Wrinkle-relaxing injections receive a 90% approval rating from consumers who want to look younger or better for their age, appear more attractive and feel more confident. They are popular because they work so well. Botox injections are the most popular cosmetic treatment for the aging face. They are non-invasive with no downtime and in expert…. read more
Kybella is the first and only FDA approved injectable that improves the appearance of moderate to severe fat under the chin, called submental fat. It is the non-invasive, non-surgical solution to trim down your double chin and improve your profile. Do you feel your double chin detracts from your appearance? Are you self conscious about…. read more
Looking Younger, Faster We have all looked into the mirror and wished that we could see a more youthful reflection standing before us. You might have already tried creams and ointments to try to keep your face in tip-top shape, but have not seen the results that you have wanted. Cosmetic surgery might be the…. read more
CALIFORNIA DERMATOLOGIST FORMULATES UVO™, WORLD’S FIRST READY-TO-DRINK SUN-PROTECTIVE SUPPLEMENT Innovative Formula of 30+ Vitamins, Phytonutrients, and Antioxidants Can Help Protect and Repair Skin from UV Damage ORANGE COUNTY, California – Southern California-based dermatologist Dr. Bobby Awadalla has announced the launch of UVO™, the first and only ready-to-drink supplement formulated to help protect your skin from the sun.…. read more
Tretinoin (Retin-A, Avita, Renova) is a derivative of Vitamin A and is the treatment of choice for comedonal acne, or whiteheads and blackheads. It works by increasing skin cell turnover promoting the extrusion of the plugged material in the follicle. It also prevents the formation of new comedones. Tretinoin is also the only topical medication…. read more
When you look in the mirror do you see age spots, sagging skin and wrinkles? Hollows under your eyes? Deep grooves around your nose and mouth? On your forehead? On your neck? Do you wish you looked younger or more refreshed? Aging is inevitable. Gradual loss of skin elasticity and gravity result in sagging and…. read more
Warning signs and symptoms of melanoma Why do we care? Because Melanoma is the deadliest of skin cancers. Who is at risk? Everyone is at risk. But your risk increases if you have a close family member with melanoma. 10% of people diagnosed with melanoma have a family history of this disease. If melanoma affects…. read more
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the injectable dermal filler Radiesse (Merz North America, Inc) for hand augmentation to correct volume loss in the dorsum of the hands, the company announced June 4. Earlier this year, as reported by Medscape Medical News, the FDA’s General and Plastic Surgery Devices Panel of the…. read more
The pursuit of hairlessness is infinite, or at least it was until lasers came along in the late 90s and gave us an alternative provided an alternative to our monthly legs-in-the-air wax appointments. These days, you can’t turn a corner without walking into a clinic, yet many women still fear the strange follicle-zapping machine. So…. read more
The Skin Cancer Foundation applauds the FDA for issuing its Final Sunscreen Monograph. According to the FDA, sunscreen ingredients are safe, and the benefit of regular sunscreen use far outweigh any potential risks. Sun protection is an important public health issue, and sunscreen is an integral part of a comprehensive sun protection regimen that also…. read more