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It isn’t your imagination! Acne flare-ups are common in the spring and here’s why. Warmer weather draws people outdoors where they tend to be more active. And while exercising and participating in sports is great ….. at the same time rising temperatures can cause your skin to amp up oil production. When your sebaceous glands […]

Are you diligent about applying sunscreen to your face on a daily basis? Good for you! You’re doing your best to avoid premature skin damage due to sun overexposure. But are you careful to protect your neck, décolletage and upper parts of your hands too? Here in California, we rarely have to bundle up against

The trick to making and keeping a New Year’s resolution is to break it down into easy-to-achieve steps. Making broad statements like “I’m going to lose weight this year” without a specific plan in place usually results in the whole idea being abandoned by mid-to-late January. Keeping your skin healthy and glowing is definitely a

Our CoolSculpting seminar on Saturday, 11/16 at 10 AM at our Burbank office is filling up quickly! We only have a finite # of spots and once they’re filled, too late! Sign-up now while you still can! As an extra awesome bonus, all attendees will receive a FREE Swag Bag and also a chance to

SBC supports the Melanoma Research Foundation (MRF) and its annual 5k Run/Walk! Team SBC at the 2013 Melanoma Run/Walk! This year, the Run/Walk was hosted on the backlot of Universal Studios where our very own Dr. Payam Saadat donated his time giving free skin checks in support of raising funds to combat melanoma which affects

The holiday season is fast approaching with its usual whirl of social engagements. Don’t let fine lines detract from your best party look – not when so many options exist to effectively whisk them away! Here’s a rundown of facial areas and suggested treatments: Forehead Tired of hiding fine lines behind bangs? Repeated muscle contractions

Ghoul, zombie, witch….. what look are you going for this Halloween? If it involves a heavy coat of makeup to complete the look, be sure and take a few skin care precautions first: • Use oil-free or water-based makeup. Sure, grease-based Halloween makeup found at the local dollar store might save you some cash but

New FDA labeling requirements have taken the guesswork out of choosing an effective sunscreen. Products have to state how much protection they actually provide and be scientifically tested to back up those claims. The risk of skin cancer is ever prevalent even though most people think it will never happen to them. Is your sunscreen

Sculptra Aesthetic – a subtler approach to anti-aging Skin doesn’t exactly age overnight. But so often the fear of doing anything too dramatic all at once holds people back from doing anything at all. Wouldn’t it be nice to reverse the anti-aging trend gradually? That’s where Sculptra Aesthetic fits in. This facial volumizer is designed

There’s good news for those seeking to restore a rounder, fuller midface section and a subsequent softer, more youthful appearance. Face contouring and volume restoring Juvéderm Voluma XC is expected to receive final FDA approval by the end of 2013. In May the FDA’s General and Plastic Surgery Devices Panel Advisory Committee voted unanimously that