Everyone wants beautiful, healthy skin.

When you’re struggling with unhealthy skin—infections, acne, hair loss, birthmarks, warts, skin cancer—it can be painful, physically and emotionally. Skin is the largest organ of the body and it’s relatively easy to treat once we diagnose the problem.

“I love dermatology because I can usually figure out what’s happening pretty quickly and help people feel better right away.”

~Dr. Michael Blankinship, MD, PhD

Personal Consultation

Our dermatology team is here to provide the comprehensive care you deserve. They’ll answer your specific questions and take into consideration your genetics as well as your lifestyle. Then a treatment plan will be developed to match the types of treatment best suited for your skin type, condition, and the best way to accomplish your skin goals.

Meet our Provider

Dr. Blankinship is a board-certified dermatologist who specializes in medical, aesthetic and surgical treatment of skin conditions and diseases.

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Michael J. Blankinship, MD, PhD

ima board-certified dermatologist.

I provide comprehensive care to patients with various types of skin conditions and diseases.

Dr. Blankinship lives in Fargo with his wife, Sunny and their three children. He and his family enjoy traveling and spending time at their lake cabin. He is originally from the Upper Peninsula of Michigan and enjoys hunting and fishing. He was a Big Ten bass fishing champion in 1999.

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Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll find at ima dermatology.

Clinically-proven Laser Treatments use state of the art technology that delivers short pulses of light energy. These laser pulses are delivered over the affected area without using needles or toxins. Normally, you will be able to see the results in just two, three or four treatments. Sessions last about 15-30 minutes.

CO2 Wrinkle Treatments can reduce wrinkles gently using carbon dioxide. It’s a proven solution to treat wrinkles, sun-damaged skin, discoloration, fine lines and scars. Your skin will be treated with laser pulses varying in  intensity. The treatment is comfortable and quicker than traditional resurfacing. You will see smoother, softer skin, even just after one treatment. Then over time, age spots and wrinkles will begin to improve.

Vascular Treatments can successfully remove discolorations, such as sun spots, freckles, rosacea and age spots – as well as pigmentation abnormalities like port wine stains, facial veins, scars, stretch marks, warts and Poikiloderma. During the treatment, the area being treated is absorbed by blood vessels which removes the imperfections. You most likely will see positive results right away.

Our Services

No matter what skin condition or disease is troubling you, we can help you find relief. We offer comprehensive medical, aesthetic and surgical treatments to help you reveal the beautiful, healthy skin you’ve always wanted.

Our dermatology expertise includes the following:

  • Skin Care

    • Acne

    • Actinic keratosis

    • Dermatitis

    • Dry skin

    • Itchy skin

    • Psoriasis

    • Rosacea

    • Scars

    • Sebaceous cysts

    • Skin cancer

    • Squamous cell carcinoma

    • Sunburn

    • Sweating (excessive)

  • Hair & Nails

    • Baldness

    • Corns

    • Fingernail fungus

    • Folliculitis

    • Hair loss

    • Ingrown hairs

    • Lice

    • Toenail fungal infection

  • Rashes & Infections

    • Athlete’s foot

    • Blisters

    • Calluses

    • Cellulitis

    • Hives

    • Poison ivy/oak

    • Rash

    • Ringworm

    • Skin infections

  • Growths & Pigmentation

    • Birthmarks

    • Lipomas

    • Melanoma

    • Moles

    • Skin discoloration

    • Varicose veins

    • Warts

Our Aesthetic Services Include:

  • Cosmetic Injectables

  • Laser Treatments

  • Facial Treatments

  • PRP Facial Rejuvenation

  • Sclerotherapy Vein Treatment

Revision Skincare products are available at ima Dermatology. Revision Skincare was developed to change the way professional skin care results are achieved. Youthful-looking skin can be accomplished without compromising your skin’s long-term health. Revision Skincare products are validated by physicians. Stop in to see our entire  line-up.

PicoWay® System

Say goodbye to tattoos, dark spots, acne scars and wrinkles.

PicoWay® system uses a high power laser beam with ultra-short pulses* to transform your skin from the inside out! PicoWay effectively treats acne scars, wrinkles, dark spots and removes unwanted tattoos - all with low to no downtime. Patients can resume normal activities and even apply makeup over acne scar or wrinkle treated skin within a day of treatment.

What Can PicoWay® Treat?

  • Did you know that nearly 40% of those with acne have some degree of scarring? Many acne scars result from a loss of collagen in the skin. PicoWay® Resolve is a fractional, ultra-short, picosecond laser that reaches below the surface of the skin to stimulate production of collagen and elastin, without breaking the outermost layer of the skin. In clinical studies, 94% of treated areas improved and patients were highly satisfied with results.

  • Millions of people each year seek treatment for their wrinkles. Wrinkles can be caused by a loss of collagen and elastin in the skin. PicoWay® Resolve is a fractional, non-invasive, needle free treatment option for wrinkles. Resolve uses ultra-short laser pulses to reach under the skin, without breaking the outer layer of the skin. Picosecond lasers are proven to stimulate collagen and elastin.

  • Skin discoloration is common, yet treatable. Dark spots, or benign pigmented lesions, such as freckles, liver spots (age spots), and café-au-lait (brown patches), appear in many people on different areas of the skin. Some spots are related to excessive sun exposure. Others, like melasma, can be caused by hormone changes, often impacting women following pregnancy. Many of these skin discolorations can be distressing and affect quality of life.

  • PicoWay® is a high power lower with ultra short pulses that shatters tattoo ink, but leaves the outer layer of the skin intact. PicoWay® treats a wide range of tattoo colors across a broad range of skin types. Over a series of brief treatments, PicoWay® can eliminate most tattoos. That’s why PicoWay® is the tattoo removal laser of choice by the nation’s leading tattoo removal provider network, Invisible Ink Tattoo Removers.

CO2RE® System

Transform your skin naturally with the CO2RE® System.

From deep wrinkles to sun damage to scarring, skin concerns can undercut your confidence. They can even keep you from embracing life to the fullest. Still, not everyone wants the downtime associated with conventional resurfacing procedures. If that’s you, the answer may be CO2RE laser treatments for face and body. The CO2RE treatment can be done right in the office at ima Healthcare, and it is non-invasive and hormone-free. With the CO2RE treatment, younger, smoother skin is possible.

CO2RE treatments can help your skin look:

  • The CO2RE treatments are clinically proven to improve the appearance of:

    • Fine lines and deep wrinkles
    • The effects of sun damage, including age spots
    • Skin tone and texture
    • Baggy eyes*
    *May require surgical blepharoplasty

  • Lasting, noticeable results:

    • Surgical scars
    • Burn scars
    • Acne scars
    • Skin tags
    • Sebaceous Hyperplasia (small, skin-colored bumps)

  • Experience dramatic improvements in:

    • Milia (small, non-inflamed cysts)
    • Skin tags
    • Sebaceous Hyperplasia (small, skin-colored bumps)
    • Warts

HOUVA® Phototherapy System

Although there is no cure for psoriasis, our phototherapy products can help improve quality of life by reducing symptoms.
Phototherapy, also known as “light therapy,” is the use of ultraviolet light (UV) to slow the rate of skin cell production. During phototherapy, the affected skin area is exposed to UV light for a predetermined period, often fewer than 10 minutes. Light therapy typically clears skin in 20-25 sessions.

Treating Vitiligo with Phototherapy
Narrowband UVB light phototherapy devices have proven to be highly effective in the re-pigmentation process. They work by stimulating the production of melanocytes. In a study conducted in Italy, more than 95% of patients experienced re-pigmentation as a result of phototherapy. The process is slow, often lasting months, but treatment for up to 10 minutes only 2-3 times per week can yield favorable results.

Other clinical diagnosis’ that in office light therapy is used for are: 

Atopic Dermatitis
Eczema
Chronic Urticaria
Mycosis Fungoides (Cutaneous T-cell Lymphoma)

Lichen Planus
Pityriasis Lichenoides
Pityriasis Roseaca
Pruritus

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