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Even those who have lost excess weight sometimes find themselves with particularly stubborn areas. The fat under the chin. Love handles, and muffin tops are all examples. While exercise may tone the area, removing fat from isolated areas of the body is challenging – unless you use LipoDissolve. This procedure ...
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As we age, the skin around the lips can pucker and lips themselves can lose volume. Fuller lips are the ambitions of many women, but getting the balance right and ensuring a natural finish is where the skill of the doctor comes into play. Dr Melamed is an expert in ...
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Melasma is a skin discoloration condition that causes darkened, brown patches of skin to develop across the face. It is occasionally misdiagnosed as hyperpigmentation – however, the causes and treatments for melasma are vastly different. It is important to seek professional advice to be sure you are not misdiagnosed. Who ...
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There are many factors which age our skin throughout our lifetime. With thin skin, like that around the eyes, aging may be more noticeable than in other areas of the face. Loose and sagging skin, and exaggerated wrinkles can make us look older than we actually feel. Losing weight, sun ...
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No matter your age, your skin needs love, nurturing and care. In order to fend off aging for as long as possible, it’s crucial to start caring for your skin as early as you can. At each point in life Dr. Melamed recommends following the 4 Commandments of Skincare: Cleans ...
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Rosacea is a fairly common chronic condition, affecting almost 16 million American adults. [1] Facial redness, occasional pimples, tiny red veins and stingy skin are some of the signs of rosacea. It is often worsened by alcohol, heat, exercise and sun exposure. Whilst it can be covered with make-up or ...
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Hormones control almost every aspect of our bodies. As we get older, we start to lose hormones and our ability to reproduce them, this can cause hormonal imbalances and a whole string of weird and unexpected symptoms. Our skin is particularly sensitive to fluctuations in hormones – with three hormones ...
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Every year facial aesthetics and non-invasive treatments grow in popularity. At West LA Medical & Skincare, we pride ourselves in being at the forefront of the aesthetics industry. Not only are all our treatments carried out by a fully certified physician, but we constantly improve our products, procedures and treatments ...
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Who is Dr. Melamed? Dr. David P. Melamed, of West LA Medical & Skincare, is Certified in Aesthetic Medicine (American Academy of Aesthetic Medicine) and a member of the American Society for Laser Surgery. With over 18 years’ experience and a reputation that precedes him, Dr. Melamed is renowned as ...
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What are wrinkles? Wrinkles are creases or lines in the facial skin. Over time and with age, as we lose fat, collagen, and skin elasticity, more wrinkles develop. There are two main types of wrinkles: Dynamic wrinkles: These wrinkles are caused by years of making facial expressions. Frowning and smiling ...
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