The Difference between Fillers and Neurotoxins Q&A Interview with Dr. Jennifer Herrmann
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As you age, your skin loses its natural elasticity and produces fewer oils, becoming drier, weaker, and less flexible. Exposure to sunlight compounds this natural decline, as ultraviolet light breaks down the deep layers of your skin’s connective tissue. When this strong, flexible support system sustains too much damage, your skin begins to show signs…
Read MorePRP 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…
Read MoreHyperpigmentation 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,…
Read MoreWhich laser resurfacing treatment is right for me?
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Fractionated CO2, Fractionated Erbium, IPL Photofacial, Clear + Brilliant — With so many laser skin resurfacing devices and technologies, how do I know which laser resurfacing treatment is right for me? There’s no doubt, it can be confusing. Unfortunately, the word ‘Laser’ has become a generic catchall for an entire class of dermatologic devices. In…
Read MoreMelasma Q&A with Dr. Jennifer Herrmann
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Melasma is a common skin problem. Melasma causes brown to gray-brown patches, usually on the face. Most people get Melasma on their cheeks, bridge of their nose, forehead, chin, and above their upper lip. It also can appear on other parts of the body that are exposed to the sun, such as the forearms and…
Read MoreTreating Sun Damaged Skin
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The skin uses sunlight to help manufacture vitamin D, which is important for normal bone formation. But sometimes its ultraviolet light can be very detrimental. Within the skin’s epidermal (outer) layer are cells that contain the pigment melanin. Melanin protects skin from the sun’s ultraviolet rays, which can burn the skin, and over time, could…
Read MorePellevé Q&A with Edgar Fincher, MD
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Pellevé is a non-invasive solution to reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. Pellevé is non-invasive and produces lasting results without needles or surgery. Pellevé is a safe and effective option for a no downtime procedure that gives you a refreshed youthful appearance. A series of treatments is recommended to boost the collagen rebuilding…
Read MoreRadiofrequency (RF) Microneedling Devices
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At Moy, Fincher, Chipps in Beverly Hills we offer RF microneedling at professional penetration and heat induction levels. RF microneedling combines the benefits of microneedling with radiofrequency energy, a proven non-invasive skin tightening method that delivers high intensity energy to the tissues for lifting and tightening. Microneedling creates a controlled injury to the skin that…
Read MoreJeuveau #NewBotox is here!
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Meet Jeuveau™ (prabotulinumtoxinA-xvfs)—aka the #NEWTOX! Jeuveau™ is a modern-made neurotoxin approved by the FDA to temporarily improve the appearance of frown lines. Jeuveau™ is the first and only product of its kind dedicated exclusively to aesthetics! As the fourth neurotoxin to hit the market (and the only new option in almost a decade), Jeuveau™ is…
Read MoreWhat is the difference between a surgical and nonsurgical facelift?
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Facelifts can be done under local anesthesia for your safety and faster recovery and because they can be combined with laser resurfacing to minimize any scars, facelifts are becoming easier, less invasive procedures to undergo. And with advances in absorbable “strings” that can be placed under the skin to lift tissues without any surgical cutting,…
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