Living in Southern California, we all tend to spend our fair share of time outdoors – our team at Art of Skin MD included. Hiking, biking, swimming, beach time – it’s part of why we live in such a beautiful place that feels like summer most of the year! With that in mind, it is SO important to be sure we protect our skin from the sun while we are out enjoying this amazing place
Art of Skin MD is one of the first practices in the San Diego area offering Galderma’s newest members of the Restylane family that are changing the game with a very exciting new ability – flexibility. What makes this so exciting? Flexibility means a more natural look, and in the hands of the right injector, that can be game changing. Dr. Palm serves as an advisory board member, clinical investigator, national speaker and physician trainer
Shower Skin Damage? Last month, Dr. Palm answered some must-know skincare questions for Shape.com talking specifically about how seemingly-harmless shower routines could be damaging your skin. She breaks it all down with what you could be doing wrong, why it’s damaging and how to fix it! Using the Wrong Soap The wrong soap can be very drying to the skin. Some of the most popular brands of soap available over the counter (for example, Irish
Blackheads are a form of non-inflammatory acne called “open comedones.” Basically, a mix of sebum (oil) and skin cells get caught in the pores and oxidize, forming the characteristic brown–black color of comedones. Number one rule when you have a blackhead is don’t pick at it! If you pick a blackhead, the area around the hair follicle and oil gland may get inflamed. This inflammation or trauma, the mix of sebum or skin cells, and
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
Art of Skin MD is delighted to announce it is the first dermatology practice in San Diego to offer Vanquish. Vanquish is the newest revolution in non-surgical fat removal. It uses radiofrequency to gently heat the targeted area of unwanted fat and decrease waist circumference after a series of treatments. Click below to watch Art of Skin MD featuring myself (Dr. Melanie Palm) discuss the revolution in nonsurgical fat removal with Vanquish on San Diego
According to the Skin Cancer Foundation, approximately 42 percent of us experience a sunburn at least once a year. That is an astounding statistic! We know that a history of severe sunburns is a risk factor for melanoma, and ultraviolet light exposure is strongly related to the development of other skin cancers including basal cell carcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma. Check out the videos below featuring me (Dr. Melanie Palm) addressing sunburn treatment and prevention
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
So much is the trend in cosmetic dermatology for subtle, natural-appearing true facial rejuvenation. The importance of balanced facial volume restoration is now recognized due to a wealth of anatomical studies published in the medical literature in the last 10 years. Skin integrity changes over time as our facial volume deflates. This sagging and deflation can be addressed. The new paradigm in dermatology and plastic surgery is restoration of youthful volume and facial contours. Addressing
Dysport and Botox work well on wrinkles….for men! As June is Men’s Month at Art of Skin MD, we want to celebrate the favorite guys in your life by giving them the gift of rejuvenation. This month the special guys in your life can save big on Botox and Dysport with $100 off per area. Guys can get Dysport and Botox too! Minimally invasive procedures and injectable procedures like these are increasing among men, and
Dr. Melanie Palm, Art of Skin, MD and her friendly staff are available to discuss your skin’s needs. We offer a variety of cosmetic procedures, from body contouring to injectables. For your convenience, you may submit the request appointment form, and a member of our diligent staff will reply shortly to schedule your consultation.
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