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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A Dermatologist Shares the Best Anti-Aging Serums (and What They Really Do)
“Deciphering all the products in the skincare section at a beauty store can be as difficult as learning a foreign language. Between all the cleansers, masks, toners, serums, lotions, and potions, how are we supposed to decide which ones we need, and of those essentials, which options are best? Indeed, developing a comprehensive, personalized skincare…
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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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Are Chemical Sunscreens Safe?
Don’t get me wrong. Many chemicals are harmful to both your skin and your overall health, but classifying all chemicals as “unsafe” isn’t scientific. Clearly water, chemically depicted as H2O, isn’t the all-evil of your skin regimen. And the same applies to most sunscreens. Just because “chemicals” may serve as their active ingredients doesn’t categorically…
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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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Mohs Surgery in Beverly Hills
There is no such thing as a healthy tan. Whether you lay out at the beach or tan indoors, you are at risk. Sun exposure is the greatest risk factor for nonmelanoma skin cancers: basal cell carcinoma (BCC) and squamous cell carcinoma (SCC), and for the most dangerous form of skin cancer: malignant melanoma. According…
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Tattoo Regret? Meet our PiQo4 laser for tattoo removal.
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You found the cutest off-shoulder top to wear with cut-offs for brunch. What’s not so cute? The green shamrock and italicized “lucky” spanning your right shoulder. Yes, we’ve all done things in youth that we regret today, but for unwanted tattoos, there is now a better solution for their removal: the PiQo4 picosecond laser. Using…
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