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SolSearch Fundraiser & Free Skin Cancer Screenings by Dr. Melanie Palm at Art of Skin MD

May 9, 2013

The Art of Skin MD family is gearing up for our big annual fundraising event, SolSearch! This is our third consecutive year of bringing awareness and raising funds for skin cancer research through the Skin Cancer Foundation. Here I am (Dr. Melanie Palm) speaking with UT-TV news anchor Taylor Baldwin about the event: Here is a brief run-down of the exciting SolSearch 2013 event: Date: Saturday, May 18th, 2013 Location: Beachwalk Complex, Solana Beach Events:

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

Chest Rejuvenation? Sculptra is Here to Help

March 19, 2013

Our face isn’t the only skin we need to take close and careful care for as we spring into summer. Most of us are more cognizant about protecting our facial skin, but we neglect to take care of our necks, chest, and hands. Over time, exposure to sun and environmental elements can cause telltale aging changes to the chest. UV exposure damages collagen in the second layer of our skin called the dermis. This loss

Dr. Palm Dishes on Dysport and Natural-Looking Results

March 13, 2013

Dysport (abobotulinum toxin A) is one of the newer “kids on the block” in terms of neuromodulators–a class of medications that relax overactive muscle movement. Available in other countries for many years, Dysport is a newer addition to American dermatologists seeking to tame stubborn wrinkles on the forehead, between the brows and around the eyes. Curious what proper injection technique of Dysport looks like? See how Dr. Palm performs nearly painless injections through the short

IPL Photofacial Treatment is a Snap!

March 6, 2013

Winter skin blahs got you down? Consider a photofacial! Also known as an IPL (Intense Pulsed Light), this short, no-downtime procedure is a great way to rejuvenate the skin. A quick patient demo for treatment of facial redness is shown below on our YouTube station: Photofacial IPL is great for a variety of skin conditions, Traditionally performed at monthly intervals as a series of treatments, IPL can improve rosacea, broken blood vessels called capillaries, and

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.

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

February 16, 2013

Art of Skin MD and Lutronic’s Advantage Diode laser redefine Laser Hair Removal: EASY, FAST, PAINLESS!!! Here is our fun mantra for laser hair removal: “Every time a sizzle sings, a hair follicle gets its wings!” Ingrown hairs, painful waxing, and hair 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. Start to get that

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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