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SolSearch Fundraiser & Free Skin Cancer Screenings by Dr. Melanie Palm at Art of Skin MD

May 9, 2013

The Art of Skin MD family is gearing up for our big annual fundraising event, SolSearch! This is our third consecutive year of bringing awareness and raising funds for skin cancer research through the Skin Cancer Foundation. Here I am (Dr. Melanie Palm) speaking with UT-TV news anchor Taylor Baldwin about the event: Here is a brief run-down of the exciting SolSearch 2013 event: Date: Saturday, May 18th, 2013 Location: Beachwalk Complex, Solana Beach Events:

Liposuction Made Easy (with laser!) by Dr. Melanie Palm

May 2, 2013

With the 90 degree heat comes thoughts of pool weather and bathing suit season. Sick of pesky and stubborn spots that seem to be resistant to even your best efforts at juicing and countless pilates and hot yoga classes? Maybe it is time to consider a consultation with me to consider tumescent liposculpture and skin tightening using the Accusculpt device! You just might be the perfect candidate… Who is a good liposuction candidate? Well, you

Eliminate Leg Veins with Sclerotherapy by Dr. Melanie Palm

April 22, 2013

Summer is nearly upon us and it is time to whip those “stems” into shape. Got broken blood vessels or unsightly leg veins just begging to be treated? We have got the answer….sclerotherapy! In a few short sessions broken blood vessels and even some varicose veins can be dramatically improved with treatment. Here is a short YouTube video demonstrating the ease and lack of pain involved with a simple sclerotherapy session performed in my hands

Liposculpture Seminar with Dr. Palm: Shape Up for Summer

April 3, 2013

All are welcome to the Art of Skin MD special seminar Thursday, April 11th on the latest in body and facial contouring. I’m (Dr. Melanie Palm) am pleased to discuss the latest in innovative techniques to address unwanted areas of fat and body imperfections. Here are the Liposculpture Event details at Art of Skin MD: Thursday, April 11th from 6 to 8 pm (doors open at 5:30 pm) Light appetizers and drinks will be served

Chest Rejuvenation? Sculptra is Here to Help

March 19, 2013

Our face isn’t the only skin we need to take close and careful care for as we spring into summer. Most of us are more cognizant about protecting our facial skin, but we neglect to take care of our necks, chest, and hands. Over time, exposure to sun and environmental elements can cause telltale aging changes to the chest. UV exposure damages collagen in the second layer of our skin called the dermis. This loss

Dr. Palm Dishes on Dysport and Natural-Looking Results

March 13, 2013

Dysport (abobotulinum toxin A) is one of the newer “kids on the block” in terms of neuromodulators–a class of medications that relax overactive muscle movement. Available in other countries for many years, Dysport is a newer addition to American dermatologists seeking to tame stubborn wrinkles on the forehead, between the brows and around the eyes. Curious what proper injection technique of Dysport looks like? See how Dr. Palm performs nearly painless injections through the short

IPL Photofacial Treatment is a Snap!

March 6, 2013

Winter skin blahs got you down? Consider a photofacial! Also known as an IPL (Intense Pulsed Light), this short, no-downtime procedure is a great way to rejuvenate the skin. A quick patient demo for treatment of facial redness is shown below on our YouTube station: Photofacial IPL is great for a variety of skin conditions, Traditionally performed at monthly intervals as a series of treatments, IPL can improve rosacea, broken blood vessels called capillaries, and

San Diego Laser Expert Dr. Melanie Palm on Melasma and Laser Hair Removal

March 5, 2013

I just arrived back from Miami for our national meeting called the American Academy of Dermatology. It was full of the latest and greatest on all the advances in Medical Dermatology, cosmetics procedures, and advances in laser technology. At the AAD, I had the privilege of lecturing several times on a variety of laser techniques. See the photos below on the packed audiences that attended the laser lectures. Dr. Melanie Palm breaking down melasma at

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