If you’re tired of the endless cycle of shaving, waxing, and plucking, you’ve probably wondered whether laser hair removal actually works — and how it works in the first place. It’s one of the most popular cosmetic treatments in the country, but...
Few treatments have changed the weight-loss conversation as quickly as GLP-1 medications. You’ve almost certainly heard the names — semaglutide, Ozempic, Wegovy — and seen the headlines. But behind the buzz are real questions: How do these injections actually...
Most people wouldn’t skip a yearly physical or a dental cleaning — yet the annual skin exam, one of the simplest cancer screenings in all of medicine, is the one appointment that never makes it onto the calendar. It takes about fifteen minutes, requires no...
You did your time with breakouts as a teenager — so why is acne back in your 30s or 40s? Adult acne is far more common than most people realize, especially in women, and it rarely responds to the same products that worked (or didn’t) in high school. Here’s...
The ABCDEs of melanoma are a simple framework for identifying suspicious moles: Asymmetry, Border irregularity, Color variation, Diameter over 6mm, and Evolving size, shape, or color. If a mole shows any of these signs, it’s time to schedule a skin evaluation....
If you’ve been bothered by stubborn chin fat that doesn’t budge with diet or exercise, you’re not alone. Double chin concerns are one of the most common reasons patients visit East Bay Dermatology & Plastic Surgery — and Kybella has become one of...
Eczema and psoriasis are both chronic inflammatory skin conditions that can cause red, itchy, and scaly patches — but they are different diseases with different causes and different treatments. Eczema (atopic dermatitis) is typically triggered by an overactive immune...
Looking your best on your wedding day is a priority for many brides and grooms. Pre-wedding cosmetic treatments — from non-surgical options like Botox, dermal fillers, and med spa services to pre-wedding plastic surgery — can help you enhance your natural beauty and...
Many people want to improve the appearance of their upper arms, but deciding between an arm lift vs arm liposuction can be confusing. Both procedures improve arm contour, but they treat different concerns, such as excess skin or stubborn upper arm fat. Understanding...
Gynecomastia is a common condition that causes the male breast to enlarge due to hormonal changes, glandular tissue, or excess breast fat. Many men feel self-conscious about the appearance of enlarged male breasts, but modern medicine offers several effective...
