Some people think it’s healthy to get some sun and often refer to darkened skin as a “healthy” tan. These people are terribly mistaken. The dangers of sun tanning in Orange County Tanning is to skin what smoking is to the lungs. In the 1940s, smoking and tanning were in vogue, symbols of glamour. Going out with friends meant …
Dr. T’s Tips for Luscious Lips
Based on the artistry of the injector performing your procedure, the results of injectable fillers in the lips range from “Daffy Duck” to “sexy yet subtle.” Here is my advice: If you’ve never had big lips, you shouldn’t try to achieve big lips. The key with lip fillers is to provide shape, volume, and definition …
Do You Know How to Choose a Sunscreen? OC Dermatologists Discuss
Summer is almost here. Do you know how to choose a sunscreen? Sunscreens come in several different forms, including lotions, creams, oils, gels, sprays, sticks, and aerosols. There are two main categories of sunscreens: Physical and chemical. Physical sunscreens literally get between your skin and the sun’s rays. Applying physical sunscreens is like draping an opaque, …
Stressed-Out Skin Tips from an Orange County Dermatologist
Just as your skin is a reflection of your physical health, your mental health also is on display on your skin. Stress actually can trigger many skin diseases. Hives, shingles, psoriasis, rosacea, eczema, and some acne are all skin disorders that may be triggered by stress. Stress also ages your skin and overall appearance. How …
Do you know how to exfoliate effectively? Cosmetic Dermatology Tips
Exfoliation leaves you with new, smoother, softer, brighter skin. Plus, exfoliation diminishes fine lines and softens deeper lines. Over time, exfoliation evens out skin tone. So how do you exfoliate effectively? A quality cosmetic dermatology tip for your skin’s health This is Skin Commandment #5 in Dr. Nakhla’s book, The Skin Commandments: 10 Rules to Healthy, …
Holy Moley! Everything You Need to Know About Your Skin Moles
“My moles look strange. Could they be cancerous?” This is a question our Orange County dermatology patients often ask. They could. Every year, more people than ever before are diagnosed with skin cancer. What should you watch for? slow-growing pink bumps on your skin that crust over and bleed raised wart-like growths that form ulcers multi-colored …
Botox Therapy for Teens – Tips From Orange County Dermatologists
Regarded as one of the foremost skin care experts in the country, Dr. Tony Nakhla, Medical Director of OC Skin Institute, has been asked to be a guest on CNN’s national TV show: AC 360 with Anderson Cooper, to discuss the rare scenarios in which Botox treatments may be used and may be deemed appropriate for teenagers. …
Is losing fat always good? Not in your face!
Losing fat is not good when it comes to your face. Cutting through the fat of facial volume loss in Orange County As we age, the face loses fluid, fat, and water. This is what causes smile lines, grooves under the eyes, sunken-in cheeks, concave temples, sagging jowls, and thin lips. But don’t lose any …
“Do’s” and “Don’ts” for skin, hair and nail supplements
The ingredients in the “Do’s” section are helpful for strengthening brittle hair and nails and maintaining skin cell growth and turnover. Because Vitamin A is so crucial in the maintenance and growth of skin cells, a plethora of Vitamin A supplements are on the market touting benefits for skin, hair, and nails. CAUTION: MANY OF THESE SUPPLEMENTS CAN …