In La Jolla
Acne is a common skin condition affecting many people in their teens and early 20s. It can have a devastating impact on your appearance and lead to self-consciousness. As a result, people often will try just about any remedy that may clear up a bad acne breakout. One common at-home technique that many people will try […]
Your eyes are one of the first places to show signs of aging. Crow’s feet (fine lines around the eyes), dark circles, and puffiness around the eyes can make you look fatigued, worn out, and older than you really are. There are many eye creams on the market claiming to deliver “miracle results” which take […]
A common sign that you are entering the time of your life considered “middle aged” is the development of cellulite. This condition impacts approximately 90% of women over the age of 30. While cellulite is often mistaken for fat, it is actually an entirely different issue which gives your skin a lumpy and dimpled appearance. […]
There are many things you can every day to maintain youthful, healthy skin. The following simple skin care tips will help delay the natural aging process and prevent certain skin conditions from developing: Protect yourself from the sun – Over time, excessive sun exposure can cause serious damage to your skin, creating wrinkles and age spots, and increasing […]
You’ll read about all kinds of skin resurfacing – from non-ablative to sub-ablative to ablative and wonder; Which one one does the most? Each laser has a function and often they cross-over in what they can do – but only to a limited degree. The Queen of Lasers has been and still is CO2 (Carbon Dioxide). What […]
What are those tiny white bumps under my skin? Those little bumps are collections of sebum (oil) that has hardened under the skin and they’re called milia, These common tiny bumps keep your skin from being as smooth as it should be and most people have a hard time resisting the urge to pick at […]
For decades, liposuction has been the gold standard for eliminating stubborn pockets of fat which have been resistant to diet and exercise. While other gadgets have been marketed as a non-invasive alternative (remember the electric zapper belt from the 90s that claimed you could get six-pack abs by wearing it while you watched TV?), none […]
Sometimes the best methods for maintaining youthful, beautiful skin are right in front of you – or buried in your garden. Edith Pangle, a 62-year-old grandmother, claims her secret to maintaining young-looking skin is snail slime. For at least 15 minutes a week, she lets a handful of snails crawl across her face, neck, and […]
The holiday season is finally behind us. After weeks of gorging on decadent meals and a debaucherous New Year’s Eve to cap off the celebrating, it is time to focus on restoring a healthier balance as you start the New Year. With this in mind, could there be a better time to refine your skin […]
A new product offers men and women a way to get rid of unwanted body hair in the comfort of their own home. The Tria Hair Removal Laser is the first DIY (do-it-yourself) laser of its kind, employing light-based laser beams that are typically reserved for treatments at med spas, plastic surgery offices, and dermatology […]