Dr. Van Dam Dermatologist

Name: David Van Dam, MD
Last name: Van Dam
Gender: male
Began aesthetic medicine in: 1982
Years experience: 41
Primary Specialty: Dermatologist
Business: Van Dam Dermatology & Laser Center and Versa MediSpa
Address: 738 W. Northwest Highway
Phone: +1 847-382-5111
City: Barrington
State: Illinois
Zip Code: 60010
Country: US
Consulting Fees: -1$
Has Sponsored Offer : No

Special Offers: 
Offer #1: Galderma Offer
Special Offer Treatments: All treatments
End Time: 12/31/2023
Detail: Sign up for Aspire Galderma Rewards prior to your appointment to receive $20 off on each treatment listed below: Dysport®, Restylane® family, Sculptra® Aesthetic.
Clinical Privileges: 
  • University of Kansas Hospital, Indian Creek Surgery Center, Olathe Medical Center

David Van Dam, MD

Education: 
  • Purdue University, B.A. English Literature, 1969
  • Indiana University School of Medicine, M.D. , 1975
  • University of Chicago Graduate School of Business,M.B.A., 2007
Postdoc Training: 
  • Mehthodist Hospital of Indianapolis, Internship, 1975-76
  • University of Chicago Hospitals & Clinics, Residency in Dermatology, 1976-79 (Chief Resident, 1979)
Member of: 
  • American Society for Dermatologic Surgery (ASDS)
Board Certification: 
David Paul Van Dam

(ABMSUID 338706)
Viewed: 3/25/2009
Day of birth 10/16/1946

Status Alive

Certification

American Board of Dermatology

Dermatology – General
Status: Certified ActiveLifetimeInitial Certification11/02/1980} –
Education: 1975 MD
(Doctor of Medicine)

Location: 183 Heritage DrCrystal Lake, IL 6014 (United States)

GPS coordinates on map: 42.1679327,-88.1563171

Primary location: 
Location name: Chicago
State: IL
Country: US
Map point: 41.8795,-87.6242981
Treatments: 
  • Accutane
  • Belotero
  • Botox
  • Chin Liposuction
  • CO2 Laser
  • Dysport
  • Earlobe Repair
  • Fractional Laser
  • Glycolic Peel
  • Hyaluronidase
  • IPL
  • Juvederm
  • Laser Hair Removal
  • Laser Resurfacing
  • Latisse
  • LED Light Therapy
  • Lip Fillers
  • Lipoma Removal
  • Liposonix
  • Liposuction
  • Lux 1540
  • Microdermabrasion
  • Mole Removal
  • Neocutis
  • Nonsurgical Facelift
  • Photodynamic Therapy
  • PicoSure
  • Profound RF
  • Pulsed Dye Laser
  • Radiesse
  • Restylane
  • Restylane Silk
  • Retin-A
  • RHA Collection Fillers
  • Scar Removal
  • Sclerotherapy
  • Sculptra
  • Skin Rejuvenation
  • Smoothbeam Laser
  • Tattoo Removal
  • TCA Peel
  • ThreeForMe
  • Tumescent Liposuction
  • Ultherapy
  • Vbeam
  • Voluma
  • Xeomin
  • YAG Laser

RealSelf Info

Rating: 3.7
Profile views: 5620
Answer count: 7
Review count: 3
1 star count: 1
Total star count: 1
Star rating: 1.7369969864653
Anonymous votes: 1
Offer count: 1
Profile created: Nov 18, 2007
Profile modified: Aug 26, 2021
Profile promotion: No
Profile inactive: No
Premier status: Free
Tier: Free-Claimed
RealCare Promise: No
Directory link: Board Certified Dermatologist
RealSelf’s PRO: No
Doctor Designation Start Time: Nov 1, 2011
Doctor Designation End Time: Jan 1, 2033

Locations

  • Chicago, IL, US. GPS coordinates: 41.8795,-87.6242981

Latest ratings of treatments

  • Restylane Lyft (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Juvederm (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Restylane Lyft (Jan 2021) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Juvederm (Jul 2017) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Juvederm (Jul 2017) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Ultherapy (Jul 2013) – Overall rating: 1/5 (Wait times: 3/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 2/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 3/5, Payment process: 1/5, Time spent with patient: 2/5, After care follow-up: 1/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 3/5, Answered questions: 2/5)
  • Ultherapy (Jul 2013) – Overall rating: 1/5 (Wait times: 3/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 2/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 3/5, Payment process: 1/5, Time spent with patient: 2/5, After care follow-up: 1/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 3/5, Answered questions: 2/5)
  • Perlane (Feb 2009) – Overall rating: 5/5

Latest Prices

Restylane Lyft Prices

  • $750 – Sep 2023 – Barrington, IL
  • $750 – Jan 2021 – Barrington, IL

Ultherapy Prices

  • $3500 – Jul 15, 2013 – Barrington, IL
  • $3500 – Jul 15, 2013 – Barrington, IL

Perlane Prices

  • $750 – Feb 2009 – Barrington, IL

Special Offers

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Treatments

Galderma Offer
Nov 1, 2019 /
Dec 31, 2023
Sign up for Aspire Galderma Rewards prior to your appointment to receive $20 off on each treatment listed below: Dysport®, Restylane® family, Sculptra® Aesthetic.
Specific treatments

Doctor's answers

Question
Answer Header & Date
Answer Snippet
Elure Skin Lightening Cream Work?
elure
Apr 13, 2011
In my office we have used elure (the brand name uses a lower case 'e') since late December 2010 and have given it to over 30 patients. The follow-up is short and the "sample" is relatively small, but not one has reported improvement using this product. We are disappointed but prescription products containing hydroquinone are still available and remain the gold standard for treating unwanted skin pigment. There are several of these creams and they are not equally...
How Does V-beam Work with Juvederm or Other Fillers?
VBeam and Juvederm
Nov 14, 2010
The VBeam laser emits only one wavelength of light that only interacts with red targets. It only effects blood vessels (because they are red) near the surface of the skin. Juvederm is colorless and does not absorb the VBeam light. In addition, Juvederm is injected deeply at a level the VBeam laser cannot reach.
What's the Difference Between Lux 1540 Fractional Laser and Palomar IPL Laser for Acne Scars?
1540 Fractionated Laser and IPL
Nov 14, 2010
The 1540 laser and the IPL (intense pulsed light) are two completely different instruments. The benefit of IPL on acne scars is limited to reducing their redness but is worth trying if they are pink or red. The 1540 laser is an excellent treatment for undulating depressed acne scar but not for "pit" or "ice-pick" scars, or for "crater" scars. Several treatments are necessary for optimal results with the 1540 laser but there is a high degree of patient...
Does V Beam Remove Old Red Acne Scars?
VBeam for red scars
Nov 1, 2010
VBeam laser treatment usually helps reduce redness in the skin, including in acne scars. The totanl number of treatments you require is difficult to predict without actually seeing your scars but you should expect visible improvement after the very first treatment. VBeam actually canalso help improve active acne. Fraxel is not intended to remove redness but to improve the texture of skin.
Can a lipoma on my back only be visible when inflamed?
cysts that change size
Aug 3, 2010
The word cyst means sac and cysts are normally named according to the kind of cells that comprise the sac. The most common type of cyst is an epidermal or epidermoid cyst which is often erroneously referred to as sebaceous cysts. In fact, we know that there are no sebaceous glands associated with these cysts so the terminology was changed over 35 years ago. Lipomas are cysts that contain fat cells and they rarely become inflamed. If you have a lump under your skin that becomes red and...
Is removing a lipoma on the back of the head risky for a 14-year-old?
Lipoma on scalp
Jul 5, 2010
The scalp is a rather unusual location for a lipoma. It is possible that this growth is some other type of  benign tumor including another kind of cyst or a blood vessel malformatrion. If it is vascular there is a potential for bleeding and, perhaps, other complications due to the relationship of the growth to the skull. Because of this, some type of imaging study (ultrasound or MRI) might be helpful in identifying what it is before surgery. If it is a lipoma, the main reasons for...
Least irritating eyelash growth product?
Least irritating eyelash growth product
Apr 22, 2010
Latisse is the only FDA-approved product for eyelash growth. While it can cause eyelid irritation, this is not especially common and the irritation that occurs is rarely severe enough to merit discontinuation of the medicine.
For most patients, after one bottle of Latise has been used, eyelash growth is usually impressive and it turns out that most people do not need to use Latisse every day. In fact, once a week may be sufficient to maintain long eyelashes. So the chances for irritation...

Last updated on 11/25/2023