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Reducing the Risk of Skin Cancer in Winter and Spring

March 26, 2019

A new study has showed that skin cancer is on the rise in the U.S., especially during the winter and spring. Recently I appeared on KUSI’s Good Morning San Diego to discuss moles, melanoma and early detection and how we can protect our skin and reduce the risks of skin cancer Click to more about photodyanamic therapy, and see before and afters here. While summer is still a few months away, when it comes to

Ultherapy: Noninvasive Skin Tightening, Loved by Christie Brinkley & Dr. Palm

February 21, 2019

This month, I was happy to help Vanity Fair breakdown Ultherapy®, the only FDA-cleared, non-invasive procedure that uses microfocused ultrasound to stimulate the production of new collagen that lifts and tightens skin over time. Christie Brinkley is the official ambassador to Ultherapy, and she uses it as part of her beauty routine to look flawless as she celebrates her 65th birthday this year. Similar to Christie Brinkley, Ultherapy is part of my self-care, beauty routine to

Nature’s Retinol: What Bakuchiol Does for Your Skin

February 13, 2019

This month, Dr. Palm is featured in InStyle discussing Bakuchiol, an ingredient that might be a natural alternative to Retinol. Bakuchiol is phenolic derivative found in high concentration from the seeds and leaves of a flowering Asian plant, namely the species Psoralea corylifolia. It has been used for some time in Asian and Indian culture to treat a variety of conditions, exploiting its antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, and anti-tumor effects. A 2014 published study compared the

Get Beach Body Ready with AOSMD

June 14, 2018

This is the first of a two-part series all about body contouring, broken down into minimally-invasive and non-invasive treatment options. This piece focuses solely on minimally-invasive body contouring options at Art of Skin MD. A healthy lifestyle, exercise and good dietary choices are staples that we all know can help our bodies achieve and maintain close to the silhouette we desire, but sometimes there are stubborn areas or things about our bodies that need a

Art of Skin MD – Not Just Our Name, It’s Who We Are

April 19, 2018

When naming a business, much thought goes into what the owner wants to convey and how they want the world to receive them. This fact was not lost on Dr. Melanie Palm when she opened Art of Skin MD. A true lover of art, she minored in art history during her undergraduate program and is a frequent visitor in art exhibits around the globe. Art is just as much a part of who she is

Ultherapy Skin Tightening Made Comfortable For Patients

March 7, 2018

Ultherapy is a non-surgical, no downtime, in-office procedure that lifts and tones sagging skin. It is often used to tighten the lower face, jawline and brow areas as well as to rejuvenate the décolleté area of the chest. Ultherapy offers long-lasting results that occur gradually over time, but many people have had difficulty with undergoing this procedure, as it can be quite uncomfortable – until now! As patient comfort is a top priority here at Art

Rough Bumpy Skin (aka Keratosis Pilaris) Giving You Irritation?

January 17, 2018

As a regular dermatology expert contributor to Instyle Magazine and Instyle.com, along with many other national publications, Dr. Palm shares her knowledge on issues that are both common and uncommon. Oftentimes, common issues may not have well-known names, but most people are familiar with the symptoms. This is usually the case with Keratosis Pilaris, also referred to as KP, or as many patients know it “bumpy, rough skin.” It is a genetically-inherited condition in which skin cells

Instalift Offers In-Office Results

November 7, 2017

There are many non-surgical options to restore fullness and correct skin laxity that happens in the face as we age. From hyaluronic acid fillers to laser treatments, there’s a procedure for everyone and the newest addition to these options now offers a way to instantly lift sagging facial skin. Silhouette Instalift is an absorbable suture lift procedure, performed in the office offering no discomfort with the use of local numbing in the areas of placement.

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