Most "stick and poke" tattoos are done impulsively by a close friend on a random day inspired by ideas on Pinterest or Instagram. Look up #stickandpoke and you will find over 500,000 images and videos related to this risky trend. What is a Stick and Poke Tattoo? It is...

Dark spots, sun spots or hyperpigmentation are formed by melanocytes with the overproduction of melanin in the skin. Melanin production can be triggered by hormones. Estrogen and progesterone can increase the level of melanin which is why pregnant women can develop...

#1 Non-Surgical Rhinoplasties Non-surgical nose jobs using fillers are one of the top procedures because it does not require recovery time. These procedures use injectable fillers such as hyaluronic acid to smooth out bridge bumps or to create symmetry. However...

There has been a rise in laser tattoo removal now that inking is part of our culture. Many have questions about the results and risks involved. Tattoos now have less stigma, but tattoo enthusiasts want an alternative to unwanted ink that has become permanent. Patients...

Summer is in full swing and we want to remind everyone to take care of their beautiful skin by focusing on protection with the rise of melanoma cases. In California, the rate of melanoma incidence is 22.4 per 100,000. (U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention,...

Laser skin resurfacing/rejuvenation involves laser energy injuring the top layers and mid layers of your skin. New healthy tissue can be sensitive to the sun and easily damaged by sun exposure. This is called photo-sensitivity. Common response to sun exposure after...

The Palomar Fractional Lux 1540 is a non-ablative laser that divides up light energy into micro beams that target surface skin cells and the mid layers of skin. These micro beams create deep narrow columns in the skin to stimulate the body's natural healing response...

Laser tattoo removal is expensive, uncomfortable, and time consuming. However it is the best alternative. Traditionally tattoos have been treated with Q-switched nanosecond lasers. Q-switched lasers heat tattoo pigment particles within billionths of a second. PicoSure...

Is It Right For Me? PicoSure laser can treat all skin types. It is also great on unwanted tattoo pigment. What Is The Cost? Cost varies depending on your clinician and the areas being treated. On average a PicoSure laser skin rejuvenation treatment for the face in...

Acclaimed actress and super model Brooke Shields knows what its like to be in the limelight and the public eye. She has learned it takes inner confidence to know that she works hard, is proud of her roots and her two daughters. She is thrilled to share her new...

With the advances of technology, lasers can help with many serious conditions. To get the best results for improving the appearance of scars these are the basics for laser scar treatment. 1. Lasers can not remove the scar. Lasers can help with the appearance, but it...

Stretch marks are irregular lines or texture developed on the skin. Typically skin has been stretched or distended. It is a type of scarring common during or after pregnancy, sudden or extreme weight gain or loss, and rapid growth in adolescents. The most common areas...