Blogs
The Differences Between Brown & White Fat
Our weight and body image has an immense effect on how we feel about ourselves. It’s no secret that when a person accumulates more fat, certain body areas may balloon outwards. However, we’re willing to bet that most people don’t fully understand just how our fat cells work, and what their purpose is. At Cosmetic Laser
The Best Foods For Your Skin
With so many of us striving for clear, beautiful, celebrity like skin, it seems as if we’ll try almost any kind of skin care product that claims to be helpful. But did you know that there are foods that can be eaten that have specific qualities and ingredients that can actually give us clearer and
How Lasers Can Improve Your Hands
When we think about the aging process, the first concern that seems to enter our mind is how to avoid unsightly wrinkles, fine lines, and a loss of skin volume and elasticity in our faces. However, another part of our body can show signs of aging well before our face—the hands. Our hands are an
Beyond The Norm–Other Uses For Injectables
Over the course of the past decade, injectable treatments like Botox, Sculptra, Juvederm, and Radiesse have become more and more popular procedures for people of all ages, and it’s no wonder why. Injectable treatments offer quick and fantastic results in our everyday struggle against combating the aging process. However, did you know that more and more
The Top Botox Myths Debunked
Hundreds of thousands of filler and injectable treatments are performed across the world every year. With such a high number of people on a quest to reduce the visible signs of the aging process, it’s no secret that someone, somewhere, has had a bad experience. However, there are myths surrounding Botox that we as dermatologists at Cosmetic
Today’s Job Market & Tattoo Removal
It’s no secret that today’s job market is extremely competitive and not what it used to be. In today’s world, people young and old are going to varying lengths to ensure that they’re not only ready to take on employment, but that they also look the part. Though it isn’t entirely fair, it seems that
Weight Loss Jeans—Fact or Fiction?
Millions of American’s are plagued with unwanted cellulite. With so many different products and treatments on the market claiming to help rid our bodies of this unsightly condition, we couldn’t help but wonder whether or not the newest claim is fact or fiction. Aimed to help smooth cellulite, stretch marks and even help its wearers
What Is CoolSculpting?
When exercise and diet to just aren’t enough to rid our bodies of that stubborn excess fat, what can be done? Like so many Americans today, hitting the gym for daily workout routines just doesn’t seem to work as well as we’d like to hope for certain parts of our bodies. Luckily, there is a
Tips For Avoiding A Bad Botox Experience
As the number one cosmetic procedure performed today, it’s no secret that Botox is as popular as ever, and growing. With the prevalence of Botox in today’s society, it’s hard to believe that this procedure has only been FDA approved since 2002, though it had been available for injections prior to that year. Unfortunately, far too many
Spider Veins: More Than Just A Cosmetic Problem
In America, it’s estimated that more than twenty million people suffer from varicose veins. According to recent studies, varicose veins aren’t only a cosmetic problem, but can also bring unwanted symptoms to the person inflicted with these veins. At Cosmetic Laser Dermatology in San Diego, our expert dermatologists are skilled in the treatment of varicose veins through a
