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 …
Skin Cancer is Most Common Cancer in U.S.
Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in the U.S. One of the most common questions our Orange County dermatologists are asked is: “My moles look strange. Could they be cancerous?” THEY COULD! Every year, more people than ever before are diagnosed with skin cancer. What should you watch for? 1. Slow-growing pink bumps …
Dermabrasion and Microdermabrasion Treatments in Orange County
Dermabrasion and its lighter-weight sibling, microdermabrasion, are surgical scraping treatments that smooth out skin. You may be a candidate if you have: many fine wrinkles deep acne scars precancerous growths skin that needs to be cleared of blackheads or debris and/or acne Microdermabrasion freshens skin by a process that combines gentle abrasion with suction to …
Popping, Picking, and Probing – The Dangers To Your Skin
Please—never pick at your face with your nails, needles, or any other sharp object. This behavior is not only neurotic, but also extremely destructive to your skin. Many people with permanent acne scars have caused the scars themselves due to picking. Don’t do it. Turn to a professional dermatologist in Orange County. Board-certified dermatologists and …
Food on Your Face? Cosmetic Dermatology Treatments That Will Improve Your Skin
This month, the pumpkin facial mask and body scrub is in vogue; next month, it may be the melon mask or apricot scrub. Products also are available that include sea salt, sugar, yogurt, avocado, kiwi—even honey. Whoa—we’re not cooking here! We’re not looking to one-up the neighbor’s secret Caribbean rub or barbecue marinade. Why put …
Practical Sunscreen Tips from an Orange County Skin Cancer Dermatologist
The obvious way to protect your skin from the sun is to apply sunscreen to areas exposed to the sun, especially your face, every day, as though your life depended on it – because it may. If not your life, certainly your skin and your appearance depend on it. Patients ask me a lot of …
Got Sunscreen? Skin Cancer Prevention Tips by a Medical Dermatologist
As the warm summer weather sun beams down in full swing, get a head start with proper skincare protection. With a brand new summer season comes brand new SPF rules, so take note from Dr. Nakhla, your Orange County skincare expert, about the changes in sunscreen labels, the SPF number to start with and the …