective tissue, hair follicles, and sweat glands.
- The hypodermis – made of fat and connective tissue.
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon, Dudley Giles is an expert in skin and offers many procedures specifically targeting your skin including: