Record-breaking temperatures around the globe seem to be on par with last summer—but there’s more risks than heat stroke. One of the most common reasons patients come to RefinedMD is to get help with reversing sun damage and get up to speed with the best...
When asked what the first, most obvious signs of aging are, most people will say wrinkles. However, at RefinedMD, we are equally asked about undoing brown spots. Also known as liver spots, age spots, and hyperpigmentation, brown spots can also quickly age a person. Moles...
Sun damage: everyone gets it. Unless your parents were methodical about slathering every exposed inch of your skin with sunscreen from the moment you were born and you continued this vigilance uninterrupted your entire life, you have sun damage. At RefinedMD, we are committed to...
It can take decades for some sun damage to show up—but other times it’s a lot speedier than that. If you’ve noticed an increase in hyperpigmentation, lines, or wrinkles this summer, that can all be sun damage that could be largely reversible. At RefinedMD, we...
Sun damage is the leading cause of signs of aging and skin cancer—and it’s 100 percent preventable. However, if your parents didn’t keep you constantly shaded and slathered in sunscreen from the moment you were born, don’t worry. You can also treat the signs of...
Sun damage reveals itself in many ways, and a lot of the time it can take years or even decades to show up. RefinedMD offers a suite of services to reverse the signs of sun damage for your esthetic concerns and keeps you on top...
The Halo laser is a hybrid treatment that uses both an ablative and non-ablative laser at the same time to identify “control zones.” This allows the energy to access the perfect depth of skin to kick-start collagen production and improve skin tone and texture. It’s...
The pandemic ushered in a boom of cosmetic surgeries as patients realized they finally had the time for that facelift, eyelid lifts—or both. When you opt for these more aggressive procedures, you can turn back the clock well over a decade while still looking natural...
If you’re like most people, the answer is probably no. Notice that we said dermatologist here, not esthetician. RefinedMD is home to both renowned dermatologists and leading skin care experts like estheticians because we know that your skin is complex and unique. So, what’s the...
Absolutely. Even if we weren’t in perpetually sunny California, sun damage can and does occur year-round. The idea that sun damage only occurs on sizzling summer days is a myth we often have to dispel at RefinedMD. Sure, you might not burn as easily on...