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When considering body contouring procedures, many patients find themselves deciding between liposuction and tummy tuck surgery. While both procedures can improve your body’s appearance, they serve different purposes and deliver distinct results. Understanding these differences is crucial for making an informed decision about which procedure better suits your needs. Liposuction: Targeted Fat Reduction Liposuction is

With so many of us striving for clear, beautiful, celebrity like skin, it seems as if we’ll try almost any kind of skin care product that claims to be helpful. But did you know that there are foods that can be eaten that have specific qualities and ingredients that can actually give us clearer and

When we think about the aging process, the first concern that seems to enter our mind is how to avoid unsightly wrinkles, fine lines, and a loss of skin volume and elasticity in our faces. However, another part of our body can show signs of aging well before our face—the hands. Our hands are an

For a long time, women have been the primary patients of dermatologists all over the world. Due to the stigma placed on a man’s role in our society, they haven’t always visited the dermatologist or taken proper care of their skin. However, with today’s technological advances, dermatologists are able to appeal to a broader audience

According to a new study, dermatological conditions can affect not only the skin but the mind as well. At Cosmetic Laser Dermatology, our cosmetic dermatologists aim to help patients regain self-confidence through various treatment options such as lasers, peels, and light therapy. Common Problems When a patient suffers from a chronic skin or head problem,

The term “skinny fat” might sound contradictory, but it’s a common condition that affects many people who maintain a healthy weight yet struggle with stubborn fat deposits in specific areas. While these individuals may appear slim in clothing, they often lack muscle definition and have disproportionate fat accumulation that proves resistant to diet and exercise.

With skin cancer on the rise, it’s no secret that indoor tanning and the lack of understanding about the horrible effects that it can have on your health needs to be addressed. On an average day in the United States, more than one million people enter a tanning booth, with nearly 70% of these people within the ages

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

Ultrasound, a technology that has been trusted by expectant mothers for decades, is now being used in a whole new type of cosmetic procedure that actually tightens loose skin on the face and neck without surgery. This procedure, called Ulthera™ or Ultherapy™, is the first and only energy-based procedure in aesthetics to be cleared by

Acne occurs when our pores become clogged.  Each pore opens to a follicle, which contains a hair and an oil gland. The oil released by the gland helps remove old skin cells and keeps your skin soft. When glands produce too much oil, the pores can become blocked, and dirt, bacteria, and cells build up