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AVAVA™ Laser Now at Art of Skin MD! The First in San Diego and Southern California

July 20, 2026

AVAVA™ Laser in San Diego — The First in Southern California San Diego & Orange County’s first AVAVA™ laser, offered exclusively by board-certified dermatologist and laser expert Dr. Melanie Palm at Art of Skin MD. Art of Skin MD, under the direction of Dr. Melanie Palm, is proud to be the first practice in Southern California — spanning San Diego and Orange County — to offer the AVAVA™ laser. This next-generation, non-ablative resurfacing platform does

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Lutronic Ultra Thulium Laser Now Available at Art of Skin MD!

May 13, 2026

Lutronic Ultra Thulium Laser (LaseMD Ultra) : Advanced Skin Rejuvenation in the San Diego Area Dr. Melanie Palm is a board-certified dermatologist and nationally recognized laser expert who lectures at premier dermatology meetings including the American Society for Lasers in Medicine and Surgery (ASLMS), the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD), and the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery (ASDS). Dr. Palm’s experience with thulium laser technology dates back to 2012, making her one of the earliest

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Exion Clear & RF Microneedling at Art of Skin MD: A Revolutionary Approach to Skin and Body Rejuvenation

February 2, 2025

Exion: The Future of Skin and Body Rejuvenation Are you looking for cutting-edge treatments to rejuvenate your skin and body? Meet Exion, an advanced platform designed to deliver exceptional results using the latest in radiofrequency (RF) technology. Whether you’re targeting fine lines, scars, or overall skin tone, Exion RF Microneedling and Exion Clear offer customized, effective, and safe solutions. Why Choose Art of Skin MD for Exion Treatments? At Art of Skin MD, Dr.

Cellulite: Causes and New & Combined Treatment Options

March 14, 2021

Cellulite: Why it Happens and What Causes it? Cellulite is a frequently-used term that often refers to a group of skin irregularity conditions that range from skin laxity, orange peel appearance, cottage cheese irregularities, and even dimple-like lesions. Let’s explore more to discover what is cellulite, what are the underlying causes, and how we can best treat it! What is Cellulite? Cellulite affects somewhere between 85-95% of women following puberty. It is best described as

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Bright Eyed and Bushy Tailed at Art of Skin MD

February 23, 2014

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

Common Skin Care Mistakes

October 28, 2013

I was recently on San Diego CW6 in the Morning discussing and dispelling Skin Care myths. There are many things that we do on a routine basis that are not good for our skin, and in some cases detrimental. Click below to see our feature TV segment. A detailed discussion follows below. Treat your skin with TLC! 1. Tanning myths: A base tan is safe and there is no need for sunscreen during winter months/cloudy

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INFINI Radiofrequency Microneedling Unveiled First in U.S. at Art of Skin MD

July 27, 2013

Art of Skin MD proudly announces it is the first U.S. physician office to treat patients with INFINI – a truly innovative radiofrequency device for skin tightening and fine wrinkles. INFINI received FDA clearance just two weeks ago, and this technology combines the collagen-inducing power of micro needling with a novel multidimensional radiofrequency (RF) platform. The result is a minimal downtime procedure that produces tissue tightening and wrinkle improvement. How does the INFINI technology work?

Heliocare, Art of Skin MD, Solana Beach, CA

Sun Safe Skin Tips for Del Mar Races & Opening Day

July 15, 2013

Opening day is this week and Art of Skin MD wants to give you tips to keep your skin safe where the surf meets the turf! The forecast calls for lots of sunshine and warm weather, which means sun safety is even more important amongst the dazzle of sundresses and fascinators. Here are the Dr. Melanie Palm top tips for keeping it cool during Race Season 1. Slather on Sunscreen. New FDA guidelines were released

Fight the Flab: Laser Lipo to Rescue those Arms

June 27, 2013

Toned, fit, and sleek arms are what is always in. But if you have been slaving away at the gym and eating salads day in and day out and those pesky upper arms don’t seem to want to acquiesce to your fitness and meal routine…perhaps it is time to consider tumescent liposuction. Here is a quick couple of videos demonstrating both laser liposuction using the Lutronic Accusculpt system as well as subsequent liposuction of the

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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

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