Patients constantly ask me about “sure-fire” home remedies. For instance: “Should I put toothpaste on my pimples?” “My mom told me to rub mayonnaise on my face to prevent wrinkles. Does that work?” “Does milk lighten my skin tone and help get rid of dark spots?” “If I place two cucumber slices over my eyes …
The “Natural” Skin-Care Scam – Orange County Patients Beware!
Beware of the term “natural,” which is thrown around a lot in skin-care ads. The term implies “better” or even “good,” but that is not always the case. In skin care, the term natural is, in fact, completely arbitrary. Tobacco (a plant) and feces (a normal by-product of metabolism), for example, are both produced naturally. …
Dr. T’s Tips for Luscious Lips
Based on the artistry of the injector performing your procedure, the results of injectable fillers in the lips range from “Daffy Duck” to “sexy yet subtle.” Here is my advice: If you’ve never had big lips, you shouldn’t try to achieve big lips. The key with lip fillers is to provide shape, volume, and definition …
Stressed-Out Skin Tips from an Orange County Dermatologist
Just as your skin is a reflection of your physical health, your mental health also is on display on your skin. Stress actually can trigger many skin diseases. Hives, shingles, psoriasis, rosacea, eczema, and some acne are all skin disorders that may be triggered by stress. Stress also ages your skin and overall appearance. How …
Do you know how to exfoliate effectively? Cosmetic Dermatology Tips
Exfoliation leaves you with new, smoother, softer, brighter skin. Plus, exfoliation diminishes fine lines and softens deeper lines. Over time, exfoliation evens out skin tone. So how do you exfoliate effectively? A quality cosmetic dermatology tip for your skin’s health This is Skin Commandment #5 in Dr. Nakhla’s book, The Skin Commandments: 10 Rules to Healthy, …
Is losing fat always good? Not in your face!
Losing fat is not good when it comes to your face. Cutting through the fat of facial volume loss in Orange County As we age, the face loses fluid, fat, and water. This is what causes smile lines, grooves under the eyes, sunken-in cheeks, concave temples, sagging jowls, and thin lips. But don’t lose any …
“Do’s” and “Don’ts” for skin, hair and nail supplements
The ingredients in the “Do’s” section are helpful for strengthening brittle hair and nails and maintaining skin cell growth and turnover. Because Vitamin A is so crucial in the maintenance and growth of skin cells, a plethora of Vitamin A supplements are on the market touting benefits for skin, hair, and nails. CAUTION: MANY OF THESE SUPPLEMENTS CAN …
What Water Should You Drink? Tips from a dermatologist
Our bodies are made up of 60% water – that’s how crucial this particular molecule is to our lives. When you drink water, you are providing oxygen and nourishment to your cells by increasing blood flow to your organs, including your skin. When your body is dehydrated, it doesn’t function well. When your body doesn’t …
Are Your Legs Skirt-Worthy? OC Dermatologist Tips for Your Skin
Want to make your legs “skirt worthy” for spring? Here are 4 simple tips. 1. Laser Hair Removal 2. Sclerotherapy for spider vein and varicose vein treatment 3. Intense Pulsed Light therapy (IPL) for sun spots 4. Tinted sunscreen to safely create a tan appearance on the legs while maintaining adequate sun protection Want more information about these procedures? …
Buyer Beware . . . Where NOT to Get Your Laser Treatments
Most of the patients I see who have experienced complications – scarring, for instance – with laser treatment procedures, had those treatments at medispas or day spas, where poorly trained or even untrained non-professionals perform these complex procedures. Don’t make a bad decision based on a whim, your budget, convenience, or even a friend’s recommendation. …