Dr. Christina Steil of CSC Steil Dermatology
Hinsdale Magazine Group (HMG): What inspired you to pursue dermatology and establish CSC Dermatology?
Dr. Christina Steil: During my medical internship, I was caring for a complicated patient with unusual skin lesions. The dermatology team was called in, and witnessing the attending dermatologist diagnose the patient at the bedside was a pivotal moment that inspired me to pursue a career in dermatology. I was fascinated by how the skin provides insight into the health of our body. My other passion was technology and its potential to enhance patient care. I established my own practice to have the flexibility to implement the latest technologies in patient care.
HMG: Could you elaborate on your areas of specialization within dermatology?
Dr. Steil: I specialize in both medical and cosmetic dermatology. I began my practice in 2002 with a focus on medical dermatology, aiming to help people achieve better health. Early in my career, I noticed a significant number of patients with sun-damaged skin. These were individuals who enjoyed outdoor activities, but at the cost of their skin’s health and appearance. As a result, my practice in medical dermatology naturally expanded to include helping patients restore the health and appearance of their sun-damaged skin. Within a few years of starting CSC Dermatology in 2002, I began adopting new technologies and offering procedures to achieve this goal. CSC Dermatology became known for being the first in the area to offer many treatments. I was one of the first to train on using the injectable Sculptra™, and I was fortunate to be trained by the physician who developed the technology.
We were also the first in the area to offer medical Photodynamic Therapy (PDT) for treating pre-skin cancers, known as actinic keratosis. I was grateful to treat an elderly man with severe sun damage using PDT, which helped reduce and slow the progression of his skin cancers. Additionally, we were one of the first to offer lasers to treat acne as an alternative to traditional medications such as oral antibiotics and isotretinoin.
For me, the practice of cosmetic dermatology and the use of lasers to treat sun-damaged skin is a continuation of the medical treatment of sun-damaged skin, pre-skin cancers, and skin cancer. I ensure that all patients who receive a skin examination and have photodamaged skin are educated on their options to restore their skin’s health and function. I inform them that we have lasers that can delay the aging of their skin and make them aware of published studies showing that certain lasers we use to improve the skin’s appearance can also reduce the risk of non-melanoma skin cancers.
HMG: What innovative treatments or technologies have you recently incorporated into your practice?
Dr. Steil: We are so excited about our newest device: the BBL® HEROic™ by Sciton. We have been offering BBL Fotofacials for years to prevent photoaging. The HEROic™ technology brings AI to the treatment room, making our treatments more comfortable, effective, efficient, and safer for our patients.
CSC Steil Dermatology
125 W 2nd St, Hinsdale, Illinois
5157 Main St, 205, Downers Grove, Illinois
630-455-0045
cscdermatology.com
