Orlando Southwest - Issue #8 (October 2025)

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OFM_Profile_Steppie_Assoc_in_Dermatology_1025FINAL.qxp_Profile 9 / 9 / 25 4 : 17 PM Page 1 PROMOTION B U S I N E S S S P O T L I G H T Thankfully , Central Florida is blessed with a dermatology practice committed to offering ex - by JOHN ANTHONY perienced providers , cutting - edge treatment and ith wedding season upon us once again and thelatest technologies . For over 36 years , Associates the holidays right around the corner , many inDermatology has been synonymous with high - EXPERT Wpeople are eagerly looking forward to gath - quality dermatological care in the local commu - ering with loved ones to celebrate in style . But nity . As the president and medical director of As - spending time outside all summer soaking up the sociates in Dermatology , Dr . Michael Steppie has abundant Florida sunshine can take a real toll on built a strong reputation thanks to his unrivaled your skin . As the fall and winter months arrive , passion for clinical , general and cosmetic derma - you may want to visit with a skin care specialist tology . Dr . Steppie is a board - certified physician CARE who is able to not only check for suspicious skin who has completed residencies in internal lesions , but can also help give you what you really medicine , dermatology and dermatologic surgery want this season — a youthful , healthy and vibrant and is also a highly qualified MOHS micrographic look . skin cancer surgeon . He is also a member of the is a Call Away For the simple fact that the skin is the largest National Psoriasis Foundation and the American organin the body , it’s critical that the proper steps Contact Dermatitis Society . are taken to protect it or one puts themselves at Dr . Steppie cautions that keeping a close eye risk for potentially dangerous outcomes . After all , When it comes to helping on your skin can give you greater peace of mind , one blistering sunburn more than doubles your and if needed , helps improve your chance for suc - chance of developing melanoma later in life : Skin you look your best , the skin cessful treatment . damage accumulates with time , so proper skin “ The first line of defense always begins with care experts at Associates caresuch as the daily use of sunscreen is of the ut - the patient , who must remain vigilant with their mostimportance . And with thousands of new res - skin care , including being continuously on the in Dermatology take a idents moving to Central Florida each week and lookout for noticeable changes that may require adaptingto the year - round warm weather , it’s cru - professionalconsultation , ” says Dr . Steppie . “ The personalized approach to cial to identify a dermatologist who can help them biggest things to be wary of are newly formed stay on top of their health . deliver the utmost care . moles , spots that have changed in appearance or unusual spots that consistently itch , hurt , crust or bleed for more than three weeks . ” Having that self - awareness can go a long way to preventing skin cancer from forming , but ulti - mately your best chance for a proper diagnosis and individualized treatment plan would be to schedule an appointment with a professional . “ Like with most diseases , early detection is crucial and can lead to simple and straightforward treatments . But the longer someone waits to get examined , the skin cancer can eventually metas - tasize and become a life - threatening situation , ” says Dr . Steppie . 40 ORLANDO FAMILY october 2025 ORLANDOFAMILYMAGAZINE.COM

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OFM_Profile_Steppie_Assoc_in_Dermatology_1025FINAL.qxp_Profile 9 / 9 / 25 4 : 17 PM Page 2 PROMOTION paramedical esthetician include microneedling and radiance and achieve a flawless complexion . medical - grade chemical peels . “ These options are As 2025 begins to wind down , the expert very effective and deliver remarkable results , ” says team at Associates in Dermatology look forward Dr . Steppie . “ Their ability to improve fine lines and tothe new year and being able to provide patients renew the skin texture addresses varying concerns a with the top - notch care at any one of their 16 patient may have , including aging or acne scars . ” area locations , including Celebration , Clermont , Microneedling is a minimally invasive cos - Hunter’s Creek , Ocoee and Dr . Phillips . This al - metic procedure that involves puncturing the skin lows patients to visit any number of centers that with tiny , sterile needles . The purpose of these are close to home , work or otherwise . micropunctures is to stimulate the body’s natural “ Our focus is making patients feel like family wound - healing processes , resulting in increased and we use a personalized approach to their care collagen and elastin production . These key proteins that treats each individual rather than taking a are responsible for maintaining the skin’s firmness , one - size - fits - allapproach , ” says Dr . Steppie . “ This Associates in Dermatology specializes in MOHS elasticity and tone . allows us to pinpoint a patient’s issues and devise micrographic surgery , which has a cure rate of up to Fall and winter are the optimal seasons for theright treatment plan while helping them regain 99 % for most skin cancers . “ At the end of the day , microneedling and chemical peels due to the re - their confidence . it’s important to regularly go for routine skin checks duced exposure to sunlight . Post - treatment skin “ Tomake that kind of impact in a patient’s life because the results can be more surprising than you can be highly sensitive to sun exposure , and over - is certainly one of the most rewarding aspects of the might expect , ” Dr . Steppie says . exposurecould potentially slow down the healing professionand it continues to motivate the practice With that expert guidance , it’s no wonder why process . During the cooler months , we tend to tonot only meet , but exceed expectations . ” so many area residents entrust Associates in Der - spend less time outdoors , hence minimizing the matology for proper diagnosis and treatment of risk of sun damage . Associates in Dermatology their skin , hair and nails . And for those looking to Aside from Associates in Dermatology pro - 16locations in Central Florida put their best face forward this season and reveal a viding the utmost in personalized care includ - including : moreyouthful vibrant look , there are several options ing cosmetic services , Dr . Steppie also offers Celebration | Clermont | Dr . Phillips ranging from neuromodulators such as Botox or his own line of premium skin care products Hunter’sCreek | Ocoee variousJuvéderm filler options to minimize the ap - that have been rigorously tested and provide ’ 800 ( 827 & 7546 pearance of volume loss and wrinkles . visible results . Steppie MD - Ethereal Beauty DermOrlando.com Other affordable alternatives , performed by a line of products are designed to help restore ORLANDOFAMILYMAGAZINE.COM october 2025 ORLANDO FAMILY 41

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