December 14th, 2011
Has your brow and jawline migrated south for the winter? Not ready, or willing, to go the surgical route? Ulthera is a non-surgical alternative to going under the knife, and it’s the only device with FDA approval to lift and tighten lax skin.
What is Ultherapy, you may ask. Well… Ultherapy uses ultra-sound technology to lift and tighten tissue- no incisions, sutures or downtime necessary! The procedure, which takes about an hour to complete, addresses the brow and the jawline. Ulthera treatment opens up the eye area, improves the appearance of “jowls,” and contours the jawline. And the best part? You can go out to dinner the same night, as Ulthera has no downtime!
Before Ulthera treatment
After one Ulthera treatment. Notice a more defined jawline after ultherapy.
To learn more, click on the following link: San Diego Dermatology & Laser Surgery – Ulthera
Tags: skin tightening, ulthera, ultherapy, youthful appearance
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November 28th, 2011
California’s governor has signed into effect SB 246, which bans the use of tanning beds by anyone under the age of 18- making California the first state to pass such a law. The bill was the result of efforts by the California Society of Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery and the Aim at Melanoma Foundation, and had the support of many other groups. The law won’t take effect until January 1, 2012 and will ban minors from using indoor tanning beds, with the exception of phototherapy prescribed by a doctor. Research has shown that use of indoor tanning beds has a direct correlation with an increased risk in melanoma and non-melanoma skin cancers.
Tags: california, law, melanoma, skin cancer, tanning
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October 27th, 2011
Who doesn’t love a good cup of coffee to get their day started… or maybe 2 or 3 cups of coffee? Downside to drinking that much coffee? It may discolor your pearly whites. Upside? Research has linked coffee to a decreased risk in skin cancer, specifically basal cell carcinoma.
As reported on The Los Angeles Times (10/25, Brown) “Booster Shots” blog, The Nurses’ Health Study and Health Professionals Follow-Up Study followed a combined total of 112,897 people over the span of 24 years. Their data showed that “women who drank more than three cups of coffee had a 20% reduction in risk for basal cell carcinoma.” They also found that men “benefited from a 9% reduction in risk of this type of skin cancer” when they drank three or more cups of joe per day WebMD (10/25, Warner).
Mere coincidence? The researchers also found that “drinking decaffeinated coffee did not have any effect on skin cancer risk…” So is caffeine the skin cancer fighting ingredient? To answer that question, the researchers are now “looking into whether caffeine should be added to sunscreen to increase its effectiveness against skin cancer” WebMD (10/25, Warner).
So… when you’re walking out the door in the morning, remember to slather on the SPF and grab that cup of java!
Tags: caffeine, coffee, diet, health, skin cancer
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October 5th, 2011
Introducing Ulthera, the first and ONLY device approved by the FDA to tighten and lift lax skin. Call our office today to learn more!
Before
After one Ultherapy treatment
Before
After one Ultherapy treatment
Before
After one Ultherapy treatment
For the first time ever, “Ultherapy” allows us to direct sound waves deep under the skin to the tissue that would otherwise need to be addressed in surgery. The tissue heats up, resulting in lifted, tighter skin without disrupting the skin’s surface. The Ulthera also promotes the creation of new collagen, which helps the skin maintain its youthfulness.
Learn more about Ultherapy. Contact us today and we will be happy to answer any questions you have.
Tags: before & after, collagen, FDA, skin tightening, ulthera, ultherapy, youthful appearance
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September 14th, 2011
We are proud to introduce iPixel fractionated CO2 laser resurfacing! Now moderately aggressive skin resurfacing procedures are possible with much less discomfort and considerably less treatment time. Experience laser resurfacing in as little as 5 minutes for a full face! Address skin texture, tone, fine lines, and photodamage with iPixel!
Before treatment with iPixel
After one treatment with iPixel. Notice a significant improvment of fine lines under eyes
Before treatment with iPixel
After one treatment with iPixel. Notice fewer brown spots, a more even skin tone, and overall improved appearance of the skin.
Tags: before & after, ipixel, laser, photodamage, skin resurfacing
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