Here in Los Angeles, Fraxel Dual and Fraxel Repair lasers are available at Fine Touch Dermatology for the treatment of all skin tones. Laser skin treatment for ethnic groups used to involve greater risk of side effects due to the risk of scarring and hyperpigmentation. Darker skin types have higher levels of melanin which readily…
Skin Resurfacing using Plasma rejuvenation with Portrait can treat wrinkling from photo damage and uneven tone. In addition to the obvious cosmetic benefits, Portrait Plasma Rejuvenation has the added benefit of treating pre-cancerous skin lesions. This Los Angeles patient had indications of profound sun damage. She needed a wrinkle treatment that would also address the…
The term Poikiloderma refers to the the condition that involves the mottling of sun exposed areas of the skin, most especially the décolleté chest. The skin changes as a result of chronic, long term exposure to the sun, in addition to normal aging. It manifests as redness is created by widened capillaries, as well as…
Fact & Fiction on Sun Damage, Part 1
It’s the middle of the summer in sunny Southern California and many of us are outside. Whether hiking, swimming, enjoying the beach or exercising outside, it is very important to monitor your exposure to sun damage. Overexposure to ultraviolet (UV) light is once of the leading causes of premature aging and cause wreck havoc on…
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