A New Alternative to IPL for Pigmentation Problems
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The PiQ04 Pigmentation Laser The PiQ04 Pigmentation Laser is revolutionary. It’s the first 4-wavelength picosecond and Q-switch laser that uses laser energy to treat a wide range of pigmentation disorders with minimal downtime and without scarring. It is the most powerful solution available for efficiently removing unwanted brown spots and patches. Moy, Fincher, Chipps Facial…
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Best Rosacea Treatments
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Do I have Rosacea? The skin on my face flushes, and I now have background redness and intermittent break-outs. These are all symptoms of rosacea, a common, chronic and progressive disorder. Symptoms might start on the face, but they can progress to involve the chest, shoulders, and upper back. The cause of Rosacea is unknown,…
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More than Cosmetic? Reducing Fat for Health
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Are you trying to lose weight? If so, you’re in good company. More than half of Americans are trying to shed pounds, which has fueled a multi-billion dollar weight loss industry. We’re constantly bombarded with the latest systems, supplements and breakthrough diets that promise the holy grail: quick and easy weight loss. But, weight loss…
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Erbium Laser Resurfacing for the Face, Neck, Chest and Hands
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Want to even skin tone, smooth fine lines and improve overall texture? Consider a skin resurfacing treatment with either our CO2 or erbium laser. With our cooler weather, now is the perfect time for a skin resurfacing treatment because less of our skin is exposed to the sun (think safer healing), and your comfort is…
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Melasma Treatment Beverly Hills
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Melasma or patches of irregular brown pigmentation is an acquired condition that most often appears on sun-exposed areas of the face. It primarily affects women of reproductive age; in fact, 25% of cases occur during pregnancy. It is more common in women of color, and there is also a genetic predisposition, meaning it tends to…
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Sculptra Q&A with Dr. Jennifer Herrmann
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If you wish to regain a more youthful appearance naturally, re-volumizing the face with injected Sculptra Aesthetic may be a perfect option for gradually restoring a younger looking you. Unlike many soft tissue “fillers,” Sculptra is a “volumizer” that stimulates your own tissue to produce more collagen. Collagen is the skin’s most important support protein…
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Can I drink my way to wrinkle-free skin? Collagen Supplements and the Facts.
All Articles,Cosmetic Dermatology,Myth Busters
Collagen supplements, shakes, and shots are everywhere, promising improved skin hydration, elasticity, and wrinkle reduction. But, is there any substantial evidence behind the claim that ingested collagen is “scientifically proven” to deliver visible results? Celebrity spokespeople and dozens of testimonials don’t equal evidence-based medicine. What is collagen? Collagen is the most abundant protein in the…
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What surprising thing your face loses with aging: Bone
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In just five minutes, we witness aging in rapid speed. But, how can we better understand the facial changes that accompany time’s advance? At first blush we notice the skin. Indeed, as we age, our skin thins and loses its elasticity. It becomes a stretched out rubber band and can’t compensate when deeper structures begin…
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CO2 laser Resurfacing
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At Moy, Fincher, Chipps Facial Plastics and Dermatology in Beverly Hills, CA, our board-certified, fellowship-trained dermatologists can dramatically improve your skin with Fractionated Carbon Dioxide (CO2) laser resurfacing. This laser allows precise removal of aged, damaged skin, layer by layer, to uncover softer, smoother, and younger-looking skin. Laser skin resurfacing effectively treats fine lines, deep…
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NeoGraft Q&A with Jeffrey So, PA
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Question 1. What is the difference between traditional strip method of hair restoration and NeoGraft? The biggest difference between Neograft and the strip method is that Neograft does not result in a major scar as the strip method, and does not require surgery. Because the Neograft avoids surgery, the recovery is much easier and quicker…
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