As we age, our skin loses elasticity and firmness, turning frown lines, smile lines, crow’s feet, and the like, into permanent etchings in the skin. Weather from smiling or frowning, we begin to notice that these lines are there even when our faces are relaxed. Unfortunately, smile lines are nothing to smile about. While Botox…
Botox and Dysport injections target the muscles responsible for causing standard facial lines that manifest with age. These wrinkles include horizontal brow furrows, frown lines (glabellar lines) and crows feet. For some people, horizontal lines develop over the top part of the nose bridge. Los Angeles dermatologist, Dr. Umar explains what muscles receive Botox and…
Radiesse is a dermal filler used for correcting wrinkles, saggy skin and volume loss. It is a safe, less invasive alternative to surgery and has earned its nickname as a “liquid facelift.” What is Radiesse Made Of? Radiesse injections are made of calcium hydroxlyapatite, Ca10(PO4)6(OH)2 particles suspended in a water based gel medium. How Does…
The sun can be your best friend or worst enemy. Sunlight can provide your skin with Vitamin D and can even help with bad acne. Still it’s important to watch for over exposure to the sun. Obvious sun damage includes sunburns and skin cancer, but sun damage can also include thick, dry skin, wrinkles, blotches…
Juvederm is a dermal filler made of hyaluronic acid, which is naturally found in our bodies. Because its chemical structure is ideal for augmenting and hydrating tissue, Juvederm can be used for lip enhancements. This Los Angeles patient received Juvederm in her lips to make them look more plump.…
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…
Before Surgery: Los Angeles patient concerned about saggy skin and the onset of jowling in her cheeks. In a relatively young patient, with only mild degree of sag, a full facelift is considered too early and too invasive. The patient opted for a silhouette lift which is relatively non invasive. Here are before and after pictures:…
Before Surgery: Patient was concerned about saggy skin in her cheeks and the significant jowling. She did not want any invasive surgical procedure and would not consider a surgical face lift. She opted for a silhouette lift which was a great compromise for what she wanted to achieve. Surgery: Los Angeles dermatologist, Dr. Umar was…
Many people say that eyes are like the soul’s windows. It’s no wonder why women in Hermosa Beach begin to feel upset when bags and dark circles develop under their aging eyes. Most times, the eyes are the first to show signs of aging. Many women in Hermosa Beach find that even though their bodies…
The Anti-Aging Mecca: Laser Resurfacing for Wrinkle Treatment
Wrinkles are an inevitable fate for all people. Our skin can’t stay smooth and firm forever. However, there is a way to slow down the process of aging skin or to make the signs of aging less extreme. Wrinkle treatment with laser resurfacing can rejuvenate and revitalize the collagen structures within the skin, to make…
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