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Everyone wants to look their best through every season of life, but choosing the best skin treatments can be challenging. This is particularly true for individuals with darker skin tones, as many laser and energy devices can cause more complications than benefits for these patients. Board-certified dermatologist Douglas Wu, MD, PhD, of Cosmetic Laser Dermatology,

Age is a product of time—the older we get, the more changes we see in our appearance. Each decade presents new challenges in the quest to maintain the youth and vibrancy that make you the best version of yourself. Sabrina Fabi, MD, of Cosmetic Laser Dermatology in San Diego talks about these changes and the

As the largest organ of your body, doesn’t the skin deserve an extra dose of pampering to ensure it looks and feels its absolute best? That’s what medical aesthetic treatments are designed to do—pamper the skin while addressing specific needs to ensure optimal health and beauty through every season of life.  Our medical aesthetician at

Masks have become a mainstay fashion accessory for 2020, and likely into 2021. While they are an essential tool for keeping our communities healthy, many of us may feel tired of wearing them. Dr. Butterwick recently hosted a webinar to help us feel a bit better about mask wearing and the times we are living

Even during the fall & winter, the sun can be tough on your skin. If your skin is looking tired and dull, it might be time for a refresher to get bright and glowing.  Facials are an essential part of any good skincare regimen and can help you to keep your skin beautiful and clear.

Summer sun is much stronger than sunlight at other times of the year.  If your skin is looking tired and dull, it might be time for a refresher to get it bright and glowing for Summer 2020. Facials are an essential part of any good skin care regimen and can help you to keep your skin

During a recent webinar, cosmetic dermatologist Monica Boen, MD answered some of the following dermatologic questions. Do eye creams really work? The skin under your eyes is very delicate and thin, and it is prone to a lot of motion and direct UV light and that is why it is one of the first places

 Fraxel lasers, or fractional resurfacing lasers, use microscopic light beams to generate micro-injuries on the skin. This process triggers the skin’s healing process – layer by layer, older and damaged skin is naturally replaced by fresh and healthy skin cells. There are three types of Fraxel laser treatments: Fraxel Re:pair, Fraxel Re:store, and Fraxel Dual,

Admit it, you probably spend a good portion of the winter months thinking about how you’re going to look once swimsuit season returns. You probably work hard in the gym or test your self-control with a proper diet and few (if any) cheat days. But have you thought about going into “winter dermatology” mode? Specifically,

Using a mix of intuition, trend-watching, and research, our expert physicians have come up with a list of cosmetic dermatology predictions for 2015. From laser technology advancements to new FDA-approved dermal fillers, 2015 promises to deliver excellent patient results, helping men and women achieve the appearance they want. Lasers Traditionally used for tattoo removal, Picosecond