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For years, women and men have struggled with the fine lines and wrinkles that appear on our faces as we age.  With nearly 50 million smokers in the United States, it’s no secret that the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles around the mouth, known as smoker lines, are becoming more and more prevalent in

Let’s face it—everyone wants to know the secret to getting perfect, healthy, acne-free skin. For some of us, this seems like something we’ll never attain. However, if you’re prone to acne on your face or back, it’s important to know about the easy steps that you can take to help reduce the number of breakouts

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

Having been involved with the development of lasers continually since 1978 in San Diego, I have seen this field explode and remain amazed at the ongoing development of new devices that give us even more capability to treat a variety of conditions safely and effectively. The primary advantage of a laser treatment is that it provides

Right now is a very exciting time in cosmetic dermatology. There are so many new products to use to enhance our natural beauty and give us the look that we desire. In addition, Cosmetic Laser Dermatology in San Diego, CA have many new and cutting-edge techniques that we are using with these injectable products. The

While women tend to undergo plastic surgery more than men, there has been an increase in the number of men wanting body image enhancements every year. Liposuction is one elective procedure that both men and women alike are choosing. Particularly, men are beginning to see the benefits of liposculpture for problem areas that they can’t seem to shake

Many veins, blood vessels and capillaries are necessary to deliver blood and oxygen to the variety of muscles in our face. However, with age, our skin loses collagen and the outer layers become thinner, resulting in more transparency. Constant exposure to sun, and regular wear and tear can rupture these small capillaries, sometimes leaving behind

“Youth has no age,” said Pablo Picasso. The Spanish painter was right. A number of options are available to help us look and feel younger at any age. Fillers are a popular way to achieve volume, which is the staple of a youthful face. Fillers like Juvederm® use hyaluronic acid can fill in wrinkles and add

A photo recently published in the New England Journal of Medicine shows just how damaging the sun can be to your skin. The striking picture of a 69-year-old truck driver has gone viral, and understandably so. The individual spent the last 28 years driving a delivery truck, and was exposed to ultraviolet rays through the