Close-up of patient receiving CO2 fractional laser treatment on her face.

The CO2 Fractional Laser Treatment Explained by 2 Laser Specialists

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 Watch the video : The science of erbium and CO2 fractional laser resurfacing Today, fractional lasers and laser resurfacing are what Dr. Pien and I are going to be discussing. Explore the photos above to get an in-depth…

What is Rosacea? What is that Redness on My Face?

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Rosacea (ro-zay-sha) as its name implies - sounds like “rose” - is simply redness in the skin of a person’s face. It is quite common, affecting over 10 million people in the United States and approximately 45 million worldwide. Rosacea…

Laser Treatments for Hyperpigmentation & Melasma on Dark Skin

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  By far, when working with hyperpigmentation issues,  dark skin is the most difficult, reactive and challenging skin. Such as those with Mayan, Native American and Asian origins, and especially East Asian skin types, such…

What is Melasma? Stable Vs. Unstable, Causes and Treatment

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Melasma is a very difficult and tricky skin condition to resolve. It appears as dark patches of pigmentation on the skin that often sneaks up onto a woman’s face. One day out-of-the-blue, she suddenly notices a dark shadow or “patch”…

Acne Treatment with Lasers & Photodynamic Therapy (PDT)

  For over 20 years we have specialized in Integrative & Laser Medicine. Our expertise includes a broad spectrum of treatments for cystic acne and skin. From conducting our own independent research to utilizing well established…

Jowls : What Causes Them and How to Get Rid of Them (non-surgically)

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  Once upon a time…. the skin on our face was tight and toned, and our cheeks proudly proclaimed to the world “I am healthy, and filled with vim vigor and vitality” Then one day our cheeks start getting loose and…

Microneedling : What is it? Does it Work? What are the Results?

  Microneedling : All natural skin tightening and collagen generation  Ever hear the adage: “what doesn’t kill you will make you stronger”? Well… being pricked with a needle definitely won’t kill you, but it’s…

All About Radio Frequency Skin Tightening

More than 14 million people a year visit plastic surgeons to have some form of surgical skin tightening performed. While not as effective as the surgical options, the less invasive and "cutting edge" technology of radio frequency skin…

It’s All About the Collagen… The Basic Biology of Healthy Skin

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  Before we can dive into getting rid of wrinkles or sagging skin, we first need to understand the basic biology of collagen.  However, I do understand that unless you are excited by science, you might find the next few paragraphs…

Stretch Marks : Causes, Prevention, Treatment

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  50% to 90% of pregnant women experience stretch marks around their stomach in the latter part of their pregnancy. Teenagers often experience stretch marks during the puberty years due to growth spurts. Though stretch marks may…