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An Ounce of Prevention, A Pound of Cure

Posted on July 31st, 2018

Justine Park, MD Board-Certified Dermatologist When it comes to medical care, the saying: “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure” applies to cosmetic concerns as well as medical conditions such as cancer and high blood pressure. In my practice, concerns of the aging face such as wrinkles,…read more

Opening up your Eyes

Posted on July 31st, 2018

Eyelid Surgery – The Results are Eye-Opening! Payam Saadat, MD Board Certified Dermatologist There’s no question droopy or puffy eyelids age a person and lend them a tired appearance. Blepharoplasty is a surgical procedure to remove the excess fatty deposits and loose skin giving that impression. By improving the appearance…read more

Saffron’s Skin Care Solutions Summertime Q and A

Posted on July 16th, 2018

Saffron Villaryo Licensed Medical Aesthetician Q. What is the proper way to apply sunscreen? I went to the beach yesterday, and applied my sunscreen, yet still got a sunburn? A. This is a great question, especially during the summertime! I am so sorry to hear about your sunburn, yet follow…read more

Sun Protection and Vitamin D

Posted on June 27th, 2018

When it comes to skin and sunlight, everyone faces a slight dilemma. On one hand, we need vitamin D to maintain healthy bones and we get the majority of our vitamin D from exposure to sunlight. On the other hand, most of us are well aware exposure to sunlight accelerates…read more

8 Ways to Deal with a Sunburn

Posted on June 27th, 2018

Jo-Anne Bustamante, PA-C Board-Certified Physician Assistant The summer season has officially begun and with that comes an increase in outdoor activities such as going to the beach. As much as we know the importance of applying a broad-spectrum sunscreen on a daily basis, there are times when we forget and…read more

Botox: Not Just for Girls

Posted on May 29th, 2018

Justine Park, MD Board-Certified Dermatologist When it comes to Botox/Dysport injections, men have historically been ignored as potential candidates. But there is a growing trend that deserves attention: Men are seeking Botox & Dysport treatments and for things you might be surprised to hear about. Affectionately termed “Brotox”, I have…read more

The Treatments for Scars

Posted on May 24th, 2018

Payam Saadat, MD Board Certified Dermatologist Over the course of a lifetime, cuts, scrapes, burns, trauma brought about by surgery, acne and other skin conditions can all scar previously smooth and seamless skin. Minor scars might be easy to ignore or conceal but some varieties can disfigure and are not…read more

The Proper Way to Exfoliate Your Face

Posted on May 17th, 2018

Dana Kang, MD Board-Certified Dermatologist Exfoliation is an important process of good skin care. Patients with acne are usually aware that the skin needs to be exfoliated since clogging of the pores is part of the cause of acne. In acne prone skin, dead skin doesn’t come off as it…read more

Which Chemical Peel is Best for You?

Posted on May 14th, 2018

Saffron Villaryo Licensed Medical Aesthetician Which peels would be best for anti-aging of the skin, and what are the benefits of doing a peel? Answer The benefits of peels include helping the collagen and elastin of the skin, which are what give the skin its elasticity and strength. The weakening…read more

Know your ABC’s of Skin Cancer

Posted on May 3rd, 2018

Daniel Navi, MD, FAAD Board Certified Dermatologist Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer. In the US alone, there are over 5.4 million cases of non-melanoma skin cancer (basal cell carcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma) treated each year in over 3.3 million people. As Americans are living longer,…read more

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