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Summer Skin Tips for Real Simple by Dr. Melanie Palm

April 15, 2020

Summer Skin – Get Ready to Glow! Intro on my media work with Real Simple magazine Today is one of the purest, most gorgeous sunny California days we have had this Spring. In honor of that, and the changing weather and sunnier days ahead, I wanted to share my conversation with Real Simple on summer skincare tips from the dermatologist. The magazine asked me to provide tips for switching gears for summer skin care,

Sculptra Results in San Diego: Collagen Boosting for Face & Body

April 7, 2020

Getting to Know Sculptra Dr. Palm’s History with Sculptra Sculptra, or poly-L-lactic acid, has been a favorite injectable product of mine for more than a decade. Since I began injecting the product in 2005, I’ve written a book chapter, four published medical papers, and conducted four clinical trials as well as testifying to the FDA on its benefits in order to encourage an expansion of its product labeling. I’ve injected it in hundreds of patients,

At-home Skincare, Facials, Devices during COVID-19

March 30, 2020

SKINCARE AT HOME WITH DR. MELANIE PALM: I have had an influx of media requests of late regarding skincare. Many of us are experiencing a different rhythm of life, with more time at home. We are tidying up, taking account of things, and wishing for months to come. Skincare is no exception in these thoughts. Many of us are rifling through our medicine cabinets and bathroom drawers, taking stock of skincare – recent purchases and

COVID-19: Practical Tips & the Data from the Dermatologist

March 24, 2020

In March 2020, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared the novel coronavirus, SARS-CoV-2, a global pandemic. As of the original writing of this blog post (March 24th), according to the WHO there are worldwide 334,000+ cases, just under 15,000 deaths, and 190 countries affected by the pandemic. By April 22, according to data from Johns Hopkins University, there are now 2,623,415 confirmed global cases, and global deaths of 183,027 people. Most cases reported are from

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

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Summer Skin Tips for Real Simple by Dr. Melanie Palm

Sculptra Results in San Diego: Collagen Boosting for Face & Body

At-home Skincare, Facials, Devices during COVID-19

COVID-19: Practical Tips & the Data from the Dermatologist

Reducing the Risk of Skin Cancer in Winter and Spring

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

Nature’s Retinol: What Bakuchiol Does for Your Skin

Get Beach Body Ready with AOSMD

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