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Could Acne Treatment Lead to Clear Skin and a Sore Throat?

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Low dose oral antibiotic prescription is a very common acne treatment. The systemic use of antibiotics seems to have a positive effect on acne symptoms by lowering the total bacterial load of P. acnes on the skin and by reducing inflammation. There are a number of antibiotics commonly prescribed for acne including doxycycline and tetracycline. These drugs have a number of well known side effects. For example, they often lead to stomach discomfort and allow yeast infections to flourish. They ...

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DEC
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Categories: Acne, Beverly Hills, Board Certified, Dermatologist, Dermatology, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, Uncategorized

Temporary and Permanent Lip Augmentation Options

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With more and more Hollywood actresses now choosing lip augmentation, it’s not surprising that this trend is also popular with women at every income level who want to enhance their facial features. When augmentation is used to restore the natural fullness that has been lost due to aging, the effects are often quite good. Lips can be plumped slightly while still maintaining their overall shape and proportion to the rest of the face. However, dramatic enlargement can drastically alter the ...

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Categories: Beverly Hills, Board Certified, Dermatologist, Dermatology, Juvederm, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, Perlane, Products, Radiesse, Rejuvenation, Restylane, Skin Treatment, Uncategorized

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Patients May Get By With Fewer Botox Injections

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Botox injections are the single most frequently performed minimally invasive cosmetic procedure in the U.S. This wrinkle smoothing product has a good track record for effectiveness and has few serious side effects when used cosmetically. However, another reason for the large number of injections is that Botox does wear off. The amount of time this takes varies from one patient to the next. A commonly recommended maintenance schedule is 3-4 treatments ...

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JUN
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Categories: Beverly Hills, Board Certified, Botox, Dermatologist, Dermatology, Dysport, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, Products, Rejuvenation, Skin Treatment, Uncategorized, Wrinkles

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Dermal Fillers Carry Small Risk Of Serious Complication

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Most of the side effects associated with dermal fillers are not serious. Minor effects such as swelling, bruising, and redness generally resolve on their own within the first two weeks after treatment. Allergic reactions may be more severe and require medical attention. However, one of the most serious complications is injection of filler material into an artery. This is called intra-arterial embolization. It rarely occurs; but when it does it can lead to extensive tissue damage.

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MAY
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Categories: Beverly Hills, Board Certified, Dermatologist, Dermatology, Juvederm, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, Perlane, Products, Radiesse, Rejuvenation, Restylane, Skin Treatment, Uncategorized, Wrinkles

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Permanent Makeup Risks & Benefits

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Permanent makeup (micropigmentation) is sometimes touted as a solution for women who want to stop spending money year after year on cosmetic products. However, having pigment tattooed into eyelids, eyebrows, and lips is a serious decision with long term consequences. Although it may be the best option for reconstructive purposes, permanent cosmetic applications aren’t something that should be taken lightly.

Permanent cosmetics do provide long lasting results in many cases. However, they often fade over time requiring additional treatments. ...

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MAY
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Categories: Beverly Hills, Board Certified, Dermatologist, Dermatology, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, Products, Rashes, Skin Treatment, Uncategorized

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