Is Retinol An Effective Wrinkle Treatment

Retinol, an over the counter retinoid, has gained wide attention in the media as a wrinkle treatment.  Mainstream beauty magazines recommend skin products with retinol as the active ingredient. Oprah.com has referred to retinoids as  “Your Skin’s New Best Friend.” Also Dr. Oz lists retinol and retinoids as essential antiaging ingredients. What Is Retinol Retinol

The Cause, Prevention and Treatment of Wrinkles

Anyone who wants to diminish the appearance of creases, lines and sagging should learn about: What causes fine and deep lines Ways to prevent further signs of aging Possible wrinkle treatment options. Individuals are different in how they are predisposed for wrinkles. Different ethnic groups, for example, display different physiological patterns as their skin ages. 

Non-Surgical Face Lift| Use of Injectables

Botox For Non-Surgical Facelift – Before and After Pictures of Los Angeles Patient

Botox works by relaxing the muscles that cause various types of wrinkles in the face. It prevents nerve cells from releasing a chemical called acetylcholine which causes muscles to contract. This Los Angeles patient received Botox injections to address: wrinkling of the forehead, upper face wrinkles, frown lines, crows feet, frown lines &  sagging eyebrows.

Fix your Sun Damaged Skin

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

How Chemical Peels Work

Chemexfoliation or derma-peeling, also known as chemical peels, is a technique used to improve the appearance of the skin. In this treatment, a chemical solution is applied to the skin, causing it to ‘blister’ and eventually peel off. The new and rejuvenated skin then becomes smoother and less wrinkled than old skin. Chemical peels can

Results of Dermal Filler Treatment For Laugh Lines

Juvederm For Laugh Lines or Nasolabial Folds- Before and After

At the Office of Dr. U, patients in Los Angeles can receive  Juvederm which is a hyaluronic acid filler that can effectively correct prominent nasolabial folds and laugh lines. Juvederm easily diffuses into  the injection site to augment and hydrate tissue. The results are quite natural in appearance. Hydrelle is also another type of hyaluronic acid

Fraxel Repair for Skin Rejuvenation

Before Procedure: The patient was concerned about age spots which she has not been able to remove with topical medications and facials Procedure: Fraxel Repair laser was used to treat the entire face; Results are shown at only 3 weeks after the treatment Fraxel repair delivers ablative laser result with less down time. Fraxel Repair

Laugh Lines- Info| Los Angeles & South Bay Cities

Using Hyaluronic Acid Filler for Treating Laugh Lines or Nasolabial Folds

Hyaluronic acid dermal fillers include brand names like Juvederm, Restylane and Perlane. It is however, the only hyaluronic acid filler that comes in combination with the numbing agent lidocaine. For this reason the injected area becomes numb quickly and painless. The doctor is able to massage the injected area into shape with no discomfort to

Silhouette Lift Results - Jowls & Sagging

Los Angeles Patient Corrects Jowls & Saggy Skin – Before and After

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