Newsletter February 2009 – Laser Hair Removal
Questions for Your Laser Hair Removal Facility Below is a list of questions we feel are important to ask to make sure that you have a good experience with laser hair removal. How many laser hair removal treatments have you performed? In California, there are no official regulations regarding laser hair removal training for nurses […]
Newsletter June 2007 – Juvederm
Juvederm is Now Available at Celibre! Celibre is happy to announce the launch of Juvederm from Allergan – the makers of Botox. Medical professionals use Juvederm, one of the newest dermal fillers, to decrease wrinkles and folds by adding volume and raising the level of the skin. They commonly employ Juvederm to address laugh lines, […]
Newsletter March 2009 – Botox Restylane Juvederm Perlane
Our Latest Botox, Restylane, Juvederm and Perlane Injection Techniques Over the past two years, we have slowly introduced more and more injection procedures at our offices. In addition, we have added more injection products as well. With this in mind, we would like to take some time to let our patients know about the newest […]
Newsletter February 2007 – Photodynamic Therapy
Photodynamic Therapy With Aminolevulinic Acid (ALA) Since 2004, Celibre Medical has been using a treatment called Photodynamic Therapy with Aminolevulinic Acid (ALA/PDT). This treatment enhances laser and light treatments that have already been proven successful by adding a light sensitive antibiotic to treat acne, sebaceous hyperplasia and Rosacea/facial redness. What skin conditions are treated with […]
Newsletter February 2008 – Acne
Photodynamic Therapy for Acne, Etc. For the last two years, Celibre has been using a newer treatment called Aminolevulinic Acid with Photodynamic Therapy (ALA/PDT). This treatment enhances laser and light treatments that have already been proven successful by adding a light-sensitive antibiotic to treat acne, sebaceous hyperplasia and Rosacea/facial redness. What skin conditions are treated […]
Newsletter July 2009 – Injections
Frequently Asked Laser and Injection Questions Over the past year, we have accumulated a very large list of our patients’ most Frequently Asked Questions. In response to these questions, we are proud to introduce the Celibre Medical blog website where we provide hundreds of answers to our most frequently asked patient questions. How should I […]
Newsletter October 2009 – Restylane & Latisse
As seen on “Addicted to Beauty” TV, Restylane & Latisse We often hear questions from our patients about topics they hear about on popular television shows such as “Addicted to Beauty” and “E! Entertainment”. These shows are great at getting consumers interested in beauty products, services and new treatments but not necessarily so good at […]
Newsletter October 2008
Restoring Volume with Injectable Fillers It is not uncommon for us to hear our patients express concern over the realization that subtle changes are taking place in their face but at the same time not being able to pinpoint exactly what’s different. Although many are aware that changes are occurring, they aren’t quite sure how […]
Newsletter September 2008 – Brown Discoloration
How is Brown Discoloration Treated? Brown discoloration can appear anywhere on the body and comes in the form of freckles (ephelides), sun spots (solar lentigines), flat moles (nevi), birthmarks, post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation (related to trauma or constant irritation of the skin), older, mature stretch marks, Seborrheic Keratosis, brown acne scarring, and last, but certainly not least, […]
Newsletter July 2008 – Hand Rejuvenation
Laser Hand Rejuvenation The old saying “You can tell a woman’s age by her hands” is a concern for many of our patients – not just women. Often, we invest so much time and effort on our faces that we overlook our hands. So why does the appearance of the hands change? One reason is […]
Newsletter June 2008 – Restylane
Tear Trough Injections – Restylane for bags under the eyes Have you recently found yourself saying, “my eyes don’t look the same anymore.” Investing in expensive creams and eye serums also may have left you disappointed. If you have noticed that the shape and appearance of your eyes are not the exactly the same anymore, […]
Newsletter May 2008 – Rosacea
Laser Treatments for Rosacea and Facial Redness Many patients that are concerned with facial redness (with or without a medical diagnosis of Rosacea) seek advice on how best to treat this common skin condition. Although many patients speculate that they may have Rosacea, they are unsure as to what causes it and how best to […]
Newsletter January 2008 – Laser Hair Removal
Choosing a Laser Hair Removal Provider In trying to determine which Los Angeles laser hair removal provider is right for you, it’s important to know which type of lasers are safe and effective for your skin type. Let’s start by defining the skin types. There are six skin types, I – VI. Type I skin […]
Newsletter August 2007 – Laser Tattoo Removal
Laser Tattoo Removal Questions How does laser tattoo removal work? The laser technology is fascinating and quite advanced. By using high powered, “Q-Switched lasers”, we are able to actually fragment the tattoo ink particles, breaking them apart. In this way that the body’s lymphatic system can then absorb and process the pigment over next several […]
Newsletter April 2007 – Laser Treatments
Are your legs ready for summer? As the weather warms up, you may be thinking about your change in wardrobe. Does the idea of shorts, dresses, and skirts make you think twice about your legs? If so, this may be a good time to consider the many services we offer for very common skin conditions. […]