New Year, New Strategies for Aging Well!

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We love Southern California! There is sunshine year-round! Running at the beach, playing tennis, golf and hiking are just some of the outdoor activities we enjoy. However, the sun’s damaging effects on the skin are a major risk factor. Sunscreen is the number one strategy to reduce the risk of sun damage and photoaging, but…

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Skin Laxity: Aging and Hormone Replacement Therapy Q&A Interview

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Skin aging is a complex biological process controlled by chronological aging, genetics and environmental factors. As we age, hormone production decreases, the rate of skin renewal slows causing thinning of the epidermis and reducing the effectiveness of skin barrier function, repair and cell turnover. Gravity and the sun take a toll. Improving the skin’s integrity…

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The ideal skin care regimen

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Moy, Fincher, Chipps Facial Plastics & Dermatology is widely regarded as one of the leading dermatology practices nationally. Led by board-certified dermatologists Drs. Ronald Moy, Edgar Fincher, Lisa Chipps – MFC has helped tens of thousands of patients with their skin care needs. From medical dermatology conditions to cosmetic dermatology concerns, there’s little the dermatologists…

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PRP Therapy Explained

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Moy, Fincher, Chipps Facial Plastics & Dermatology is one of the leading cosmetic dermatology and facial plastic surgery practices in Southern California. The renowned physicians are in complete agreement as to the benefits of Platelet Rich Plasma Therapy (PRP Therapy) for the treatment of skin rejuvenation and hair restoration. PRP Therapy has created a new…

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Hyperpigmentation Causes and Treatments

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What is hyperpigmentation? Melanin is the substance that gives our skin color. Hyperpigmentation is a condition characterized by the production of excessive melanin which causes dark spots on the skin. Dark spots include age spots, liver spots, freckles, sun spots, and melasma. Hyperpigmentation can affect any skin type but is most common on the face,…

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