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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.

For years, women and men have struggled with the fine lines and wrinkles that appear on our faces as we age.  With nearly 50 million smokers in the United States, it’s no secret that the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles around the mouth, known as smoker lines, are becoming more and more prevalent in

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

Let’s face it—everyone wants to know the secret to getting perfect, healthy, acne-free skin. For some of us, this seems like something we’ll never attain. However, if you’re prone to acne on your face or back, it’s important to know about the easy steps that you can take to help reduce the number of breakouts

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

Right now is a very exciting time in cosmetic dermatology. There are so many new products to use to enhance our natural beauty and give us the look that we desire. In addition, Cosmetic Laser Dermatology in San Diego, CA have many new and cutting-edge techniques that we are using with these injectable products. The

Many veins, blood vessels and capillaries are necessary to deliver blood and oxygen to the variety of muscles in our face. However, with age, our skin loses collagen and the outer layers become thinner, resulting in more transparency. Constant exposure to sun, and regular wear and tear can rupture these small capillaries, sometimes leaving behind

A photo recently published in the New England Journal of Medicine shows just how damaging the sun can be to your skin. The striking picture of a 69-year-old truck driver has gone viral, and understandably so. The individual spent the last 28 years driving a delivery truck, and was exposed to ultraviolet rays through the

Q: How Long Will Fraxel Treatments Last With Proper Skin Protection? I have signed up to have six Fraxel treatments for facial wrinkling, sun damage, and uneven skin tone. Will the results be permanent if I  protect my skin from further sun damage? Dr. Mitchel Goldman’s Expert Answer

With non-invasive skin-tightening procedures, like Ulthera, you no longer have to go under the knife. Non-surgical procedures offer great results for those with minimal facial sagging and wrinkles. A good candidate for an Ulthera treatment is an individual who is just starting to experience skin laxity and sagging around the brows, forehead or jawline.