Spider veins or broken capillaries can appear in many places on your body, including your nose, cheeks, and chin. While these tiny colored lines are harmless and typically painless, they can be embarrassing, leaving you wondering where they have come from and what you can do to resolve them. A Brief Guide to Facial Veins… Read More »
Youthful skin has an abundant supply of collagen and elastin – essential proteins that provide support and keep the skin supple and resilient. However, collagen and elastin production declines with age, making your skin thinner and allowing wrinkles and sagging to form. In the past, surgeries such as facelifts, neck lifts, and brow lifts… Read More »
After a whirlwind year, the holiday season is finally here. Many people look forward to the holidays all year as an opportunity to relax, catch up with family and friends, and treat themselves. You’ll also want to look your best to match all the sparkle and glow of this festive time of year. With only… Read More »
Though the concept of regenerative medicine once existed only in science fiction, it has now become a practical reality benefiting many patients. Dermatology and cosmetic medicine are leading the charge toward this emerging technique, which uses the body’s cells to stimulate and support healing. One such method, platelet-rich plasma therapy, has already delivered exciting results… Read More »
The natural aging process causes many changes to your appearance, leading to a loss of skin elasticity and contour. In the past, the only way to address these issues was by surgically repositioning the tissues and enhancing your facial structure. Now, the development of dermal fillers has given us the ability to diminish wrinkles and… Read More »
While many things in life improve with age, your skin is unfortunately not one of them. Despite all your best efforts to take care of yourself with sensible steps like staying hydrated, getting plenty of sleep, using high-quality skin care products, and protecting yourself from damaging UV rays, the aging process is unavoidable. Heredity, lifestyle… Read More »
Evolving technology has increased the range of non-surgical cosmetic procedures we can recommend to people who are searching for innovative ways to look younger and more refreshed. Ultherapy® – or Ulthera®, for short – lifts and tightens the skin using ultrasound energy. It has become the pinnacle of minimally invasive treatments available for people who… Read More »
Aging skin brings various cosmetic concerns that might make you feel self-conscious about your appearance. Perhaps you spent too much time outside without sunscreen and now have troubling sun damage, age spots, discoloration, and broken capillaries on your face, neck, chest, and hands. At Dermatology Medical Group of San Francisco, we offer an innovative technique… Read More »
Neuromodulators like Dysport® and its close cousin Botox® are among the most sought-after products for people who want to reduce wrinkles such as crow’s feet, brow furrows, and glabellar lines. These in-office treatments are brief, relatively painless, and minimally invasive, with few risks and side effects. Dysport® also provides fast results, making it ideal for… Read More »
Hair loss, such as male pattern baldness, is a natural part of the aging process. However, unlike gradually going gray – which can make older people look more dignified – balding can adversely affect your self-esteem and cause you to miss out on various opportunities in your professional and personal life. If you’re hoping to… Read More »
