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
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
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
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
April will be a busy month for laser specialists. Nationally and internationally-recognized experts in laser science will converge in Boston this April for the laser meeting of the year, the American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery (ASLMS). I (Dr. Melanie Palm) am among the roster of speakers at this international meeting of the minds on the latest and greatest in lasers. This year’s talk will focus on developments in IPL technology as a part
Tired of that older tattoo from days past? The old flower or dolphin or initials, or heart or star has lost its glimmer or meaning? Are you ready to rid that tattoo? If your answer is yes, consider laser tattoo removal at Art of Skin MD. At Art of Skin MD, Dr. Melanie Palm uses the latest technology to remove professional and traumatic tattoos. Most colored tattoos can be removed with our Q-switched laser, the
Spring weather is just around the corner and it is time to think about revealing long, lean, vein-free legs. How to banish those pesky spider veins called telangiectasias? The answer is easy and pain-free: sclerotherapy using foamed Asclera. Sclerotherapy is the gold standard of treatment in eliminating unwanted leg veins. It can be used to clear unsightly small veins called telangiectasias, larger blue-green veins called “reticular veins,” or even bulging blue veins called varicose veins.
Laser Hair Removal: EASY, FAST, PAINLESS!!! Art of Skin MD and Lutronic’s Advantage Diode laser redefine hair removal in San Diego! Here is our fun mantra: “Every time a sizzle sings, a hair follicle gets its wings!” Ingrown hairs, painful waxing, and hairy backs … all reasons to consider laser hair removal! Summer time weather is around the corner and all of us want to be fuzz-free for those sunny days on the beach.
Now that we have explored the use of a cannula to fill the lip in our previous Art of Skin MD post, let’s now explore how to create a NATURAL, BEAUTIFULLY-ENHANCED lip. My philosophy is that we should enhance the inherent beauty of your lips, so that it becomes a harmonious part of the face. Enhanced lips should never look “done,” a frequent concern of patients during initial consultation. Various fillers are used to augment
Got thin lips? Don’t want a trout pout? Scared of duck lips? Want a quick procedure by Dr. Melanie Palm with minimal bruising and NO PAIN? We have got your answer!!! Lip filling using a cannula! Restylane has now been FDA-approved for lip filling, and with Dr. Palm’s gentle hand, trauma to the lips is minimized and the result is fantastic looking lips! A recent advance has been the use of a “cannula” –
