Lines and wrinkles around the eyes will manifest as people age when they lose collagen that’s normally present in this area. Harsh factors like excess hours in the sun or stressful lifestyle choices will accelerate this process as well. Unable to deal with the development of these lines and wrinkles, some people choose to have…
DetailsThere are three main types of skin cancer: basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma and melanoma. Each type of skin cancer is named after the type of cell from which they originate: basal cells, squamous cells and melanocytes. If left untreated, these cancers can become life threatening. Basal cell carcinoma Basal cell carcinoma (BCC) is…
DetailsUltherapy®, previously known as Ulthera, is an advanced ultrasound device, used to treat sagging skin of the face and neck. The device is non-invasive, and applies ultrasound waves to the skin to gently heat and tighten loose skin. Additionally, over a period of months, collagen will regrow beneath the skin, causing skin to look even…
DetailsWho gets acne? Acne is the most common of skin diseases, affecting 85 per cent of Los Angeles residents aged 15-24 years old. Very few people manage to escape their teenage and young adult years without some pimples and blackheads. Acne usually clears spontaneously for many people by their mid 20s. However, for some young people…
DetailsAcne Scars Los Angeles There are various types of acne scars, each treated with different methods Acne scars can be significantly reduced by a number of methods including fractionated laser resurfacing, subcision, and chemical peels Finding a specialist trained in all methods of acne scar treatment gives patients the best outcome Fractional laser resurfacing is…
DetailsOur clinically proven and effective laser hair removal ensures you will never have to shave or wax again. Unlike traditional methods of hair removal, medical grade laser hair removal destroys the root of the hair follicle, destroying unwanted hair and preventing future growth. Whilst beauty grade machinery can only guarantee hair reduction, our machines ensure…
DetailsOne thing that still surprises me in my herbal practice is how many women come to me because they’re suffering from acne and can’t seem to find any relief. Of all of the symptoms that wreak havoc in women’s lives when they’re struggling with hormonal woes, it seems like acne is at the top of…
DetailsThere’s no strong scientific evidence that specific foods can impact psoriasis, but there is evidence that losing extra weight can ease symptoms. Nutritionists and physicians recommend a healthy, balanced diet to control your weight and your psoriasis, as well as lower your risk of heart disease, diabetes, and stroke (which are elevated in people with…
DetailsAcne surgery is the manual removal of comedones and the drainage of pustules and cysts. When done correctly, acne surgery speeds resolution and rapidly enhances cosmetic appearance. Three instruments are used: the round loop comedone extractor; the oval loop acne extractor, or the Schamberg extractor; and the no. 11 pointed-tip scalpel blade. COMEDONES Removal of…
DetailsThe erythemas Complex reactions occurring in the capillaries and arterioles of the skin cause erythema, which is simply redness of the skin. This may present as flat macules or as papules, which are raised above the surrounding skin. The lesions may be transient or last for weeks, constant or variable in distribution, with or without…
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