UNDERSTANDING ADULT ACNE AND ACNE TREATMENT Acne affects up to 50 million people in the United States and will affect nearly 85 percent of all individuals throughout their lifetime, according to American Academy of Dermatology. A large majority of these individuals will also seek acne treatment at some point, which is why understanding acne is…
LASER SKIN REJUVENATION FOR WRINKLE TREATMENT, UNEVEN SKIN TONE Fraxel is one of the most popular cosmetic brands for laser skin treatments, both for laser skin rejuvenation and laser resurfacing. The three Fraxel laser systems address an array of skin issues, from mild to severe, with high precision. Since Fraxel laser skin rejuvenation treatments are…
Beauty and a youthful appearance are paramount in society, which you may be attempting to achieve or maintain with exercise, a healthy diet and a skin care regimen that includes daily sunscreen application and wrinkle treatment. However, consulting with a board certified dermatologist and skin clinic for advice is often times necessary to achieve your…
Use fat for facial rejuvenation through the harvesting of stem cells shows promise. According to a panel of plastic surgeons who presented findings during The Aesthetic Meeting in San Francisco in April, the use of fat to add volume to the face is the best thing to happen to plastic surgery and surgical dermatology since…
WHAT CAUSES ACNE AND HOW TO REMOVE STUBBORN PIMPLES Simply put, clogged follicles result in acne. Acne is a medical skin disease known as acne vulgaris that appears where there are prevalent sebaceous follicles, such as your face, back and chest. Acne varies from mild flare-ups with a few pimples to chronic breakouts with severe…
MELASMA TREATMENT TO ADDRESS UNEVEN COMPLEXION If you are currently suffering from the appearance of melasma on your face or body, there are effective melasma treatment options to improve your uneven complexion and hyperpigmentation issues. The most popular melasma treatments are with topical solutions applied daily and laser procedures. Effective topical solutions for melasma treatment…
The desire to maintain a youthful appearance and improve numerous skin conditions is widespread in Los Angeles. Innovations in skin rejuvenation technologies now allow for arrays of options to address specifics with both surgical and nonsurgical treatments. Dr. Umar at FineTouch Dermatology addresses an array of skin conditions, from mild to severe. This includes acne,…
Unfortunately, not even the best anti-aging lifestyle regimens can prevent aging. In Wrinkle Treatment with Laser Skin Rejuvenation and Nonsurgical Facelift Options: Part 1, we discussed how aging and environmental damage negatively affect the skin with wrinkles, sagging skin, loss of facial volume and definition loss along the jowls. Although a healthy lifestyle can prolong…
If you are currently suffering from the appearance of melasma on your face or body, there are numerous treatments to improve your uneven complexion and hyperpigmentation. The most popular and effective cosmetic treatments are topical solutions with hydroquinone and laser procedures such as Lutronic Spectra, Fraxel re:fine and Fraxel DUAL melasma treatment. Dr. Umar at…
Skin Clinic Tips for Improving Sun-Damaged Skin and Age Spots
SKIN CLINIC TIPS TO AVOID SUN-DAMAGED SKIN AND AGE SPOTS Spending time in the sun at the beach or mountain is pleasurable, but FineTouch Dermatology skin clinic warns that the sun’s ultraviolet (UV) rays can be damaging to your skin. You need to be proactive about avoiding sun-damaged skin, even after summer is over. Dr.…
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