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Summer in San Diego calls for skin that looks as radiant as the season feels. Whether you’re preparing for beach days, outdoor gatherings, or simply want to feel confident in every photo, achieving clear, luminous skin doesn’t have to wait. The Science Behind Summer-Ready Skin Your skin’s appearance reflects cellular processes happening beneath the surface.

In recent years, the allure of “temporary” tattoos, such as those offered by Ephemeral, has captivated many. Promising designs that fade within a year, these tattoos seemed like the perfect commitment-free body art. However, as highlighted in a recent USA Today article, numerous individuals find themselves with lingering ink, leading to unexpected tattoo regret. At

By Mitchel P. Goldman, MD Tattooing is an ancient practice, with more than one-third of Americans today having at least one tattoo. Yet nearly 30% of those individuals eventually seek removal, driven by personal growth, changing relationships, or evolving tastes. Before lasers, tattoo removal was challenging, painful, and often left scars. In the late 1980s,

By Mitchel P. Goldman, MD Varicose and telangiectatic leg veins impact more than 30% of people by age 30, increasing to nearly 80% by age 80. Although these veins often signal underlying venous hypertension and potential complications like thrombophlebitis and ulcers, patients frequently seek treatment primarily for cosmetic concerns. Today, sclerotherapy is a well-known, minimally

By Mitchel P. Goldman, MD In 1986, after completing my dermatology residency, I joined Dr. Richard Fitzpatrick at Dermatology Associates of San Diego. Together, we embarked on a journey that would significantly transform cosmetic dermatology through groundbreaking advancements in laser resurfacing. Early Challenges: Seeking Better Solutions During the 1980s, treatments for wrinkles, sun damage, and

Rosacea is more than a cosmetic concern—it’s a chronic skin condition that affects millions, often flaring at the most inconvenient times. If you’re dealing with persistent redness, visible blood vessels, acne-like breakouts or sensitive, inflamed skin, you’re not alone—and you don’t have to settle. At Cosmetic Laser Dermatology in San Diego, we specialize exclusively in

For decades, Botox® has been the gold standard for reducing fine lines and wrinkles. But now, there’s a new FDA-approved alternative making waves in the U.S.—Letybo (letibotulinumtoxinA-wlbg). Already popular overseas, Letybo is known for delivering fast-acting, natural-looking results with potential cost savings, and it’s coming soon to Cosmetic Laser Dermatology in San Diego. As one

Turning 40: Why I Chose Sofwave Over Other Skin-Tightening Treatments Welcome to my Sofwave review! Turning 40 is a milestone, and as much as I embrace aging, there are certain realities that come with it. For me, one of those realities was noticing sagging skin creeping in, especially around my lower face. It wasn’t dramatic—yet—but

How to Restore Collagen for Youthful, Radiant Skin Collagen is the foundation of firm, youthful skin. As we age, our natural production of collagen, elastin, and hyaluronic acid declines, leading to fine lines, wrinkles, and loss of elasticity. Fortunately, advanced dermatological treatments can stimulate collagen regeneration, improve skin texture, and restore a youthful glow. Top

Wegovy® and Ozempic® have become household names on social media, especially among those seeking dramatic weight loss. But as more people achieve success with GLP-1 medications, many are noticing an unintended side effect: “Ozempic face” or “Wegovy face.” These terms describe a hollow, gaunt, or sagging appearance that often results from rapid fat loss —