I hope you’re having a productive spring start to the warmer season! Construction is in full swing at the soon-to-be NicholsMD location.  I’m so excited for you to see the bigger and brighter space. One of the perks of the new office will be regular Saturday appointments. For now, our current office is scheduling occasional Saturday appointments and evening hours. Click here to schedule!

Over the past two weekends, the NicholsMD team has been honored to participate and sponsor two important fundraising events to support some great causes: the Go the Distance Walk and Family Fun Day, the largest annual fundraiser for Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital, and the Susan B. Komen Race for the Cure for breast cancer. Although it rained on both occasions, it couldn’t dampen our enthusiasm! 

 And it’s always fun seeing many of you at various spring evening events in our community. 

Inside our office, we’ve added some new exciting procedures to our list of services such as PRP and microneedling. PRP (Platelet-Rich Plasma) is all-the-buzz right now as an incredibly effective treatment for not only skin aging rejuvenation, but also acne scarring, hair loss, and stretch marks! And microneedling treatments (with hyaluronic acid, growth factors, or PRP) are a great way to improve skin tone and texture with no downtime.

I hope you and your families are enjoying the warmer weather. I’m looking forward to having you in our boutique to help you feel beautiful, confident and ready to live your best life today and every day! 

And Happy Cinco de Mayo from my family to yours! 

Question: If I have a tan, is it ok to get an oxygen facial?

Answer: Yes, It’s completely safe.  In fact, it’s quite beneficial to have an oxygen treatment after being in the sun! The oxygen treatment will help the skin quickly heal from the drying and damaging effects of the sun. And the Vitamin C infusion during the oxygen facial acts not only as a powerful antioxidant, but it also leaves your skin plump and hydrated.

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May: Skin Cancer Awareness Month

I spent most of my life in the sun. From sunny Southern California to the white sand beaches of Hawaii, I always wanted to have the perfect bronzed tan. So of course, sunscreen was not on my radar. Now I’m paying the price! From the oh-so-not-cute freckles all over my face, chest, arms, legs, and back (you get the picture), to the fine lines that are creeping up on my 30-something face, I regret my many hours of lying on the beach and soaking up the sun.

Today, you will not see me without sunscreen on! Let it be in our soggy start to May or the extreme heat of summer, sunscreen is always on and nearby.  Because the powerful UV rays that feel oh-so-good, cause more than just freckles and tan lines. They age us prematurely; burst our small blood vessels leaving us red in the face all the time; cause scaly patches, discoloration and most importantly…Cancer!

For the best ways to prevent all of this damage, here are a few tips from suncancer.org.

Seek the shade, especially between 10 AM and 4 PM. Do not burn. Avoid tanning and never use UV tanning beds. Cover up with clothing, including a broad-brimmed hat and UV-blocking sunglasses. Use a broad spectrum (UVA/UVB) sunscreen with an SPF of 30 or higher every day. For extended outdoor activity, use a water-resistant, broad spectrum (UVA/UVB), physical (i.e. with zinc oxide or titanium dioxide) sunscreen with an SPF of 30 or higher. Apply 1 ounce (2 tablespoons) of sunscreen to your entire body 30 minutes before going outside. Reapply every two hours or immediately after swimming or excessive sweating. Examine your skin head-to-toe every month. See your dermatologist every year for a professional skin exam.

Annual Full Body Skin Exams! 

In honor of Skin Cancer Awareness Month, NicholsMD is offering one friend or family member a complimentary full body skin exam at your next appointment with us (valued at $175). We kindly ask that you call or email our office in advance if you plan to take advantage of this Friends and Family May offer! 

Skin cancer is the most common cancer in the US. Skin cancer can affect anyone, regardless of skin color, gender or age. In fact, one in five Americans will develop skin cancer in the course of a lifetime. These facts may be alarming, but because skin cancer is mainly a behavioral disease, it is highly preventable.  

Click Here to Request an Appointment for an Annual Full Body Skin Screening:

 *Expires May 31, 2016 *One Family/Friend Complimentary Screening Per Client  *NicholsMD is offering one friend or family member a complimentary full body skin exam at your next appointment with us. Cannot be redeemed on past appointments or cancelled appointments. The screening is done at the time of the existing client’s appointment, and the existing client must be present. 

 NicholsMD Internship Program

We’ve started an internship program for local high school students that are interested in medicine to join our staff and learn more about dermatology. 

Hailey, a senior from Byram Hills High School, is one of the first interns in the program. She will be with us for 6 weeks. She’s currently working on a Teen Services brochure about how teenagers can combat acne and acne scarring!

Getting To Know Dr. Nichols

Dr. Kim Nichols is the Founding Director of NicholsMD of Greenwich. A board certified dermatologist and cosmetic surgeon, Dr. Nichols is renowned for her expertise in the fields of cosmetic and medical/surgical dermatology.

Before opening her office in Greenwich, Dr. Nichols practiced dermatology on the Upper East Side of Manhattan for the past 6 years. She has been featured as an expert speaker by numerous pharmaceutical, dermatological, skin care companies and organizations.

Dr. Nichols graduated Cum Laude from Harvard University and attended NYU Medical School. She completed her internship in Internal Medicine at St. Luke’s Roosevelt Medical Center and completed her dermatology residency at KDMC/Harbor-UCLA Medical Center in Los Angeles.

Beyond her leadership in the medical field, Dr. Nichols is a Board Member of the Greenwich, CT YWCA, and Greater New York City American Red Cross. Dr. Nichols lives in the area with her husband and three small children.