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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

As the body’s largest organ and the first line of defense against the outside world, the skin is constantly exposed to a number of environmental irritants and stressors, from overexposure to the sun right down to how much sleep we get and food and drinks that we consume. Throw in genetic and hereditary factors, and

At Cosmetic Laser Dermatology, we discuss wrinkles every day. If you’re like most of our patients, you worry about how wrinkles are affecting your appearance and what you can do about it. Wrinkles can develop anywhere, yet it seems that the focus is always on facial wrinkles. However, wrinkles that form on the upper chest

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,

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

Seasons come and go, hairstyles and clothing styles change, but the one constant that never goes out of style is healthy, clear skin. One way to keep your skin youthful and fresh is through regular intense pulsed light (IPL) treatments! IPL can be a great way to achieve clear skin by reducing dark spots and

Our hands are one of the most visible parts of the body, but many people neglect them in their skin care and anti-aging routines. This leads to hands that are sun damaged and wrinkled, giving away a person’s age instantly (or even make a person seem older than they are!). However, modern technology means that

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

One option for sun damage repair at our medical spa in San Diego is IPL, or intense pulsed light, treatment. IPL treatments are a gentle and effective means of restoring youthful skin. IPL treatments can reduce sun damage, age spots and pigmentation problems, both red and brown. Another great thing about IPL treatments is the

At Cosmetic Laser Dermatology in San Diego, our board-certified dermatologists are experts in the field of fat-reducing cosmetic procedures such as liposuction and body contouring. Dr. Mitchel Goldman recently answered some frequently asked questions regarding the rise in popularity of body sculpting treatments. Body Sculpting FAQs 1.  What are your general thoughts about the popularity of