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 […]

Why Do I Have Spider Veins?

Living with unsightly spider veins is an unfortunate reality for many of us. If you wonder why you might be part of the unfortunate group, take a look at the questions below. Your answers may give you some insight as to why you have them.   While we’d love to tell you that there is […]

Laser Hair Removal and Polycystic Ovarian Disease

The Benefits of Laser Hair Removal in PCOD Management Polycystic Ovarian Disease (PCOD) is a devastating medical condition that is on the rise. The National Women’s Health Institute reports that it affects one out of every 10 women of childbearing age. While no one is exactly sure what causes PCOD, we know that it causes […]

Patient Education is What Makes Us Different

We live in a fast paced world. Information is at our fingertips in an instant and we do more in a day now than previous generations did in a week’s time. Sounds like progress, right? Well, when it comes to the practice of medicine, not so much. Unfortunately, medical providers are too pressed for time […]

Should I Have a Tummy Tuck or Laser Treatment for My Stretch Marks?

If you have embarrassing stretch marks on your tummy from a sudden weight gain or after pregnancy, then you’ve probably asked yourself this question. But you might be surprised to learn that not everyone is a candidate for a tummy tuck. Even when a tummy tuck is an option, it may not completely remove your […]

Stretch Marks Now Or Later

Stretch marks represent a significant cosmetic concern for many patients – male and female alike. Typically, stretch marks result in redness (stretch marks in Caucasians) or brown/darker pigmentation (stretch marks in darker skin types) as well as texture changes. Many times, the body will fade the color (both red or brown) over time – provided […]

Why Celibre Prefers Erbium Over Fraxel

Laser resurfacing with Fraxel has gotten a lot of media buzz in the past (2006 – 2008).  So, it’s very natural that patients who come to us ask if we offer it. The answer is that we don’t.  The question that follows is usually, “Why not?” The reason that we don’t offer Fraxel to our […]

What Causes Sun Spots?

Sun spots go by a variety of different names. Age spots and liver spots are two other common terms used for these pesky, brown spots.  But, the proper medical term for them is “solar lentigines”. If you’re confused about what causes them, we don’t blame you! Is it sun, age or a liver problem? The […]