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Liposculpture: Liposuction Without Anesthesia or Discomfort and Harvested Fat for Volumizing!

February 4, 2013

The beginning of a new year and those first inklings of upcoming spring and summer get us thinking about personal improvements…and beach weather. And with the pool or beach comes the swimsuit…and wanting to look great in it! So, if proper diet and exercise regimens have gotten you close to your ideal shape, but you are experiencing trouble spots that are stubborn improvement, it might be time to consider a consultation with Dr. Melanie Palm

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Ultherapy Review: PAINLESS ultrasound treatment for a new toned neck and face

January 14, 2013

Having completed Ultherapy on six patients this past week alone, I am pleased to say how comfortable patients undergoing skin tightening treatment with myself (Dr. Melanie Palm). Using local nerve blocks on the neck, lower face, and around the brow area, Ulthera can be completed in about an hour in complete comfort. Skin tightening occurs gradually over a several month period following treatment. The treatment itself feels like tingling and slight warmth. The patient experience

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Rock Your Body in 2013 with Liposculpture

January 3, 2013

The heralding of a new year brings about reflections of how we will make changes for the better, both inside and out. When exercise and proper diet are not enough to get you to your goal physical shape, it may be time to consider a body-shaping procedure such as liposculpture. So what exactly is liposculpture? It is liposuction performed exclusively under local anesthetic, or sometimes called “tumescent liposuction.” The procedure was pioneered by French surgeons

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Cold Weather Skin Tips – Eczema Treatment that Works!

December 19, 2012

The recent record-breaking cold weather that San Diego has been experiencing this Fall and Winter has led to a slew of skin-related rashes and conditions through our dermatology doors. Here Dr. Palm shares some tips on how to identify if you are vulnerable to dry skin and eczema, and how to best safeguard your skin against harsh weather elements. Here are some tell-tale signs that your skin is deprived of much needed moisture. This leaves

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Winter Skin Tips with Dr. Palm: Lasers, Topicals and More!

December 18, 2012

Holiday season heralds a flurry of parties, imbibing, decadent food, and cooler whether that can wreak havoc on the skin. As Dr. Palm explains this morning on CW6 San Diego, there are both office-based procedures and at-home tips that can keep your skin glowing and dewy well through the New Year. Decreased temps and humidity levels with fall and winter months can lead to telltale signs of skin irritation including dryness, cracking, and

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Ultherapy: The Ultimate Non-Surgical Facelift

December 6, 2012

Art of Skin MD is proud to announce the arrival of Ulthera – THE choice for a nonsurgical facelift and/or brow lift. Ultherapy is the only FDA-approved device approved for skin tightening and lifting of the neck, lower face, and brow. Loose, lax tissue on the face and jawline got you down? Not ready for invasive surgical procedures such as a facelift? Then Ultherapy might be the answer you are looking for…here is the scoop:

Belotero Balance: Banish Fine Lip Lines and Crow’s Feet

November 28, 2012

Belotero Balance is the newest FDA-approved hyaluronic acid filler. Unlike other dermal injectables, Belotero is meant to be placed superficially in the skin, in a layer called the dermis. This means that Belotero is able to correct fine lines and wrinkles that cannot be smoothed with other fillers like Restylane, Juvederm, or Radiesse. These other fillers should not be placed so far high up in the skin. The result of placement of other hyaluronic acid

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Hand Rejuvenation: You asked for it, here it is (IPL and Radiesse)

October 16, 2012

We had so much positive feedback from our video on Perlane use for restoration of volume on the back of the hands that by popular demand, here is a series of videos on complete hand rejuvenation including first Radiesse filler for volumizing atrophic, volume-depleted hands and IPL for removing brown spots due to sun exposure. Radiesse is a calcium-based injectable filler called calcium hydroxylapatite. It is FDA-approved for facial volumizing for folds and wrinkles such

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Dr. Melanie Palm of Art of Skin MD Announced as San Diego Magazine Woman of the Year 2012 Nominee

August 8, 2012

Art of Skin MD is proud to share that Dr. Melanie Palm was announced as one of San Diego Magazine’s Women of the Year 2012. She joins a prestigious group of female leaders in the San Diego community as a collective group of Women Who Move the City. San Diego Magazine recognizes dynamic women who work provide significant community contributions and positive change for our Southern California community. Dr. Melanie Palm is recognized as a

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Spectra Peel: A novel Laser Peel approach by San Diego Dermatologist Dr. Melanie Palm of Art of Skin MD

July 30, 2012

Spectra Q-switched Nd:YAG Laser Dr. Melanie Palm announces the exciting arrival of one of our newest lasers, the Spectra laser. This is an extremely versatile Q-switched Nd:YAG laser than can treat a variety of skin problems. Skin conditions improved by Spectra treatment include enlarged pores, uneven skin texture, acne, broken blood vessels, melasma, age spots, and tattoos. Today we will focus on the innovative Spectra Peel. The Spectra Peel is a combination procedure using a

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