Posts by Dr. Sabrina Fabi
Beyond Skin Deep
Not only is skin on display 24/7, it is also a predominant factor in perceived age and overall well-being. Skin is the largest organ of the body and can be a gateway to what is going on inside the body. Even slight skin tone and texture changes can impact aesthetics, which could be why skin
Sleep Tight After Dermal Filler Treatment: Post-Treatment Sleeping Tips
Dermal fillers are a popular and effective way to rejuvenate your face, giving you a youthful appearance without surgery. One of the most important aspects of your recovery is how you sleep after dermal filler treatment. Your sleeping position can impact how the filler settles and even affect your final results. To help you get
Refine Your Jawline
One of the first places we start to notice signs of aging is often the jawline. There are numerous reasons why this area is so quickly affected, and fortunately there are also numerous treatment options. Dr. Sabrina Guillen Fabi, an internationally recognized leader in cosmetic dermatology from Cosmetic Laser Dermatology in San Diego, walks us
Beauty by the Decade
Age is a product of time—the older we get, the more changes we see in our appearance. Each decade presents new challenges in the quest to maintain the youth and vibrancy that make you the best version of yourself. Sabrina Fabi, MD, of Cosmetic Laser Dermatology in San Diego talks about these changes and the
Don’t Let Your Body Give Away Your Age
While many of us focus on keeping our face youthful and vibrant, we don’t always give the same attention to other areas of the body. The result can be a mismatched appearance, with a face that looks much younger than other problem areas like the chest, arms, and buttocks. Fortunately there are nonsurgical treatments available
Tighten Your Neck This “Neckvember”
Holiday parties and reunions—whether in person or on your screen—might bring you eye-to-eye with co-workers and friends you haven’t seen for some time. This may trigger a more critical inspection of your skin and appearance. Are you seeing more rolls and wrinkles forming under your chin than were there last year? Is your neck skin
Is Aging A Disease?
Growing old –whether measured in lines and wrinkles, the number of gray hairs on your head, or by the severity of any disease you may have –is a natural part of life, correct? Not quite. A growing number of researchers are questioning our basic concept of aging. Some experts believe that aging should not be
The Unfiltered Reality of “Snapchat Dysmorphia”
Years ago, people would show up in their plastic surgeon’s office requesting a new nose with a photo of Kim Kardashian or Meghan Markle in tow. Today, patients in San Diego come prepared with selfies –not those unflattering, awkward mirror selfies taken in bathrooms, but those fit-for-a-magazine-cover, digitally-enhanced versions of themselves that have amassed hundreds
Trends in Dermatology
The standards of beauty are constantly changing and the pursuit of achieving them is just as dynamic. Aside from the traditional “nip and tuck,” we can now inject, fill, sculpt, and laser our way to look young and radiant. These less invasive procedures are even proving to be viable options for both medical and cosmetic
What Is Perception Drift?
It’s safe to say that beauty routines nowadays involve more than just luxurious creams, serums, and a weekly facial. Every few months or so, anyone could pay his or her dermatologist’s office a visit and leave 15 minutes later with dramatically tighter, firmer skin. And how often do we hear about those wanting to look
