Nonsurgical Treatments
Minimizing and Treating Bruising after Procedures
Bruising is common after surgery and filler injections. It usually peaks around 48 hours after intervention and then slowly resolves over 10 days. While most patients expect bruising after surgery, it is less accepted by patients after minimally invasive treatments such as filler. Bruising from filler can be minimized by injecting with a cannula instead…
Read MoreAcne Management: When it Feels Like You’ve Tried Everything
Acne is caused by a variety of factors. These factors include increased p. acnes bacteria, increased oil production by oil glands, “clogged pores,” genetic susceptibility, and increased androgen hormones. It is important to target multiple causes of acne to best control it. There are many “tried and true” options and some newer and less well…
Read Moredermal filler can bring a face into balance
When it comes to hyaluronic acid injectables (more commonly known as fillers), we tend to focus on areas of volume loss such as the cheeks, under eyes, and lips. The chin is often ignored but can be a great candidate for filler augmentation. There are several benefits of chin filler including: Correction of under-projected chin…
Read MoreMicroneedling: Simple and Effective
Microneedling is a minimally-invasive cosmetic procedure with a short treatment time, minimal downtime, and noticeable improvement within a few days. It is also cost efficient while still providing long-lasting results. It is performed with a hand-held device containing a tip with very tiny needles. This creates micro wounds in the skin, which help to increase the production…
Read MoreWelcoming a Dermatologist to the Appearance Center
Dr. Adam Aronson has joined our team! He is a Board Certified Dermatologist with an interest in cosmetic treatments that can compliment and enhance healthy skin. Dr. Aronson specializes in injectable treatments, dermal fillers, advanced skin care, laser treatments and chemical peels.
Read MoreWhat to do for Dark Circles
Dark circles under the lower eyelidsare common in men and women. Often accompanied by bags, dark circles can make you appear older and tired. Fortunately, there are options to improve the appearance of the undereyes. What causes dark circles?There are a number of contributing factors, including What can be done to address dark circles? Injectables/fillers to help replace lost…
Read MoreMeet our PAs!
Physician Assistants Shea and Alyssa are an integral part of our Appearance Center team, and both are eager to help you to look your best. Many procedures can be performed in the office by our PAs, with minimal or no pain, and quick recovery. If you want an assessment of what’s best for you, including…
Read MoreSpotlight Procedure: VI Peel
We are pleased to be offering the VI Peel, a chemical peel that is a blend of acids, retinol, and vitamins that goes beyond a general resurfacing peel to treat specific conditions, including: Acne and acne scarring Hyperpigmentation Fine lines and wrinkles Benefits of the VI Peel include: Restoring a more even skin tone Smoothing…
Read MoreSpotlight Procedure: CO2 Laser Resurfacing
The fractional CO2 laser creates tiny “columns of thermal destruction” in the skin that stimulate the growth of new, healthy skin cells to replace old, damaged cells. This procedure treats wrinkles, discoloration, sun damage, age spots, and acne scars. Instead of removing skin layers with chemicals, the CO2 laser removes skin layers by vaporization. During…
Read More3 Must See Treatments for More Beautiful And Luminous Skin This Spring
Is Your Skin Ready For Spring? Spring marks the beginning of new things, fresh starts, and is commonly portrayed as the season of youthfulness, love, and vitality. At the Appearance Center of Newport Beach, we believe that everyone deserves to take part in this season of resurgence and regeneration. That is why our experienced and…
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