Skin Laxity: Aging and Hormone Replacement Therapy Q&A Interview
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Skin aging is a complex biological process controlled by chronological aging, genetics and environmental factors. As we age, hormone production decreases, the rate of skin renewal slows causing thinning of the epidermis and reducing the effectiveness of skin barrier function, repair and cell turnover. Gravity and the sun take a toll. Improving the skin’s integrity…
Read MoreThe ideal skin care regimen
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Moy, Fincher, Chipps Facial Plastics & Dermatology is widely regarded as one of the leading dermatology practices nationally. Led by board-certified dermatologists Drs. Ronald Moy, Edgar Fincher, Lisa Chipps and Jennifer Herrmann – MFC has helped tens of thousands of patients with their skin care needs. From medical dermatology conditions to cosmetic dermatology concerns, there’s…
Read MoreThe Difference between Fillers and Neurotoxins Q&A Interview with Dr. Jennifer Herrmann
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As you age, your skin loses its natural elasticity and produces fewer oils, becoming drier, weaker, and less flexible. Exposure to sunlight compounds this natural decline, as ultraviolet light breaks down the deep layers of your skin’s connective tissue. When this strong, flexible support system sustains too much damage, your skin begins to show signs…
Read MorePRP Therapy Explained
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Moy, Fincher, Chipps Facial Plastics & Dermatology is one of the leading cosmetic dermatology and facial plastic surgery practices in Southern California. The renowned physicians are in complete agreement as to the benefits of Platelet Rich Plasma Therapy (PRP Therapy) for the treatment of skin rejuvenation and hair restoration. PRP Therapy has created a new…
Read MoreMeet Jillian Roy of Moy-Fincher-Chipps Facial Plastics & Dermatology
Jillian Roy was recently featured in Voyager LA. Here’s an excerpt form the article ‘Jillian, can you briefly walk us through your story – how you started and how you got to where you are today. Well, I always knew I wanted to have a career centered on helping others, so in high school, I…
Read MoreDr. Ronald Moy volunteering at Fall Camp Sundown
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Dr. Ron Moy regularly volunteers to give back to the community. Recently, Dr. Moy has volunteers with Fall Camp Sundown in Craryville, NY. Camp Sundown offers a week of activities for youths who have Xeroderma pigmentosum – a condition which causes skin cancers in youthful skin.
Read MoreDr. Ronald Moy Media Award Presenter for the Skin Cancer’s Foundation 40th Dinner Gala
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Dr. Ronald Moy is proud to have been the Media Award Presenter for the Skin Cancer’s Foundation 40th Dinner Gala at the The Plaza. Since 1979, The Skin Cancer Foundation has set the standard for educating the public and the medical profession about skin cancer, its prevention by means of sun protection, the need for…
Read MoreHyperpigmentation Causes and Treatments
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What is hyperpigmentation? Melanin is the substance that gives our skin color. Hyperpigmentation is a condition characterized by the production of excessive melanin which causes dark spots on the skin. Dark spots include age spots, liver spots, freckles, sun spots, and melasma. Hyperpigmentation can affect any skin type but is most common on the face,…
Read MoreLiposuction Q&A with Dr. Lisa Chipps
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Despite a healthy diet and regular exercise, you may still have pockets of tenacious, unwanted fat. Liposuction is a minimally invasive surgical fat removal technique to remove unwanted pockets of fat and sculpt beautiful shape and proportions. Liposuction has been safely used for decades to permanently remove fat from the torso, flanks, abdomen, back, outer…
Read MoreWhich laser resurfacing treatment is right for me?
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Fractionated CO2, Fractionated Erbium, IPL Photofacial, Clear + Brilliant — With so many laser skin resurfacing devices and technologies, how do I know which laser resurfacing treatment is right for me? There’s no doubt, it can be confusing. Unfortunately, the word ‘Laser’ has become a generic catchall for an entire class of dermatologic devices. In…
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