“My moles look strange. Could they be cancerous?” This is a question our Orange County dermatology patients often ask. They could. Every year, more people than ever before are diagnosed with skin cancer. What should you watch for? slow-growing pink bumps on your skin that crust over and bleed raised wart-like growths that form ulcers multi-colored …
Botox Therapy for Teens – Tips From Orange County Dermatologists
Regarded as one of the foremost skin care experts in the country, Dr. Tony Nakhla, Medical Director of OC Skin Institute, has been asked to be a guest on CNN’s national TV show: AC 360 with Anderson Cooper, to discuss the rare scenarios in which Botox treatments may be used and may be deemed appropriate for teenagers. …
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. …
Super Foods, Super Friends – Orange County Cosmetic Dermatology Tips
Certain foods, deemed “super foods,” are thought to have exceptional free radical-fighting capacity. They possess potent antioxidants, are easily found, and taste great. A few of them you have probably already heard about: Chocolate and cocoa, tea, and red wine. Curious to know what other delicious foods can help your skin? Be sure to get …
The UNBREAKABLE Skin Commandment Your Dermatologist Wants You to Follow
Ever wonder, “What is the SINGLE MOST IMPORTANT skin health and beauty rule?” Can you guess? This is the one rule that MUST be followed. Every person genuinely interested in enhancing or maintaining healthy skin needs to adhere to this most basic of skin care rules. Learn about this rule (and many others) in The Skin Commandments: 10 …
Botox vs. Fillers: What’s the Difference?
In Commandment VII: THOU SHALT BOTOX, from my book The Skin Commandments: 10 RULES TO HEALTHY BEAUTIFUL SKIN, I recommend Botox treatments to treat frown lines and other wrinkles in the upper face—crow’s feet, forehead wrinkles, and frown lines. Why is Orange County Botox so good for your overall skin health? Botox irons out existing …