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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

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

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

With summer quickly approaching in Southern California, it’s just about that time of year to start thinking about getting ready to wear bathing suits, tank tops, and shorts. However, this time of year can also bring self-conscious concerns to many people with unwanted body hair. At Cosmetic Laser Dermatology in San Diego, we pride ourselves

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

According to a recent study, more men than ever before are seeking treatment to diminish the appearance of small “thread veins” near and on the nose. Just a decade ago, men accounted for only 5% of patients undergoing the treatment, and today, that number has skyrocketed to a whopping 40%! At Cosmetic Laser Dermatology in

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

Too often, people believe too much of what they see or hear on the Internet, in magazines, or on television. Through doing a little bit of research and digging, our expert dermatologists in San Diego wanted to share with our readers some of the most popular beauty myths that are still extremely common today, and