Santa Monica Patient Follows Up with Fraxel Dual Laser Treatment for Acne Scars: This Santa Monica, Los Angeles patient was concerned about significant acne and the resulting scars. Dr. U’s acne treatment began with a combination of Spectra laser and medication for existing inflammation in the sebaceous glands using a
This Los Angeles patient complained of large bumpy growing lesions on what looked like razor bumps in head and neck areas. They were painful, itchy, and often discharged pus and blood. A number of steroid injections were used previously at other clinics without success. Oral and topical antibodies were also
Article Updated August 2022 FUE hair transplants are rising in popularity. More and more celebrities are opting for the procedure, especially with the invention of improved, more versatile FUE devices, such as the UGraft Zeus. Since catapulting to stardom as a VIP at Manchester United, the world has been obsessed with
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. To achieve a more youthful look, Dr.U recommended Botox for crows feet around the
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,
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,
