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What is beauty, really? We can tell if someone is beautiful just by looking at them, but can we actually explain why? We may not know the exact answers but one thing is for certain –our ideals for what it means to be beautiful are ever-changing. But no matter what rules we apply, we are

Radiant, smooth, natural, and youthful-looking. These are qualities we always want to use to describe our skin. Unfortunately, with aging comes a decline in facial volume and elasticity. Loss of fat, thinning skin, smaller or larger muscles, and loss of bone density often lead to unattractive, wrinkled, loose, and sagging skin. The good news is,

Rhinophyma is a progressive skin condition that causes the nose to swell, giving it a red and large bulbous appearance. Also referred to as rosacea nose, whiskey nose, rum nose, and bulbous nose, rhinophyma can occur in those with rosacea, a common chronic inflammatory skin condition that causes facial redness on the nose and cheeks

There is no denying the impact that social media has on our selfie-obsessed culture. From retouched ad campaigns to meticulously crafted Instagram posts, this constant documentation of our looks has sparked a new set of beauty ideals, and people are now more critical about their facial appearance. Unfortunately, a selfie with bad lighting can show

Aging can cause unwanted issues such as fine lines, wrinkles, and volume loss. Common areas where these occur include the cheeks, on the forehead, and around the lips. Without treatment, these issues can make your skin look more aged. To address or prevent these issues from worsening or even starting, the facial rejuvenation experts at

Many people are scared of aging because of the physical changes that come with it. Some of the physical and biological changes associated with aging are uncontrollable. However, some cosmetic procedures, such as Botox treatments, reduce the appearance of some physical changes and help preserve a more youthful look. The most common signs of aging

One of the most gratifying aspects of being a board-certified dermatologist working in a practice with other skilled professionals is that the work we do positively affects our patients’ lives. People often come to us at Cosmetic Laser Dermatology in San Diego distraught about their appearance, whether due to genetics or aging, and we are

Pearly Penile Papules (PPP), known medically as hirsuties papillaris genitalis, is a common condition that affects millions of American men of all ages and, though typically harmless, can have an adverse effect on the psyche. Exacerbating the issue is the lack of reliable information about pearly penile papules available and the proliferation of PPP myths

Admit it – when you think of cosmetic surgery or other beauty treatments, you don’t usually associate them with men. It’s easy to forget that men can benefit from cosmetic procedures just as well as women can. However, men are likely to consider the best procedures for stubborn fat removal. Men in San Diego are

Cellulite affects 80 to 90 percent of women, regardless of weight or body type. Also known as cottage cheese fat, cellulite causes unsightly dimpling, mostly around the thighs and buttocks, although it can appear anywhere. Cellulite may cause self-confidence or self-esteem issues, and many women who suffer from it dread the thought of appearing in