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What's New In Eye Rejuvenation

Aging eyes are among our patients' top cosmetic complaints.  Fortunately, no-knife techniques energize tired eyes with minimal downtime to the patient.  Eye rejuvenation depends on a fourfold approach: resurface, tighten, volumize and enhance.  Lasers are a great great choice for men and women who want to tighten moderate bags and add youthful contours to their...  read more


Keloid Removal

Q:  I have a couple of Keloids on my right ear.  Does your clinic do Keloid removal?  What is the cost? Dr. Reichel:  Yes, I can do Keloid removal for ears.  The procedure is a surgical removal and takes about 1 hour to perform, based on size and number of Keloids.  For best results, we...  read more


How Do I Correct Stretch Marks?

Q:  I am 24 years old, and have suffered from stretch marks since puberty.  Unfortunately, at the time, options for removing fresh "red" stretch marks were not readily available.  I have seen ablative lasers used on older "silver" stretch marks to help blend and improve their appearance and texture.  Is this something your clinic is...  read more


Can you help puffy, baggy eyes?

Q: My concerns are puffy eyes and bags under the eyes. What's a very good eye serums for my concerns? I've tried a lot of eye products high end to drugstore. Can you give me advice about considering a medical eye lift? Dr. Reichel: Most of the over-the-counter eye creams and serums are able to...  read more


What kind of sedation do you use for liposuction?

Dr. Reichel replies: I use minimal or moderate “twilight” sedation. This means that my patients are awake and able to talk to me during their liposuction procedure. Being a Mohs micrographic surgeon, my post-dermatology training was in surgically removing skin cancers on patients who are awake. Having the training and patience to perform surgical procedures...  read more


What is liposculpture?

Liposculpture is liposuction. They are really synonymous. However, some experts use the term "liposculpture" when they are treating smaller areas of fat such as on the neck, or the knees. Or they use “liposculpture” when talking about "sculpting" areas on individuals that have only minimal fatty deposits, such as a young athletic female that has...  read more


What is tumescent liposuction and do you use it?

Tumescent liposuction was developed by a dermatologist, Dr. Jeffrey Klein, in the mid-1980s. It means to use a large amount of very dilute anesthetic to tumesce, or swell, the fatty tissues. It allows for removal of fat cells while patients are awake, and it greatly decreases the amount of bleeding and complications. Currently, almost all...  read more


CO2 Laser Treatment for Acne Scarring

Q: I am interested in Fractional CO2 Laser treatment for my acne scars on my cheeks and chin. I would love more information, pricing and to find out about scheduling a consultation. I am likely to be a candidate for 1-2 treatments I presume. Dr. Reichel Answers: I would love to see you in consultation...  read more


Provider Tidbits

We once again welcome Dr. Laurie Jacobson who has now been with us here at Pacific Dermatology & Cosmetic Center for almost six months. She brings with her specialized expertise in cosmetic dermatology as well as skin cancer detection and treatment, including Mohs surgery. She trained with Dr. Roy Geronemus in Manhattan who pioneered skin...  read more


Are injections for wrinkles safe for everyone?

Q: I am interested in getting injections to smooth out some wrinkles. I'm a woman of color and wonder if it is safe. Also, what is the cost? A: Yes it is safe to receive injections for lines and wrinkles even if you have darker skin tones. Although some lasers are not safe on darker...  read more


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