Daniel Navi, MD, FAAD Board Certified Dermatologist What is Kybella? Kybella is the first and only FDA-approved non-invasive, non-surgical injectable medication designed to treated submental fullness commonly referred to as the “double chin”. Kybella is a synthetic molecule that is identical to deoxcycholic acid, a salt found in human bile…read more
Saffron Villaryo Licensed Medical Aesthetician The neck and décolletage area have long been areas that tend to be overlooked when it comes to skin care routines. To avoid saggy, dry skin, and a “turkey neck” look, (which can occur with aging), facial products should be applied to the neck and…read more
Saffron Villaryo Licensed Medical Aesthetician A happy hello from all of us at Skin and Beauty Center! The Fall season is just around the corner, and we want to make sure that your skin will be ready for the holidays and cooler temperatures! I want to tell you the best…read more
Dana Kang, MD Board-Certified Dermatologist When looking for products to keep the skin healthy and youthful, it can be overwhelming with the various cleansers, serums and creams that are out on the market. Although there are thousands of different products to choose from, I explain to my patients that there…read more
Dana Kang, MD Board-Certified Dermatologist Eczema is a common condition that affects about 15-20% of children and 1-3% of adults. It is a chronic, itchy rash that can affect any part of the body. Eczema can be a genetic condition, known as atopic dermatitis, which will present during early childhood…read more
Daniel Navi, MD, FAAD Board Certified Dermatologist Noticing more than usual shedding hairs on one’s hairbrush, pillow or when showering can be quite a distressing experience. It is important, however, to distinguish excessive hair shedding from actual hair loss. We normally shed between 50 to 100 hairs per day! Shedding…read more
Payam Saadat, MD Board Certified Dermatologist Do you avoid wearing shorts and skirts because of unsightly varicose and spider veins? Large, raised and swollen blood vessels that twist and turn just under the surface of the skin, usually on the legs, are known as varicose veins. Smaller red, purple and…read more
Justine Park, MD Board-Certified Dermatologist Summer is here and one of the ways that I know this is when I start seeing patients coming in with discrete red bumps in various areas but mostly the legs and arms consistent with bug bites. The funny thing is that while most people…read more
Dana Kang, MD Board-Certified Dermatologist Psoriasis affects many people, more than 8 million Americans and 125 million people worldwide, 2-3% of the total population. Although psoriasis, in general, may not be a life-threatening condition, having a chronic skin condition like psoriasis can greatly affect a person’s quality of life in…read more
Sarah N. Hernandez, L.E. Licensed Aesthetician Q: I’m embarrassed to ask, but what exactly is a pore? A: I’m happy you asked! Pores are little openings we have on our faces designed to aid in our bodies’ detoxification process. Our pores secrete sweat, oil, toxins and dead skin which can…read more