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Who doesn’t want to look young and refreshed? Two popular treatments – Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) and Chemical Peels – make it a real possibility. The real question is deciding which treatment is right for you. Let’s explore the what, who and how’s of both. What IPL therapy is a skin rejuvenation process that uses […]

By Jenna Trubschenck, PA-C Frequently when I am doing cosmetic consults and mention that I think a chemical peel would be beneficial, I get a look of horror. I have tried to picture what my patients are thinking when they make this horrified expression. Maybe they are thinking of that scene from Raiders of the

SBC / NDA now accepts Blue Shield AND Anthem Blue Cross Covered California plans! Please consult with your insurance agent/company directly to make sure your plan is eligible and for specific coverage details and guidelines. We hope to see you soon!

There’s a couple of new varieties of sunscreen being marketed these days – ones you can actually drink. In theory it sounds convenient. No need to slather up, no icky feeling of product on your skin, no chance of missing a spot – but wait. Do they actually work? The general consensus among dermatologists is

Have you ever considered getting a chemical peel? Laser skin resurfacing and dermabrasion grab a lot of attention these days but chemical peels have been used for many years to address superficial scars and treat irregular pigmentation. When performed by a well-trained professional, a chemical peel is a safe, simple and cost-effective procedure. This post

Waxing, shaving, waxing, shaving ….. ever get tired of it? Maybe you even get a few in-grown hairs for all your trouble. There’s something else you can do to get a handle on the problem once and for all. Did you know laser hair removal can permanently eliminate up to 90 percent of unwanted hair?

Are lines around your mouth making you look and feel sad? The repeated action of pursing your lips contributes to their formation. That’s why they’re often called smokers’ lines because pursing lips is exactly what smokers do while smoking. Couple that with smoking’s drying effect on skin, known ability to accelerate wrinkle formation plus loss

A big Thank You to everyone who came out last night to NDA’s Annual Open House 2015! It was a lot of fun as those who came out can attest to! And for those who didn’t …   LAST CHANCE! – We’ve decided to extend our special event pricing of 30% off most Cosmetic Services

You’ve been there. Early A.M. Yawn, stretch, a glance in the mirror… and what do you see? Puffy eyes. Not exactly how you were planning to face the day. Here’s some handy cures that’ll have you marching forth looking wide-eyed and refreshed ready to take on the world. Cucumber Slices Tried but true and here’s

By: Jenna Trubschenck, PA-C Clothing can be utilized as a good option in aiding daily sun protection. However, just having a white t-shirt on does not necessarily mean that you are getting total sun protection. Ultraviolet Protection Factor (UPF) is a standardized measurement of photo protection from the sun. You can think of it like