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Fast and the Furious: Laser Tattoo Removal Made Simple with Dr. Melanie Palm at Art of Skin MD

February 25, 2013

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

Spider Veins & Varicose Veins, Art of Skin MD

Lovely Legs: Eliminate Spider Veins with Sclerotherapy by Dr. Melanie Palm

February 23, 2013

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.

Hair removal to full back on male, Art of Skin MD

Laser Hair Removal Made Fast & Pain-Free at Art of Skin MD San Diego

February 16, 2013

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.

Restylane Kysse lips before and after Dr. Palm

Fuller Lips with Filler: Dr. Melanie Palm Perfects the Pout Part II

February 15, 2013

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

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Perfect Pout by Valentine’s–Lip Filler with Restylane

February 9, 2013

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” –

Body-Contouring-Inner-Thighs-Outer-Thighs, Art of Skin MD

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

Ultherapy for Eye Age Improvement, Art of Skin MD

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

Body-Contouring-Abs-Lipo-San-Diego, Art of Skin MD

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

Skin Treatments and Resurfacing Before and After San Diego

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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