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Let’s face it—everyone wants to know the secret to getting perfect, healthy, acne-free skin. For some of us, this seems like something we’ll never attain. However, if you’re prone to acne on your face or back, it’s important to know about the easy steps that you can take to help reduce the number of breakouts

A scar is a natural part of the body’s reaction to wounding or injury and is correlated with healing. Skin scars occur when the dermis (the deep, thick layer of skin) is damaged. The worse the initial damage is, the worse the scar will generally be. Most skin scars are flat and leave a trace

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

Right now is a very exciting time in cosmetic dermatology. There are so many new products to use to enhance our natural beauty and give us the look that we desire. In addition, Cosmetic Laser Dermatology in San Diego, CA have many new and cutting-edge techniques that we are using with these injectable products. The

Acne occurs when our pores become clogged.  Each pore opens to a follicle, which contains a hair and an oil gland. The oil released by the gland helps remove old skin cells and keeps your skin soft. When glands produce too much oil, the pores can become blocked, and dirt, bacteria, and cells build up

While women tend to undergo plastic surgery more than men, there has been an increase in the number of men wanting body image enhancements every year. Liposuction is one elective procedure that both men and women alike are choosing. Particularly, men are beginning to see the benefits of liposculpture for problem areas that they can’t seem to shake

Many veins, blood vessels and capillaries are necessary to deliver blood and oxygen to the variety of muscles in our face. However, with age, our skin loses collagen and the outer layers become thinner, resulting in more transparency. Constant exposure to sun, and regular wear and tear can rupture these small capillaries, sometimes leaving behind

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

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

For men, there’s a fine line between virility and vanity, but it’s growing wider. While celebrities like Simon Cowell have been using Botox, or Brotox, for years, it seems more and more non-famous men are catching on. Brotox is the latest trend among men trying to slow down the aging process or regain their youthful