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The “Picket Fence” Technique
When you look at yourself in the mirror, the woman you see may not reflect how you feel inside. You are energized by your youthful spirit and yet all the lines, wrinkles, folds, and creases on your face and neck say otherwise. This is one of the main reasons why most women turn to anti-aging
Easy New Year’s Beauty Resolutions
While 80% of New Year’s resolutions have been broken or forgotten by February, you’re determined to be part of that 20% who makes good on their vows. One way to reach that goal is to create resolutions that excite you so much that they’re easy to keep. The board-certified dermatologists at Cosmetic Laser Dermatology in
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
Your Beauty Guide To Getting Holiday Party-Ready
There is nothing like the looming prospect of a social calendar packed with parties and reunions to make one reassess their beauty regime. And the secret to surviving this hectic season with your best face (and hair, nails, etc.) forward? Creating a beauty checklist and checking it twice, to make sure you are prepped and
All About Eyes
Say it with your eyes. The eyes are the windows to the soul. These popular sayings may give glory to one of the most attractive features of the face, but the problem is –no matter how beautifully expressive your eyes are, they’re also the spot where signs of aging make their first debut. It is
Beauty Through The Ages
What is beauty, really? We can tell if someone is beautiful just by looking at them, but can we actually explain why? We may not know the exact answers but one thing is for certain –our ideals for what it means to be beautiful are ever-changing. But no matter what rules we apply, we are
Cosmetic Treatments You Probably Didn’t Know About
You most likely know about Botox or laser treatments for skin rejuvenation. But have you heard of dermal fillers for sagging, wrinkling or small earlobes? There are many cosmetic procedures that dermatologists are performing out of the spotlight but deserve recognition. With the rising popularity of non-surgical treatments, there’s never been a better time to explore
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
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
