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Clearing Rosacea With The Vbeam Laser

Posted by christine on February 1, 2012 · Leave a Comment

Rosacea is a condition marked by skin redness. While it often affects the face, it can occur on other parts of the body as well. The patient in this video was diagnosed as having an atypical form of rosacea. He sought the help of Dr. Umar because the redness on his chest seemed to [...]

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When Acne Keloidalis Nuchae Re-emerges

Posted by christine on February 1, 2012 · Leave a Comment

According to the patient in this video, many people, including medical experts believe that there is no solution for advanced manifestations of acne keloidalis nuchae However the enlarged tissue mass that occurs in advanced stages of Acne Keloidalis Nuchae can be removed through surgical excision. However, the procedure needs to be performed properly in [...]

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How Botox and Dysport Work For Treating Wrinkles

Posted by christine on January 9, 2012 · Leave a Comment

Botox and Dysport injections target the muscles responsible for causing standard facial lines that manifest with age. These wrinkles include horizontal brow furrows, frown lines (glabellar lines) and crows feet. For some people, horizontal lines develop over the top part of the nose bridge. Los Angeles dermatologist, Dr. Umar explains what muscles receive Botox and [...]

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Botox or Dysport? A Patient’s Before and After Case Study

Posted by christine on January 8, 2012 · Leave a Comment

Because Botox and Dysport are both botulinum toxins, it is natural for patients to wonder which injection to choose. Many people believe that they are virtually equivalent to one another. Structurally speaking, Dysport has fewer proteins surrounding the core part of the molecule. This is helps it to be accepted by the body more readily [...]

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Spectra Laser Completely Removes Tattoo

Posted by christine on December 27, 2011 · Leave a Comment

Dr. Umar used the Spectra VRMIII Laser to completely remove this patient’s tattoo. This video shows the before and after images of the procedure. Only three treatments were needed. After the first treatment, the skin became very red. It is also common to see crusting from the laser’s innervation. This eventually sloughs off. After the [...]

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Dr. Umar Featured On Telemundo For Eyebrow Restoration

Posted by christine on November 21, 2011 · Leave a Comment

Dr. Umar’s eyebrow transplant procedure was featured on Telemundo (national Spanish television network) in addition to KNBC4. For many women, eyebrows play a significant role in enhancing facial aesthetics. So it is understandable how eyebrow hair loss can be an issue of concern. As women age, physiological and hormonal changes cause hairs in the brow [...]

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Dr. Umar Talks About Eyebrow Transplantation on KNBC4

Posted by christine on November 13, 2011 · Leave a Comment

Eyebrow hair thinning is prevalent among women as they age. This is a result of changes in hormone levels as well as other aspects of their physiology. Although eyebrow transplant procedures has been an available option, scarring is a big risk. Because of this, the patient on this segment decided to get her brows tattooed [...]

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Acne Keloidalis Nuchae Cure Before And After

Posted by christine on October 29, 2011 · Leave a Comment

This patient had been suffering from Acne Keloidalis for six years prior to having the lesions surgically removed by Dr. Umar. He had tried taking oral prescription medication for six months, but did not find any relief from this condition. In the initial stages, Acne Keloidalis Nuchae looks like acne on the back of the [...]

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Causes of Hair Loss

Posted by christine on October 29, 2011 · Leave a Comment

Dr. Umar discusses the causes of hair loss with American Health Journal. In the United States, baldness affects 35 million men and 21 million women. Pattern baldness occurs commonly in men. However it also affects women as well, but to a lesser extent. A genetic predisposition is the main underlying cause. Genes create protein receptors [...]

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Acne Scar Laser Treatment: Fraxel Dual Before and After

Posted by christine on October 3, 2011 · Leave a Comment

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