In La Jolla
A patient came to us with dark, unwanted hair on his back. He wanted it gone, and fast. But he also didn’t want to deal with the kind of pain that he had experienced in the past from waxing. Our experienced laser hair removal team knew right away that he would be a great candidate for LightSheerTM laser hair […]
One of the best acne treatments available right now is called photodynamic therapy, or PDT. For patients with severe, resistant or cystic acne, PDT can literally be a life-changing solution, leaving them with healthy, clear skin. Basically, PDT is a treatment that focuses only on skin cells damaged by acne and disintegrates them. It also kills the […]
Any time you have work done near your eyes, you need a medical team who understands the exceptionally delicate nature of that area. After all, skin is usually thinner and more fragile around the eyes, and the risks associated with any type of eye-area procedure increase substantially. Therefore, wrinkles around the eyes should be treated […]
Why do we have Open House? We feel you’ll be able to make better choices in your treatment options if you understand what your options are. Dr. Mani embraces an ‘open book’ policy and believes everyone should be as fully aware of the both the possibilities as well as the limitations of every cosmetic procedure […]
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 […]