Our skin is amazing, it's our body's largest organ. Unfortunately, it's exposed to many factors that can impact your health, including skin cancer. The post 7 Ways to Prevent Skin Cancer first appeared on Dermatologist in Davis, CA ..read more

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Botox is a toxin that is produced by the Clostridium botulinum bacterium. The post What Is Botox Made Of? first appeared on Dermatologist in Davis, CA ..read more

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While best known for its ability to reduce wrinkles, BOTOX® is used for more than just cosmetic purposes. BOTOX is also FDA-approved to treat migraines and excessive underarm sweating.  So, how does BOTOX work for chronic migraines and sweating? What can you expect during a therapeutic BOTOX appointment? Keep reading… How Does BOTOX for Migraines Work? BOTOX is a type of injectable neuromodulator that can treat migraines by blocking neurotransmitters that carry messages such as pain between your nerves and brain. Thus, when this pathway is blocked, your brain doesn’t get a pain signal, an ..read more

Sagging skin, creases and wrinkles in the neck and chin area are some of the most common age-related cosmetic concerns among both women and men. Fortunately, there are several non-surgical neck contouring and double chin treatment options that don’t require extensive downtime. 1. VirtueRF Microneedling VirtueRF combines the skin rejuvenating benefits of both radiofrequency and microneedling to deliver more enhanced and longer-lasting results than with microneedling alone. Vivace can be used on both the face, neck, chest (decolletage),  to stimulate collagen, tighten the skin and reduce wr ..read more

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As teens, we’re taught that changes in our hormones during puberty can cause pesky acne breakouts, but did you know that adults can also experience a variety of skin changes caused by hormone fluctuations later in life? In fact, hormone imbalances could be to blame for everything from acne to dark spots to thinning skin. Here’s how to best treat these common hormone-related skin issues. How Hormones Affect Your Skin For women, changes in hormone levels throughout the month can have a noticeable effect on the skin causing oily skin, clogged pores, and breakouts.  During pregnancy hormonal ..read more

Getting beach-body ready for summer vacations, family get-togethers, picnics and other warm-weather activities doesn’t have to be stressful or time-consuming. Looking and feeling your best just in time for summer plans can be as easy as scheduling a non-surgical cosmetic treatment or two, no recovery or extensive downtime required. Here are a few of the best cosmetic treatments for summer. 1. CoolSculpting® Fat Reduction Common trouble spots like love handles, bra rolls and belly fat can be significantly reduced using non-surgical CoolSculpting®, with initial results showing up in as little as ..read more

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