Richard E. Fitzpatrick, MD

July 21, 1944 – July 12, 2014 It is with a heavy heart that I inform you that our beloved Dr. Fitz has passed away after a 12 year battle with cancer. Dr. Fitzpatrick’s second greatest love, after his family, was his long and varied career in dermatology—which included 36-years of private medical and surgical practice

The Difference between Sclerotherapy and Phlebectomy

At Cosmetic Laser Dermatology in San Diego, our board-certified dermatologists use several cutting-edge techniques in order to remove unsightly face, chest, hand, and leg veins. Two of the most innovate vein removal procedures that are typically utilized to treat leg veins are sclerotherapy and phlebectomy. While the two vein treatments both produce incredible results, they are

Acne Scars

As if acne isn’t frustrating enough, it often leaves behind evidence of its existence in the form of a scar. It’s important to know, though, that you don’t have to live with embarrassing scars forever. Our doctors here at Cosmetic Laser Dermatology in San Diego utilize state-of-the-art laser technology to treat acne scars for our

Is Botox Right for Me?

If you are curious about Botox in San Diego, think about it this way. When you are confident about how you look on the outside, it transforms how you feel on the inside. Your inner confidence grows and can positively impact your life. If you’re considering Botox think of it as an investment for your

Putting An End To Thread Veins

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

Q & A With Dr. Goldman

Just this past month, Dr. Goldman was invited to partake in a question and answer session regarding his amazing research and developments in dermatologic treatments over the course of his career for a popular Spanish Medical Economics Magazine known as “Propuesta De Temas.” Dr. Goldman was thrilled to speak with the magazine on topics ranging from his

A Laser Just for You!

Having been involved with the development of lasers continually since 1978 in San Diego, I have seen this field explode and remain amazed at the ongoing development of new devices that give us even more capability to treat a variety of conditions safely and effectively. The primary advantage of a laser treatment is that it provides

Erase your age spots

Age Spots While freckles are beautiful, they are actually signs of sun damage – and are also called age spots. Don’t let the name “age spots” fool you. Age spots have more to do with sun exposure than age, which is why other names for these are sun spots or brown spots. Regardless, there’s no

How Long Will Fraxel Results Last?

Q: How Long Will Fraxel Treatments Last With Proper Skin Protection? I have signed up to have six Fraxel treatments for facial wrinkling, sun damage, and uneven skin tone. Will the results be permanent if I  protect my skin from further sun damage? Dr. Mitchel Goldman’s Expert Answer

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