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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

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

Each month, we analyze what lasers and light devices are most popular at our office. It may surprise you that treatment with the IPL photofacial machine consistently wins the popularity contest! In fact, IPL usually surpasses even Botox as our most popular office treatment. So, we’re bet you’re wondering exactly what does IPL do and why

Mitchel P. Goldman, MD, was the featured speaker at the 43rd annual Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Scientific Surgery Symposium held this year in Chicago. The 4-day event, titled “Perspective, Passion, & Progress,” brought together the top minds in the fields of facial plastic surgery and ophthalmology. Dr. Goldman, a leading dermatologic and cosmetic surgeon, brought his unique perspective to this group of

Though Fractional CO2 lasers have always been used to deeply penetrate the skin to correct scarring, the deep just got deeper. Recently introduced as a new setting to Lumenis’ SCAAR FX Treatment, fractional treatments can now delve 4 millimeters into the skin’s surface—double the previous amount of 2 millimeters. Because the laser can reach deeper

It’s hard to believe that 2012 has already come and gone. With a new year just on the horizon, our doctors wanted to share the top five procedures of 2012 performed at our practice this past year. With so many treatments to choose from, compiling this list wasn’t as easy as it might look. At

Just this past month, Dr. Goldman was invited to partake in a question and answer session regarding his amazing research and developments in dermatologic treatments over the course of his career for a popular Spanish Medical Economics Magazine known as “Propuesta De Temas.” Dr. Goldman was thrilled to speak with the magazine on topics ranging from his

With so many of us striving for clear, beautiful, celebrity like skin, it seems as if we’ll try almost any kind of skin care product that claims to be helpful. But did you know that there are foods that can be eaten that have specific qualities and ingredients that can actually give us clearer and

It’s no secret that today’s job market is extremely competitive and not what it used to be. In today’s world, people young and old are going to varying lengths to ensure that they’re not only ready to take on employment, but that they also look the part. Though it isn’t entirely fair, it seems that

As men and women age, it’s extremely common to gather unwanted fat in certain areas of our bodies. Most often, we envision a rounding stomach, or plumper arms and legs, but what about excess facial fat? Over the years, it’s very normal for a person to begin to see bulges and a lack of definition