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5 Treatments Perfect for the Fall and Winter
Admit it, you probably spend a good portion of the winter months thinking about how you’re going to look once swimsuit season returns. You probably work hard in the gym or test your self-control with a proper diet and few (if any) cheat days. But have you thought about going into “winter dermatology” mode? Specifically,

5 Beautiful Effects of 10-Minute Restylane Treatments
Over the past decade or two, you’ve probably become a lot more aware of what’s in your food, drinks, and clothing. You should also be aware of what your cosmetic skin care products contain (if you’re not already). At Cosmetic Laser Dermatology in San Diego, we get a lot of questions about what various cosmetic skin

Cosmetic Laser Dermatology’s Charity Helps Trauma Victims Thrive
One of the most gratifying aspects of being a board-certified dermatologist working in a practice with other skilled professionals is that the work we do positively affects our patients’ lives. People often come to us at Cosmetic Laser Dermatology in San Diego distraught about their appearance, whether due to genetics or aging, and we are

Does Sleeping on Your Side Causing Wrinkles? Juvederm Can Help You
Many people love sleeping on their sides. It’s comfortable and reduces snoring or sleep apnea. But did you know that sleeping on your side could be causing you to have wrinkles? Sleep wrinkles can form on your face when it’s pressed against a pillow for hours every night. Your skin gets stretched, pushed, and pulled

Don’t Let These PPP Myths Get in the Way of Effective Treatment [Updated December 2021]
Pearly Penile Papules (PPP), known medically as hirsuties papillaris genitalis, is a common condition that affects millions of American men of all ages and, though typically harmless, can have an adverse effect on the psyche. Exacerbating the issue is the lack of reliable information about pearly penile papules available and the proliferation of PPP myths

When is “Early” Too Early to Start Anti-Aging
One of the most common questions I get from patients is when they should start doing preventative procedures. People worry about starting too soon or too late, but the reality is that we start aging the moment we’re born. Even babies should be protected from UV damage with protective clothing, hats, and mineral-based sunblocks. Teenagers

Why More Men are Choosing to Have Cosmetic Procedures
Cosmetic dermatology procedures have long been thought to be mainly the domain of women. While women still make up the majority, the number of men having cosmetic procedures has been rising steadily over the past few years. According to the American Society of Dermatologic Surgery, in 2015 over 1 million men received cosmetic procedures such

Prep Your Skin for Spring with a Chemical Peel
Spring is here, which means the weather is getting warmer and the air is getting less dry. Springtime is associated with renewal, and that goes for your skin, too! Winter, with its cold, dry air, can cause the skin to become dull, lifeless, and flaky. As the temperature rises, it’s time to rid your skin

Get Beach Body Ready With Non-Invasive Body Sculpting
Spring is already here, and that means beach season is just around the corner. Are you ready to bring out your bathing suit? We know that New Year’s resolutions have a tendency to fall by the wayside as work, social obligations, and life, in general, get in the way of going to the gym regularly

The One Proven Remedy for PPP
PPP, also known as pearly penile papules or hirsuties papillaris genitalis, is a common condition affecting many men in their twenties and thirties. It involves the appearance of small, dome-shaped bumps around the crown of the penis, and while it can look a lot like a sexually transmitted disease, it is actually completely benign and