Your outer layer of skin puts up with a lot: sun, wind, weather, and the many elements that work with time to give it an aged, uneven appearance. A chemical peel removes the outermost layers, eliminating the rough surface and exposing the more uniform, smooth skin lying underneath, making chemical peels an ideal choice for Los Angeles and Beverly Hills area patients hoping to achieve that look.

When you visit Skin Care and Laser Physicians of Beverly Hills for a chemical peel at our Los Angeles area office, we will assess you to see exactly what you will need to help improve your appearance.

Chemical Peels Explained

After a chemical peel, Hollywood women and men notice the result is a more even skin tone, fewer wrinkles and scars, and an overall impression of youthful health. The depth of the peel will determine the length and frequency of the procedure, the recovery time, and how long the results will last.

Largely Due To Environmental Factors, The Signs Of Aging Inevitably Start To Become More Apparent And Persistent

If you are not ready to look older than you feel, you may want to consider a non-surgical treatment to improve the appearance of your skin. We provide patients with the most advanced cosmetic dermatology treatments and technologies to address a wide variety of concerns.

Lola’s Custom Facial

45 minutes

I tailor this treatment to you. Whether your skin is sensitive, dry and / or acne-prone you will benefit from this treatment. Everything I use in this facial is customized for your skin. It includes skin analysis, exfoliation, deep pore cleansing, relaxing massage and a custom blended mask. Perfect for monthly maintenance and suggested before any surgical procedure or laser treatments.

Anti-Aging Facial

60 minutes

For the client who wants a spa treatment, ideal before any event. This facial leaves your skin radiant and glowing. A relaxing, pampering experience which incorporates different massage techniques along with lymphatic drainage using the finest of products for ultimate relaxation

Vitamin C Facial

50 minutes

A potent anti-oxidant treatment for the skin that have been exposed to sun and environmental damage. We begin with a light exfoliation followed by a gentle treatment of steam to open up the pores. Next comes a dermatological grade Vitamin C ampoules followed by a massage with Vitamin C crème and we top it off with a firming Vitamin C mask. Your skin is glowing for days.

Oxygen Facial

50 minutes

A great revitalizing facial. Perfect for the frequent traveler or those patients exposed to constant daily pollutants. After exfoliating the skin we use an Oxygen serum followed by an Oxygen Mist, designed to revitalize every skin type. Next comes a massage and a brightening mask. This treatment is ideal for sluggish, dull looking skin. It will brighten your complexion.

Acne Treatment

45 minutes

This treatment is recommended for the patient with oily/ acne prone skin. It is a medically tailored treatment using the best medical topical products. We start off with a thorough exfoliation, relaxing steam followed by deep pore extractions. A serum appropriate for your skin is then applied to calm the skin and then an anti-inflammatory mask is placed on the skin.

Microdermabrasion

Medical Grade / 50 minutes

A very effective, deep exfoliation without side effects. Will significantly improve the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, acne scars, hyper pigmentation. Over the course of several weeks the skin improves in both texture and tone. For best results, we recommend 6-8 treatments minimum. Weekly procedures are recommended for optimum results. After initial treatment package is completed, a maintenance treatment schedule will be recommended to achieve and maintain popular results.

Chemical Peels

30 minutes

We offer a variety of chemical peels, including Glycolic, Salicylic Acid and Retinoic Acid peels for treatment of everything from uneven skin, fine lines and superficial sun damage. The peels are also offered as a series of treatments for more dramatic results. Ask Lola for recommendations on which one might be best suited for you…

Cosmelean^™

Depigmentation Treatment / 30 minutes

This treatment is designed to even out the skin. Safe to be used on all skin types, this breakthrough depigmentation treatment is a new, powerful solution for stubborn melasma, age spots and post-acne spots. Expect up to 3 days of redness and slight peeling.

Hydrafacial^™

This is a gentle treatment aimed at hydrating skin, clearing pores, and evening tone and texture. The HydraFacial^™ begins with the application of serums to remove dead skin cells and deliver the same effects as a glycolic peel, but with no scaling later. Next comes pore-cleaning suction, followed by more skin-protecting serum. This treatment can even help with fine lines and folds.

Back Facial

45 minutes

For the back and shoulders. This is a deep pore cleansing treatment with intense exfoliation where we spend extra time on extractions. It is designed to purge your skin of impurities. Calming antiseptic mask is applied to help fight blemishes.

Pre and Post OP Treatments

50 minutes

Patients preparing to undergo facial surgery and/or peels require special treatment. Lola will customize a treatment package for your skin using treatments that will best enhance successful results from your procedures. We help to prepare your skin before surgery as well as design a post – surgery maintenance program for you.

We will also help to design an at-home regime for your home needs.

Microblading

Up to 3 hours

Sometimes referred to as microstroking or eyebrow embroidering, microblading is a type of “permanent makeup”. It is a cosmetic tattooing procedure that involves adding very fine, hair-like strokes to augment, reshape, or better define the eyebrow. A numbing cream may be used to minimize discomfort, and aftercare instructions will be provided by our esthetician. Microblading is a particularly useful method in camouflaging missing eyebrow hair due to overplucking, injury, or natural asymmetry, and is a convenient way to cut down on grooming time.

Learn About the Double Chin Treatment from our Board-Certified Fellowship-Trained Dermatologists

The Board-Certified and Cosmetic Fellowship-Trained Dermatologists at Skin Care & Laser Physicians of Beverly Hills are leaders creating the curve in the field of aesthetic dermatology. Patients seeking to reduce a double chin with injectable Kybella® in Los Angeles should know that we have collective unparalleled experience with the injectable, including service as the Lead Investigator on clinical studies that led to the FDA’s approval of Kybella® as a treatment for submental fullness.

The FDA has approved a safe and effective option to get rid of submental fullness, often referred to as a “double chin”: Kybella®. Beverly Hills’ Our team was the lead investigators on the Kybella® clinical studies that led to the approval.

“This is a groundbreaking product,” Dr. Jones said. “It is the first-of-a-kind injectable drug that contours and improves the appearance of submental fullness, which patients know as a double chin.”

According to the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery, 7 out of 10 people — women and men alike — are frustrated by submental fullness: the presence of subcutaneous fat that can detract from an otherwise pleasing appearance. One of the most persistent and visible signs of such fat is along the neck beneath the chin, often leading patients to seek double chin treatment.

Though the chin and neck are frequently overlooked by patients hoping to improve their appearance, these features function as an important frame for the face, and a change there can dramatically improve the way you look. The presence of submental fat, whether due to genetics, diet, aging, or some combination of the three, can add the impression of both years and pounds to a person’s face.

At Skin Care and Laser Physicians of Beverly Hills only board-certified cosmetic Dermatologists perform injectable and laser treatments.

Skin Care and Laser Physicians of Beverly Hills, is offering Kybella^®, the FDA-approved treatment that will help revolutionize double chin treatment for patients in Beverly Hills and beyond. Skin Care and Laser Physicians of Beverly Hills is an author, editor, and leading expert on the subject of aesthetic injectables, and, as noted above, he served as lead investigator for Kybella^® — initially known as ATX-101 — ultimately leading to its status as the first FDA-approved drug of its kind for reducing and contouring submental fullness.

How Does Kybella^® Work?

Previously, patients plagued by an unwanted double chin would turn to either liposuction or a neck lift to address their aesthetic concerns. Now, patients seeking double chin treatment in Beverly Hills have a nonsurgical, noninvasive option in the form of Kybella^® — an injection of non-animal deoxycholic acid under the chin to dissolve unwanted, excess fat. Deoxycholate is a molecule that occurs naturally in the body and helps in the process of breaking down fat.

After the patient and doctor agree at a consultation that Kybella^® at the Beverly Hills facility is the appropriate double chin treatment, the area to be treated is marked with a pen and numbed using topical anesthesia or some other method. The deoxycholic is then injected into the skin.

Kybella^® is comparable to other injectables like BOTOX^® and Juvéderm^® in that no surgery is required. Some swelling and tenderness after treatment is expected, though it usually resolves within a few days. There may also be temporary numbness at the injection site, which resolves. The use of ice and painkillers reduces these mild effects.

The actual time required to complete the procedure is about 15 to 20 minutes, and patients can return to work or their daily routine immediately afterward.

Multiple injection sessions at monthly intervals are required to achieve optimal improvement. While most patients achieved desired reduction within three double chin treatment injection sessions, up to six sessions may be required.

Since Kybella^® destroys the unwanted fat, subsequent treatments after an ideal look is achieved are not expected. Once the fat is gone, it is gone.

As with all injectables, it is not uncommon for patients to experience some reaction at the injection site. This may include redness, itching, bruising, hardness, and discomfort. All of these minor symptoms typically resolve in the hours and days after the treatment session. Possible side effects will be discussed during the consultation, when a physician will be able to answer specific questions and address any particular concerns.

More About Kybella^® Double Chin Treatment

Before being approved by the FDA, Kybella^® was the subject of about 20 clinical studies involving more than 2,600 patients. Kythera Biopharmaceuticals spent more than eight years developing the treatment. During that time, researchers found:

• More than 68 percent of the patients participating in the phase III clinical trials responded to the Kybella^® double chin treatment, as opposed to a less than 20 percent response in the patients who received a placebo.
• A well-characterized safety profile.
• A 79 percent satisfaction rate for patients treated with Kybella^®.

Skin Care and Laser Physicians of Beverly Hills was an instrumental part of bringing Kybella^® from those years of studies to its availability for the public today. Our expertise was vital to its now growing popularity, and we continues to be a go-to source on Kybella^® as a double chin treatment option.

Kybella^® is approved only for treating excess fat in the submental area, so patients hoping to use it for bulges elsewhere need to explore other options.

What Does a Kybella^® Treatment Cost?

Since the number of Kybella^® treatments necessary to achieve a patient’s aesthetic goals depends on the patient’s initial amount of submental fat and desired end results, costs are discussed in person at a consultation.

The Kybella^® Consultation

Kybella^® is a powerful and effective treatment, so patients considering it should be sure to discuss anything with their doctor that could impact their results. This includes prior or planned neck or face surgery, other recent or upcoming cosmetic or medical treatments (including injectables, lasers, and more), and any medications, vitamins, or supplements being taken—especially blood thinners. Women should also mention if they are breastfeeding, pregnant, or plan to be pregnant soon.

The consultation is also a time for patients to get further educated on Kybella^® and have their questions answered. The consulting physician can provide before-and-after photos of other patients who received Kybella^® to demonstrate the sorts of results possible for patients who choose the injectable.

Finally, Kybella^® patients should ensure that they feel comfortable with their physician and the treatment before proceeding. Patients who have a realistic idea of how their submental fat will be impacted and what to expect are often highly satisfied with their results.

More About Submental Fullness

The under-chin fat that Kybella^® treats may be what is known as “stubborn fat” or “diet-resistant fat,” given its tendency to remain in place even as bulges diminish elsewhere on the body due to a change in eating habits and increased physical activity.

Dieting and exercise shrink fat cells, but do not remove them from the body. The number of fat cells in the submental area basically stays the same, which is not a problem as long as a person’s fat-reduction methods of choice are maintained. Given the proper circumstances, however, the diminished fat cells will grow again, causing a bulge to reappear in the same place as it was before.

A 2015 American Society for Dermatologic Surgery survey found that 67 percent of the respondents admitted to being bothered by submental fullness, ranking it as a cosmetic problem on the same level as wrinkles and lines that appear around and beneath the eyes.

Kybella^® physically destroys the unwanted cells, and the fat is eliminated. This is not fat that can “regroup” and expand, because it simply no longer exists in the body. Weight gain after a successful Kybella^® treatment can impact results, but the look is typically different since the overall number of fat cells is lower than before.

Another option for reducing submental fullness is CoolSculpting^®, which has a special applicator designed specifically to treat the small area beneath the chin. Like Kybella^®, CoolSculpting^® is a nonsurgical option, though it uses carefully monitored drops in temperature to damage and destroy unwanted fat cells. Dr. Jones and his team can help each patient to determine the best method of reducing submental fat, whether that is Kybella^® or another treatment.

It is important to note that Kybella^® and other, similar treatments for reducing submental fat are cosmetic solutions and not intended as weight-loss strategies. Patients looking to control their weight for health reasons, or who have a significant amount of fat to lose from all over their body, should talk to their primary care physician about their situation and goals.

Skin Care & Laser Physicians of Beverly Hills can also treat small fat deposits, known as lipomas, which appear as bumps under the skin. The non-cancerous bumps typically pose no health concerns and can be easily removed if they made a patient uncomfortable.

Final Words on Kybella^®

Skin Care & Laser Physicians of Beverly Hills is a physician-only practice, which means a dermatologist with a medical degree will administer your Kybella^® injections. This is not a physician assistant or nurse providing treatment, but an actual physician with years of education, hands-on training, and experience, as well as a breadth of knowledge about the face as a whole and an understanding of how changes to one area impact another.

Kybella^® may be used as a standalone treatment, or incorporated into a larger set of procedures coordinated to give the entire face a refreshed and rejuvenated look. Learn more about Kybella^® for Beverly Hills and all of the Los Angeles area—as well as difference a physician-only practice can make—by scheduling a consultation.

Nonsurgical Fat Reduction for the Los Angeles Area

In the past, men and women looked to surgery such as liposuction to remove that muffin top, those love handles, or other unwanted pockets of fat. Now you can experience CoolSculpting^® in Beverly Hills. This revolutionary procedure uses a precisely controlled cooling method called Cryolipolysis^™ to target, cool, and eliminate fat cells without incisions or damage to neighboring tissue. After spending about half an hour in a CoolSculpting^® fat reduction procedure with our physician-only team at our Beverly Hills office, your body goes to work. Over the next two to four months, the fat cells break down, then are naturally and safely flushed from your body.

Because of its versatile nature, the nonsurgical CoolSculpting^® can be used on a variety of areas where stubborn fat clings. Since there is no surgery, there is no related downtime for allowing sutures to heal. And since Skin Care & Laser Physicians of Beverly Hills keeps up with industry innovations and new technological developments, treatment times are faster than ever, delivering the most effective results CoolSculpting^® has to offer.

Before deciding on or beginning any treatment at Skin Care and Laser Physicians of Beverly Hills, you will first have a personal consultation with a doctor who can suggest which path to take to your desired results.

CoolSculpting^® Explained

We often have people come to our practice and ask, “What is CoolSculpting^®?” The non-surgical treatment works by taking the targeted area and cooling the fat cells to a cold enough temperature that they are damaged. Since fat freezes at a higher temperature than other tissues, the treatment does not disrupt the surrounding cells—it only targets the underlying fat cells you wish to get rid of. Tissue is chilled by a cooling panel that passes over the skin.

Once the cells are frozen, they die off, and are then eliminated from the body.

Inquire about a consultation with us online or call our office at 310.246.0495 for more information.

Your CoolSculpting^® Treatment

To begin the procedure, one of our physicians will activate the device and apply it to the patient. As the cooling goes to work in the first few minutes, patients may feel pressure and intense cold, but the sensation quickly goes away. The device does not introduce cold into the tissue, but instead extracts heat from it, steadily lowering the tissue’s temperature. Carefully calibrated sensors ensure evenly distributed results and maximize safety by regulating the process so that fat and only fat is impacted. The entire process will be overseen by one of our physicians—not a nurse or technician, but a board-certified dermatologist experienced in CoolSculpting^® treatments, as well as how various features interact to create a look of balance and proportion.

During a CoolSculpting^® procedure, our Beverly Hills and Los Angeles patients are encouraged to read a book or enjoy a similar activity. Treatment time is short—typically less than an hour—and the procedure is completely non-invasive, so you can return to normal activities immediately. Some patients may experience redness, mild tenderness, minor bruising, tingling, or numbness in the treated area, but this is temporary.

After the nonsurgical fat removal process, Los Angeles women and men will notice that the treated area becomes smaller. This is because the body naturally eliminates the fat cells that were frozen from CoolSculpting^®. For optimal results, CoolSculpting^® can be used on the same area more than once, with noticeable results in two to three months. Studies have shown there is, on average, a 20 percent reduction in the thickness of fat with each treatment.

If you’re ready to learn more about CoolSculpting^® and how Skin Care and Laser Physicians of Beverly Hills can help you, visit us for an assessment to see exactly what you will need to help improve your appearance.

What Is Stubborn Fat?

Two of the best things you can do for your health are eat well and exercise regularly. These activities are good for your heart, and they can also help to keep pounds off—or get rid of weight gained previously. Sometimes, though, certain fat cells refuse to shrink, leaving isolated pockets that stand out as bulges on an otherwise slimmer body.

Fat that withstands efforts to lose it is often referred to as “diet-resistant” or “stubborn” fat. Because it stays in place where it isn’t wanted, patients often find that the best way to eliminate it is to physically remove it from the body. As noted above, the historical go-to method for this was liposuction, which loosens fat cells before suctioning them out through a special long, thin tube known as a cannula. Results are immediate, but the procedure requires down time for healing and recuperation—as well as carries the risks inherent to all surgery.

Since CoolSculpting^® kills unwanted fat cells and causes them to be removed from the body, patients who choose it as a noninvasive option enjoy more gradual results, but also avoid the down sides of surgery.

Another benefit of physical fat reduction via CoolSculpting^® is the fact that it reduces the number of fat cells in a given area, as opposed to diet and exercise, which reduce the size of fat cells, but not their count. The cells that shrink in size thanks to calorie counting and physical exertion remain in place and can swell again in the future, once more creating a double chin or belly.

While CoolSculpting^® is excellent for getting rid of unwanted fat, it is intended for cosmetic use only, such as losing an inch or two here, a double chin there. It is not intended to be a weight-loss strategy or be used with health benefits in mind. For that, nothing beats properly balanced meals in proper proportions and frequent activity.

CoolSculpting^® Has Applicators to Suit Your Needs

Advances in the technology behind CoolSculpting^® have continued to improve the treatment since its introduction to patients. The development of new applicators has reduced treatment times while further improving the patient experience by increasing comfort and enhancing results.

The basic CoolSculpting^® device is ideal for larger areas of the body. With an applicator known as CoolCurve^™, tissue draw and fit are maximized, leading to a better patient experience and satisfaction with results. Skin Care and Laser Physicians of Beverly Hills offers the CoolCurve+Advantage^™, with sessions that take only 35 minutes to treat love handles on the flanks, banana rolls under the buttocks, bra fat on the back, and similar pockets of fat around the body.

A CoolFit Advantage^™ session also takes 35 minutes, treating such common problem areas as the inner thighs, upper arms, and abdomen.

CoolCore Advantage^™ is another option for the abdomen. In just 35 minutes, it can treat either the belly area or the back.

A 45-minute session with the CoolAdvantage Plus^™ applicator is intended for more general de-bulking, focusing on the large abdominal region.

On the other end of the size scale, an applicator, known as the CoolMini^™ allows for greater precision in contouring smaller, more localized bulges. This specialized CoolSculpting^® system is particularly ideal for submental fat, which collects at the neck and forms what is commonly referred to as a double chin.

The underlying technology is the same as other applicators, and patients who choose the CoolMini^™ enjoy the benefits they’ve come to expect from the CoolSculpting^® name. They will experience an average of a 20 percent reduction in fat beneath their chin with each session.

Estimates put the number of people bothered by submental fat at around 67 percent, and many of them—millions, in fact—are searching for a noninvasive solution. CoolMini^™ clinical studies revealed that most of the patients found the procedure to be not just tolerable, but comfortable. Even more said they would recommend it to a friend, and more still (83 percent) reported satisfaction with their improvement.

Ideal results are best achieved after just one or two sessions, each of which lasts a matter of minutes.

The CoolSculpting^® applicator can be used on other small pockets of fat beyond the submental area.

Talk with the physicians at Skin Care & Laser Physicians of Beverly Hills to learn more about what CoolMini^™ and the other applicators can target.

Another Option for Fat Reduction

Patients specifically troubled by a double chin can also consider Kybella^®, an injectable that destroys fat cells. Similar to CoolSculpting^®, results appear over time as fat leaves the body via natural processes. Multiple treatments may be required to achieve ideal results. Since every patient is different, one option may better suit your needs than another. The Skin Care & Laser Physicians team will help determine the best course to take, whether CoolSculpting^®, or Kybella^®.

Enjoy the Benefits of Skin Rejuvenation

So often, what’s hot in skin rejuvenation involves new, cutting-edge devices—such as fractional lasers and radiofrequency or ultrasound applicators—to smooth, tighten, and tone, but currently what’s new is old: microneedling. This technique uses acupuncture-sized needles to create tiny columns of injury that stimulate collagen production over time, and can be combined with other treatments, such as PRP, at Beverly Hills’ Skin Care & Laser Physicians.

Stemming from ancient Chinese practices developed centuries ago, modern medical microneedling, also called collagen induction therapy (CIT), has advanced quietly over the past several decades with an increasing body of literature supporting its use in the treatment of acne and traumatic scars; fine lines; skin laxity; stretch marks; enlarged pores; uneven skin tone; and increased drug penetration into the skin. Dermatologists can now tailor the depth of injury to your skin and its needs. When combined with platelet rich plasma, aka PRP—a component of your own blood rich in growth factors, stem cells, and other signaling molecules—it can further boost microneedling’s beneficial effects.

Call 310.246.0495 today to schedule an appointment for microneedling and PRP in Beverly Hills, or send a message online.

Importantly, medical microneedling—either with or without PRP—is more sophisticated and precise than the treatment offered in spas that use over-the-counter rollers administered by non-physicians. In the right hands, the procedure is cheaper and safer than many higher-tech therapies with less downtime. It is colorblind and cold, so it is safe for people whose skin darkens unevenly, like skin of color or people who suffer from skin conditions that flare with heat like melasma.

Microneedling was one of the hottest topics at a recent annual meeting of the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery (ASDS), the largest group of cosmetic and medical dermatologic surgeons in the country. Dr. Amelia Hausauer, a board-certified dermatologist and the ASDS aesthetic fellow at Skincare and Laser Physicians of Beverly Hills, explains, “Microneedling represents an intersection between regenerative and aesthetic medicine. Let’s harness and augment your body’s own ability to heal itself. Let’s harness it in a way that makes your skin radiant and even-toned.”

Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) for Hair Regrowth

More than 80 million men and women in the United States have some degree of hereditary hair loss or balding, according to the American Academy of Dermatology. That’s an estimated 50 percent of men—two thirds by their mid-30s, 85 percent by age 50—as well as 21 million women in the United States alone. Considering these numbers, finding innovative, new treatments is critical; platelet rich plasma (PRP) is one such therapy, generating lots of scientific buzz.

As a component of your own blood, PRP contains a high concentration of growth factors and signaling molecules that were originally used in orthopedics to heal athletic and other joint injuries, but more recently have found a home in dermatology because of PRP’s ability to stimulate fibroblast proliferation and induce collagen and elastic fiber production. There is also mounting evidence that these same growth factors stimulated by PRP control the hair cycle and can be helpful in treating male or female pattern hair loss. This is a growing field with rapid scientific advancements, but hats off to any therapy, such as PRP, that has no medication side effects, no risk of allergic reaction, and potentially restores fuller hair like you once had.

How Does PRP Work?

The first “P” in PRP is the primary reason this treatment works so well. Platelets are the components in blood that travel to the site of a wound to stop bleeding and begin building new tissue. The body has a vast amount of these healing cells, which also go by the name of “thrombocytes”: almost 14 billion can be found in 30 milliliters of blood.

Simply put, PRP involves a physician taking a small amount of your blood and spinning it in a centrifuge. This motion pulls the platelets from the red blood cells and other components. The process ultimately results in blood with a very high concentration of platelets. When injected back into the body, these platelets get to work repairing whatever needs repairing—and their numbers mean they are efficient and effective. Even incredibly small wounds, such as those caused by microneedling, are targeted for healing, which involves promoting new collagen. In the case of PRP for hair restoration, the concentrated platelets work to rebuild scalp tissue, which can have a regenerative effect on follicles that have stopped producing.

The body keeps platelet levels in balance to maintain optimal health—too many or too few in the bloodstream can lead to problems—but the number taken for a PRP treatment is small compared to the total count in the body, and the platelets are ultimately reintroduced into the system.

Anyone who’s ever sustained an injury knows that healing takes time, and rejuvenating skin with mirconeedling and PRP, or using PRP for hair restoration, is a treatment that delivers gradual results. Patients should see incremental improvements that ultimately add up to positive, noticeable changes. Since the injections are made up of components taken from your own body and are made with precision and care, there is no need for post-treatment recovery or special aftercare instructions. Patients should avoid exposing the treated areas to sunlight without protection in the days and weeks after a session, but can otherwise go about their daily lives and routines.

As with any treatment, the team at Skin Care & Laser Physicians of Beverly Hills will lead a consultation to assess each patient interested in PRP for hair restoration or to pair with microneedling. Each patient’s needs are different, so each approach will be uniquely customized to maximize results.

Over the years, our commitment to quality and innovation has enabled us to keep ahead of the curve by offering the latest available permanent laser hair removal treatment for Los Angeles and Beverly Hills women and men with the latest technology and products, while still maintaining a reasonable cost for our clients. We offer both the Light Sheer Duet Laser and the Excel V Laser to remove unwanted hair.

The Gold Standard

At our Los Angeles area practice, laser hair removal is now more effective and efficient than ever. The LightSheer DUET Laser offers vacuum-assist technology by increasing the spot size to 22 x 35 mm. The LightSheer DUET enables us to treat the back and legs comfortably in only 15 minutes. As the recognized “Gold Standard” for hair removal, the LightSheer DUET Laser represents quintessential simplicity in a state-of-the-art package.

• The LightSheer DUET includes two optimal wavelength 800 nm diode hair removal systems on one versatile platform.
• It treats all skin types, including tanned skin and most hair colors, depths, and diameters for all areas of the body.
• No topical anesthetic is required and treatment time is reduced by 75%.

Excel V

The Excel V Laser is for permanent hair reduction in all skin types and is endorsed by physicians worldwide.

• It treats all skin types, including tanned skin in the summer.
• Copper cooling provides the most efficient method of cooling for optimal skin protection and comfort.
• It has a large spot size for maximum speed and optimal penetration at all follicle depths.

At Skin Care and Laser Physicians of Beverly Hills, our team has years of experience working with local patients. Our staff gives the best advice and can offer the best treatment at a reasonable cost. We strive to offer you excellent service in a relaxing and confidential environment because we take your medical care seriously.

Excellent Results

Our dermatology team members pride themselves on achieving results. Our laser hair removal services will greatly improve the appearance of your skin, giving you the smooth, clean results you’re looking for.

If you are ready to learn more about how you can remove unwanted hair, you can request a consultation with us online or call our office at 310-246-0495 for more information.

Relaxing Environment

By creating an inviting and peaceful environment, we hope to give our clients a comfortable and calming space for laser hair loss removal in Los Angeles. We recognize that the process does not start or stop with the actual procedure. Rather, the entire experience supports a client in his or her pursuit of personal change.

Professional Service

At Skin Care and Laser Physicians of Beverly Hills, our team has years of experience working with local patients. Our staff gives the best advice and can offer the best treatment at a reasonable cost. They strive to offer you excellent service in a relaxing and confidential environment because they take your medical care seriously.

Maintain Smooth, Radiant Skin With Lasers in Beverly Hills

You don’t go from looking young and vibrant to looking older and more worn down overnight. Wrinkles, spots, and other signs of aging develop over time, which is why regular skin care and aesthetic maintenance is a good idea for anyone who wants to keep a refreshed and radiant appearance. The Clear + Brilliant^® laser offers Beverly Hills and greater Los Angeles-area patients the opportunity to preserve their youthful face, as it can smooth texture and even tone quickly and with extremely minimal healing.

Healthy, beautiful skin depends on a variety of factors, including proper sun protection, adequate hydration, and regular, gentle cleaning. Clear + Brilliant^® is designed to fit into a skin care routine optimized to provide radiant skin for years.

Find out more about Clear + Brilliant^® in the Beverly Hills area by calling Skin Care & Laser Physicians of Beverly Hills at 310.246.0495 today.

What is Clear + Brilliant^®?

This skin care system was created by physicians who developed fractional laser treatments now widely used for stimulating collagen production and evening out skin imperfections.

Rather than helping people to “turn back the clock” on their faces, the Clear + Brilliant^® laser provides what its makers refer to as “a refreshing boost.” Think of it as the difference between a weight-loss diet plan and eating well to maintain a healthy, slim figure.

Clear + Brilliant^® is what’s known as a non-ablative laser, which means it works to improve the quality of your skin from the inside out. As a more invasive option, ablative laser treatments actually remove the outermost layers of skin, similar to a chemical peel, to reveal the fresher layers below. Clear + Brilliant^® works in much the same way as other gentle laser treatments, but its impact serves more to prevent visible signs of aging from becoming apparent.

Clear + Brilliant^® Details

A Clear + Brilliant^® session can run 10 to 30 minutes, during which a physician on the Skin Care & Laser Physicians of Beverly Hills team will move a specially designed handpiece over the area to be treated. The device has a patented tracking system to ensure even application of the laser energy for consistent results.

The smoothing effects will become increasingly apparent in the days and weeks following your Clear + Brilliant^® treatment, as collagen production increases, but the main benefit will be the ongoing appeal of your already beautiful skin.

To achieve optimal results, patients should expect to receive about four to five treatments. The more frequent the treatments, the faster the lasting results will become apparent.

Some patients experience mild swelling and redness for a short time, about 12 hours, after their treatment. A Clear + Brilliant^® session may also trigger skin sensitivity, and even itchiness, that last for a few days, but both sensations are signs that the body’s healing processes are progressing as they should.

Looking for More Than Clear + Brilliant^® in Beverly Hills?

Since the Clear + Brilliant^® Laser is ideal for maintaining a radiant, youthful appearance, and while its skin-refreshing abilities can improve a variety of skin types and conditions, it’s best suited for people seeking subtle changes as they preserve their current look. More dramatic corrections are possible through other laser skin resurfacing treatments, such as IPL, Fraxel^® Restore laser, UltraPulse^™, and more.

Discover Gold-Standard Resurfacing

The UltraPulse^™ Fractional CO2 Laser improves fine lines, wrinkles, folds, scars, tone, texture, and pigmentation, all at once which takes years off of your appearance in just one treatment.

Used by our team of doctors, the system is considered to be the gold standard by Skin Care and Laser Physicians of Beverly Hills for its ability to treat deeper wrinkles and conspicuous scars with short pulses of high energy which allows for precise and predictable results. The laser does require downtime of one to two weeks.

What Does UltraPulse^™ Fractional CO2 Laser Treat?

The UltraPulse^™ Fractional CO2 Laser is designed to treat a variety of deeper lines and conspicuous scars creating a dramatically rejuvenated appearance particularly with older sun damaged skin.

Relax in Your Skin

Skin Care and Laser Physicians of Beverly Hills is set up as more than just a practice. It’s a safe place to pursue change, surrounded by caring staff.

A Professional Staff

Skin Care and Laser Physicians of Beverly Hills team welcomes patients from all around the Los Angeles area with a mix of professionalism, knowledge, and compassion. They work with discretion and with each individual’s goals and particular circumstances in mind.

Get the Results

The UltraPulse^™ Fractional CO2 Laser is a top-of-the-line system, which is why our team of doctors uses it for their laser resurfacing patients. Discover what it can do for you.

Minimize Fine Lines and Wrinkles in the Los Angeles and Beverly Hills Area

The Fraxel^® DUAL laser at the Los Angeles area’s Skin Care & Laser Physicians of Beverly Hills improves on the practice’s longtime use of Fraxel^® technology by offering two benefits for patients: it targets the skin’s surface while also impacting deeper layers to provide a comprehensive rejuvenation.

A Fraxel^® treatment is a non-invasive procedure that can focus on improving tone and texture, reducing the appearance of brown spots, acne scars, fine lines and more. When you visit our office for Fraxel^® DUAL Laser, you will undergo an assessment prior to starting any treatment plan. We may recommend one of the two Fraxel^® DUAL laser modes, or even a combination of them both.

Request a consultation for Fraxel^® DUAL in the Los Angeles area by reaching out online or calling our office at 310.246.0495 for more information.

Why Choose Skin Care & Laser Physicians Of Beverly Hills?

Skin Care & Laser Physicians of Beverly Hills is a physician-only practice consisting of four board-certified dermatologists who are innovators in the field of aesthetic dermatology. Our experienced team of skin-focused professionals takes a personalized approach to Fraxel^® DUAL laser and other cosmetic treatments.

Our dermatologists will oversee all aspects of your initial consultation, procedure, and follow-up process for Fraxel^® DUAL laser and other aesthetic surgical and nonsurgical techniques. Each member of the team is highly knowledgeable on advanced laser skin resurfacing treatments, such as Fraxel^® DUAL laser, and is dedicated to achieving natural-looking, exceptional outcomes.

 

Fraxel^® Dual Laser Explained

The light energy from a Fraxel^® DUAL laser is designed to travel deep into the targeted skin area, penetrating the surface as a group of microscopic energy columns. These columns—each surrounded by a larger area of untouched skin—trigger natural repair processes by stimulating collagen, which gradually fills out lines, dents, and divots to reduce their appearance. Simply put, Fraxel^® promotes your skin’s own healing efforts, resulting in natural rejuvenation that can remove years from your appearance.*

Some results will be visible after one treatment, but multiple Fraxel^® treatments may be necessary to achieve the desired effect. Note that just after Fraxel^® treatments, your skin may appear red and exhibit some swelling, similar to the look and feel of a sunburn. This typically resolves in several days, if not sooner. As the old, treated skin flakes away, fresher, healthier-looking skin will be revealed. Fraxel^® offers treatments that can be ablative (removing cells from the skin’s top layer), non-ablative (milder and not harmful to the skin’s surface), or a combination of the two.

The revitalized look can be long-lasting, though the duration depends on a mix of factors, including age, lifestyle, and ongoing skin care. Talk to the Skin Care & Laser Physicians of Beverly Hills team about the best options for maintaining fresh-looking skin both at home and with ongoing treatments from an experienced dermatologist.

What Can Fraxel^® Dual Laser Treat?

The Fraxel^® DUAL system combines two infrared lasers with wavelengths of 1550nm and 1927nm, for fully customizable results. Between its two modes, Fraxel^® DUAL laser can accomplish quite a bit:

1550 Mode

• reduction of wrinkles around the eyes
• acne or surgical scar improvement

1927 Mode

• tone and texture improvement
• actinic keratosis treatment
• brown spot reduction

Fraxel^® DUAL laser treatments can be used to improve the appearance of skin on the face and neck, chest, arms and legs, and back.

What is Collagen and Why is it Important?

Fraxel^® DUAL laser works by kickstarting collagen remodeling – but what is really is collagen and why is it vital for skin health? Collagen is the most common protein found throughout the human body. Put simply, it acts as the “glue” that holds everything together. It is primarily found in the body’s connective tissues, bones, muscles, and tendons. When it comes to the skin, collagen plays an important role in anchoring cells together and maintaining strength and elasticity, as well as providing a structure that can hold beneficial hyaluronic acid molecules. Along with this, the tough, flexible protein also helps in the process of replacing dead skin cells with new ones and in wound closure by forming the basic fibrous network in the dermis (the middle layer of skin) upon which new cells grow.

Collagen is one of the main components that keeps the skin looking supple, smooth, and youthful. When levels begin to deplete, the loss impairs the structural integrity of your skin and affects its appearance. This change, along with a reduction in the levels of elastin (a protein that gives the skin elasticity) and moisture, plays a significant role in the development of crow’s feet, worry lines, and other common cosmetic skin concerns.

Fraxel^® DUAL is a popular laser skin resurfacing tool designed to revitalize the skin and improve its texture by making controlled micro-injuries that stimulate new collagen formation in the dermis.

What Causes the Breakdown of Collagen?

Collagen loss is linked to both internal and external factors. The first signs of aging are typically seen around a person’s mid-30s. As you grow older, your body begins to naturally produce less of the protein. Age-related collagen degradation is one of the most common causes of thin, dull, sagging skin and wrinkles. Additionally, overexposure to sunlight and other environmental factors, habits like smoking, and lifestyle factors including chronic stress may speed up the decline in collagen production.

Gut health is also an influence, since a diet that is high in sugar may be to blame for dull, brittle skin. This is because too much glycation (a process by which sugar in the bloodstream bonds with proteins) causes chronic inflammation and damage to nearby connective protein fibers while also making the skin less resistant to assailants. Prolonged contact with ultraviolet radiation from sunlight accelerates the aging process by penetrating the skin layers and causing long-term damage to the DNA of cells. Fraxel^® can help to reverse this damage.

More Options for Skin Rejuvenation

Patients looking to reduce the appearance of scars, improve skin tone, and more may also consider microneedling. Like the Fraxel^® DUAL laser, this treatment creates incredibly small injuries in the skin to stimulate collagen production, but microneedling uses small, thin needles instead of laser energy to create the columns. This treatment can also be paired with PRP (platelet-rich plasma) to further boost its effects.

In addition to Fraxel^® DUAL laser, one of the other commonly used alternatives to minimalize the symptoms of aging, acne, hyperpigmentation, and sun damage is intense pulsed light (IPL). IPL therapy uses gentle beams of light at different wavelengths to penetrate the lower layers of the skin without harming the surface layer or surrounding tissues.

For more severe or advanced wrinkles, pigmentation issues, and scars, UltraPulse^™ Fractional C02 Laser technology can create dramatic results.

Bringing the Heat

Vascular conditions are blemishes caused by blood vessels failing to function the way they should. Issues range from thin, visible veins to large swaths of discolored skin.

The Excel V laser by Cutera^® and VBeam laser systems, used at Skin Care and Laser Physicians of Beverly Hills, are designed to treat vascular conditions. They specifically target the impacted areas with heat to destroy wayward vessels and create a more uniform skin appearance and tone.

Your Treatment

The Excel V and VBeam lasers can treat a variety of skin conditions relating to dilated blood vessels.

• Rosacea: This disorder gives its sufferers red cheeks, nose, chin, and forehead. Doctors still don’t know what causes it, and there’s no cure, but it can be controlled, and its appearance can be minimized.
• Facial Telangiectasia: These are blood vessels that dilate to noticeable proportions, primarily on noses, cheeks, and chins.
• Spider veins and other leg veins: Blood flow problems can create a condition that makes thin, winding veins stand out from the surrounding skin in snaking red or blue lines, typically on legs. They can also appear on faces.
• Port Wine Stains: These are collections of blood vessels that form dark red or purple patches on the skin. They typically appear on the face as a birthmark, but can appear on the chest, arms and legs, or elsewhere.
• Cherry Angiomas: Small growths that take their name from their red or purple color can pop up pretty much anywhere on a patient’s body. The capillary clusters appear more frequently as patients get older.

When you visit Skin Care and Laser Physicians of Beverly Hills to discuss your vascular condition, we will assess you to see exactly what you will need to help improve your appearance.

True professionals

At Skin Care and Laser Physicians of Beverly Hills, our team has years of experience working with patients from the Los Angeles area. The staff is made up of people who take your medical care seriously and handle everything with skill, discretion, and compassion.

Desired results

Vascular conditions are noticeable, and the results will be as well. The Excel V or VBeam laser, at the hands of our talented professionals, can lead to life-altering changes.