In La Jolla
When your skin is overexposed to the sun or begins to age, you may start to notice brown spots caused by sun damage, wrinkles or fine lines. Microdermabrasion is a technique used to refresh and repair your facial skin. It can help treat acne scars, unwanted fine lines and wrinkles, clean pores, and can even smooth […]
Enlarged pores? Nobody wants them! We found a very simple explanatory video with some basic “what to do” advice for helping minimize enlarged pores. Beyond what you can accomplish at home, some professional treatments can make major differences – especially salicylic acid peels that help dissolve the oil at a deeper level than what you […]
If you are not happy with rough, dry patchy skin, blotchy pigmentation, sun-damaged skin or fine lines and wrinkles, you may want to consider Photodynamic Therapy (PDT). Photodynamic Therapy uses a photosensitizing drug such as Levulan or Allumera to destroy damaged or abnormal skin cells. When hit with its specific activating frequency, the drug releases a […]
When you age, your skin begins to lose its elasticity. As collagen breaks down and the body stops producing as much elastin, skin can begin to sag. Often this occurs first in the eye area. Causes of sagging eyes include: The natural aging process Environmental skin damage such as sun damage Fluid retention Eating too […]
Traditional surgical facelifts can be very expensive and scary for people afraid of being “put under.” Non-surgical facelifts provide the same results at half the cost and requires no anesthesia. Non-surgical facelifts are alternatives for removing the signs of facial aging without the risks of dangerous side effects associated with facelift surgery. Below are a […]
Dr. Mani just received notice of her new status as an Artefill trainer – Diamond Elite! This is the top level for Artefill providers and distinctly qualifies Dr. Mani as the top provider of Artefill in the entire La Jolla and San Diego area. Artefill is quickly gaining acceptance and preference by those who wish a […]
Almost every woman has it and every woman hates it—cellulite. About 90% of women over the age of 30 have cellulite, and it is also common among men. Skin that was once smooth becomes dimpled, textured and unattractive. Often we notice it on our butts, thighs, stomachs and hips, but it can appear on almost […]
All of us lose lip volume as we get older – and older doesn’t mean “old” ! You can begin seeing a thinning of your lips even in your 20’s. The key to lips that don’t look fuller but still natural is to incorporate the philtral columns in the process. The philtral columns are the […]
Dr. Mani’s expertise is recognized by industry leaders. As a seasoned injector, she has been called upon by Medicis, the makers of Restylane, Perlane and Dysport and Allergan, the makers of Botox and Juvederm, to function as a professional speaker in introducing these products to physicians who are entering the aesthetic medical arena. These positions are in addition […]
Scars can be unattractive and can make people feel unattractive and very self-conscious. If you are concerned about the appearance of your scars, you will be happy to know that laser scar removal can often successfully remove or diminish your scars without surgery and with a relatively short recovery period. We commonly use two lasers […]