Telangiectasia, or small, visibly dilated veins, are a very common condition among adults. They develop slowly and are often caused by high levels of estrogen, sun exposure, alcohol use, or rosacea. While they rarely will cause any health complications, they most commonly appear in very visible areas such as select areas of one’s face, arms, …
Bring The Fight to Skin Cancer with Mohs Surgery
Mohs micrographic surgery has become the most effective way to remove skin cancer from patients. The technique has been successful because it allows the skin cancer surgeon to remove all the cancer cells, sparing as much tissue as possible. How Mohs surgery in OC fights skin cancer During the Mohs procedure, one layer of tissue …
Treat Rosacea With Intense Pulsed Light Treatment
Rosacea is a skin condition that causes redness and bumps around the facial area and affects people of all ages. If left untreated it can worsen over time. Triggers for rosacea can include things such as: sun exposure emotional stress weather conditions certain food or drink exercising even a warm bath While Rosacea is not …
How Long Should Botox Injections Last?
Although Botox has been used in therapeutic treatments of medical conditions since 1989 in the US, its use as a cosmetic skincare treatment has only been available since 2002. The relatively short history of Botox use has led many to ask questions about the uses of Botox and how long a procedure completed by a …
Sculptra- NOT a Dermal Filler, Here’s Why
Getting to know Sculptra – the collagen stimulator In today’s image conscious day and age, we’re always striving to look our best. Whether we’re plucking our eyebrows, exfoliating away scars, or tanning our skin, appearance is everything. Unfortunately, the sands of time aren’t always working in our favor. However, that’s where products such as Sculptra …
Clear Up Your Skin with Fractional CO2 Laser Therapy
Fractional CO2 laser therapy is a technique that can help clear your skin of serious blemishes from burns, sun damage, and other skin conditions commonly found in Orange County. It can be done on the face as well as other areas of the body. The procedure is quick with a minimal amount of discomfort and …
Improve Your Vision and Appearance with Blepharoplasty
Eyelid surgery, also known as blepharoplasty, is a surgical procedure used to correct the sleepy, droopy eyelids that develop with age, giving a tired, older, sad, appearance to the face. Eyelids can feel heavier, and even droop enough to interfere with vision. Why blepharoplasty is so popular in Orange County Skin around the eyes is …
Botox or Juvéderm Can Be A Good, Quick Fix For Anyone
Botox is a treatment used primarily for wrinkles and lines on the face and neck. It is a diluted form of the boutulism toxin that is injected by needle into the muscles of the face or area being treated. An Orange County dermatologist often offers Botox and Juvederm treatments for patients. How Botox can improve …
Wipe Away Skin Imperfections with Microdermabrasion
Microdermabrasion is one of many mainstream skin care techniques in Orange County. This procedure consists of applying tiny rough grains that act as a sort of sander to buff away the dead, surface layer of the skin. Most of the clients get it done to their face, neck and chest areas, but some of our …
Sculptra Offers A Natural Way To Fight Facial Wrinkles
As the body ages, the skin begins to sag and lose the elasticity it had when you were younger. Fine lines and wrinkles become much more obvious in the face, and when left untreated you can literally look much older than you really are. Patients throughout Orange County are constantly looking for ways to improve …