The term, laugh lines often refers to the grooves which form around the sides of the nose and mouth. These depressions are also known as nasolabial folds which become more pronounced over time due to volume loss in the lower face. However, the young patient shown here was experiencing the formation of laugh lines, not…
The young woman in these photos is an actress who underwent skin treatment with Fraxel Dual mainly to get rid of brown spots and achieve a bright, clear complexion. While make up is a tool of the trade for on screen entertainment professionals, having minimal blemishes to start with is important for flawless natural look…
RADIOFREQUENCY WRINKLE TREATMENT AND LASER SKIN REJUVENATION OPTIONS If you are thinking about booking your next dermatology appointment for a skin-tightening radiofrequency wrinkle treatment or laser skin rejuvenation treatment as top priorities to improve your appearance, you are not alone. A survey by the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery (ASDS) released in July reveals that…
MORE MEN OPT FOR BOTOX FOREHEAD TREATMENTS Botulinum toxin is currently the most common minimally invasive cosmetic procedure performed in men, such as a Botox forehead treatment. While many men try to maintain their appearance and youthfulness with exercise, a healthy diet and skin care regimen, more men are now turning to a skin surgeon…
Nonsurgical Chin Augmentation to Improve Profile Since the jawline and chin are so important to symmetry, the wrong size or shape could be detrimental to the face. A nonsurgical chin augmentation using Radiesse is a safe and nearly painless procedure to improve facial symmetry and counteract sagging. This patient was not entirely sure of a…
A sun protection skin care regimen prevents and reduces the amount and appearance of sun damage and age spots. Additionally being mindful with preventative measures, in addition to a customized skin care regimen, decreases your chances for developing skin cancer. A Los Angels dermatologist for sun damage and age spots can help you improve skin…
Los Angeles residents are constantly on the lookout for innovative and effective nonsurgical cosmetic treatments and procedures to improve appearance. In the never-ending quest of fine-tuning beauty and seeking more ways to maintain a youthful appearance, Dr. Umar can help you with determine the best nonsurgical cosmetic treatment or procedure. Wrinkle treatment with laser skin…
In Belotero Lip Injections for Lip Enhancement and Belotero Smile Lines Treatment: Part 1, we discussed how aging, sun damage and other environmental factors affect our skin. All contribute to the appearance of fine line and wrinkles, skin’s volume loss, lips’ volume loss and skin’s elasticity loss. Thankfully Belotero injections can reverse the signs of…
Dark circles under the eyes are a common cosmetic concern for many people. This issue is caused by the thinness of skin in the tear trough area. This causes blood vessels to be visible. There are two types of dark circles: (1) blue (2) brown Blueness is caused by oxygenated blood. Dark brown circles are…
Patient’s Results Show that Eyebags and Dark Circles Can Be Fixed – Before and After Radiesse
The area beneath the eyes, known as the tear troughs are prone to various cosmetic issues that people commonly complain about. This is where the skin and tissues are quite delicate and prone to showing darkness, hollows or shadows as well as protrusions (eyebags). However, these problems are not necessarily due to age, but more…
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