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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

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.