Fotona 4D Treatment Results
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What is “Skin of Color?”
In general, most believe that when we talk about “skin of color” we are talking about African American skin. That is not the case. Skin types are classified in 6 different classes. Those that burn and do not tan, are a class I-II in the Fitzpatrick Scale. Type III is an intermediate class that sometimes […]
Pico Laser for Melasma or Tattoos
The wrong laser could worsen your condition or take longer to treat. Pigment is Best Treated Using a Pico laser A picosecond laser is more efficient (less treatment needed) than a Q-switched laser. The Pico destroys pigment using photoacoustic effect not a photothermal (heat) effect. Which is why the risk of post inflammatory hyperpigmentation is […]
Healthy Skin Has a 20 to 35% Moisture Content
What is Your Number? If we lived in a humid climate, moist skin would not be much of an issue. But we live in Orange County, which is a desert. Without twice daily application of a good moisturizer, your skin will be dehydrated – thirsty for moisture. Dehydrated skin is rough, dull, flaky, itchy and may have […]
Using Tech to Turn Back the Clock
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Do you have Facial Spots, Freckles or Abnormal Skin Coloring?
These are frequently due to increased melanin production associated with inflammation. Freckles are due to sun exposure and genetic predisposition. Age and sun spots are the result of sun exposure and skin changes related to ageing and genetics. Our StarWalker PQX laser is exceptionally effective in removing freckles, age and sun spots. Most cases take […]
How to Choose a Moisturizer
Your choice of moisturizing agent depends on the skin type you currently have. People with dry skin need a different type of moisturizer than people with oily skin or acne.People with oily skin frequently avoid moisturizers. This frequently backfires because their skin will try to compensate for the missing moisture by producing even more oil.As […]
Are you considering a non-surgical facelift
There are essentially 3 ways of doing this: (1) Fillers (HA, fat transfer, PRF), (2) Threads or (3) Energy (lasers, radiofrequency, high intensity ultrasound). The first two options are invasive – needles and threads that go into your skin. In most people, both tend to last for a relatively short time, months. Besides fillers can […]
Skin Analysis Leads to Better Facials and Treatments
The ultimate purpose of a facial is to revitalize and hydrate facial skin. And the essential cornerstone of all facials is a thorough understanding of your unique skin type. At MLA, before your first facial treatment, we perform a detailed skin analysis using the Image Pro. The analysis will determine your skin type, hydration level, […]
A Side Effect of Hydroquinone is Ochronosis
Ochronosis is a known side effect from the use of skin lightening creams, such as Hydroquinone. Ochronosis may be permanent, as there is no known effective, long term curative treatment for this condition. The condition is most frequently reported in moderately or dark-skinned middle-aged women. Increasing hydroquinone concentration (greater than 4%) and prolonged use (greater than 1 year) increase the risk […]