In La Jolla
You have researched. You have read and reread. And you are still not sure which injectable dermal filler is right for you. Don’t worry. That’s where the outstanding professional care and expertise of Dr. Nasrin Mani and the entire team at the La Jolla Cosmetic Laser Clinic comes in to help you find the best course of skincare […]
Sculptra injections, often referred to in our office as a “facial lift that’s created by your skin’s own collagen,” is a unique treatment for facial wrinkles and sagging.Sculptra is made up of poly-l-lactic acid and sterile water. When injected into the skin, the body is stimulated to produce more collagen. After the Sculptra treatment, here’s what […]
One of the first questions we usually get from our patients who are considering injectable fillers is how long will this last? It’s a good question. And unfortunately, there is no clear-cut answer, as the longevity of a filler treatment depends on a number of factors, including the type of filler used, the patient’s skin […]
Every now and then, our medical staff comes across a technology that can treat a wide range of cosmetic concerns — successfully, with little down time and with exceptional safety. That was certainly the case when the Fraxel laser (and similar lasers) came on the market. In fact, to say these skin resurfacing lasers are revolutionary, as their manufacturers […]
Sammie, in her mid-thirties, came to us desperately seeking help. (We have changed her name to protect patient privacy.) Years of serious teenage acne had left her with scars that were taking a toll on her self-confidence. She wanted a solution that did not require an invasive procedure or lots of down time. In a […]
Cellulite. Every woman (or at least a whopping 90 percent over 30) deals with it. Even many men have those little dimples under the skin. The good news is that there are some effective options for improving the appearance of cellulite and your overall body shape without surgery, including: Collagenase Enzyme Therapy–A process that degenerates and smoothes […]
One of our patients, Sue, recently came to us looking for advice on anti-aging treatments. She noted that she was simply overwhelmed by the amount of choices available these days. (We changed Sue’s name to protect patient privacy.) We agreed; there is a huge amount of often-confusing information out there. But through a consultation with Dr. […]
When you look in the mirror lately, do you find yourself wishing for just a little “lift” that doesn’t require surgery? You’re not alone. Most of us, as we naturally age, begin to notice some loss of volume and proportion in our faces. Fortunately, thanks to Sculptra injectable treatments, you can get an overall lift effect that lasts […]
Dr. Mani recently received a very pleasant surprise…a letter from the San Diego County Medical Society informing her she had been chosen as one of the 2010 Top Docs for San Diego. In a letter explaining that her professional peers had chosen her as “the doctor they would send their family or friends to” and as […]
You’ve had a great summer. But you picked up plenty of blotchy skin as a reminder. How do you “clean up” the sun damage fast? IPL is your best tool for this superficial pigmentation blotchiness and it works on turning down the redness from spider veins that are enlarged from sun exposure too. How? IPL […]