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Growing old –whether measured in lines and wrinkles, the number of gray hairs on your head, or by the severity of any disease you may have –is a natural part of life, correct? Not quite. A growing number of researchers are questioning our basic concept of aging. Some experts believe that aging should not be

The standards of beauty are constantly changing and the pursuit of achieving them is just as dynamic. Aside from the traditional “nip and tuck,” we can now inject, fill, sculpt, and laser our way to look young and radiant. These less invasive procedures are even proving to be viable options for both medical and cosmetic

Perhaps you had an unfortunate slip and fall when you were a teenager that left a scar on your forehead. Or perhaps you underwent a surgical procedure that caused excessive scarring. Regardless of the circumstances, it’s possible that you’ve developed scar tissue. Scar tissue on the face can be more than distracting; it can make

At Cosmetic Laser Dermatology, we discuss wrinkles every day. If you’re like most of our patients, you worry about how wrinkles are affecting your appearance and what you can do about it. Wrinkles can develop anywhere, yet it seems that the focus is always on facial wrinkles. However, wrinkles that form on the upper chest

Non-surgery facelift was FDA approved in the United States earlier this year, and our board-certified San Diego dermatologists have now performed many of these skin tightening treatments, perfecting our technique. The InstaLift is the perfect solution for patients who are just beginning to see the signs of jowling and skin sagging in the lower face

Botox cosmetic is one of the most popular injectable dermal fillers on the market. Its reputation for being an unsurpassed wrinkle killer – a so-called miracle in a bottle – has put it in a rarified part of American culture. As such, you probably know that it’s ideal for facial wrinkle treatment. No doubt you’ve

Over the past decade or two, you’ve probably become a lot more aware of what’s in your food, drinks, and clothing. You should also be aware of what your cosmetic skin care products contain (if you’re not already). At Cosmetic Laser Dermatology in San Diego, we get a lot of questions about what various cosmetic skin

Many people love sleeping on their sides. It’s comfortable and reduces snoring or sleep apnea. But did you know that sleeping on your side could be causing you to have wrinkles? Sleep wrinkles can form on your face when it’s pressed against a pillow for hours every night. Your skin gets stretched, pushed, and pulled

While the holiday season comes with the joy of reuniting with friends, coworkers, and family, the effects of too many parties, food, wine, and lack of rest can take a noticeable toll on the skin. And no area on the face is more vulnerable to the signs of fatigue and aging than the delicate skin

Our hands are one of the most visible parts of the body, but many people neglect them in their skin care and anti-aging routines. This leads to hands that are sun damaged and wrinkled, giving away a person’s age instantly (or even make a person seem older than they are!). However, modern technology means that