There are many cosmetic conditions that are not particularly dangerous but still undesirable. Telangiectasia are facial spider veins, and they commonly develop in people as part of the aging process. When they appear in patterns, they are commonly referred to as telangiectases. Additionally, they can result from rosacea, pregnancy, use of birth control, or sun …
Laser Procedures Treat A Variety of Skin Conditions
Some of the best modern treatments for certain skin conditions involve laser treatment. A laser is a device that focuses a light beam onto a very small area. Laser surgery uses laser light to fix and prevent a number of ailments with a minimal amount of damage to the rest of the body. This is …
The Fractional CO2 Laser Smooths Wrinkles and Boosts Collagen
Of all the advances in cosmetic treatments, few have come as far as laser therapy. Before, lasers used to remove age spots, wrinkles, spider veins and other imperfections while also burning the skin around them. The patient was left with reddened and bruised skin that would take weeks to heal. Sometimes, the skin didn’t heal …
How to Get Great Skin – Tips From Cosmetic Dermatologists
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 …
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 …
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 …
Are Your Legs Skirt-Worthy? OC Dermatologist Tips for Your Skin
Want to make your legs “skirt worthy” for spring? Here are 4 simple tips. 1. Laser Hair Removal 2. Sclerotherapy for spider vein and varicose vein treatment 3. Intense Pulsed Light therapy (IPL) for sun spots 4. Tinted sunscreen to safely create a tan appearance on the legs while maintaining adequate sun protection Want more information about these procedures? …
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. …
I wanna look great for the Holidays – Great Dermatology Advice
“I’m meeting my significant other’s family ” “Im seeing family I haven’t seen in years!” “I’m spending new years in another city or country” OR “We’re enjoying the same traditions we do every holiday season” Either way, you wanna look GREAT for the Holidays. Don’t wait for the day before Christmas to decide you want …