In La Jolla
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 […]
Cold Weather’s Effects on your Skin The plight of those with sensitive skin or Rosacea is compounded by cold weather and indoor heating. Sensitive skin flushes between the cold air and indoor heat. How do you calm touchy skin and keep the flushes in check? Keep your skin moisturized. Avoid spicy food and alcohol […]
Lasers are the gold standard for acne scar treatments, but a simple mechanical device based on fine needle penetration can also deliver some of the same benefits at a more affordable price point. Microneedling has been a standard procedure in Europe for decades. The premise is simple – create a small wound and the skin […]
As we embark on the New Year, millions of New Year’s resolutions will involve slimming down and shaping up. If your goal is to shed some weight and reduce cellulite, you should be cautious about fad diets touting results that are too good to be true. Firstly, you should know cellulite is not eliminated by […]