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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

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

Not all injectables are created equal. Sure, they are all administered through needles and effectively soften lines and rejuvenate your look. They are also complementary to each other but work in different ways. Thanks to magazine features and blogs, these not-so-secret, non-surgical facelifts aren’t really shrouded in mystery anymore, but there is still a lot

Varicose veins are enlarged, twisted veins that typically appear swollen and raised with a bluish-purple or red color. Veins may begin as just a cosmetic concern – they usually develop in the legs and can be seen through the skin, making those who have them very self-conscious. Over time, however, varicose veins may cause significant

Over the years, medical research and the development of cutting-edge techniques and equipment have paved the way for reduced recovery time and optimal results for fat removal and body shaping. One technique, in particular, has become the gold standard in body contouring is awake liposuction, also known as tumescent liposuction/liposculpture. While it is still surgical,

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?

Gemstones are typically thought of as no more than decorative stones used in jewelry and other luxury items, but did you know that these brilliantly colored crystals and gems are used in everything from watches and radios to industrial drills and lasers? Lasers were first used in medical procedures more than four decades ago for

Fresh, glowing, natural, youthful… as we age, we want to hang on to these qualities for as long as possible. Luckily, with advances in non-invasive and minimally-invasive cosmetic technologies, it’s possible to keep your youthful features for much longer without needing to resort to a facelift. A facelift can create dramatic results, but it can

Botox is well known for consistently and effectively addressing cosmetic conditions like wrinkles, particularly dynamic ones around the eyes and forehead, due to repetitive movement of specific muscles when making expressions. However, it might be a surprise to learn that at Cosmetic Laser Dermatology in San Diego, our board-certified dermatologists use neuromodulator injections to also

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