How Do I Get Rid of the Wrinkle(s) Between My Eyebrows?
Some people have one while others have two, but no matter how many you have, one thing’s for sure: no one likes wrinkles between their eyebrows! Commonly referred to as “11s” (if you’ve got two), these wrinkles are the result of repeated contractions of three different muscle groups between the eyes. They’re typically active with […]
Antibiotics And Lasers For Acne
At Celibre Medical, we firmly believe that oral or topical antibiotics and other medications may be a valuable component of most acne treatment programs. However, we would like to suggest that these medications (oral antibiotics specifically) are often over-used and do not address some of the underlying causes of acne. Because of this, the acne […]
Eye Rejuvenation with Restylane and Laser Resurfacing
While your eyes may be the window to your soul, they can also give away your age. The eyelid skin is extremely delicate, and unfortunately, after years of gravity, sun exposure, facial expressions, contact lenses and just about everything else we do, it can easily wrinkle, sag and lose firmness. When you couple this with […]
What is Photoaging?
Photoaging isn’t a term that describes how we start to look in pictures as we get older! Photoaging or photodamage are terms that refer to the visible signs of skin damage caused by ultraviolet light exposure (the sun). UV light comes in the form of both natural sunlight and indoor tanning (artificial) beds. Accumulated exposure […]
What are Blu Light Acne Treatments?
If you’re fighting acne and have failed traditional over-the-counter products and prescription medications, we have some exciting information for you. Blue light acne treatments may be just what you need to help your skin get clear. The Blu-U light is a device that uses LED technology. LED stands for light emitting diode. It isn’t a […]
Cellulite Treatment
The Truth About Non-Surgical Cellulite and Fat Reduction Every day at Celibre Medical, we’re asked why it is that we don’t offer cellulite and fat reduction treatments. Our answer is simple…we don’t feel that these treatments offer value to our patients and would rather have long term patients that trust us than short term profits […]
Can Lasers Remove Spots on My Lips from Peutz-Jeghers Syndrome?
If you’ve never heard of Peutz-Jeghers Syndrome, it’s because it is relatively uncommon. It is estimated to affect one out of every 25,000 to 300,000 individuals. It is a genetic disorder that can be passed on by an affected parent, but it may also occur spontaneously as well. If you have Peutz-Jeghers Syndrome, there’s a […]
Is There a Cure for Rosacea
The short answer to this common question is no. Unfortunately, we still don’t have a cure for Rosacea. And we really don’t have a solid understanding of what exactly causes it either. The factors causing Rosacea are varied and they often can be different for different patients. This also makes finding one, single treatment that […]
TriLuma, Cosmelan MD or Celibre Medical?
Are you dealing with Melasma, the difficult and frustrating condition often referred to as the pregnancy mask? Or are you struggling with brown scars from acne breakouts? Having clear, healthy-looking skin is what most of us want, regardless of the condition we are struggling with. At Celibre Medical, we’re experts at dealing with difficult pigmentation […]
Ethnic Skin And Hydroquinone
Hydroquinone is a lightening or bleaching medication that has been added to over-the-counter and prescription products for many years. It offers the ability to “bleach” and even out skin tone. Most people who use hydroquinone-containing products want to treat skin problems that cause brown spots such as melasma, sun damage, freckles, or scars. Hydroquinone works […]
What Do I Need to Know About Sunscreen?
Unlocking Sunscreen Health: Daily Defense for Youthful Skin When you think of sunscreen, what do you think of ? Sticky, greasy and uncomfortable, but a necessary evil? Do you think about skin cancer or sunburn prevention? Do you think about the beach, pool or vacation? If so, you’re like most of us. We often think […]
Hydroquinone without Retin A
Have you used a bleaching cream in the past for your melasma and had to stop because it made your skin red, dry and irritated? If you answered yes, you’re not alone. We’ve had many melasma patients come to us afraid to use hydroquinone for their Melasma because of a negative experience like this. We […]
Can I Have Fraxel if I Have Dark Skin?
Do you have a darker skin type and wish that you could have laser resurfacing? Well, guess what? You can! But you’re not a candidate for every type of procedure, and you need to make sure that you partner with an experienced laser practitioner who has access to the specific type of device that is […]
Photodynamic Therapy in the Los Angeles Area
If you’re struggling with acne and have tried and failed numerous options, we understand. Acne is so much more than a skin problem. It can affect every single aspect of your life inside and out. Before you give up, please read this page. We want you to know that there are other options. One acne […]
What is a Bruising Treatment for Rosacea?
If you’re researching laser treatments for Rosacea, you may have come across the term “bruising treatment” and wondered what exactly it means. Bruising treatment refers to an aggressive type of pulsed dye laser treatment. We offer them here at Celibre Medical, and we answer this question all the time for patients like you. Rosacea is […]