Richard E. Fitzpatrick, MD

July 21, 1944 – July 12, 2014 It is with a heavy heart that I inform you that our beloved Dr. Fitz has passed away after a 12 year battle with cancer. Dr. Fitzpatrick’s second greatest love, after his family, was his long and varied career in dermatology—which included 36-years of private medical and surgical practice

Body Sculpting Treatments Become More Popular

At Cosmetic Laser Dermatology in San Diego, our board-certified dermatologists are experts in the field of fat-reducing cosmetic procedures such as liposuction and body contouring. Dr. Mitchel Goldman recently answered some frequently asked questions regarding the rise in popularity of body sculpting treatments. Body Sculpting FAQs 1.  What are your general thoughts about the popularity of

Fraxel Restore Dual for Brown Spots

Fraxel Restore Dual goes beyond the original Fraxel Restore treatment system by targeting and eliminating brown spots and hyperpigmentation. The laser technology allows the dermatology experts at Cosmetic Laser Dermatology in San Diego to improve the appearance of unsightly brown spots on the skin. In fact, our office has completed more Fraxel Restore Dual procedures

IPL For Younger Looking Skin

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?

The New Non-Invasive UltraLift

Here at Cosmetic Laser Dermatology in San Diego, our board-certified dermatologists are constantly looking for new ways to help our patients avoid the need for surgery to achieve their facial rejuvenation goals. So recently our doctors developed a new technique that combines laser and injectable technology with the newest state of the art skin tightening

Can You Be Too Young For Botox?

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

Dr. Goldman Talks About Adult Acne

Learn more about Fractional Resurfacing for Acne Reporter: Time now for a look at your health.  It is the season of skin with summer just around the corner and our faces make a first impression that’s why acne can be particularly traumatizing for adults who have it, it’s not just a teenage problem. The average

Acne Scars

As if acne isn’t frustrating enough, it often leaves behind evidence of its existence in the form of a scar. It’s important to know, though, that you don’t have to live with embarrassing scars forever. Our doctors here at Cosmetic Laser Dermatology in San Diego utilize state-of-the-art laser technology to treat acne scars for our

Beating Rosacea

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

Cosmetic Laser Dermatology Wants to Recognize National Skin Cancer Awareness Month!

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

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