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Patient age 36 before and after Ultherapy - Source Ultherapy.com Are you looking for a way to rewind the years without going under the knife? Ultherapy could be the ideal treatment for you. It is a cutting-edge therapy that uses ultrasonic technology and is aimed at helping fight the effects of aging with the least amount of downtime and the most success....

At Rebecca Fitzgerald MD Dermatology, your skincare and overall health are our top concerns. While we are able to treat several conditions that are caused by sun damage, the primary and most effective way to prevent potentially permanent and life-threatening conditions is through prevention. Here are a few sun protection tips that will help make for a fun summer and...

  When should I see my derm and when can I just go to the drugstore? I have patients in my office for all kinds of reasons. We all wear a lot of skin and there are thousands of problems with malfunctions and how skin looks. Spots, dots, wrinkles, rashes, zits… How do you decide what’s “dermatologist-visit-worthy” and what you...

The sun is a spectacular ball of energy. Necessary for life and serving as a helpful light, our megastar brightens our days and warms our bodies. For our skin, however, particularly unprotected skin, the sun isn’t so very good. It can be downright harmful. The sun produces three types of ultraviolet (UV) light: UVA, UVB, and UVC. The latter never...

Sagging skin, fine lines, and wrinkles are all symptoms of the skin's aging process, and slowed collagen production is frequently to blame. As collagen production diminishes with age, skin elasticity also decreases. Fortunately, treatments like Sculptra® Aesthetic exist to restore collagen in the face, resulting in firmer, younger-looking skin. Explore how facial rejuvenation with Sculptra works below and why it is important...

Everyone's hands eventually start showing their age - from the inevitable brown spots to wrinkles to thin loose skin that allows veins to appear prominent. Aside from protecting your hands with the same diligence you use for your face with sunscreen and moisturizers, what can you do? Restylane Lyft is a simple treatment that restores more youthful plumpness to the...

  Q. “Do you have ideas about managing my skin while pregnant?” As all mothers know, sacrificing for your kids starts when you get pregnant. You expect your body to change, but your skin? Pregnancy-related skin problems like breakouts, brown patches, and stretch marks shouldn’t be part of the deal, but often they are. Acne flare-ups occur during pregnancy due...

At Rebecca Fitzgerald MD Dermatology, we know the impact your appearance has on your self-confidence  - and how certain skin conditions can be frustrating and at times embarrassing.  Dealing with sun damage, broken capillaries, brown or age spots, and sun-induced freckles can become a daily, time-consuming effort to conceal what you don't want to see. Your time is valuable and...

If you struggle with oily and congested skin, fine lines and wrinkles, or uneven skin tone, you may have considered skin rejuvenation treatments to help revitalize your appearance and renew your self-confidence. If this sounds like you, one treatment stands above the rest: HydraFacial. In just 30 to 45 minutes, HydraFacial can give you the best skin of your life...

Summer’s headed our way and we’re all starting to get very body-conscious. Although most people in LA stay in pretty good shape, even my patients dedicated to hot yoga and extreme spinning come in asking for a little help around this time of year. Real results – not just promises Since we’re only interested in treatments with very real, visible...

“I’m considering cosmetic surgery but I’m not there yet. Do you have any suggestions for me while I decide?” Cosmetic surgery. Has it crossed your mind? Most of us at one time or another think about cosmetic surgery and assume it’s something we need now or will need in the future. I’m going to let you in on something interesting… Your eye...

The Restylane family of fillers just got bigger. Restylane Kysse has made her debut. Seriously soft with the ability to move just like you naturally do, Kysse for lips (and those bothersome barcode lines) adds another dimension for softer, plumper, and more hydrated lips. Restylane Kysse is the first lip filler designed with XpresHAn Technology™ for flexible movement and natural-looking...

Jowls. The word itself is unpleasant. Their existence? Even more so. Unfortunately, droopy skin hanging off the jawline is just a part of the aging process for many of us. Of course, surgical options, like facelift surgery, can address jowls. These, however, come with incisions, risks for infection and bleeding, and the potential for scars. They also require time off...

Ask any friend who curses her saddlebags, some problem areas are more stubborn than others. With this in mind, Zeltiq Aesthetics, the maker of CoolSculpting, has just introduced the CoolSmooth Applicator. We are proud to be the only office in the area to offer this applicator that allows us to target hard-to-treat bulges. Fit for your Thighs CoolSmooth delivers the...

Losing weight can be challenging. Even the most devoted can struggle to find an effective, enjoyable, and sustainable dietary and exercise plan, leaving many looking for a "magic pill" to simplify the process. The hope that a medication or herb will assist with sustainable weight loss is strong. Strong enough that it fuels a $30+ billion industry. Sadly, some of...

One of the most popular products for the cosmetic treatment of aging symptoms on the face, BOTOX Cosmetic is well-known and well-proven. Although the results tend to last for quite a while, they are not permanent. There is also a balance between dramatic results that may last longer versus a more natural-looking enhancement that might require slightly more frequent visits....

Yes, it can. Microneedling is an excellent alternative to laser skin resurfacing that can improve fine lines, acne scars, wrinkles, trauma scars, loss of skin volume, and your skin's color and tone. It is a minimally invasive, outpatient procedure that requires little downtime. At Rebecca Fitzgerald Dermatology, board-certified cosmetic dermatologist Dr. Rebecca Fitzgerald and her team have decades of experience...

Submental fat, also known as a double chin, is incredibly common. While weight fluctuations can cause the issue, it can also be a result of genetics, aging, and even posture, making it something unavoidable in many cases. No matter its cause, a double chin will obscure the jawline and create a heavier, more aged, and less defined facial appearance, which...

Excess fat underneath the chin is a common issue impacting many men and women. This fat, which provides the appearance of a double chin, can be caused by a variety of factors including age, genetics, or weight gain. In many instances, it won’t respond to your diet and exercise efforts. Dr. Fitzgerald offers Kybella, a non-surgical injectable treatment that will...

Ultherapy is the non-surgical face-lifting treatment of choice at the Los Angeles practice of dermatologist Rebecca Fitzgerald, MD. An FDA-approved treatment for lifting and tightening tissues of the face, neck, chin, and décolletage, Ultherapy is highly effective at restoring more youthful skin without surgery. But will it work for you? The only way to know for sure is to visit...