The HydraFacial has become a favorite procedure for patients who want a quick, safe, and effective way to achieve glowing, radiant skin. If you have been considering this treatment to revitalize your skin, you may be wondering about the typical price of a HydraFacial. At Rebecca Fitzgerald MD Dermatology in Los Angeles, a HydraFacial is not just a treatment—it is...

At Rebecca Fitzgerald MD Dermatology, chemical peels are one of our most popular non-surgical treatments. These specialty treatments are designed to dramatically improve your skin texture, tone, and overall facial appearance by removing dead skin cells and encouraging new skin growth. If you are considering a chemical peel to refresh and rejuvenate your skin, you may be wondering about the...

That decision to get a tattoo at the time seemed like a great idea. Or maybe it was done on the spur of the moment while with friends, not considering the fact that it would last "forever". Whatever the reason, now you want it gone. How difficult is it to remove a tattoo? We always counsel patients who are considering...

Using lotions and creams but still have itchy, flakey, dry body skin? Did you choose the correct cream, or was it a misstep? That lotion seems ineffective as your skin continues to beckon for more moisture. Why are you getting such little benefit from a product that's supposed to solve a problem, and what can you do? Putting lotion on...

Knowledge is power, and the more you understand about skincare products, the more effective your decisions will be. (Not to mention the money you'll no longer waste on pretty jars that are mostly just pretty jars.) Not knowing where to start or what the true core skin care needs are leaves most people guessing and at the mercy of the...

Active ingredients can be a broad and confusing term in Skincare. What most professionals mean by “Actives” is a reference to products and ingredients that exfoliate and speed up cell turnover such as Retinoids, AHA/BHA, or Manual exfoliating scrubs. These sometimes strong ingredients can be used together in a weekly skincare routine, but for those with already “Sensitive Skin” this...

Halo and Broadband Light Combination procedures can make a remarkable difference in achieving the results you want. A particularly beneficial combination is Halo Laser and BBL (IPL with customizable filters). BBL is a light source. Discolorations of red and/or brown are easily minimized with broad band light alone. You may be more familiar with the terms IPL, Intense pulsed light...

  Fight low humidity with a humidifier. A/C removes moisture from the air in your car, office, and home. Spritz - keep a small container of Evian or Avene thermal water, or your fine mister with bottled water, in your car, purse, night table, or work desk. If you tend to flush or experience persistent redness and want to use...

Don't miss our Once-a-Year Promotions   Vitamin C has long been THE star of the antioxidant family. With newer formulations, nearly every skin, even the sensitive, can benefit from the serious actions of Vitamin C.  Major topical antioxidants and their benefits: Vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid): Helps brighten skin tone, reduces the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, protects against...

"I wear makeup most days and I struggle getting it all off. Why is my regular cleanser not working?" One of the best things about today's foundation is that it stays! One of the worst things about today's foundation is that it stays! Between primers, stay-all-day makeup, concealers, and setting sprays, your cleanser might very well be losing the battle....

Your skin needs help, but how do you decide exactly what? Our Nurse Practitioner Angela Sarff has a short list of top favorites.   Acne-prone and/or oily skin begging for a balancing product? SkinCeuticals Silymarin CF - A great antioxidant (Vitamin C) for Acne-prone skin. Silymarin helps balance lipid/sebum in overactive oily skin. It also has brightening effects.   Easily irritated...