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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

At Cosmetic Laser Dermatology in San Diego, our doctors know that the most common types of new year’s resolutions have to do with losing weight, eating right, and looking your best. However, hitting the gym isn’t the only way to accomplish these goals! With the help of minimally invasive treatments like Ultherapy and facial fillers,

It’s well known that our skin’s pigmentation comes from melanin, and the amount in our bodies can vary as we age. However, new research suggests that people with darker skin are much more susceptible to hyperpigmentation problems as they get older. Because dark or ethnic skin actually has much more melanin than lighter skin, it

Even in our twenties and thirties, signs of aging start to appear. Though it might seem a little too early to start taking preventative skin care measures, our team of world-renowned dermatologists wants our San Diego patients to know about the several different non-invasive treatment options that work to combat some of the earliest signs