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Wrinkles and Sagging Around the Mouth
Sagging skin and wrinkles in the lower face are common complaints among cosmetic patients. Board-certified dermatologist Kimberly Butterwick, MD, of Cosmetic Laser Dermatology addressed those concerns in her recent webinar titled “Wrinkles and Sagging around the Mouth.” During the presentation, Dr. Butterwick explained these changes are part of the aging process as well as the

Cosmetic Injectables: Don’t Do-It-Yourself
If you are like most people, you are stuck at home much more than you’d like to be right now. You may have picked up a new hobby or skill during quarantine, thanks possibly to online DIY videos—but not all those tutorials are beneficial. Tutorials for at-home cosmetic injectables have been growing in popularity online,

Melanated Beauty
Everyone wants to look their best through every season of life, but choosing the best skin treatments can be challenging. This is particularly true for individuals with darker skin tones, as many laser and energy devices can cause more complications than benefits for these patients. Board-certified dermatologist Douglas Wu, MD, PhD, of Cosmetic Laser Dermatology,

Acne and Acne Scars
Acne affects up to 50 million people in the United States, according to aad.org, making it the most common skin condition in the country. Characterized by prominent pustules, papules, and diffuse redness, the condition can severely impact a person’s appearance and self esteem. Fortunately, there are ways to effectively manage this stubborn condition today. Dr.

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

Five Secrets of a Perfect Facial
When you invest in your appearance and well-being with cosmetic dermatology procedures, you want your results to look as good as possible for as long as possible. A proper skincare regimen helps to keep signs of aging like wrinkles, fine lines, and volume loss away from your skin and helps to prolong the results of

Easy Ways to Rejuvenate Your Skin With A Medical Aesthetician
As the largest organ of your body, doesn’t the skin deserve an extra dose of pampering to ensure it looks and feels its absolute best? That’s what medical aesthetic treatments are designed to do—pamper the skin while addressing specific needs to ensure optimal health and beauty through every season of life. Our medical aesthetician at

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

Lunchtime Lasers: Skin Rejuvenation with Zero Downtime
Our secret treat at Cosmetic Laser Dermatology is the availability of the “lunchtime laser” treatment! Perfect for those with a busy schedule who are interested in improving the overall quality of their skin, these quick laser treatments at San Diego’s Cosmetic Laser Dermatology provide quick results within an even quicker appointment. Find out more about

Artificial Intelligence Technology: The Future of Skin Lasers
It was just two short decades ago that Dr. Goldman was touting the future benefits of lasers using artificial intelligence (AI) in Time Magazine, citing their precision in targeting specific treatment areas to produce a variety of cosmetic benefits. While his prediction of a laser that the entire body can go into (like a CT