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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

As the body’s largest organ and the first line of defense against the outside world, the skin is constantly exposed to a number of environmental irritants and stressors, from overexposure to the sun right down to how much sleep we get and food and drinks that we consume. Throw in genetic and hereditary factors, and

Aging of the skin results from a combination of damage from ultraviolet exposure and the intrinsic aging process. Sun-damaged skin is characterized by skin laxity, lines/wrinkles, brown spots, redness, roughness, and fine blood vessels. Here at Cosmetic Laser Dermatology in San Diego, our board-certified dermatologists commonly treat sun-damaged skin with the IPL photofacial. What is IPL?

Often patients ask when the best age is to start Botox or other anti-aging injectable treatments. While there is no magic age, it depends more on when wrinkles begin to form on the face, specifically around the eyes and on the forehead. For most people, those wrinkles begin to appear in the late 20s and

How often do you think about protecting the skin on your neck and chest? We are usually very aware of protecting our face by applying sunscreen and makeup, but our neck and chest tend to get just as much sun exposure, resulting in sun damage and visible signs of aging. It is important to apply

The Fraxel® Dual laser system used at Cosmetic Laser Dermatology in San Diego has recently been approved by the FDA for use in the treatment of sunspots, age spots, and freckles. Already a favorite used to treat fine lines, scars, and textural problems, this new clearance for the Fraxel Dual laser skin resurfacing system means

Have you been doing everything you can to get that perfect summer look, but still need a few finishing touches to get you looking your absolute best? The board-certified dermatologists in San Diego at Cosmetic Laser Dermatology in San Diego have the solution. How does a total body makeover without surgery sound? Our dermatologists can get you

May is National Skin Cancer Awareness Month and the dermatologists at Cosmetic Laser Dermatology in San Diego want to get the word out on prevention and treatments that can help deter skin cancer. Dr. Mitchel Goldman made a special appearance on San Diego Living to advise its viewers about some of the state-of-the-art procedures now

Age Spots While freckles are beautiful, they are actually signs of sun damage – and are also called age spots. Don’t let the name “age spots” fool you. Age spots have more to do with sun exposure than age, which is why other names for these are sun spots or brown spots. Regardless, there’s no