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Get Clear Before School’s Here!
Acne occurs when our pores become clogged. Each pore opens to a follicle, which contains a hair and an oil gland. The oil released by the gland helps remove old skin cells and keeps your skin soft. When glands produce too much oil, the pores can become blocked, and dirt, bacteria, and cells build up
What Is The Best Laser to Rejuvenate My Skin?
“What is the best laser to rejuvenate my skin?” This is one of the most common questions we hear from our patients. The answer is simple: There is not one single laser that can address all the different problems associated with sun damage and aging. That is why we developed Ultra Repair Laser Rejuvenation. Ultra
Lipo For Both Sexes
While women tend to undergo plastic surgery more than men, there has been an increase in the number of men wanting body image enhancements every year. Liposuction is one elective procedure that both men and women alike are choosing. Particularly, men are beginning to see the benefits of liposculpture for problem areas that they can’t seem to shake
Have you tried Dysport yet?
Dysport is an injectable much like Botox that can be used to treat and relax crow’s feet, wrinkles on the forehead and frown lines in between the eyebrows. Dysport’s growing popularity in San Diego makes it a great alternative to Botox. Both toxins cause temporary paralysis of the muscles, thus minimizing or eliminating unwanted lines
Removing Facial Veins
Many veins, blood vessels and capillaries are necessary to deliver blood and oxygen to the variety of muscles in our face. However, with age, our skin loses collagen and the outer layers become thinner, resulting in more transparency. Constant exposure to sun, and regular wear and tear can rupture these small capillaries, sometimes leaving behind
Are you a candidate for CoolSculpting?
Have you been hitting the gym as much as possible and eating a structured diet to no avail? It happens to a lot of us and can be very frustrating when our hard work is not giving us the results we want. Thankfully there’s CoolSculpting, a new FDA-approved non-invasive procedure offered in at Cosmetic Laser
Botox for Sweaty Underarms ( Hyperhidrosis )
Pit stains cannot only ruin your look but can be embarrassing as well. Unfortunately, hyperhidrosis can’t always be controlled with regular antiperspirant. Thankfully, the FDA has now approved Botox as a treatment for excessive sweating. Botox can be a realistic alternative when topical skin medications don’t do the trick. At our medical spa in San
Liposuction for Stubborn Areas
The dramatic hormonal changes that occur during and after pregnancy can cause a collection of fat in one localized region. This region is usually in the lower abdomen where it can be difficult to burn off even after losing the baby weight. This doesn’t just affect new San Diego moms however, genetics can be a
Erase your age spots
Age Spots While freckles are beautiful, they are actually signs of sun damage – and are also called age spots. Don’t let the name “age spots” fool you. Age spots have more to do with sun exposure than age, which is why other names for these are sun spots or brown spots. Regardless, there’s no
Fat Injections vs. Fillers
“Youth has no age,” said Pablo Picasso. The Spanish painter was right. A number of options are available to help us look and feel younger at any age. Fillers are a popular way to achieve volume, which is the staple of a youthful face. Fillers like Juvederm® use hyaluronic acid can fill in wrinkles and add
