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This is a collection of posts about chemical peels or that mention chemical peels as a treatment option.
Medical technology is an absolute brilliant thing. The advances we have made in the last ten years are lightyears ahead of where we were, and it’s only going to become more fascinating from here on out. Recently, cosmetic rejuvenation has been making leaps and bounds in the industry. With the desire to stay young echoing [...]
One of the most bothersome signs of aging are sun spots. Sun spots are tan colored “freckles” that appear on highly sun exposed areas such as the face and hands. They are a sure give-away of age, and no one likes them! Fortunately, there are several ways to remove sun spots. This article will review [...]
Melasma is a skin condition that mostly causes brown patches on the face. The parts of the face usually affected are the cheeks, upper lip, and central forehead. Women with darker skin tones are most commonly affected. It is a combination of sun and genetic predisposition that causes melasma; although, the exact reason some people [...]
Treating wrinkles around the mouth is a common request. These are the lines that appear to radiate out from the lips and are sometimes called “smoker’s lines”. However, they develop in non-smokers, too. These lip lines develop for two reasons. Firstly, the skin around the mouth loses collagen just like the rest of our skin, [...]
Chemical peels, IPL photofacials, and microdermabrasion are each techniques to improve the tone, texture, and clarity of the skin. Chemical peels work by exfoliating the skin which lifts off dull skin and brown spots. The intensity and degree of peeling depends on which agent is used and can range from a few days to about a week. [...]
The appearance of crepey skin under the eyes can be one of the most distressing features of aging. It happens as we age and our skin loses collagen and elasticity. As a result, our skin develops fine wrinkles. Fortunately, there are treatments that can help. The least invasive treatments available are creams. A good skincare [...]
The best treatment for acne scars really depends on what type of scars you have. There are indented scars, raised scars, and rolling scars. Plus, there can be red spots and brown marks that people often refer to as scars even though they are not true scars. Indented acne scars come in two varieties. There [...]
Cheek aging manifests itself in several ways. As we get older, our cheeks deflate and sag, wrinkles develop, and brown spots and dilated blood vessels appear. Cheeks deflate and sag with age from the combination of a loss of underlying bone and fat, and from weakening of the skin. It may come as a surprise that [...]
The forehead ages by developing horizontal lines that run across it, frown lines between the eyebrows, and discolored skin with a rough texture. Our forehead ages by the same facial aging process that leads to an aged appearance in the rest of our face. Horizontal forehead lines and frown lines develop from repetitive movement of [...]
Most people initially focus their rejuvenation efforts on their face, but the chest should not be overlooked. It, too, is an area that can show signs of aging. Fortunately, there are many techniques to make it look younger and better.Chest wrinkles can be improved with Sculptra. Sculptra is a product that stimulates collagen production when [...]
Lawrence Osman, M.D. is a board-certified dermatologist and liposuction surgeon in Los Angeles specializing in minimally invasive techniques such as liposuction using local anesthesia. He has offices in both Northridge and Calabasas.