Monthly Archives: September 2017

What’s the Best Treatment for Sun Spots or Sun Damage?

Over time, after years spent in the sun, its harmful rays start to damage our skin – particularly in sunny Long Beach, California. The best treatment for sun damage is constant and continued use of broad spectrum sunscreen. Broad-spectrum sunscreen helps shield your skin from both UVA and UVB light, protecting you from skin cancer and sun damage. Laser Skin Care Center offers several broad-spectrum sunscreens for patients including EltaMD and SkinMedica products. In office treatments such as chemical peels and IPL or Fraxel laser treatments can also treat sun damage and sun spots. They offer fantastic, immediate results that can last for a long time if followed by the proper at home care. These non-surgical, but slightly invasive treatments can: Improve tone and texture Reduce wrinkles around the eyes Remove unwanted brown spots Improve appearance of surgical and acne scars Effectively treat actinic keratosis (pre-cancerous lesions) Often, combination treatments give patients the best results for treating sun-damage. Many patients alternate monthly between chemical peels and lasers to achieve the most optimal results for even skin tone and [...]

2022-08-15T15:08:34+00:00September 26th, 2017|Melasma|

How Can I Safely Enhance My Lips?

Just as some of us are born with great legs, teeth, or arms, some of us are born with great lips. Others lament the size and shape of their lips – and unfortunately there are no exercises or braces to help change them! Additionally, as we age, our lips tend to thin, lose shape, and show signs of aging. Fortunately, there are several safe and effective injectables that can enhance and improve the size and shape of your lips. Restylane Silk FDA-approved for lip augmentation and smoothing of wrinkles around the mouth, Restylane Silk provides natural looking results for lip enhancement and wrinkle repair. Made of smaller and smoother particles than some other lip injectables, Restylane Silk uses a tiny needle, which offers improved patient comfort and natural, subtle results. Most patients see visible lip fullness for up to 6 months after injection. Volbella Made of hyaluronic acid, Juvederm Volbella is an FDA-approved injectable that plumps, smooths, and enhances the lips and improves the appearance of vertical lip lines. Volbella offers subtle, natural looking results. Results last [...]

2022-08-15T15:08:34+00:00September 19th, 2017|Dermal Fillers, Lip Augmentation|

How Often Should I Have My Skin Checked for Skin Cancer?

Skin cancer is one of the most common forms of cancer and yet most of us lay out in the sun all summer and rarely get our skin checked. Each year, more than a million people are diagnosed with non-melanoma skin cancer and 62,000 people are diagnosed with melanoma. Skin cancer is cured most easily at its earliest stage, which is why screenings are so important. Screenings typically take about 15 minutes where a dermatologist will inspect any suspicious moles. There are several warning signs, conveniently labeled the ABCDE’s, that a mole may be pre-cancerous. If the mole is: Asymmetrical Border – has a uneven border Color – is several different shades of colors Diameter – large in size Evolving – changing in any way It is recommended to have your skin checked for skin cancer every 6 months to 1 year. However, you should do your own skin checks at home, particularly after spending time in the sun, to see if any moles are changing or growing in size. If you have a history of precancerous lesions [...]

2022-08-15T15:08:34+00:00September 7th, 2017|Skin Cancer Screening|

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