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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

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

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

Liquid nitrogen is having its moment. From cryotherapy for the whole body to ice cream to even cereal, everyone is going crazy for it. Here at Cosmetic Laser Dermatology in San Diego, we’ve been performing liquid nitrogen facials for years. Liquid nitrogen is known to be a great choice for freezing off precancerous lesions and

At Cosmetic Laser Dermatology in San Diego, your skin is important to us. Our world-renowned expert dermatologists not only use authentic, research-supported, and dermatologist-tested skin care products but we have also participated in numerous clinical trials to research the efficacy of various skin care products. In fact, several of our board-certified dermatologists have created skin

Admit it, you probably spend a good portion of the winter months thinking about how you’re going to look once swimsuit season returns. You probably work hard in the gym or test your self-control with a proper diet and few (if any) cheat days. But have you thought about going into “winter dermatology” mode? Specifically,

One of the most gratifying aspects of being a board-certified dermatologist working in a practice with other skilled professionals is that the work we do positively affects our patients’ lives. People often come to us at Cosmetic Laser Dermatology in San Diego distraught about their appearance, whether due to genetics or aging, and we are

As each of us delves further into the aging process, collagen loss occurs all throughout our bodies—even small places that we may not realize, like around our lips! However, puckering or pursing our lips from time to time over the course of our lives can result in small, vertical lines across the skin above our

It’s well known that our skin’s pigmentation comes from melanin, and the amount in our bodies can vary as we age. However, new research suggests that people with darker skin are much more susceptible to hyperpigmentation problems as they get older. Because dark or ethnic skin actually has much more melanin than lighter skin, it

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