NeoGraft Q&A with Jeffrey So, PA
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Question 1. What is the difference between traditional strip method of hair restoration and NeoGraft? The biggest difference between Neograft and the strip method is that Neograft does not result in a major scar as the strip method, and does not require surgery. Because the Neograft avoids surgery, the recovery is much easier and quicker…
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Mohs Surgery in Beverly Hills
There is no such thing as a healthy tan. Whether you lay out at the beach or tan indoors, you are at risk. Sun exposure is the greatest risk factor for nonmelanoma skin cancers: basal cell carcinoma (BCC) and squamous cell carcinoma (SCC), and for the most dangerous form of skin cancer: malignant melanoma. According…
Read More Tattoo Regret? Meet our PiQo4 laser for tattoo removal.
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You found the cutest off-shoulder top to wear with cut-offs for brunch. What’s not so cute? The green shamrock and italicized “lucky” spanning your right shoulder. Yes, we’ve all done things in youth that we regret today, but for unwanted tattoos, there is now a better solution for their removal: the PiQo4 picosecond laser. Using…
Read More Nicotinamide: The Vitamin that Prevents Skin Cancer
Sun protection is at the foundation of skin cancer prevention, but it’s often not enough. Studies have shown that most people, even those at highest risk for skin cancer don’t use sunscreens optimally. And skin cancer is still the most common form of cancer, more than all other types combined. We need better methods for…
Read More Greens! Why you gotta do them.
You’ve heard it before. Greens are good for you! But, they’re amazingly good for your skin. Why? It probably has to do with the tough life of a leaf. Think of the leaf as the work-horse of the plant: its job is to turn light energy into plant fuel through a process called photosynthesis. Although…
Read More All the Things You Can Do to Your Face Now That Summer Is Over
“Now that Labor Day is behind us, it’s time to gear up for the new season. That means boots, sweaters, and… retinol? It’s a good time to tweak your skincare and even take a look at some in-office procedures you may have been considering. A lot of dermatologists won’t perform certain procedures in the summer…
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Probiotics for the face?
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If you embrace healthy dietary recommendations, you’re probably consuming kefir and kimchi, which aid in digestion and promote immune function. But, recently the billion-dollar beauty industry has jumped on board too, and probiotics are in everything from cleansers to serums to sunscreens. Are probiotics really beneficial when rubbed on the skin? The thinking behind topical…
Read More Your Sleeping Beauty. Not just a fairy tale
Sleeping Beauty was onto something. Although we are all aware of the effects of a poor night’s sleep—poor concentration, irritability, foggy fatigue—too little sleep also reeks havoc on your skin. Dark circles, eye bags, fine lines and wrinkles? Even the best topical products can’t reverse signs of aging like a good night of shut-eye can….
Read More Better to Fake than Bake? Self Tanner Safety
Sitting in the sun may bronze your skin, but any tan caused by the sun signals skin damage. “A tan is really a sign that one of your body’s defense mechanisms is at work,” says Dr. Jennifer Herrmann. “Your skin cells are smart, and when they recognize harmful ultraviolet rays, they produce color to help…
Read More Snack your way to Sun Protection
Sure, you slather sunscreen from head-to-toe at the beach and are known for your monstrous sun hat. But, external protection from damaging UV rays might not be enough under our intense so-Cal rays. It turns out that certain foods can also boost sun protection from the inside-out. Here are our favorites. Tomatoes These fresh summer…
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