More public figures, such as Jada Pinkett Smith and Naomi Campell, have come forward about hair loss around the edges of their hairline. This mainstream attention has prompted the question, “what is traction alopecia?” Simply put, traction alopecia is the loss of hair due to harsh grooming habits, such as
This patient from El Segundo, Los Angeles, wanted to reverse her aged appearance. For the most part, the core issues were attributed to the behavior of different muscles on her face. They either over-contracted or under-contracted. Dr.U recommended Botox for crow’s feet around the eyes, horizontal forehead creases, frown lines,
This patient from El Segundo, Los Angeles wanted to reverse her aged appearance. For the most part, the core issues were attributed to the behavior of different muscles on her face. They either over-contracted or under-contracted. To achieve a more youthful look, Dr.U recommended Botox for crows feet around the
Article Updated August 2022 This patient from Manhattan Beach, Los Angeles, had a rare combination of conditions affecting her earlobes. She had a tear and keloid combination on her left ear. She also had a keloid on her right earlobe, another on the ear plate fold, and one on the
Non-surgical facelift before and after: A Silhouette Lift is performed with dissolvable sutures threaded into tiny absorbable cones to lift and reposition the sagging skin gently. It is commonly referred to as the “no knife facelift,” “thread lift,” or the “lunchtime facelift” and is applied for laugh lines, jowls, the neck,
Acne is the inflammation and infection of sebaceous glands in the skin. This Santa Monica, Los Angeles patient was concerned about ongoing active Acne, resulting in unwanted scarring. Dr. U took a combined approach by combining Spectra laser treatment for Acne with medication. Remarkable Acne Treatment Results With Laser –
Article Updated August 2022 A laugh lines filler adds volume to the parenthetical creases around the nose and mouth, known as nasolabial folds, marionette lines, or smile lines. Over time, such issues start to become deeper. These signs of aging are generally caused by a combination of genetics, sun exposure, and
Update: In 2016, a peer-reviewed medical journal called Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology published a review on cohesive polydensified matrix hyaluronic acid fillers, displaying distinct viscoelastic properties, allowing for better integration even more distribution [1]. The review focused on different variations of Belotero, which is produced using CPM cross-linking technology.
