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Years ago, people would show up in their plastic surgeon’s office requesting a new nose with a photo of Kim Kardashian or Meghan Markle in tow. Today, patients in San Diego come prepared with selfies –not those unflattering, awkward mirror selfies taken in bathrooms, but those fit-for-a-magazine-cover, digitally-enhanced versions of themselves that have amassed hundreds

The standards of beauty are constantly changing and the pursuit of achieving them is just as dynamic. Aside from the traditional “nip and tuck,” we can now inject, fill, sculpt, and laser our way to look young and radiant. These less invasive procedures are even proving to be viable options for both medical and cosmetic

Dark underarms may be something you hide or something that hinders you from wearing tank tops in the summer. In sunny San Diego, it’s short-sleeve weather all year round, so not being able to show your underarms can affect your life a lot. Luckily, if you’re self-conscious of dark underarms, you don’t have to let

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

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

What affects the vast majority of women and even some men, no matter their size and shape? Cellulite. If you’re self-conscious about dimply thighs, you’re not alone: More than 90% of women and 10% of men will be faced with it at some point in their lives, even if they don’t notice it yet. While

Gemstones are typically thought of as no more than decorative stones used in jewelry and other luxury items, but did you know that these brilliantly colored crystals and gems are used in everything from watches and radios to industrial drills and lasers? Lasers were first used in medical procedures more than four decades ago for

Breasts are a distinguishing hallmark of your femininity, so any change to them, medically or aesthetically, can cause distress and concern. One particularly upsetting change is breast ptosis or breast sag. To address saggy breasts, there are both surgical and non-surgical breast lift procedures that are very effective. Every day at Cosmetic Laser Dermatology, we

At Cosmetic Laser Dermatology in San Diego, your skin is important to us. Our world-renowned expert dermatologists not only use authentic, research-supported, and dermatologist-tested skin care products but we have also participated in numerous clinical trials to research the efficacy of various skin care products. In fact, several of our board-certified dermatologists have created skin

Botox cosmetic is one of the most popular injectable dermal fillers on the market. Its reputation for being an unsurpassed wrinkle killer – a so-called miracle in a bottle – has put it in a rarified part of American culture. As such, you probably know that it’s ideal for facial wrinkle treatment. No doubt you’ve