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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

Q: When Can You Resume Normal Exercise After Sclerotherapy? When sclerotherapy of the calf and thigh of both legs is needed, is the rest and recovery time more than a week? Dr. Sabrina Fabi’s Expert Answer

With non-invasive skin-tightening procedures, like Ulthera, you no longer have to go under the knife. Non-surgical procedures offer great results for those with minimal facial sagging and wrinkles. A good candidate for an Ulthera treatment is an individual who is just starting to experience skin laxity and sagging around the brows, forehead or jawline.

Once believed to be associated with liver problems, liver spots do not actually have anything to do with liver health. Liver spots are actually sun spots or age spots. They are blemishes on the skin that develop as we age as a result of years of sun damage.  They range in color from light brown

As Mitchel P. Goldman, MD explained on Fox 5 News earlier this week, a certain species of Snail, Cryptomphalus aspersa, secretes a natural slime-like material when the animal is injured, which aims to regenerate the wound and heal the skin in under twenty four hours. Dubbed “SCA,” (Secretion of Cryptomphalus Aspersa) this glycoprotein has actually been