Torrey Pines Dermatology – La Jolla

Cosmetic Procedures: TotalFX, IPL, Laser Hair Removal

By Tyler on August 24, 2010

TotalFX

Active FX is a high energy fractional laser that interacts with the skin’s surface causing the upper layer to peel off and regenerate a layer of new, healthy skin. The laser beam uses a fractional pattern technique making the healing process much faster, enabling you to get back to normal activities sooner. This laser targets fine lines, sun damage and improves tone and texture.

Deep FX uses fractional CO2 laser microbeams to precisely target the deep dermal layers of the skin. The deep laser pulses lead to tissue regeneration and new collagen formation throughout the entire treatment area, ultimately resulting in long-term collagen remodeling. Deep FX targets deeper wrinkles and scarring and provides remarkable results with minimal downtime.

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Do Vitamin D Supplements Provide the Same Benefits?

By Tyler on August 19, 2010

For decades doctors have known that Vitamin D is essential for normal bone growth and maintenance. In infants and children, for example, Vit D deficiency may cause rickets, a deformity of the long bones, and, in adults, Vit D deficiency may increase risks for osteoporosis (decreased bone density) and hip fracture.  More recently, studies have documented much broader risks for Vit D deficiency.  Low levels of Vit D are associated with increases in cancer – especially colon, breast, and prostate – as well as increases in juvenile diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis and multiple sclerosis.  Evidence suggests Vit D supplementation reduces the incidence of these diseases, but to date, it has not been clinically proven.

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