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Aging of the skin results from a combination of damage from ultraviolet exposure and the intrinsic aging process. Sun-damaged skin is characterized by skin laxity, lines/wrinkles, brown spots, redness, roughness, and fine blood vessels. Here at Cosmetic Laser Dermatology in San Diego, our board-certified dermatologists commonly treat sun-damaged skin with the IPL photofacial. What is IPL?

According to recent reports from the American Society of Dermatologic Surgery, non-invasive cosmetic procedures are on the rise.  More and more Americans are seeking cosmetic treatments to fight the signs of aging than ever before. Here at Cosmetic Laser Dermatology, we aren’t surprised by this data as we have seen an increase in patients seeking

Often patients ask when the best age is to start Botox or other anti-aging injectable treatments. While there is no magic age, it depends more on when wrinkles begin to form on the face, specifically around the eyes and on the forehead. For most people, those wrinkles begin to appear in the late 20s and

Current data is showing that more and more men are seeking Botox injections from their dermatologist. In fact, the trend seems to be growing so much for men that a new term has even been coined—“Brotox.” The board-certified dermatologists at Cosmetic Laser Dermatology in San Diego perform Botox for men all the time who want to eliminate

With summer officially in full swing in San Diego and many of us spending more and more time in the sun, those suffering from rosacea may become increasingly aware of the appearance of their face. Rosacea is a common skin condition in which the face appears red and flushed, with acne-like bumps often appearing as

May is National Skin Cancer Awareness Month and the dermatologists at Cosmetic Laser Dermatology in San Diego want to get the word out on prevention and treatments that can help deter skin cancer. Dr. Mitchel Goldman made a special appearance on San Diego Living to advise its viewers about some of the state-of-the-art procedures now

Most of us have a bulge of fat somewhere on our bodies that we wish wasn’t there. Generally, no amount of diet or exercise can spot reduce that problem area. In fact, some patients have noticed that sit-ups and crunches result in bigger abdominal muscles and actually cause the fat on the abdomen to protrude

If you believe that you’re good at hiding away all of the stresses in your life, think again. According to new reports, the amount of stress in your life can be reflected by one of the most important parts of your body—your skin! At Cosmetic Laser Dermatology in San Diego, our team of world-renowned doctors

If you’re in your late thirties or early forties and starting to notice that your cheeks aren’t as plumped up as they once were, you aren’t alone. Though facial fillers like Juvederm, Restylane, and Perlane are excellent for replacing lost volume to this area, the necessity of undergoing maintenance injections every 5-6 months is always

Over the course of the past several months, the Food and Drug Administration has issued written warnings to more than 350 medical practices across the country who could be at risk of distributing fake Botox after realizing the bogus product had infiltrated distribution in Canada. If an individual is injected with the fake product, they