Artificial Intelligence Technology: The Future of Skin Lasers

It was just two short decades ago that Dr. Goldman was touting the future benefits of lasers using artificial intelligence (AI) in Time Magazine, citing their precision in targeting specific treatment areas to produce a variety of cosmetic benefits. While his prediction of a laser that the entire body can go into (like a CT

Don’t Forget the Rest – Your Guide to a Leg & Arm Makeover

You’ve plumped your lips and trimmed down your tummy. You’ve turned back the clock more than 10 years with facial rejuvenation treatments. You look amazing. You feel amazing. And then you notice your hands. And your legs. They don’t look as great as the rest of you. In fact, they just plain don’t match your

Treatments to Make You Look and Feel Your Best For Your San Diego Wedding

Your wedding day will be memorialized in official photos and maybe even video. All your friends and family will be there, and it’s one of the biggest days of your life. Of course, you want to look your absolute best! While professional makeup and hair are a staple of wedding prep, to enhance these effects,

How To Get Your Legs Ready For Summer

Cosmetic Laser Dermatology is closely monitoring the COVID-19 situation and we are taking every precaution that we can to ensure the safety of our staff, patients, and community. Although many beaches are still closed in Southern California, as we look ahead, we hope to provide our patients with treatment options that make them feel more

Your Beauty Guide To Getting Holiday Party-Ready

There is nothing like the looming prospect of a social calendar packed with parties and reunions to make one reassess their beauty regime. And the secret to surviving this hectic season with your best face (and hair, nails, etc.) forward? Creating a beauty checklist and checking it twice, to make sure you are prepped and

Beauty Through The Ages

What is beauty, really? We can tell if someone is beautiful just by looking at them, but can we actually explain why? We may not know the exact answers but one thing is for certain –our ideals for what it means to be beautiful are ever-changing. But no matter what rules we apply, we are

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

Everything You Need to Know about Varicose Veins

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

Cosmetic Laser Dermatology’s Charity Helps Trauma Victims Thrive

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

Richard E. Fitzpatrick, MD

July 21, 1944 – July 12, 2014 It is with a heavy heart that I inform you that our beloved Dr. Fitz has passed away after a 12 year battle with cancer. Dr. Fitzpatrick’s second greatest love, after his family, was his long and varied career in dermatology—which included 36-years of private medical and surgical practice

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