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The Importance of Protecting Your Skin from the Sun
It is national UV Awareness Month, and we at Cosmetic Laser Dermatology would like to take a moment to remind our patients about the importance of protecting your skin from UV rays. UV rays have a number of harmful side effects, ranging from the development of dark spots to skin cancer. However, it is fairly
Acne Awareness Month
June is Acne Awareness Month and we at Cosmetic Laser Dermatology want you to know about what causes acne and how you can get rid of it. Acne is the most common skin condition in America, affecting anywhere from 40 to 50 million people. While it affects teens most often, adult acne is also common
Lumenis ResurFX is Gentle and Effective
Laser treatments for the skin can have stunning results, but many require days of downtime to fully recover and be presentable in public. The Lumenis ResurFX, however, is a gentle, non-ablative laser which delivers great results with no recovery time necessary. The expert cosmetic dermatologists in San Diego at Cosmetic Laser Dermatology offer Lumenis ResurFX for patients who
3 Reasons Why At-Home Lasers Aren’t Worth It
At-home, do-it-yourself laser treatments have been becoming more popular recently, with a few FDA-approved treatments on the market to buy and take home. However, these laser treatments are much less effective than what you can get at the office of a board-certified dermatologist. Cosmetic Laser Dermatology performs fractional resurfacing in San Diego with a team
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
Fraxel Restore Dual for Brown Spots
Fraxel Restore Dual goes beyond the original Fraxel Restore treatment system by targeting and eliminating brown spots and hyperpigmentation. The laser technology allows the dermatology experts at Cosmetic Laser Dermatology in San Diego to improve the appearance of unsightly brown spots on the skin. In fact, our office has completed more Fraxel Restore Dual procedures
The New Non-Invasive UltraLift
Here at Cosmetic Laser Dermatology in San Diego, our board-certified dermatologists are constantly looking for new ways to help our patients avoid the need for surgery to achieve their facial rejuvenation goals. So recently our doctors developed a new technique that combines laser and injectable technology with the newest state of the art skin tightening
How to Overcome an Aging Chest
How often do you think about protecting the skin on your neck and chest? We are usually very aware of protecting our face by applying sunscreen and makeup, but our neck and chest tend to get just as much sun exposure, resulting in sun damage and visible signs of aging. It is important to apply
Acne Scars
As if acne isn’t frustrating enough, it often leaves behind evidence of its existence in the form of a scar. It’s important to know, though, that you don’t have to live with embarrassing scars forever. Our doctors here at Cosmetic Laser Dermatology in San Diego utilize state-of-the-art laser technology to treat acne scars for our
Beating Rosacea
With summer officially in full swing in San Diego and many of us spending more and more time in the sun, those suffering from rosacea may become increasingly aware of the appearance of their face. Rosacea is a common skin condition in which the face appears red and flushed, with acne-like bumps often appearing as