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 […]
Tanning Beds Skin Cancer
We have lots of patients that use tanning beds. Especially in sunny Southern California, many like the idea of being bronzed year round. What many young consumers do not realize though is just how damaging tanning beds can be for your skin. A division of the WHO (World Health Org.) called IARC (Intl. Agency for […]
EliminInk and/or Wrecking Balm Tattoo Removal
Naturally, as more of us get tattoos, more and more want to get rid of them. In the past several years, a few different companies have developed alternative treatments to laser tattoo removal. We’ve heard about these methods, and honestly have tried to research them, but the clinical information available on these products and methods […]
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. […]