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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 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.

One of the first places we start to notice signs of aging is often the jawline. There are numerous reasons why this area is so quickly affected, and fortunately there are also numerous treatment options. Dr. Sabrina Guillen Fabi, an internationally recognized leader in cosmetic dermatology from Cosmetic Laser Dermatology in San Diego, walks us

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

Some of us call it Botox, others call it a wrinkle-smoother. And sometimes, we mistakenly may even call it fillers! Neuromodulators and dermal fillers, while being very different, are both things that get incorporated into our beauty routine over time. And for good reason! Perfect for any age, smoothing out those stubborn wrinkles and plumping

Whether it’s taking care of your children, rushing to meetings, crushing deadlines at work, or managing a household, the responsibilities of being a mom seem to be endless – and the stress can be written all over your face through worry lines and creases. What’s a busy mom to do? Prioritize some “me time” and

You’ve plumped your lips and trimmed down your tummy. You’ve turned back the clock more than 10 years with facial rejuvenation treatments. You look amazing. You feel amazing. And then you notice your hands. And your legs. They don’t look as great as the rest of you. In fact, they just plain don’t match your

Growing old –whether measured in lines and wrinkles, the number of gray hairs on your head, or by the severity of any disease you may have –is a natural part of life, correct? Not quite. A growing number of researchers are questioning our basic concept of aging. Some experts believe that aging should not be

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

Perhaps you had an unfortunate slip and fall when you were a teenager that left a scar on your forehead. Or perhaps you underwent a surgical procedure that caused excessive scarring. Regardless of the circumstances, it’s possible that you’ve developed scar tissue. Scar tissue on the face can be more than distracting; it can make