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With the hectic holiday season quickly coming to an end, a time for relaxing and more downtime is just around the corner. So, what will you do with your free time this winter? At Cosmetic Laser Dermatology in San Diego, our dermatologists want to let you in on a little-known secret—winter is the BEST time of the

It’s hard to believe that 2012 has already come and gone. With a new year just on the horizon, our doctors wanted to share the top five procedures of 2012 performed at our practice this past year. With so many treatments to choose from, compiling this list wasn’t as easy as it might look. At

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

For a long time, women have been the primary patients of dermatologists all over the world. Due to the stigma placed on a man’s role in our society, they haven’t always visited the dermatologist or taken proper care of their skin. However, with today’s technological advances, dermatologists are able to appeal to a broader audience

According to a new study, dermatological conditions can affect not only the skin but the mind as well. At Cosmetic Laser Dermatology, our cosmetic dermatologists aim to help patients regain self-confidence through various treatment options such as lasers, peels, and light therapy. Common Problems When a patient suffers from a chronic skin or head problem,

A scar is a natural part of the body’s reaction to wounding or injury and is correlated with healing. Skin scars occur when the dermis (the deep, thick layer of skin) is damaged. The worse the initial damage is, the worse the scar will generally be. Most skin scars are flat and leave a trace

Let’s face it—we all want to know the secret to having beautiful and clear skin. Living in a world where celebrity faces plaster billboards and street corners, it always makes us wonder just exactly how they manage to escape skin imperfections. Of course, cosmetic dermatology procedures are always an option, but we want you to know about

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?” 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

Many of the treatments and surgeries that help people transitioning from one gender to another – from male to female (MTF) or from female to male (FTM) – can create unwanted side effects that make the process more complicated. Common examples of these side effects include: Unexpected, unwanted hair loss on some parts of the