Removing Hair With Laser|Patient Info

Laser Hair Removal Treatments Address Hirsutism and Excess Hair Growth

LASER HAIR REMOVAL SOLUTIONS FOR UNWANTED HAIR Treating hirsutism and excess hair growth with laser hair removal is one of the safest, most effective treatments to permanently remove excessive, unwanted hair. Excessive hair growth in both women and men is a huge cosmetic issue for many people throughout the world. While some people simply have

How a Los Angeles Dermatologist for Sun Damage Improves Skin

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

akn-surgeryt-1

AKN Surgery Results: Video Results After Surgical Removal By Dr Umar

AKN Surgery Results: Video Results After Surgical Removal By Dr Umar

AKN Surgery Results: Dr. Umar has helped many patients who suffer from acne keloidalis nuchae (AKN) with AKN surgery. Acne keloidalis nuchae is a severe type of type of folliculitis. This chronic inflammatory condition affects hair follicles and appears as pustules, papules, scalp lesions and scalp plagues. Dr. Umar tailors his surgical procedures to individuals with a variety of AKN nonsurgical treatments and AKN surgical treatments.

AKN SURGERY OPTIONS ADDRESSING SCALP LESIONS AND PLAGUES

Despite the difficult aspects for treating acne keloidalis nuchae, there are viable treatment options for each stage of severity. AKN surgical treatments include posterior hairline migration, serial excisions and trichophytic closure. Surgical AKN treatments are appropriate for the inflammatory condition when other AKN nonsurgical treatments fail. For advanced cases, Dr. Umar combines surgical excisions and trichophytic closure combinations.

 

Patient's AKN Bumps Before Surgery

Patient’s AKN Bumps Before Surgery*

AKN SURGERY RESULTS At SIX WEEKS FOLLOWING PROCEDURE

When acne keloidalis nuchae advances, the lesions grow larger. This causes pain, itching, pus discharge and possible bleeding in the region of AKN. African-Americans are those mostly affected with AKN, followed by Asians and Hispanic/Latinos. It rarely occurs in Caucasians. Acne keloidalis nuchae is a permanent, chronic condition that is difficult to treat.

This AKN patient had a flaky scalp with bleeding prior to AKN surgery. He was self-conscious due to its appearance and had inflammation and pain at the area. His scalp lesions would swell following a haircut.

Patient's AKN surgery results at six weeks after procedure by Dr Umar

Patient’s AKN surgery results at six weeks after procedure by Dr Umar*

VIDEO: Patient’s AKN surgery results at six weeks after procedure by Dr Umar

Results shown in the video and photos are six weeks after his AKN surgery. The AKN surgical treatment wound closed four weeks after procedure. The patient is satisfied with the AKN surgery.

Before & After Laser For Severe Acne Case

Photodynamic Acne Treatment For Severe Nodulocystic acne and acne scars with Laser and Levulan

Severe acne flare-ups and breakouts, coupled with nodulocystic acne inflammation, often result in acne scars. A two-fold approach is required to first address the severe acne and then eliminate or minimize the scarring from acne cysts and nodules. This teenage-aged patient with severe nodulocystic acne also had severe scarring from his acne. Dr. Umar first

Before & After Laser For Severe Acne Case

Laser Results For Diminishing Severe Acne on Patient

Acne is a medical skin disease that affects both men and women, known medically as acne vulgaris. Acne occurs at various severity levels, ranging from flare-ups and pimples to chronic breakouts and nodulocystic acne with acne cysts and nodules. This patient required severe acne treatment procedures for both nodulocystic acne and acne scar removal treatments.

Wrinkle Treatment with Laser Skin Rejuvenation and Nonsurgical Facelift Options: Part 1

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

Treating Hirsutism and Excess Hair Growth with Laser Hair Removal

Excess hair growth in women and men is an issue for many people throughout the country. Whether it’s excess hair on the face, excess hair on the body or hirsutism, hair removal treatments for excessive hair growth are available. Hirsutism is also a condition with excessive hair growth that affects many people. Treating hirsutism and

Los Angeles patient receives Belotero for fine smile line

Belotero Lip Injections for Lip Enhancement and Belotero Smile Lines Treatment: Part 2

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

Juvederm FAQ| Patient Education on Juvederm

Belotero Lip Injections for Lip Enhancement and Belotero Smile Lines Treatment: Part 1

Skin’s volume loss, elasticity loss, and the appearance of wrinkles and folds result from aging, sun damage and other environmental factors. Aging and genetics also affect volume loss in the lips. However, Belotero lip injections for lip enhancement and Belotero smile lines treatment can reverse the signs of aging and improve appearance. Voluminous lips are

Tattoo Removal| Laser Treatment - Greater Los Angeles Area

Laser Tattoo Removal of Black Ink on Abdomen – Before & After

This patient had laser tattoo removal for tattoo removal on her lower abdomen. She underwent four treatments of laser tattoo removal using the Nd-YAG laser. Complete tattoo ink removal required four Nd-YAG laser treatments at FineTouch Dermatology with Dr. Umar. LASER TATTOO REMOVAL WITH ND-YAG LASER The most common form of tattoo removal is with lasers,