Why Stretch Marks Occur Stretch marks are small tears in the dermis that result when the fat or muscle beneath the skin is growing at a faster rate than the skin itself. As the tissue under the skin is “stretched…
Stop The First Signs of Aging As early as your mid – to late – 20s and into your 30s, you may start to notice the very first signs of aging, which are usually subtle but still bothersome. What was…
Dealing With Dry Skin Dry Skin Dry skin is rough and often itchy and flaky, which can be not only unsightly but also uncomfortable. Severe cases of dry skin may result in skin appearing scaly, cracking or even bleeding. Dry…
Need Help Getting Rid of your Spider Veins? Spider Veins Telangiectasias, commonly known as spider veins, are clusters of small red or purple blood vessels that may appear on the thighs, calves, ankles, feet and occasionally, the face. Spider veins…
Is Botox for men an option to diminish the signs of aging such as wrinkles on the forehead and between the eyebrows? When people think of wrinkle reduction or the treatment of age lines on the face-frown lines, smile lines…
Very few doctors in the Los Angeles Area Inject Sculptra. Dr. Kopelson is a Sculptra expert. As with anything, the more you do, the more you improve. Dr. Kopelson has been working with the company since Sculptra was approved by…
Dermatologists deal with cosmetic competition It’s complicated Many non-core competitors have only a weekend injectables course under their belts. Dermatologists have more expertise in how to do these procedures, because they’ve done more. Unqualified injectors are more likely than core…
Can a summertime rash that looks like insect bites be something else? Shingles (Herpes Zoster) can look like summer insect bites. There is a condition commonly known as Shingles, which is medically known as Herpes Zoster. This is not related…
Microdermabrasion (Also known as microderm) Microdermabrasion is a noninvasive, skin resurfacing procedure that gently exfoliates or polishes away the top layer of dead skin cells, while stimulating collagen growth, to reveal healthy new skin that looks and feels smoother. Fine…
Bye-Bye Unwanted Hair Hair removal has become a hot topic over the past decade, even more so for men. Male body hair removal never had the amount of popularity in the past as it does today and was generally thought…
From the Hollywood Reporter by:MERLE GINSBERG Since facial rejuvenators require less downtime than surgery, peels are perfect for actors and execs who never take days off, and now there are more specific uses for targeted areas of the face. True,…
Laser Hair Removal How it works: Laser penetrates the skin to target the hair shaft and inhibit hair growth. It essentially destroys the follicle, meaning it can achieve permanent removal. Typically, the hair in treated areas falls out within 2-3…