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CoolSculpting Infographic

Comprehensive Dermatology Center of Pasadena created a CoolSculpting infographic to help patients easily understand the basics of CoolScupting. CoolSculpting is the #1 non-invasive fat reduction procedure in the world. Three million treatments have been performed worldwide and 83% of users rated that the treatment was worth it on RealSelf. The…
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Acne: A Secret Anti-Aging Weapon?

Acne has never been the silver lining in anyone’s cloud. Whether it’s the long, slow burn that turns adolescence into an exercise in avoiding mirrors, or the adult flare that strikes on the day of the big presentation, none of us has ever been heard to gush, “Thank you, acne!”…
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Permanent Makeup: Not Just for (Literal) Rock Stars

Permanent makeup is an idea whose time has come, and not just for rock stars and models. By permanent makeup, of course, we don’t mean that buildup of mascara that comes from falling asleep before cleansing. Nor do we mean theatrical flights of fancy that would be completely out of…
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Pregnant Skin: Your Guide to the Changes and Challenges

Pregnant skin glows — or so the cliche goes. And indeed, for many women, being pregnant does make the skin look healthier, rosier, and more glowing. Doctors don’t know for sure what causes that pregnancy glow — or why some women have it and others don’t — but they suspect…
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KYBELLA for Men: Helping Guys Loosen Their Ties

KYBELLA, the FDA-approved nonsurgical treatment that reduces the underjaw fullness known as the double chin, has been wildly popular since it became available a little over a year ago. As with many cosmetic treatments, women love KYBELLA because it subtracts years from the profile and allows low necklines and jeweled chokers….
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Laser Hair Removal: One Smooth Move

Laser Hair Removal (LHR) isn’t just for summer skin exposure. Did you know that this safe and effective way to remove unwanted body hair has benefits all year long? The Rio Olympics have come to an end, but one burning question remains. As a Facebook user posted, “In 50 years…
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Exfoliation: Like Autumn for Your Face

Exfoliation sounds like a spell Harry Potter might use, but it’s an important part of the “seasonal” cycle of healthy, beautiful skin. Your skin cells turn over on a much more rapid rate than Earth turns through the seasons of the year, but the falling leaves of autumn are a…
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Adult Acne: It’s Not High School All Over Again!

Adult acne is more common than you might think, especially among women. (We’ll look at some of the causes in a minute.) In this back-to-school season, an acne flare can make you feel like a young, insecure teen reaching for the cover stick again, no matter what your age. Aren’t…
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Morning Skin Care Rituals, Then and Now

Morning skin care rituals vary depending on your skin’s needs and your schedule. They have varied across the years, too. Your mom, grandmother, and great-grandmother probably followed very different beauty and makeup routines than you do — although the basics remain the same. Just for fun, here’s a classic late…
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Scars and How to Minimize Them

Scars were once prized as signs of victory among duelers and warriors. In some parts of the world, intentional scarring, like tattooing, marks one’s tribal identity or symbolizes a rite of passage. For all of us, scars are signs of survival — a wound healed, a disease overcome — but…
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