Getting to know Sculptra – the collagen stimulator In today’s image conscious day and age, we’re always striving to look our best. Whether we’re plucking our eyebrows, exfoliating away scars, or tanning our skin, appearance is everything. Unfortunately, the sands of time aren’t always working in our favor. However, that’s where products such as Sculptra …
Clear Up Your Skin with Fractional CO2 Laser Therapy
Fractional CO2 laser therapy is a technique that can help clear your skin of serious blemishes from burns, sun damage, and other skin conditions commonly found in Orange County. It can be done on the face as well as other areas of the body. The procedure is quick with a minimal amount of discomfort and …
Improve Your Vision and Appearance with Blepharoplasty
Eyelid surgery, also known as blepharoplasty, is a surgical procedure used to correct the sleepy, droopy eyelids that develop with age, giving a tired, older, sad, appearance to the face. Eyelids can feel heavier, and even droop enough to interfere with vision. Why blepharoplasty is so popular in Orange County Skin around the eyes is …
Botox or Juvéderm Can Be A Good, Quick Fix For Anyone
Botox is a treatment used primarily for wrinkles and lines on the face and neck. It is a diluted form of the boutulism toxin that is injected by needle into the muscles of the face or area being treated. An Orange County dermatologist often offers Botox and Juvederm treatments for patients. How Botox can improve …
Wipe Away Skin Imperfections with Microdermabrasion
Microdermabrasion is one of many mainstream skin care techniques in Orange County. This procedure consists of applying tiny rough grains that act as a sort of sander to buff away the dead, surface layer of the skin. Most of the clients get it done to their face, neck and chest areas, but some of our …
Sculptra Offers A Natural Way To Fight Facial Wrinkles
As the body ages, the skin begins to sag and lose the elasticity it had when you were younger. Fine lines and wrinkles become much more obvious in the face, and when left untreated you can literally look much older than you really are. Patients throughout Orange County are constantly looking for ways to improve …
Instructions A Patient Should Follow After Botox Injections
In order to get the most out of Botox injections in Orange County, one must follow an aftercare regime. Below are some of the tips that a board-certified dermatologist in Orange County would most likely recommend to a patient following Botox injections. Avoid Rubbing Or Applying Pressure To The Area You will need to avoid applying …
Sun Safety Tips to Help Keep Your Skin Healthy in Orange County
A skin-care guide for the Orange County community. Part of OC Skin Institute’s service as a skincare partner for residents of Orange County is our desire to help you take care of your skin long before you walk into our office. Amazingly, nearly half of all Americans who reach age 65 will develop skin cancer …
How to Get Great Skin – Tips From Cosmetic Dermatologists
It is important to envision the body as a machine. Like any machine, the longer it runs, the more wear and tear occurs – wear and tear that often is visible on the skin. Over time, damage from sun, wind, free radicals, and pollutants also give skin a weathered, leathery appearance. If you’re unsure how …
Where to go for Skin Care Treatments in Orange County
When you see someone on the street or on television that has a frozen face, asymmetric eyebrows, drooping eyelids, or other bad results from Botox, the treatment was most likely administered by a non-professional. Other reported cases of severe side effects occurred from treatments by non-professionals as well. Always have your cosmetic dermatology procedures performed …