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Maintaining Facial Beauty Over Time
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
How to Remove Skin Tags
A skin tag is a small, soft, flesh-colored growth that hangs off of the skin by a connecting stalk. This acquired benign skin growth typically appears as people age. Men and women are equally prone to developing skin tags. Also known as “cutaneous tags” or “acrochordons,” skin tags are not typically painful, just visual flaws
The 5 Keys to Perfect Skin (According to Your Dermatologist)
Let’s face it. There are millions of new products and treatments out there making the same fountain of youth promises for your skin, competing for your attention (and money). So, how can anyone weed through the latest gimmicks and fads to find the really worthwhile, genuinely good-for-your-skin solutions for acne, wrinkles, and other skincare woes?
New Year, New Neck
With so much focus on the face, it’s common for people to neglect their neck and chest – but in fact, the neck and chest region is one of the biggest “tell” signs of age. Skin laxity and sun damage can become very apparent and visible in this area, and if the face has been
Greet the New Year with Brighter, Tighter Skin
Another year has passed, and another year’s worth of gravity and sun damage has taken its toll on your skin. Never fear! With more than 50 lasers and devices to choose from, we have many solutions to address the issues that trouble you. Wintertime is the ideal season for a laser treatment that will leave
Prep Your Skin for Spring with a Chemical Peel
Spring is here, which means the weather is getting warmer and the air is getting less dry. Springtime is associated with renewal, and that goes for your skin, too! Winter, with its cold, dry air, can cause the skin to become dull, lifeless, and flaky. As the temperature rises, it’s time to rid your skin
2 Options for Younger Hands
Our hands are one of the most visible parts of the body, but many people neglect them in their skin care and anti-aging routines. This leads to hands that are sun damaged and wrinkled, giving away a person’s age instantly (or even make a person seem older than they are!). However, modern technology means that
The Importance of Protecting Your Skin from the Sun
It is national UV Awareness Month, and we at Cosmetic Laser Dermatology would like to take a moment to remind our patients about the importance of protecting your skin from UV rays. UV rays have a number of harmful side effects, ranging from the development of dark spots to skin cancer. However, it is fairly
3 Reasons Why At-Home Lasers Aren’t Worth It
At-home, do-it-yourself laser treatments have been becoming more popular recently, with a few FDA-approved treatments on the market to buy and take home. However, these laser treatments are much less effective than what you can get at the office of a board-certified dermatologist. Cosmetic Laser Dermatology performs fractional resurfacing in San Diego with a team
How to Overcome an Aging Chest
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