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Indoor Tanning ban proposed for minors by FDA

On December 18, 2015 the FDA announced a Proposed Rule to help protect consumers against indoor tanning exposure.  Currently, 42 states have already enacted laws regarding indoor tanning bans, restrictions and consumer education regarding UV exposure from tanning beds, and the federal government is finally following suit.  The FDA has not addressed a ruling regarding on indoor tanning bed usage since 1985. The FDA Proposed Rule on indoor tanning would address two major areas: 1.

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Kybella Injection – Dissolve Chin Fat in San Diego

Kybella (deoxycholic acid) is a recently FDA-approved product to treat the double chin.  The product is injected under the jawline to improve contour of the lower face.  Unwanted fat in the neck area underneath the chin is called “submental fullness” and is the area cleared for treatment at this time with Kybella. In the clinical trial, over 1000 patients were injected with up to 4 monthly injections to the submental area (area of the neck underneath

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Pumpkin Peel & ResurFX for Holiday Skin

Thanksgiving is almost upon us and that means everything holiday including everything PUMPKIN!!!  Pumpkin lattes, candles, and pies scent the air, so why not enjoy this yummy scent with a fabulous facial peel ripe for the fall season?  Read on to understand the benefits of our new pumpkin peel…

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Do It Yourself (DIY) Tips – Home Remedy Sunburn Relief

Sunny days in San Diego, California mean ample exposure with the sun.  Unfortunately, prolonged exposure, or lack of good sunscreens, can cause a nasty sunburn.  When you get a sunburn, your skin turns red and hurts. If the burn is severe, you can develop swelling and sunburn You may even feel like you have the flu — feverish, with chills, nausea, headache, and weakness. A few days later, your skin will start peeling and itching as your body tries to rid

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Dr. Palm Uses Kybella to Dissolve Chin Fat Without Surgery in San Diego California

As Director of Art of Skin MD, I am thrilled to share information on one of our newest procedures, Kybella by Kythera (a subsidiary of Allergan). Kybella was known as ATX-101 during clinical trials and has recently been FDA-approved for the treatment of unwanted fat in the chin area referred to as submental fullness. I (Dr. Palm) serve as a physician trainer, speaker, and clinical investigator for Kybella.  This means I was selected among a few

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SolSearch at Art of Skin MD hosted by Dr. Melanie Palm

We are excited to celebrate the fourth annual SolSearch event at Art of Skin MD in Solana Beach, California to raise awareness and funds for skin cancer research. Tickets are $25 at the door.  The first 100 registered guests receive a gift bag including a $9/unit voucher for Botox with Dr. Palm for up to 40 units of the product.  Other goodies inside the gift bags include a $100 gift certificate to Yoga Six, a free juice

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Bright Eyed and Bushy Tailed at Art of Skin MD

Eyes are the window to the soul, but they are also the dead give away to when we are tired, and one of the first areas to age. There is much that we can do to rejuvenate the eye area, and many of the steps are non-invasive and with minimal to no downtime. 1. Relax overactive muscles. Dysport and Botox ar botulinum toxin A products FDA-approved for frown lines. Botox recently received approval for the

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