What We Offer
Grace Dermatology & Aesthetics is a culturally competent practice dedicated to providing personalized care to our community. We specialize in addressing the needs of skin of color, Our dermatological solutions enhance natural beauty and are tailored to each of our patients.
Our Approach
At Grace Dermatology & Aesthetics, our approach centers around a commitment to excellence and cultural consciousness. We understand that each patient has unique skin concerns, aesthetic goals, and requires personalized care. We provide innovative treatments that are specifically tailored to meet your needs.
What's Your Skin Type?
The Fitzpatrick scale measures the response of different skin types to ultraviolet (UV) light. The scale varies based on the amount of melanin pigment an individual has in their skin, which is determined by the skin’s color and the typical effects of tanning after exposure to UV light. People with pale skin will burn easily and poorly tan and will need more protection from UV rays. People with darker skin will burn less and tan more easily, but are more prone to develop post-inflammatory pigmentation (PIH) after injury.
Always burns, never tans, may scar if slow to heal. Usually blonde hair, blue/green/gray eyes.
Usually burns, tans with difficulty, may scar if slow to heal. Usually blonde/red hair, blue eyes.
Sometimes burns, gradually tans, higher potential for scarring. Usually light brown hair, brown eyes.
Rarely burns, tans with ease, scars easily. Usually medium brown hair, brown eyes.
Very rarely burns, tans very easily, high risk of scarring. Usually dark brown hair, brown eyes.
Never burns, tans very easily, very high risk of scarring. Usually black hair, brown eyes.
ABOUT VIVIAN
Vivian Parham,
AGPCNP-BC
Vivian Parham, ANP-BC is a board certified adult nurse practitioner. An alumnus of New York University and nationally credentialed by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), she has been prepared to provide the patient-centered care that defines her practice. Completing a rigorous Advanced Practice Fellowship under the tutelage of dermatologist and Top Doctor Jeremy Fenton, M.D.; Vivian has expertise managing skin and hair conditions. After practicing in Manhattan for several years, Vivian returned to Chattanooga, Tennessee in 2023 eager to serve the community she’s called home for 30+ years.
Ever concocting skincare products (mixing moisturizers) in her laboratory (bathroom) a passion bloomed in her early years. While learning to love her deeply melanated skin and textured hair in spaces they seemed always on display; Vivian resolved to help people of all skin types find their beauty.
Feeling especially called to provide an atmosphere that emboldens people of color to address their medical and cosmetic skin concerns confidently; Grace Dermatology & Aesthetics was born.
Vivian specializes in medical and cosmetic dermatology for all skin types and is passionate about providing culturally sensitive care by improving access to dermatology specialists that reflect the diversity of our community.
AWARDS & AFFILIATIONS
FINANCING OPTIONS
Grace Dermatology & Aesthetics is accepting new patients. We work with private pay clients as well as insurance providers. Please contact us to learn more.
