Sun spots (sometimes called liver or age spots) are benign brown spots that appear in areas of chronic UV exposure. While they’re typically found in people over the age of 50, you can also develop them at a younger age if you’ve had enough sun exposure. In sunny Los Angeles, it’s no surprise that sun …
Have you got a large freckle on your face, arm, or hand that’s gotten a little out of hand? In most cases, these large freckles aren’t moles and aren’t anything to worry about (provided they’re not scaly or have any suspicious dark spots), they’re age spots. Like freckles sprinkled across your cheekbones, age spots are …
Introducing the Resilient Hyaluronic Acid Filler – the First FDA Approved Filler for Wrinkles A Unique Injectable That Adapts to Your Changing Facial Expressions You’ve heard of JUVÉDERM® and RADIESSE® as essential dermal fillers, but now dermatology offices are experiencing a new injectable that has made its debut in the United States and has received …
Winter Eczema Causes & Flare ups As the winter months start to arrive in Los Angeles, we’ll also start to see many skin conditions due to the decrease in temperature and humidity. One of the most common skin conditions we see here at Dr. Brian Mekelburg Dermatology in Los Angeles is eczema. October is eczema …
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Younger Skin with the Clear + Brilliant® Laser Aging skin doesn’t have to be a worry with advanced technology and rapid recovery rates. With the Clear + Brilliant laser, you can now achieve younger, smoother facial texture with a non-invasive treatment, that results in immediate skin improvement that continues for months. The Clear and Brilliant laser …
Suffering from Rosacea If your cheeks are constantly rosy like a sunburn, or have bumps like acne, you may be suffering from a condition called acne rosacea. Millions of Americans suffer from rosacea, which typically appears as early as mid 20’s, and is more common in women. Even though rosacea affects all skin types, those …
One of the Hottest Beauty Trends New to the cosmetic market in 2019 and making its way to be one of the hottest trends in the aesthetic industry for wrinkle reduction, is a product called Jeuveau, or scientific name, prabotulinumtoxinA-xvfs. FDA-approved Jeuveau is very much like BOTOX, making it a popular alternative for those wanting …
What Is Laser Resurfacing Laser Resurfacing of the skin on the face is a technique whose purpose is to remove wrinkles, discolorations, and help tighten the skin. There are basically two variations: ablative and non-ablative resurfacing. Both methods involve the use of a laser. Ablative resurfacing involves rapid destruction of the surface skin It results …
4 Benefits of Botox Treatments 1: Smooth out Fine Lines & Wrinkles Botox is a highly safe, non-surgical, temporary and comparatively cheap option for those seeking to reduce dynamic facial wrinkles for a more youthful look. The injection hinders nerve transmission in the muscles below the creases which inhibits muscle contraction, smoothing out the wrinkles. …
