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With cooler weather on the horizon, updating your fall wardrobe is likely at the top of your priority list. But what about your skin? While investing in a high-end moisturizer is a great way to prevent the dry, flaky skin that often accompanies chilly weather, now is the perfect time for a more comprehensive upgrade. 

Achieving healthy and beautiful skin requires commitment, which is why we all strive to maintain a personal skincare routine. At Cosmetic Laser Dermatology in San Diego, CA, we understand that consistency is key. We can work together to design a treatment plan to help you achieve and maintain your desired aesthetic goals. Whether in the

Sagging skin and wrinkles in the lower face are common complaints among cosmetic patients. Board-certified dermatologist Kimberly Butterwick, MD, of Cosmetic Laser Dermatology addressed those concerns in her recent webinar titled “Wrinkles and Sagging around the Mouth.” During the presentation, Dr. Butterwick explained these changes are part of the aging process as well as the

If you are like most people, you are stuck at home much more than you’d like to be right now. You may have picked up a new hobby or skill during quarantine, thanks possibly to online DIY videos—but not all those tutorials are beneficial. Tutorials for at-home cosmetic injectables have been growing in popularity online,

Are you ready to turn back time on your appearance, but not ready to commit to surgery? CLDerm has the solution for you!  At Cosmetic Laser Dermatology in San Diego, our board-certified dermatologists have pioneered a non-surgical treatment plan known as the “Take10.” Through a combination of customized laser and injectable procedures, our doctors can

There is no denying the impact that social media has on our selfie-obsessed culture. From retouched ad campaigns to meticulously crafted Instagram posts, this constant documentation of our looks has sparked a new set of beauty ideals, and people are now more critical about their facial appearance. Unfortunately, a selfie with bad lighting can show

Perhaps you had an unfortunate slip and fall when you were a teenager that left a scar on your forehead. Or perhaps you underwent a surgical procedure that caused excessive scarring. Regardless of the circumstances, it’s possible that you’ve developed scar tissue. Scar tissue on the face can be more than distracting; it can make

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

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

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