A dermatologist can assist you with skin issues and cosmetic improvements, but you can also follow an easy-to-implement skin care regimen to benefit skin. Supplemental skin solutions for anti-aging still aren’t as common knowledge as daily skin cleansing and drinking a lot of water, but these simple adjustments can improve your complexion and fight against…
The recent and first-ever American Society for Dermatologic Surgery (ASDS) Consumer Survey on Cosmetic Dermatologic Procedures survey reveals that patients and prospective patients favor dermatologists over physicians with other medical specialties for cosmetic treatments and procedures overall. They also specifically favor dermatologic surgeons in nearly all the treatment categories they were asked about. “Consumers know…
Many of you want to retain a youthful, vibrant appearance as you age. Your current course of action may include regular exercise, a healthy diet, tailored skin care regimen, daily application of sunscreen and a minimum of one appointment per year with a dermatologist. However, signs of aging are sometimes not escapable with facial wrinkles…
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Fraxel DUAL for melasma treatment in June 2013. While dermatologist previously treated melasma with the Fraxel laser, the new approval further proves the efficacy in the treatment of this skin pigmentation issue. Melasma is a type of hyperpigmentation of the skin that appears as brown splotches on…
Improving your skin can be achieved in quite a few ways. A youthful appearance in Los Angeles is highly prized, which includes a smooth, line-free complexion. For best results, it is beneficial to approach skin care and anti-aging holistically. The best approach is usually to adhere to a healthy lifestyle in tandem with non-surgical skin…
Facial wrinkles are perhaps the greatest concern in terms of aesthetics related to signs of aging. Many people try to maintain a youthful appearance with skin care and exercise regimens, as well as healthy diets. All three assist with an overall healthier lifestyle but sometimes facial wrinkles are not escapable. Many then turn to wrinkles…
As the demand for cosmetic procedures continues to grow, more men and women are looking into brow lifts in Los Angeles. The procedure solves the tired, aging look of a low or sagging brow. A dermatologist can explain the procedure during a consultation, which is simply having Botox (or similar) injections at specific places around…
Hand rejuvenation treatments are often overlooked procedures by patients seeking laser treatments, pharmaceutical injectables and dermal fillers to counteract the signs of aging. However, your hands are as visible as your face. Age spots, wrinkles and loss of volume are just as common on the hands. With many procedures available that treat both your hands…
Eyebrows serve as a picture frame for your face. They bring balance to your facial features and define your eyes. If you want to understand the importance of eyebrows in facial appearance, simply place each index finger over your eyebrows.Your face quickly loses its shape without eyebrows. To improve facial appearance, shaping your eyebrows is…
Are Smartphone Apps That Diagnose Skin Conditions Reliable?
“There’s an app for the that.” In this case, it’s apps for health and wellness. New smartphone healthcare apps that cover an array of healthcare concerns are infiltrating the market. This bring an aspect of medical care to the comforts of home and the office. However, physicians and dermatologists worry that smartphone apps that diagnose…
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