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If you are considering laser treatment to reduce or eliminate wrinkles, scars, or pigmentation spots, Fraxel might be the best choice. As the name implies, Fraxel lasers target a fraction of the skin during each treatment session. This fractional skin resurfacing treatment helps stimulate collagen and elastin growth. The result is smoother skin with fewer wrinkles, scars, and overly pigmented...

Less makeup and more naturally beautiful skin? Who doesn't want that? All the wonderful sunny California days can take away the glow your skin used to have. Instead you're faced with roughness, discoloration and a sort of dull and spotty complexion. It can get discouraging to watch your skin change - especially when you feel you've made good choices in...

Living behind a mask means a lot of things. First, it helps keep us and others safer. Second, it hides part of our identity. Your eyes have taken on a new prominence in communicating with those around you. Now's the time you may be noticing eyelids that are heavier, with more wrinkles and hooding. Your brow might look a little...

Age spots, liver spots, or sun spots: whatever you call them, you probably don’t want them! Age spots aren’t actually directly caused by age. Instead, these patches of discoloration on your skin are caused by years and years of sun exposure. They may appear as you age, as the accumulation of sun damage is laid bare. The natural decline in...

The temperate, Mediterranean climate of Los Angeles means we're spared the harsh, cold winters and abrupt seasonal changes that other parts of the country experience. Nonetheless, the coming of Spring is the perfect time to take stock of your skincare routine, rid yourself of what isn’t serving you, and begin to attain the skin care goals you’ve set for yourself....

Patient of Rebecca Fitzgerald Dermatology – Fraxel Fraxel’s the gold-standard all around laser for improving skin texture, tone and radiance. Treatments are tailored to your skin’s condition and existing problems. The addition of PRP (platelet rich plasma) accelerates the recovery process and adds nutrient-rich growth factors which further increase the benefits of your laser treatment. Fraxel Treatment Explained Video <br...

If you are a novice to laser treatment for improvement to skin rejuvenation, Clear+Brilliant Laser may be an ideal first step into the benefits of laser for a wide array of skin problems. Or if you have minimal problems with pigment or roughness, think of Clear + Brilliant as a level-up from chemical peels or microdermabrasion. Clear+Brilliant is a gentler...

Varicose veins can make you feel very self-conscious about your legs. These bulging veins are usually deep purple in color. Varicose veins can cramp and ache, or they may cause numbness in that area. If you have smaller, wispier leg veins, you may have spider veins. This second type is generally less noticeable than the former. Dr. Rebecca Fitzgerald is...

Determining what fillers will give you the best results takes more than a cursory glance. Often what might appear to be the obvious is not what the needs are at all! So much of the considerations are UNDER the skin. Cranial structure, muscle bulk (or lack of), fat loss, collagen diminishment, how the natural fat pads rest upon one another...it's...

The world of cosmetic treatments and procedures is always growing and evolving over time. While this is great to have a wide variety of treatments for our needs, it means that it can be difficult to become familiar with new procedures. Microneedling is a popular aesthetic procedure that you may be familiar with. However, Genius™ RF MicroNeedling is the next...

Sun damage, red spots, and enlarged pores can be embarrassing and unsightly. When they occur on your face, they can be hard to hide. These effects of aging don't have to be permanent, though. A broadband light (BBL) photofacial could help alleviate these issues in a gentle, non-invasive outpatient procedure. Dr. Rebecca Fitzgerald wants her Beverly Hills, Larchmont, and Los...

Once again the annual Women of Larchmont issue of The Larchmont Chronicle kindly nudges me to take stock of the past year. And when I reflect on the whirlwind that it’s been, training other physicians stands out as one of the most gratifying experiences of the past twelve months. In May I headed to Australia and in one week trained...

It’s seldom a single procedure that fulfills the dreams and wishes we have for looking better. Dermatology today is almost on the level of a Julia Child cookbook for creating recipes for facial rejuvenation. Getting a long-lasting and natural-looking appearance update or improvement frequently involves an array or treatments and even some implementation of products. We have Botox, Daxxify, Dysport,...

Leg veins such as varicose veins and spider veins are often frustrating and embarrassing. These unsightly streaks on your lower legs likely prevent you from wearing shorts, sundresses or putting on a swimsuit, but they may also cause you pain. Varicose veins typically come with symptoms such as aching, throbbing legs that bruise easily, itch, or burn. Dermatologists typically treat...

I know sunscreens are the best way to protect my skin from aging. How can I make sure I’m getting the maximum benefits? “I can’t tell you how often I hear patients say, ‘I’m never in the sun.’ Even if you don’t lay out by a pool or on the beach, if you live on the planet Earth, especially in the city...

This summer's heatwave is exhausting. It's also exhausting for your skin! Here are a few tips to help your skin thru the heat and recover from it! If you can skip makeup, do. Your body needs to sweat and the pores need to be open. Most makeup is long-wear and can act like a slightly occlusive layer. A lightweight tinted...

If you suffer from unsightly acne scars, there are several acne scar treatments available that can restore your skin to its natural beauty. To find a treatment type that’s suitable for you, it’s best to consult with our experienced dermatologists. Rebecca Fitzgerald Dermatology can help create a custom treatment plan that meets your individual needs. The best way to reduce...

November is National Health Skin Month, and at our comfortable Los Angeles office, we have everything you need to achieve and maintain the healthiest and most radiant skin of your life. Whether you’re interested in addressing a long-term issue or simply looking to rejuvenate your appearance, Dr. Fitzgerald and our highly skilled and experienced team are here to help you...

Getting ready to “go bare” – An annual pre-summer challenge. How we all would love to have little kid skin again! Just fresh, clear smooth skin… With summer not that far away, we’re going to have to shed the long sleeves, winter scarves, and cute boots. That leaves a whole lot of bare skin…and for some, a whole lot of problems. Here’s a...

A double chin is one of the most frustrating parts of getting older and gaining weight. Diet and exercise do little to address this small area, so many men and women choose plastic surgery such as liposuction or non-surgical alternatives such as Kybella® injections to reduce and eliminate fat beneath their chin. However, the makers of CoolSculpting™ have developed an...