Posts by Mitchel P. Goldman, MD

Why You Should Only Seek Cosmetic Treatments From A Qualified Provider
There seems to be a shift these days on how people are pursuing their beauty goals. They no longer want drastic changes, but subtle tweaks that are beautiful and natural-looking. Whether it’s Botox, dermal fillers, or laser treatments, these quick, non-surgical treatments that have become typical lunchbreak procedures here in San Diego are without a

Good, Better, and Best Face Tightening Options [Updated December 2021]
Radiant, smooth, natural, and youthful-looking. These are qualities we always want to use to describe our skin. Unfortunately, with aging comes a decline in facial volume and elasticity. Loss of fat, thinning skin, smaller or larger muscles, and loss of bone density often lead to unattractive, wrinkled, loose, and sagging skin. The good news is,

How To Treat Rhinophyma
Rhinophyma is a progressive skin condition that causes the nose to swell, giving it a red and large bulbous appearance. Also referred to as rosacea nose, whiskey nose, rum nose, and bulbous nose, rhinophyma can occur in those with rosacea, a common chronic inflammatory skin condition that causes facial redness on the nose and cheeks

Why You Should Only Seek Cosmetic Treatments From A Qualified Provider
There seems to be a shift these days on how people are pursuing their beauty goals. They no longer want drastic changes, but subtle tweaks that are beautiful and natural-looking. Whether it’s Botox, dermal fillers, or laser treatments, these quick, non-surgical treatments that have become typical lunchbreak procedures are without a doubt, making it easier

You Don’t Have to Live With Permanent Makeup/Tattoo Regret
Permanent makeup was originally an alternative to eyeliner for women with physical restrictions. Now, it is cosmetically used to accentuate facial features, such as eyes, lips, cheeks, and eyebrows for anyone who doesn’t want to have to apply makeup everyday. Even locally, in San Diego, people turn to permanent makeup for their cosmetic needs. Unfortunately,

Maintaining Facial Beauty Over Time
There is no denying the impact that social media has on our selfie-obsessed culture. From retouched ad campaigns to meticulously crafted Instagram posts, this constant documentation of our looks has sparked a new set of beauty ideals, and people are now more critical about their facial appearance. Unfortunately, a selfie with bad lighting can show

How to Remove Skin Tags
A skin tag is a small, soft, flesh-colored growth that hangs off of the skin by a connecting stalk. This acquired benign skin growth typically appears as people age. Men and women are equally prone to developing skin tags. Also known as “cutaneous tags” or “acrochordons,” skin tags are not typically painful, just visual flaws

Know Your Injectables
Not all injectables are created equal. Sure, they are all administered through needles and effectively soften lines and rejuvenate your look. They are also complementary to each other but work in different ways. Thanks to magazine features and blogs, these not-so-secret, non-surgical facelifts aren’t really shrouded in mystery anymore, but there is still a lot

Everything You Need to Know about Varicose Veins
Varicose veins are enlarged, twisted veins that typically appear swollen and raised with a bluish-purple or red color. Veins may begin as just a cosmetic concern – they usually develop in the legs and can be seen through the skin, making those who have them very self-conscious. Over time, however, varicose veins may cause significant

Let’s Be Real(istic) When It Comes To Downtime & Recovery After Cosmetic Procedures
If you’re in your early 30s, in our “look at me” culture, you probably spend a lot of time staring into a mirror (or perhaps, taking countless selfies) and seeing yourself already slipping into an aging body that’s also packing on the pounds. It’s as if we’ve developed our own mentally constructed Snapchat filter that