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Let's Undo That Sun Damage in Your Skin

Let's Undo That Sun Damage in Your Skin
After a summer full of long days filled with plenty of sunshine, your skin can take a beating. As you look ahead to fall and winter, now’s the time to hit the reset button on sun-damaged skin, and we have you covered.
Sep 8th, 2025
Hydrafacial® — 3 Quick Steps to Skin That Glows

Hydrafacial® — 3 Quick Steps to Skin That Glows
One of the keys to glowing skin is having pores that are free and clear to hydrate and moisturize your skin. With a Hydrafacial®, we get those pores working as they should to breathe new life into dull and aging skin.
Aug 1st, 2025
How Does Dermaplaning Help Skin Shine?

How Does Dermaplaning Help Skin Shine?
Many roads lead to dull and tired-looking skin, and an abundance of peach fuzz is certainly one of them. Explore how we can make your skin shine again through quick-and-easy dermaplaning.
Jul 2nd, 2025
Get Rid of Your Double Chin Without Surgery

Get Rid of Your Double Chin Without Surgery
The lines are blurring between your chin and your neck thanks to a double chin, and you aren't loving the result. The good news is that we make your chin a solo act again — without surgery — thanks to Kybella®.
Jun 2nd, 2025
When Does a Skin Rash Warrant Prompt Medical Evaluation?

When Does a Skin Rash Warrant Prompt Medical Evaluation?

Given its role as your body’s first line of defense, when something like a rash develops on your skin, it’s a good idea not to ignore the warning. Going a step further, here’s when you should seek help for a skin rash.
Feb 9th, 2025
How to Banish That Turkey Neck

How to Banish That Turkey Neck
A turkey neck ages and elongates your face, drawing the eye away from features you may want to highlight more. Here’s what you can do to get rid of it.
Nov 1st, 2024
Your Ultimate Guide to Dermaplaning

Your Ultimate Guide to Dermaplaning
Want to brighten a lackluster complexion and eliminate pesky peach fuzz? Enter dermaplaning. Discover everything you need to know about this popular treatment and its benefits.
Sep 2nd, 2024

4 Beauty Flaws All-Natural PRP Can Remedy
PRP therapy powerfully addresses a range of beauty flaws, from wrinkles to hair loss. Read on to learn more about how this therapy can give you a rejuvenated and youthful appearance without the need for synthetic substances or invasive procedures.
Aug 12th, 2024
7 Tips To Prevent Skin Cancer

7 Tips To Prevent Skin Cancer
Did you know you can prevent most skin cancer cases? May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month. Learn how to protect yourself and those you love from this common condition.
May 14th, 2024

5 Tips for Managing Spring Rosacea Flare-ups
The change to warmer weather can trigger rosacea flare-ups, so it’s apropos that April is Rosacea Awareness Month. If you suffer from this pesky skin condition, here are our tips on how to enjoy the change of seasons without flare-ups.
Apr 8th, 2024
How Often Should I Get a Chemical Peel?

How Often Should I Get a Chemical Peel?
Does the term “chemical peel” used in reference to your facial skin make you a little nervous? It shouldn’t! With proper treatment frequency and professional care, chemical peels are one of the safest and most effective facials out there.
Mar 1st, 2024
How Did My Vagina Become So Lax?

How Did My Vagina Become So Lax?
From puberty through menopause, a woman's body can undergo some fairly significant changes, including vaginal laxity. If you’re looking to rejuvenate your vaginal health, we have just the solution.
Feb 9th, 2024
Start Laser Hair Removal Now and Be Silky Smooth by Summer

Start Laser Hair Removal Now and Be Silky Smooth by Summer
Tired of the pain of waxing and the hassle of shaving? Laser hair removal is the solution you’ve been waiting for. To get smooth, hairless skin by summer, it’s best to start in the laser hair removal process in the winter. Here’s why.
Jan 19th, 2024
How What You Eat Can Trigger a Psoriasis Flare-up

How What You Eat Can Trigger a Psoriasis Flare-up
Wouldn’t it be amazing if you could change your diet and keep your psoriasis completely under control? Although that’s not quite possible, you can certainly reduce your flare-ups through your diet.
Oct 9th, 2023
Can Microneedling Reduce My Acne Scars? 

Can Microneedling Reduce My Acne Scars? 
Are you left with visible reminders of teenage acne that mar your complexion? Don’t let acne scars lower your self-confidence. Modern dermatology can improve your appearance with microneedling. 
Sep 1st, 2023

Will I Ever Outgrow Eczema?

If you’ve struggled with eczema for years, you might wonder whether you’ll ever outgrow this inflammatory skin condition. Keep reading to find out.
Jun 1st, 2023
How to Tell if a Mole Is ‘Abnormal’

How to Tell if a Mole Is ‘Abnormal’
Abnormal moles can be an early sign of skin cancer. Read more about the warning signs that a mole may be abnormal and what to do about your skin cancer concerns.
May 1st, 2023
Restore Your Vaginal Health With Laser Treatment

Restore Your Vaginal Health With Laser Treatment
Childbirth, age, and genetics can thin, dry, and loosen vaginal tissue. The resulting urinary incontinence, lack of sexual pleasure, and other symptoms can, at best, make everyday life unpleasant. Learn how laser treatments restore vaginal health.
Apr 6th, 2023
How Can I Help My Teen With Chronic Acne?

How Can I Help My Teen With Chronic Acne?
Acne causes both physical and emotional symptoms that can carry over well into the adult years. As a parent, you can take some important steps to help your teen manage their acne and enjoy a clearer complexion. Here’s what to do.
Feb 8th, 2023
Rev Up Your Sex Life With Vaginal Revitalization

Rev Up Your Sex Life With Vaginal Revitalization
From persistent dryness and irritation to thinning walls, aging can have a negative impact on vaginal tissues. Fortunately, there are options to revitalize and improve these issues and boost your sexual health.
Jan 9th, 2023
Why Facials Are More Than Just Luxurious Spa Treatment

Why Facials Are More Than Just Luxurious Spa Treatment
An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. The same philosophy applies to your skin. Keeping your skin hydrated, cleansed, and nourished can prevent many skin issues. What’s the best “ounce of prevention?” Regular professional facials.
Nov 1st, 2022
The Many Uses of Botox

The Many Uses of Botox
When you think of Botox, do you think of a cure for wrinkles? Although this is one of the uses of this drug, there are many other reasons that Botox is used. Keep reading to learn what other conditions can be treated by this amazing drug.
Aug 1st, 2022
What You Need to Know About Collagen

What You Need to Know About Collagen
Collagen is the most abundant protein in the human body; and when it dwindles, skin begins looking dull and wrinkled. Fortunately, treatments that focus on boosting collagen can help reverse the signs of aging.
Jul 1st, 2022
Is BotoxⓇ Right for Me?

Is BotoxⓇ Right for Me?
As you consider which procedures will work best to help you maintain your youthful appearance, you’re probably wondering if BotoxⓇ is the best option for you. Here are the signs that getting convenient, safe Botox injections is right for you.
May 1st, 2022
When to Consider a Facial Peel

When to Consider a Facial Peel
If you're looking to give your skin a makeover, a facial peel is an excellent option. After removing the outer layer of skin, you’re left with a smoother, more youthful complexion.
Feb 13th, 2022
5 Popular Injections for Younger, Smoother Skin

5 Popular Injections for Younger, Smoother Skin
Your skin, particularly the skin on your face, can be your best friend or your worst enemy when it comes to revealing your age. The good news is that it doesn’t have to be that way, thanks to cosmetic injectables.
Dec 13th, 2021
What Skin Conditions Improve with Microneedling?

What Skin Conditions Improve with Microneedling?

If you’re interested in quick, nonsurgical fixes for skin conditions, you should know about the potential of microneedling to improve your skin. Read on to learn more about how microneedling can help with scarring, brown spots, and more.
Nov 10th, 2021
Where You Can Remove Hair

Where You Can Remove Hair
Making the changes you want to your body can result in increased self-esteem. That’s just one reason you want to permanently remove unwanted hair. So, where can you finally stop shaving, waxing, or tweezing? Just about anywhere.
Oct 13th, 2021

Learn the Mystery Triggers Causing Your Rosacea Flare-Ups
Rosacea flare-ups can seem to strike for no particular reason. And when they do, even mild symptoms can negatively affect your quality of life. That’s why unraveling your triggers is key to managing this bothersome condition.
Aug 1st, 2021

Summer Skin Care Tips for Eczema
Summer means sunshine, warm temperatures, and outdoor adventures. But for people with eczema, it can also mean itchy, painful rashes. The good news is that you don’t have to stay indoors this season. Get tips to care for your skin right here.
Jul 4th, 2021

What to Do About a Bothersome Double Chin
Do you look in the mirror and wish your jawline was more defined? Do you think you could take years off your appearance if you could just get rid of that double chin? Then it’s time to consider Kybella®.
Jun 14th, 2021

Know the Warning Signs of Skin Cancer
Did you know that the No. 1 form of cancer in the U.S. is skin cancer? Luckily, most skin cancers have signs and symptoms that help you catch it early and get treatment. As part of Cancer Prevention Month, learn how to stay safe and cancer-free.
May 3rd, 2021

How We Can Help You Treat Your Psoriasis
Psoriasis can be an embarrassing condition during warmer weather when you wear more revealing clothing. But don’t distress — getting the help you need for your psoriasis means you no longer have to hide in long sleeves and pants.
Apr 6th, 2021

Understanding the Different Types of Acne
Nobody looks forward to an acne breakout. But did you know that it comes in many forms? Here’s how you can tell the difference between each type and find a treatment that works to relieve discomfort and help prevent breakouts.
Mar 12th, 2021

The Benefits of Vaginal Rejuvenation
A woman’s reproductive system goes through significant changes throughout her life, not the least of which is menopause. If you’re struggling with declining vaginal health, we offer vaginal rejuvenation with our V-Lase® technology.
Jan 17th, 2021

Understanding How Chemical Peels Work
What do acne, wrinkles, scars, rosacea, and enlarged pores have in common? They can all be treated with chemical peels, right here in our office. Here’s how chemical peels work — and how they can help you get more beautiful skin.
Nov 6th, 2020

What Is PRP Therapy?
PRP treatments are a nonsurgical way to reduce lines, wrinkles, and other signs of aging. And they can help treat acne and rosacea, too. Here’s how PRP therapy works and how it just might help you enjoy more beautiful skin.
Oct 13th, 2020
Telehealth: The Advantages of Telemedicine

Telehealth: The Advantages of Telemedicine
Struggles to get to the clinic? Trying to reduce your exposure to COVID-19, as well as other contagious illnesses, and still need to see your doctor? Telehealth is safe and easy — receive quality care from anywhere.
Feb 20th, 2024
3 Popular Fillers for a More Youthful Look

3 Popular Fillers for a More Youthful Look
If you’re eager for a younger-looking appearance, fillers may be your best bet. Learn how this minimally invasive treatment works, plus three popular brands to consider. 
Dec 14th, 2023

Orange Coast Dermatology
Orange Coast Dermatology is a state of the art dermatology practice and medical spa providing a wide range of clinical and cosmetic skin care treatments. The team of dermatologists and aesthetic skin care experts at the med spa is highly qualified,...
May 5th, 2019