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Though Fractional CO2 lasers have always been used to deeply penetrate the skin to correct scarring, the deep just got deeper. Recently introduced as a new setting to Lumenis’ SCAAR FX Treatment, fractional treatments can now delve 4 millimeters into the skin’s surface—double the previous amount of 2 millimeters. Because the laser can reach deeper

It’s well known that our skin’s pigmentation comes from melanin, and the amount in our bodies can vary as we age. However, new research suggests that people with darker skin are much more susceptible to hyperpigmentation problems as they get older. Because dark or ethnic skin actually has much more melanin than lighter skin, it

With so many of us striving for clear, beautiful, celebrity like skin, it seems as if we’ll try almost any kind of skin care product that claims to be helpful. But did you know that there are foods that can be eaten that have specific qualities and ingredients that can actually give us clearer and

For a long time, women have been the primary patients of dermatologists all over the world. Due to the stigma placed on a man’s role in our society, they haven’t always visited the dermatologist or taken proper care of their skin. However, with today’s technological advances, dermatologists are able to appeal to a broader audience

For years, women and men have struggled with the fine lines and wrinkles that appear on our faces as we age.  With nearly 50 million smokers in the United States, it’s no secret that the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles around the mouth, known as smoker lines, are becoming more and more prevalent in

“What is the best laser to rejuvenate my skin?” This is one of the most common questions we hear from our patients.  The answer is simple:  There is not one single laser that can address all the different problems associated with sun damage and aging.  That is why we developed Ultra Repair Laser Rejuvenation. Ultra

Q: How can I treat hyperpigmentation resulting from a Fraxel treatment? I had Fraxel on my neck and chest several years ago and now have hyperpigmentation that has only gotten worse through the years. Unfortunately, the doctor stopped in the middle of my neck so I have the ‘old’ light skin right below my chin to

As a result of the natural aging process, sun damage, wrinkles and more, skin loses its youthful glow. But there is no reason to fret! These skin dilemmas can be fixed by a variety of treatments in San Diego, CA. Beyond at home anti-aging skincare products that promise to erase fine lines and improve skin

As Mitchel P. Goldman, MD explained on Fox 5 News earlier this week, a certain species of Snail, Cryptomphalus aspersa, secretes a natural slime-like material when the animal is injured, which aims to regenerate the wound and heal the skin in under twenty four hours. Dubbed “SCA,” (Secretion of Cryptomphalus Aspersa) this glycoprotein has actually been

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 —