What will a detox do for my skin?
“New year, new you,” promise the hottest new detoxes. And claimed benefits are appealing. Who doesn’t want to purge away those holiday overindulgences? Who doesn’t want to feel and even look better? Glowing, blemish-free skin? Increased energy? Weight loss? Count me in. But, before you’re compelled to hand over your CC, you should understand that…
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Really, how bad is holiday alcohol for skin?
We make our list and check it twice. In-town friends? Cocktails. College buddies? Craft beer. Family dinners? Spiked eggnog. And of course, bubbly to ring in the New Year. We punctuate our holidays with alcohol, but one thing doesn’t celebrate. Our skin. Yes, you’ve heard it before: alcohol isn’t good for your complexion. But just…
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What is the difference between a surgical and nonsurgical facelift?
All Articles,Cosmetic Dermatology,Facelift
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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Turn your holiday ingredients into an anti-inflammatory face mask
All Articles,Cosmetic Dermatology,Eczema
The holidays can be tough on your skin. The dry winter weather, the not so healthy indulgences, the family stress! Fortunately, we have a fun solution. What if you could turn your holiday ingredients into a revitalizing, anti-inflammatory face mask? Try this fun and simple recipe that the whole family can enjoy! The entire team…
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Sugar Sag: The Bitter Truth About Sugar
Sure, no one likes the crash after a sugar high. And is that extra portion of pecan pie really worth an expanded waistline? Although we all know that too much sugar can lead to internal health issues from increased blood pressure to diabetes to weight gain, we now know that excess sugar can also lead…
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Will I look Fake? Facial Injectables.
All Articles,Cosmetic Dermatology
Facial fillers and botox are considered minimally invasive; indeed, no blades, no anesthesia, and no recovery rooms needed. But minimally invasive, if done to the max, can be too much. When it comes to facial injectables, starting slowly with judicious amounts of product is most often the way to go. Less really is more. Your…
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Blepharoplasty Q&A with Dr. Ronald Moy
All Articles,Blepharoplasty,Cosmetic Surgery,Q&A
Blepharoplasty is cosmetic eyelid surgery to improve the appearance of the upper and lower eyelids by removing excess skin and fat. The eyes are often the first thing people notice, and both aging and genetics affect how your eyelids look. When your upper eyelids sag and cover your lashes, or when excess skin bulges beneath…
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Our Newest Device – A faster way to tighten skin!
Moy, Fincher, Chipps Facial Plastics and Dermatology is the leading cosmetic dermatology practice in Beverly Hills. As such, we’re constantly acquiring new devices and technology that provide better results for our patients. Our newest device is IntraGen RF an innovative, no-pain skin tightening technology. What is IntraGen RF? Intragen RF uses radiofrequency heat energy to…
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Bacteria: Not all bad
All Articles,Eczema,News,Skin Cancer
The word bacteria never conjures a warm fuzzy feeling. Indeed, bacteria is responsible for soured milk, strep throat and even deadly internal infections. But, when it comes to our skin, research has shown that bacteria plays an increasingly important role in protection. Normally, there are millions of micro-organisms growing on the skin, and just the…
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Q&A interviews with our leading dermatologists
Our team of board certified and fellowship trained dermatologists focus on providing the best dermatology care to our patients in Beverly Hills, Encino and Torrance. As a result most of the content and information on our website is focused on skincare conditions, treatment options and innovations. Little time is spent getting to know our exceptional…
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