California is known to be the health and sunshine state, it is no surprise that statistics indicate California as one of the top five states with the lowest number of obesity rates. With the sunshine all year round it's no wonder that keeping in shape is a priority....

Frequently Asked Questions 1. How much is it going to cost? This is the number one question enquiring patients want to know. The cost of each treatment varies on the size of the tattoo or tattoos. We recommend each patient to do an in-person consultation to get exact...

Melasma is a form of hyperpigmentation and is a common concern especially amongst new moms. It is often called the "pregnancy mask" because this skin condition can be triggered by hormonal changes or UV exposure. Men can develop this condition, but more commonly seen...

After being zapped with the laser repeatedly patients are ready to leave the office without a second thought. Who can remember the aftercare instructions when you feel like the area treated is on fire. It's normal for the area to feel and look like a superficial...

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...