About
Steven E. Rasmussen, MD, FAAD
I can honestly say I truly love what I do, and I can’t imagine doing anything else. I feel honored to have the privilege to practice medicine. I do believe medicine is an art, and I strive every day to hone my skills to provide the absolute best possible care to my patients. My interactions with my patients are what give me the biggest joy in my day and what makes all my hard work and effort worth it.
Services
- Acne & Rosacea Treatment for Adult and Teen Skin
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Acne & Rosacea Treatment for Adult and Teen Skin
Your ARC dermatologist or advanced practice clinician (APC) will help you decide on the best treatment plan for your acne.
- ActiveFX™ Laser Skin Resurfacing
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ActiveFX™ Laser Skin Resurfacing
ActiveFX laser resurfacing helps reduce wrinkles and fine lines, softens deep wrinkles, and improves skin tone and texture.
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- Biopsies of Skin Lesions and Conditions
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Biopsies of Skin Lesions and Conditions
A skin biopsy is done by removing cells or skin samples from your body for laboratory examination. The skin samples are used to help diagnose skin conditions and determine a treatment plan for you.
- Botox Treatment of Axillary Hyperhidrosis
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Botox Treatment of Axillary Hyperhidrosis
Botox® Cosmetic is a a safe, non-surgical procedure used to treat excess sweating in the underarms.
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- BOTOX® Injections
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BOTOX® Injections
Botox® Cosmetic treatment is a safe, non-surgical procedure that smoothes the wrinkles in motion on your face (i.e. frown lines and crow's feet).
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- Candela Vbeam® Laser Treatment
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Candela Vbeam® Laser Treatment
The Candela VBeam® is a versatile, non-invasive laser that treats a variety of skin conditions including rosacea and facial redness.
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- Care for Chronic Skin Conditions like Psoriasis, Eczema, Lupus, etc.
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Care for Chronic Skin Conditions like Psoriasis, Eczema, Lupus, etc.
Your ARC dermatologist or advanced practice clinician (APC) works with you to provide care to help ease chronic skin conditions like psoriasis, eczema, lupus, etc.
- Chemical Peels
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Chemical Peels
Chemical peels are used to treat rough, discolored, sun-damaged skin and acne and improve fine lines.
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- Diagnosis & Management of Cancer and Other Skin Lesions (Suspicious Moles, Warts, Cysts, Lipomas)
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Diagnosis & Management of Cancer and Other Skin Lesions (Suspicious Moles, Warts, Cysts, Lipomas)
Detecting severe skin conditions early can improve your quality of life. Our ARC dermatologists and advanced practice clinicians (APCs) can provide the proper care for skin cancer and other skin lesions.
- Dysport® Injections
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Dysport® Injections
Dysport® is a prescription injection that helps temporarily soften and improve the look of frown lines.
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- Evaluation, Diagnosis, and Treatment of Bacterial/Viral/Fungal Infections
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Evaluation, Diagnosis, and Treatment of Bacterial/Viral/Fungal Infections
An ARC dermatologist or advanced practice clinician (APC) can evaluate, diagnose, and treat bacterial, viral, and fungal infections.
- Evaluation, Diagnosis, and Treatment of Hair Loss and Nail Disorders
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Evaluation, Diagnosis, and Treatment of Hair Loss and Nail Disorders
Find out what is causing your hair loss and nail disorders and receive treatment to get them back to a healthy state.
- FemTouch™ Vaginal Rejuvenation
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FemTouch™ Vaginal Rejuvenation
FemTouch vaginal rejuvenation is a non-surgical laser treatment for vaginal and urinary health, especially for those experiencing changes due to pre-menopause, post-menopause, and childbirth.
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- Hydrafacial
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Hydrafacial
Hydrafacial treatments cleanse, exfoliate, and hydrate your skin to improve the look of your skin tone and elasticity. Results are seen after only one treatment.
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- Intramuscular and Intralesional Injections
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Intramuscular and Intralesional Injections
Dermatologic therapy injections that deliver medication deep into the muscle or skin lesions.
- IPL Photofacials
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IPL Photofacials
ARC offers IPL photofacials, a laser treatment, to treat sun damage, acne, symptoms of rosacea, age spots, freckles, veins, and other skin blemishes.
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- JUVÉDERM® Injections
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JUVÉDERM® Injections
JUVÉDERM® injectable gel is a great dermal filler that delivers nutrients to the cheeks, lips, and superficial wrinkles on your skin. Rejuvenate your skin.
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- Legend M²™ Microneedling with Radio Frequency
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Legend M²™ Microneedling with Radio Frequency
Microneedling helps rejuvenate facial collagen with little to no downtime. This procedure also helps skin conditions caused by acne scarring, wrinkles, stretch marks, pigment issues, and pore sizes.
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- Mole Evaluations and Skin Cancer Screenings
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Mole Evaluations and Skin Cancer Screenings
The evaluation of suspicious moles and skin areas can help detect skin cancer and chronic conditions.
- NuEra® Skin Tightening
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NuEra® Skin Tightening
NuEra® Tight uses radio frequency to tighten loose or sagging skin. This skin tightening treatment can also be used to reduce excess fat and cellulite.
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- Olino Medical Aesthetics
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Olino Medical Aesthetics
OLINO Medical Aesthetics offers safe, affordable, and effective medical aesthetic services using state-of-the-art equipment. You can receive the latest medical and cosmetic dermatology services in a relaxed and reassuring environment.
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- Patch Testing for Contact Dermatitis
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Patch Testing for Contact Dermatitis
Contact dermatitis is a reaction that happens after your skin comes in direct contact with certain substances. Patch testing can be done to find the substance that's causing the rash.
- Photodynamic Therapy (PDT)
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Photodynamic Therapy (PDT)
Photodynamic therapy (PDT) is a topical therapy-based treatment for pre-cancerous lesions and acne. A topical solution is applied to the affected area, which is absorbed by cancerous cells and sebaceous glands. Once absorbed, a specialized blue light is shown to the area, activating the solution, destroying the abnormal/damaged cancer cells, and shrinking sebaceous glands. The entire treatment is completed within 30 minutes.
- PicoWay Laser Treatment
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PicoWay Laser Treatment
PicoWay laser is a breakthrough laser technology that delivers outstanding results for skin rejuvenation, skin resurfacing, and tattoo removal.
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- Platelet-Rich Fibrin (PRF)
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Platelet-Rich Fibrin (PRF)
Platelet-Rich Fibrin (PRF), also known as a vampire facial, is an advanced biological treatment used to rejuvenate your skin and promote hair growth.
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- Restylane® Injections
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Restylane® Injections
Restylane® is used to treat superficial lines and wrinkles. Restore volume and fullness to the skin to correct facial wrinkles and folds.
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- ResurFX™ Skin Rejuvenation
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ResurFX™ Skin Rejuvenation
Lumenis® ResurFX™ laser treatment is a fractional skin rejuvenation solution for younger, healthier, glowing looking skin. Promote deep collagen regeneration.
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- RF Microneedling with Platelet-Rich Fibrin (PRF)
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RF Microneedling with Platelet-Rich Fibrin (PRF)
RF Microneedling with Platelet-Rich Fibrin is an advanced aesthetic procedure that improves skin complexion, stimulates tissue regeneration, and promotes collagen production.
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- Sclerotherapy for Varicose and Spider Veins
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Sclerotherapy for Varicose and Spider Veins
Sclerotherapy treats spider veins, and may also treat other conditions including aching, burning, swelling and night cramps.
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- Sculptra® Injectable Filler
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Sculptra® Injectable Filler
Sculptra® poly-L-lactic acid is an injectable dermal filler that rejuvenates the skin, reduces wrinkles and facial lines. Cosmetic treatment to promote collagen.
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- SmoothGlo™ Laser Skin Resurfacing
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SmoothGlo™ Laser Skin Resurfacing
SmoothGlo™ is a laser resurfacing skin treatment that targets the tone, texture, and volume of your skin, addressing all three aspects in a single session.
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- Splendor X Laser Hair Removal
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Splendor X Laser Hair Removal
ARC offers Splendor X’s laser hair removal system to permanently remove unwanted hair from the face, leg, arm, underarm, bikini, and other areas.
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- TotalFX Fractional CO2 Laser Skin Resurfacing
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TotalFX Fractional CO2 Laser Skin Resurfacing
TotalFX Fractional CO2 Laser Skin Resurfacing tightens and rejuvenates the skin with two laser technologies. Treat scarring, stretch marks, wrinkles, and more.
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Locations & Hours
Credentials
Board Certifications
Board Certified in Dermatology
Residency
San Antonio Uniformed Services Health Education Consortium, Fort Sam Houston, Texas, 2001
Medical School
Uniformed Services University School of Medicine, Bethesda, MD, 1995
Professional Positions
- ARC Chief of Dermatology
- Fellow, American Academy of Dermatology
- Member, American Contact Dermatitis Society
- Member, American Medical Association
- Member, American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery
- Member, American Society of Cosmetic Dermatology and Aesthetic Surgery
- Member, American Society of Dermatologic Surgery
- Member, Austin Dermatological Society
- Member, National Education Faculty and Speakers’ Bureau for Allergan and Lumenis, training and lecturing other physicians in aesthetic medicine including Botox, fillers and laser procedures.
- Member, Performance Measurement Task Force, American Academy of Dermatology
- Member, Texas Dermatology Society
- Oversight Committees on Quality Improvement, Credentialing, and Peer Review for a Texas Medicaid program
- Panelist for dermatology topics and peer reviewer for Healthy Aging magazine
Awards & Honors
- America’s Best Dermatologist Listing - Top 1%, Consumer’s Research Council of America, 2010-2024
- Austin’s Top Doctors, Austin Monthly, 2021-2024
- Austin Under 40 award finalist, 2008
- Lifetime Achievement Award from Lumenis
- Center of Excellence Award from Lumenis
- Excellence in Patient Satisfaction award, BSM Consulting
- On-Time Physician Award, Vitals.com, Lifetime Achievement Award
- Patients’ Choice Award and Compassionate Doctor Award, Vitals.com, Lifetime Achievement Award
- Austin American-Statesman Community's Choice Awards Finalist, 2018, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025
- "Super Doctors," Texas Monthly, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025
- Top Doctor, Castle Connelly, 2020-2024
- Top Pediatric Specialist, Austin Monthly Magazine, 2020, 2021, 2022
- Top 10 Best Rated Dermatologists from RateMDs.com
- Top 10 Dermatologists in Austin, Vitals.com
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