Jocelyn Mendes

You can bring up any concern involving your skin, hair, or nails.

Many patients visit us for:

• Acne
• Rosacea
• Eczema
• Psoriasis
• Contact dermatitis
• Melasma
• Hyperpigmentation
• Warts
• Hair loss

You can also schedule an evaluation for suspicious or abnormal moles, skin cancer concerns, or spots that bleed, crust, change in size, or do not heal.

You do not need to decide whether your concern counts as “medical” or “cosmetic” before your visit, since at DeeTox, we care for both. Dr. Mendes can identify the root cause of your concerns, what they may mean, and which treatment option makes the most sense.

To start your visit with Dr. Mendes, you explain your concerns and symptoms in your own words. 

Then, she asks focused questions about:

• The timing, symptoms, and triggers of your concern
• Your medical history and past treatments
• Current skincare and medications
• Any other lifestyle factors that may affect your skin

After that conversation, she performs a detailed exam of the area to shape the diagnosis and treatment plan. 

Once she has a clear view of the condition, she explains her diagnosis and outlines your options. You may discuss topical medication, oral medication, procedures, labs, biopsy, or a combination of services, all personalized to your situation.

Skin health and skin appearance often overlap. Active acne can leave discoloration. Rosacea affects redness and texture. Sun damage can change skin tone and clarity. Scars may need both medical treatments and cosmetic skill.

DeeTox gives you a place to discuss all those needs together. You can receive medical guidance, cosmetic planning, dermatological treatment, and wellness support—all under one roof.

We don’t try to sell you unnecessary treatment options, regardless of your concerns. This combination of care options just means our team can build and perform comprehensive treatment plans that maximize your convenience, rather than sending you to several clinics for multiple treatments.

During a skin cancer screening, Dr. Mendes checks your skin for new, atypical, or otherwise concerning spots and talks through her findings as she goes.

She can perform evaluations for:

• Moles
• Precancerous lesions
• Seborrheic keratoses
• Dysplastic nevi
• Basal cell carcinoma
• Squamous cell carcinoma
• Melanoma
• And other types of growths

Dr. Mendes will explain why a spot needs testing before she recommends a biopsy or removal. She will also explain what any potential procedure involves, what information it can provide, and what follow-up care may look like.

Dr. Mendes also discusses alternatives to testing/biopsy, but the patient ultimately decides. As she always tells patients: they are the captain of the ship. 

If a lesion needs attention after evaluation, we communicate clearly, carefully evaluate, and provide timely treatment as part of our transparent care process.

Absolutely! Treating acne often requires a layered plan. Dr. Mendes may examine your breakout patterns, skin sensitivity, hormonal factors, product use, and treatment history. 

From there, she can discuss which prescriptions, topical routines, oral medications, procedures, or supportive skin services might fit into your personalized plan.

Once treatment starts to control and minimize active breakouts, we can discuss cosmetic options to address any scarring or discoloration acne may have left behind.

This combination minimizes future breakouts, supports skin health, and refines texture, tone, and confidence.

Dr. Mendes uses evidence-based treatments to address patients’ goals and yield subtle and natural results. As part of her highly personalized process, she studies the layers that shape your face: bone structure, fat compartments, muscle movement, and skin quality.

That perspective helps her recommend the right treatments for each patient’s specific concerns. 

Your cosmetic dermatology plan might combine injectables, fillers, energy-based devices, regenerative skin support, or a combination of treatments for full facial balancing, so you get visible refinement from an invisible source. 

If you request a service that does not fit your anatomy, she recommends alternatives that better suit your features. That honesty protects your long-term results and skin health.

Daily sunscreen protects your skin against the sun’s harsh rays. Apply it every morning and reapply it throughout the day, especially when you go outdoors, drive, sweat, or sit near windows. 

Topical antioxidants, such as vitamin C, can also support your routine by defending against free radical damage.

You should also avoid over-exfoliating or applying too many harsh products, which can irritate your skin. If hair products touch your forehead or temples, they may contribute to breakouts in those areas. 

As part of your care, Dr. Mendes helps you simplify your routine, so it serves your skin instead of overwhelming it.

You may need a biopsy for diagnosis when a spot has changed, looks atypical, does not heal, or requires more detail than a surface-level exam can provide. A biopsy reveals what the skin is doing at a microscopic level.

If Dr. Mendes recommends a biopsy, she transparently shares the reasoning and her biopsy selection. She will review basic aftercare and tell you when you can expect the results of additional testing. She also reviews alternatives to biopsies; Dr. Mendes always works with the patient to decide whether to schedule a procedure.

Yes! Hair may thin for a variety of reasons, including:

• Genetics
• Inflammation
• Stress
• Hormones
• Certain medications
• Scalp conditions
• Health changes 

Because the cause of hair thinning informs the treatment plan, Dr. Mendes discusses the timeline, symptoms, and history of your changes and performs a scalp exam.

She may recommend lab testing, prescriptions, injections, procedural support, or a combination of treatments to address hair loss concerns.

Dr. Mendes builds cosmetic plans around your existing features and skin type. She looks for small shifts that can refresh and refine without changing what makes your face feel familiar.

We carefully place proven formulas like neurotoxins, fillers, or biostimulators, perform treatments for regenerative skin support, or combine treatments into a phased plan. 

Dr. Mendes also knows when to pause or redirect a request. If a treatment does not support your natural anatomy or long-term skin integrity, she will recommend a safer, more balanced option.

Skin does not exist in isolation from the rest of your body. Hormones, nutrition, stress, sleep, inflammation, medications, and medical history all affect your overall skin quality and health.

DeeTox also offers wellness services, so depending on your needs, our team can develop a comprehensive wellness plan with your skin concerns in mind.

Your opinions and preferences are instrumental in every decision. 

During your consultation, Dr. Mendes explains what concerns she sees, what may have caused them, and which treatments she thinks are most effective.

You can ask questions, share any concerns, and decide whether you feel ready to move forward. 

Our team respects your pace and operates with full transparency, so you only proceed with care when you feel confident and genuinely understood.