Torrey Pines Dermatology – La Jolla

Skin Cancer Removal at Our La Jolla Practice

By Tyler on March 15, 2011

Skin cancer cases are still rising even though the dangers of sun exposure are now widely known. In a city like San Diego that is fortunate enough to get plenty of sunshine, residents and visitors need to be especially careful shading themselves from cancer-causing rays. With early detection and some advanced technology, we are able to perform skin cancer removal surgery at our La Jolla practice with a very high rate of success.

           

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San Diego Fraxel Laser Treatment

By Tyler on March 1, 2011

Fraxel Laser Treatment

People of all ages should make skin care an essential part of their daily routine, especially here in San Diego where we soak up the sun daily. Taking good care of your skin at an early age can help prevent the unwanted effects of aging later in life. But even taking preventative skin care measures when you’re young, however, doesn’t preclude you from the inevitable effects of aging. As you age, your skin may droop or thin due to the slowing remodeling of skin tightening proteins. Years of sun exposure can also lead to brown spots and pronounced blood vessels.

What is Fraxel? What does it treat?

There are many medical and cosmetic treatment options available for those looking to minimize the visible effects of sun damage and aging. Fraxel is a laser treatment for skin that produces significant results without injections or surgery. This skin rejuvenation procedure helps remove years from your appearance so you regain a more youthful look. Whether you wish to target sun damage, wrinkles, or other signs of age, laser treatments deliver remarkable results, often with fast recovery so you can quickly return to your daily life with renewed skin—and renewed confidence.

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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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Cosmetic Dermatology Options in San Diego

By Tyler on July 19, 2010

 

Cosmetic dermatology offers powerful, non-surgical skin care treatment. Injectables and fillers, laser skin renewal, and laser hair removal all provide pain-free solutions for skin imperfections. Here are some cosmetic dermatology services we offer at Torrey Pines Dermatology to help manage your skin.

Dermal fillers and other injectable products, including BOTOX® Cosmetic and Restylane®, offer cosmetic dermatology patients a convenient solution to wrinkles, fine lines, scars, sun spots, and a host of other skin imperfections.

Laser skin renewal, also known as laser skin resurfacing, is an exciting cosmetic dermatology treatment that allows our patients to achieve smoother, younger skin without relying on chemicals or surgery. During laser skin renewal, light energy is used to remove damaged and weathered skin. New, healthy skin cells subsequently grow and which generates collagen, resulting in vibrant, glowing skin. The cosmetic dermatology professionals at Torrey Pines Dermatology in the San Diego area use the ActiveFXâ„¢ laser system because it offers excellent results with fewer complications than competing laser systems. The ActiveFXâ„¢ system employs “fractionated” resurfacing, similar to the Fraxel® system, treating only small portions of the skin at a time, leaving areas that do not need treatment unaffected. We also offer skin renewal treatments using the IPL® photofacial, Vbeamâ„¢ laser, and laser tattoo removal.

Our cosmetic dermatology professionals perform laser hair removal treatments to reduce the appearance of excessive or unwanted hair on most areas of the face and body. Laser hair removal offers our patients the chance to achieve dramatically reduced hair growth that lasts, often eliminating the need for shaving, waxing, and other temporary hair removal techniques. For most, laser hair removal is not painful. Some describe the sensation as stinging or tingling. It is generally accepted as being far less painful than electrolysis or waxing.

Our team of board-certified dermatology experts is committed to providing exceptional care with maximum comfort. For example, the Zimmer cooling system was specifically designed for superficial cosmetic, laser and medical procedures. Unlike other methods of cooling such as cryogen spray and use of ice packs during your treatment, the Zimmer cools the skin without interfering with your procedure and is controlled by the patient for total pain management.

Learn more about our cosmetic dermatology services for residents in the San Diego area.

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We’re Fanatic About Our Fans!

By Tyler on February 25, 2010

 We’d like to thank everyone for reading our blog and interacting with such positive comments! To keep you even more up to date with news, facts, and tips for healthy skin, become a fan of our new Facebook page   or Follow us on Twitter   using the links throughout the website. On these popular sites you’ll find bios of our renown doctors, interesting notes about skincare, as well as photos and descriptions of many of our great products. We’ll be keeping the notes section supplied with discounts on featured products so be sure to take advantage! Once on the page, click  to allow Facebook to update your feed with all of our most recent posts. It also allows loyal fans like you to post a comment about how Torrey Pines Dermatology has helped you!

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Congratulations!!

By Jennifer on February 16, 2010

 

We are so excited to announce that Dr. Kristen Richards has had a brand new baby boy!! Dr. Richards and her new baby are both doing well and are home resting and bonding. All of us here would like to wish her and her family many wonderful memories in the future. CONGRATULATIONS!!!!

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New Physician at Torrey Pines Dermatology

By Jennifer on December 8, 2009

 

 It is our pleasure to introduce Dr. Maria Bonilla as our newest Physician here at Torrey Pines Dermatology. Dr. Bonilla has returned to her home town of San Diego to join our quality team of Dermatologists. Her enthusiasm for medicine and concern for patients is a natural fit for our patient-centered practice. Dr. Bonilla focuses on Comprehensive Dermatology, Surgical Dermatology and has a special interest in Pediatric Dermatology.

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Welcome to the Torrey Pines Dermatology Blog!

By Jennifer on April 13, 2009

 Welcome to the Torrey Pines Dermatology Blog! 

 

Our blog will be updated routinely and will offer a variety of medical, surgical and cosmetic information for patients.  This will be the place you can go to stay informed of the latest advances in dermatology.  Our focus has always revolved around clinically proven approaches to the myriad medical and cosmetic skin conditions, and this forum will help both existing and prospective patients to make informed treatment decisions based on science – not hype. 

 

My name is Jennifer and I look forward to facilitating the Torrey Pines Dermatology Blog.  I am happy to respond to both medical and cosmetic questions or concerns and encourage you to submit a blog post.  Our goal is to make this a forum for patients – so we need your input! Check back often for educational posts from our four board-certified dermatologists and our medical esthetician.  Remember…proper skin care and sun protection is the best way to prevent future skin problems.

 

What’s new at Torrey Pines Dermatology?  

Our physicians are very pleased to offer the ZIMMER CHILLER – the latest technology for pain free procedures.  The Zimmer cooling system was specifically designed for superficial cosmetic, laser and medical procedures. Unlike other methods of cooling such as cryogen spray and use of ice packs during your treatment, the Zimmer cools the skin without interfering with your procedure and is controlled by the patient for total pain management.  Patients experiencing the Zimmer are thrilled when they finish a procedure and have little or no pain –  something very few physician practices can offer.  So stop suffering through procedures.  There is a better way to manage pain.  It’s called the ZIMMER CHILLER and it is now available at Torrey Pines Dermatology!

 

Check back frequently and  let Torrey Pines Dermatology facilitate the transition to a healthier you.
Have A Great Day!

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