With the economy being as slow as it is, most of us would imagine that people are holding onto their money in basically all areas of spending. What may be a surprising fact is that laser tattoo removal procedures have increased by 32% in the last year, according to a site called The Patient’s Guide…
Advances in cosmetic procedures have made it possible for people to have greater choices and control over their physical appearance. While these changes may seem exciting, patients need to be aware that these types of treatments are medical procedures. They are not to be thought of as regular beauty treatments, like getting a facial or…
This patient in Los Angeles wanted to get rid of age spots on her skin. Several of them were quite pronounced and noticeable in their appearance. Why Fraxel Dual Was Recommended to Treat Age Spots An effective age spot treatment needs to be able to reach the melanin below the skin’s surface. Topical treatments like…
This Los Angeles patient wanted to get rid of brown spots that was on her face. There were several areas where this was quite prominent. Fraxel Dual was used as an age spot treatment to help address this. Age spots are caused by sun damage. The skin tries to protect itself by producing high levels of…
Some patients wonder if Botox can be used to get rid of laugh lines. Although Botox has produced remarkable results in improving the appearance of crows feet, frown lines between the brows and horizontal forehead wrinkles, the injection is not ideal for applications around the mouth area. The main reason is because we use these…
Los Angeles patient before and after Rosacea treatment with VbeamPoikiloderma and Rosacea are both vascular conditions that result in skin redness. Eliminating the symptoms means eliminating the blood vessels responsible for causing them. The Vbeam laser system uses a single wavelength (595nm) which is suitable for being absorbed by oxygenated hemoglobin in the blood.…
Although lasers have been available for tattoo removal purposes since the 70’s, the process has faced two main challenges Removing multiple colors in a tattoo design Risk of scarring and other complications especially with patients who have darker skin tones. However the advent of the Spectra laser system has made it possible to effectively address…
Regular Tanning and the Inevitable Need For Corrective Wrinkle Treatment
Society perceives bronze skin as attractive compared to having pale skin. This is why sun bathing and tanning has become a deliberate choice for many people, especially here in the Los Angeles area. However, there is a myth that getting a “base tan” is good for prepping the skin and helping prevent severe burning. The…
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