It is important to envision the body as a machine. Like any machine, the longer it runs, the more wear and tear occurs – wear and tear that often is visible on the skin. Over time, damage from sun, wind, free radicals, and pollutants also give skin a weathered, leathery appearance. If you’re unsure how …
Where to go for Skin Care Treatments in Orange County
When you see someone on the street or on television that has a frozen face, asymmetric eyebrows, drooping eyelids, or other bad results from Botox, the treatment was most likely administered by a non-professional. Other reported cases of severe side effects occurred from treatments by non-professionals as well. Always have your cosmetic dermatology procedures performed …
Dermabrasion and Microdermabrasion Treatments in Orange County
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 …
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 …
Why Do I Have Acne? OC Medical Dermatologists Discuss
Severe acne can damage a person’s quality of life and self esteem, so we take special care in addressing this all-important area of treatment. The causes of acne are many, but the primary culprits are overactive oil glands that are stimulated by stress and hormones, blocked pores, skin bacteria, or inflammation on and below the …
How do you get beautiful summer skin? Orange County Dermatology
Have you ever had your driveway resurfaced? If so, you remember that the top layer of cracked asphalt was removed to make way for a fresh, new top layer. Skin resurfacing is kind of like that, only it’s a more precise, more elegant procedure that relies on the natural healing process of cellular renewal. Introducing …
Cosmetic Skin Care Home Remedies: A Good Idea?
Patients constantly ask me about “sure-fire” home remedies. For instance: “Should I put toothpaste on my pimples?” “My mom told me to rub mayonnaise on my face to prevent wrinkles. Does that work?” “Does milk lighten my skin tone and help get rid of dark spots?” “If I place two cucumber slices over my eyes …
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, …
What Water Should You Drink? Tips from a dermatologist
Our bodies are made up of 60% water – that’s how crucial this particular molecule is to our lives. When you drink water, you are providing oxygen and nourishment to your cells by increasing blood flow to your organs, including your skin. When your body is dehydrated, it doesn’t function well. When your body doesn’t …
Buyer Beware . . . Where NOT to Get Your Laser Treatments
Most of the patients I see who have experienced complications – scarring, for instance – with laser treatment procedures, had those treatments at medispas or day spas, where poorly trained or even untrained non-professionals perform these complex procedures. Don’t make a bad decision based on a whim, your budget, convenience, or even a friend’s recommendation. …