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Total Facial Rejuvenation with Sculptra and Ultherapy

June 23, 2013

So much is the trend in cosmetic dermatology for subtle, natural-appearing true facial rejuvenation. The importance of balanced facial volume restoration is now recognized due to a wealth of anatomical studies published in the medical literature in the last 10 years. Skin integrity changes over time as our facial volume deflates. This sagging and deflation can be addressed. The new paradigm in dermatology and plastic surgery is restoration of youthful volume and facial contours. Addressing

Cosmetic Dermatology for Men, Art of Skin MD, Dr. Melanie Palm

Men at Work…without Wrinkles using Dysport

June 18, 2013

Dysport and Botox work well on wrinkles….for men! As June is Men’s Month at Art of Skin MD, we want to celebrate the favorite guys in your life by giving them the gift of rejuvenation. This month the special guys in your life can save big on Botox and Dysport with $100 off per area. Guys can get Dysport and Botox too! Minimally invasive procedures and injectable procedures like these are increasing among men, and

Dudesport and Brotox: Dysport and Botox for Men!

May 25, 2013

Father’s Day is right around the corner and you may be wondering what in the world to get that special guy in your life. Well, if he has made a subtle mention of getting older, perhaps it is time to call in the troops at Art of Skin MD. If the furrows between the brows need to be tamed, or the horizontal forehead lines are getting worse, or the wrinkles next to the eyes are

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Sculptra: Rebuild Lost Collagen, Lift Tissues, Fill the Face!

May 22, 2013

Sculptra is something I have thought a lot about lately. Right now I am in the process of writing a book chapter on this facial revolumizing agent. Pouring over the literature I feel like I am bursting at the seams to share some of the insights about our use of Sculptra over the past decade. Inspired by this knowledge, here are three short video vignettes highlighting the use of Sculptra in the upper face (temples

Liposuction for Chest, Art of Skin MD, San Diego

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

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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

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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

Acne Improvement with IPL at Art of Skin MD

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

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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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