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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

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

The word “laser” can conjure up all sorts of unnerving, albeit untrue, sci-fi images. When it’s combined with “hair removal”, the myths get even more exaggerated. However, our lasers are actually a thing of beauty. If you’ve been thinking about laser hair removal treatment, the board-certified dermatologists and laser hair removal expert, Leysin Fletcher, PA-C,

If you have read a beauty magazine or online skincare blog recently, you probably have heard of SkinCeuticals, a medical grade skincare line started by dermatologists. What I like about this brand is that they back their products by clinical trials. Here are my top 3 favorites! #1 C E Ferulic This is a powerhouse

What affects the vast majority of women and even some men, no matter their size and shape? Cellulite. If you’re self-conscious about dimply thighs, you’re not alone: More than 90% of women and 10% of men will be faced with it at some point in their lives, even if they don’t notice it yet. While

Aging can cause unwanted issues such as fine lines, wrinkles, and volume loss. Common areas where these occur include the cheeks, on the forehead, and around the lips. Without treatment, these issues can make your skin look more aged. To address or prevent these issues from worsening or even starting, the facial rejuvenation experts at

It may be nearing winter, but in sunny San Diego, we have summer weather year-round, which means it’s never too late to be “beach body ready.” And you don’t have to spend hours on a treadmill or live on salads and kale shakes to achieve this! In fact, if you have one or two pockets

Perhaps you had an unfortunate slip and fall when you were a teenager that left a scar on your forehead. Or perhaps you underwent a surgical procedure that caused excessive scarring. Regardless of the circumstances, it’s possible that you’ve developed scar tissue. Scar tissue on the face can be more than distracting; it can make

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

Temperatures rise quickly here in San Diego, and shorts season is practically year-round. Are you ready to bare your legs, or do you wish winter would last longer so you can keep hiding your varicose and spider veins?   Here at Cosmetic Laser Dermatology, we can help you get rid of your unwanted veins for