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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,

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

Are you ready to turn back time on your appearance, but not ready to commit to surgery? CLDerm has the solution for you!  At Cosmetic Laser Dermatology in San Diego, our board-certified dermatologists have pioneered a non-surgical treatment plan known as the “Take10.” Through a combination of customized laser and injectable procedures, our doctors can

 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,

You’ve fully recovered from your cosmetic procedures but when you look at yourself in the mirror, the results aren’t all that you expected them to be. While most patients are usually pleased with their refreshed and rejuvenated face, or their new, sculpted physique, it is still likely for others to be dissatisfied with their treatment

While 80% of New Year’s resolutions have been broken or forgotten by February, you’re determined to be part of that 20% who makes good on their vows. One way to reach that goal is to create resolutions that excite you so much that they’re easy to keep.  The board-certified dermatologists at Cosmetic Laser Dermatology in

Permanent makeup was originally an alternative to eyeliner for women with physical restrictions. Now, it is cosmetically used to accentuate facial features, such as eyes, lips, cheeks, and eyebrows for anyone who doesn’t want to have to apply makeup everyday. Even locally, in San Diego, people turn to permanent makeup for their cosmetic needs. Unfortunately,

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

If you’re in your early 30s, in our “look at me” culture, you probably spend a lot of time staring into a mirror (or perhaps, taking countless selfies) and seeing yourself already slipping into an aging body that’s also packing on the pounds. It’s as if we’ve developed our own mentally constructed Snapchat filter that

So, chances are if you’ve noticed wrinkles forming on your face and you went looking for solutions, Botox probably popped up on your Google search. And while Botox is an extremely effective wrinkle eraser, you may not know enough, or worse, have heard some myths, that make you hesitant in giving Botox a try. We’ve