Fine Lines & Wrinkles
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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
Beauty Above the Mask
Masks have become a mainstay fashion accessory for 2020, and likely into 2021. While they are an essential tool for keeping our communities healthy, many of us may feel tired of wearing them. Dr. Butterwick recently hosted a webinar to help us feel a bit better about mask wearing and the times we are living
San Diego’s Top Dermatologists Breakdown The Best Winter Treatments
Winter in San Diego may not be much by most standards, but the ever-so-slightly cooler weather and the handful of gloomier, soggier days make it a perfect time to get procedures that require a bit of cover-up. The expert dermatologists at Cosmetic Laser Dermatology know that sun avoidance is key to an optimal outcome for
Which Fraxel Laser Is Right For Me? Comparing Fraxel Lasers
Fraxel lasers, or fractional resurfacing lasers, use microscopic light beams to generate micro-injuries on the skin. This process triggers the skin’s healing process – layer by layer, older and damaged skin is naturally replaced by fresh and healthy skin cells. There are three types of Fraxel laser treatments: Fraxel Re:pair, Fraxel Re:store, and Fraxel Dual,
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
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
Good, Better, and Best Face Tightening Options [Updated December 2021]
Radiant, smooth, natural, and youthful-looking. These are qualities we always want to use to describe our skin. Unfortunately, with aging comes a decline in facial volume and elasticity. Loss of fat, thinning skin, smaller or larger muscles, and loss of bone density often lead to unattractive, wrinkled, loose, and sagging skin. The good news is,
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
Maintaining Facial Beauty Over Time
There is no denying the impact that social media has on our selfie-obsessed culture. From retouched ad campaigns to meticulously crafted Instagram posts, this constant documentation of our looks has sparked a new set of beauty ideals, and people are now more critical about their facial appearance. Unfortunately, a selfie with bad lighting can show
