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One of the most gratifying aspects of being a board-certified dermatologist working in a practice with other skilled professionals is that the work we do positively affects our patients’ lives. People often come to us at Cosmetic Laser Dermatology in San Diego distraught about their appearance, whether due to genetics or aging, and we are

Many people love sleeping on their sides. It’s comfortable and reduces snoring or sleep apnea. But did you know that sleeping on your side could be causing you to have wrinkles? Sleep wrinkles can form on your face when it’s pressed against a pillow for hours every night. Your skin gets stretched, pushed, and pulled

PPP, also known as pearly penile papules or hirsuties papillaris genitalis, is a common condition affecting many men in their twenties and thirties. It involves the appearance of small, dome-shaped bumps around the crown of the penis, and while it can look a lot like a sexually transmitted disease, it is actually completely benign and

Aging, menopause, childbirth, weight gain, and many other factors contribute to female genital health. These changes can significantly impact the quality of life, but women rarely discuss them, even with their physicians. In a survey of 421 women who have experienced at least one vaginal birth, 48% reported vulvovaginal laxity or looser skin. Of these

A double chin can be a source of constant frustration because it will often remain in place despite diet, exercise, or lifestyle change. However, recent months have seen more options emerge with the goal of non-invasively reducing submental fat under the chin! Kybella, an injectable treatment, and CoolMini, a specialized applicator from CoolSculpting that freezes

Did you know that the average amount of time a woman spends shaving in her lifetime adds up to approximately 72 days? That’s a lot of hours spent doing something so tedious, which often results in nicks, bumps, and irritation. Nowadays, many women forego shaving altogether in favor of other methods, including waxing and at-home

Your lips are among the first things people notice about you. When you’re younger, your full lips are proportional and alluring, but as you age, they can lose their symmetry and fullness, which makes you appear displeased, austere, or older than you are. As a result, you might start considering a lip filler such as

While the holiday season comes with the joy of reuniting with friends, coworkers, and family, the effects of too many parties, food, wine, and lack of rest can take a noticeable toll on the skin. And no area on the face is more vulnerable to the signs of fatigue and aging than the delicate skin

Stress is, unfortunately, a fact of life for most people today, and it can be a vicious cycle – stress can cause skin and health problems, which in turn lead to even more stress! Short and long-term stressors can cause different problems with your skin, so it’s important to realize what’s happening and take steps

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