Dermabrasion and its lighter-weight sibling, microdermabrasion, are surgical scraping treatments that smooth out skin. You may be a candidate if you have: many fine wrinkles deep acne scars precancerous growths skin that needs to be cleared of blackheads or debris and/or acne Microdermabrasion freshens skin by a process that combines gentle abrasion with suction to …
Popping, Picking, and Probing – The Dangers To Your Skin
Please—never pick at your face with your nails, needles, or any other sharp object. This behavior is not only neurotic, but also extremely destructive to your skin. Many people with permanent acne scars have caused the scars themselves due to picking. Don’t do it. Turn to a professional dermatologist in Orange County. Board-certified dermatologists and …
Food on Your Face? Cosmetic Dermatology Treatments That Will Improve Your Skin
This month, the pumpkin facial mask and body scrub is in vogue; next month, it may be the melon mask or apricot scrub. Products also are available that include sea salt, sugar, yogurt, avocado, kiwi—even honey. Whoa—we’re not cooking here! We’re not looking to one-up the neighbor’s secret Caribbean rub or barbecue marinade. Why put …
Practical Sunscreen Tips from an Orange County Skin Cancer Dermatologist
The obvious way to protect your skin from the sun is to apply sunscreen to areas exposed to the sun, especially your face, every day, as though your life depended on it – because it may. If not your life, certainly your skin and your appearance depend on it. Patients ask me a lot of …
Got Sunscreen? Skin Cancer Prevention Tips by a Medical Dermatologist
As the warm summer weather sun beams down in full swing, get a head start with proper skincare protection. With a brand new summer season comes brand new SPF rules, so take note from Dr. Nakhla, your Orange County skincare expert, about the changes in sunscreen labels, the SPF number to start with and the …
Fight Acne With DermaSweep in Orange County Offered by Medical Dermatologists
Now offering the revolutionary DermaSweep! Fight acne with medical dermatology-proven techniques in Orange County OC Skin Institute is committed to the latest advancements in acne therapy. DermaSweep™ may now be covered by your insurance! DermaSweep™ reduces facial acne, scars, and restores the overall youthful appearance of the face by eliminating a number of bothersome skin …