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Maintaining a fit body takes self-discipline. A lot of work is necessary to keep yourself healthy and toned – eating a balanced diet, avoiding tempting snacks (ice cream, fried foods, chocolate cake, and other delicious treats), getting enough sleep (7-8 hours) and following a daily exercise plan. Yet, it always seems that a couple of

As the science of cosmetic dermatology advances, more dermatologists are turning to combination treatments to provide the absolute best results possible for their patients. We know that different types of wrinkle treatments are better for different skin issues, so by combining them, we can create beautiful, comprehensive results that a single treatment alone could not

Admit it, you probably spend a good portion of the winter months thinking about how you’re going to look once swimsuit season returns. You probably work hard in the gym or test your self-control with a proper diet and few (if any) cheat days. But have you thought about going into “winter dermatology” mode? Specifically,

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

One of the most common questions I get from patients is when they should start doing preventative procedures. People worry about starting too soon or too late, but the reality is that we start aging the moment we’re born. Even babies should be protected from UV damage with protective clothing, hats, and mineral-based sunblocks. Teenagers

Cosmetic dermatology procedures have long been thought to be mainly the domain of women. While women still make up the majority, the number of men having cosmetic procedures has been rising steadily over the past few years. According to the American Society of Dermatologic Surgery, in 2015 over 1 million men received cosmetic procedures such

Spring is already here, and that means beach season is just around the corner. Are you ready to bring out your bathing suit? We know that New Year’s resolutions have a tendency to fall by the wayside as work, social obligations, and life, in general, get in the way of going to the gym regularly

In this age of safe and effective non-surgical treatments, people have become accustomed to waiting for results following multiple treatment sessions. However, did you know that there’s a way to achieve dramatic results in just one treatment? We now have more than 45 different lasers and energy-based treatments to choose from. We can combine multiple

A double chin can be a source of constant frustration because it will often remain in place despite diet, exercise, or lifestyle change. However, recent months have seen more options emerge with the goal of non-invasively reducing submental fat under the chin! Kybella, an injectable treatment, and CoolMini, a specialized applicator from CoolSculpting that freezes

The latest trend in beauty care to turn back the clock is to mix and blend multiple non-invasive treatments at one time to address multiple skin concerns. Combining treatments, such as dermal fillers with Botox or laser resurfacing with skin tightening devices, achieves better results than any one treatment could on its own. The concept