A woman’s body is a beautiful, powerful thing, able to endure the extreme stresses of childbearing and nursing. Unfortunately, due to factors like genetic makeup, hormone spikes, birth complications and age at pregnancy, your body may display long-term effects...read more
The month of May signals the glowing return of summer sun as days become brighter, longer and hotter. It’s no wonder why May is also Skin Cancer Awareness Month. In acknowledgement, CSI presents some myths and facts about skin...read more
Rosacea can make you feel self-conscious and alone – as if you were the only person with this challenging skin condition. But did you know that Princess Diana had it? And that...read more
Breast augmentation — playfully known as a “boob job” — remains the most common cosmetic...read more
When it comes to your skin’s health, if you don’t snooze, you lose. Without enough restful sleep, your skin can lose its vibrant healthy tone. And you lose a natural no-cost way to optimize your appearance. March is National...read more
You accomplish so much with your hands. It’s easy to forget just how fragile the skin is — especially on the backs. We constantly subject our hands to damaging solar rays, drying cleansers and chemicals, and the ongoing stresses...read more
Do you get flaky in February? After several cold months of dry indoor heat, do you notice tiny white flakes in your hair? Or on your shoulders when you wear a black sweater? Your scalp’s become flaky because dead...read more
Valentine’s Day is coming, bringing images of hearts, roses and romance. It may have you thinking about how to look your best for a special someone, whether your significant other, a crush or someone not yet met. Perhaps more...read more
If you’ve got warts, getting rid of them should be near the top of your New Year’s Resolutions. The good news is that unlike dieting or decluttering, proper treatment of warts is simple. Just make an appointment to...read more
Do you enjoy spending time shaving? Ripping hair out regularly with depilatory wax? Of course, you don’t; no one does! This helps explain why laser hair removal is one of the most popular cosmetic procedures today. When performed...read more
‘Tis the season… that takes a toll on your skin! Cold, harsh weather. Overheated rooms. Short, dark days. Holiday-related stress and overindulgence. It all shows in your skin. So how are you supposed to look your best for the...read more
Chestnuts roasting on an open fire – ouch! It may be the most wonderful time of the year but sometimes people get so busy making merry that they can get careless and accidents can happen. Burns are one of...read more
“Turkey neck.” It happens to us all. No matter how fresh looking you’re able to keep your face, the neck will divulge your age. As humorous author Nora Ephron put it in her book, I...read more
Does removing skin discoloration from your face, neck, chest and hands sound appealing? Thankfully, you have a wide variety of effective options. All of the treatment options leave your skin sensitive to UV rays, so less sun and more...read more
Very often, psoriasis issues start slowly, with just a few red or itchy spots on the skin. Yet, the amount of affected skin continues to increase over time. For some patients, the symptoms may become unmanageable. Eventually, they desire...read more
Hate the love handles? Prefer a single chin, not double? Want to flatten that spare tire? Some pockets of fat can seem impossible to eliminate using the traditional one-two method of diet plus exercise. Liposuction has offered a fast,...read more
Got grey ropes of bulging veins marring your calves? Roadmaps of spidery red and purple lines zigzagging around your upper legs? No need to suffer embarrassment or cover up in long pants and maxi dresses. As summer draws to...read more
Freckles – those flecks of golden brown splashed across your face and chest – may have been with you since childhood. Maybe they were cute then but perhaps not now? Or maybe telltale splotches of brown have emerged as...read more
You’ve been wanting to go for this procedure for some time. You’ve done your homework. You’ve booked an appointment with a top expert at California Skin Institute. The before and after photos are getting you excited!
When you...read more
Ready or not, summer is here with its revealing clothes, calorie-packed BBQs and picnics, and swimwear. If you’re one of the many Americans who find it far easier to put pounds on than take them off, the season can...read more
Is tattoo regret keeping you from enjoying swimsuit season? Maybe you’re no longer passionate about Lord of the Rings and feel silly with a map of Middle Earth on your chest? Or you wish...read more
The joys of summer can be dimmed by acne flare-ups brought on by summer heat and humidity. Emerging from a pool, lake or the ocean in a swimsuit, one’s hair swept back from the water, can be a difficult...read more
Year after year, skin cancer remains the most common form of cancer identified in both men and women. An estimated 1 in 5 Americans will be diagnosed with some form of skin cancer in their lifetime. Your best strategy...read more
Chin size and shape are key to how attractive and youthful a face looks, and there is now a wealth of treatments available to change your chin’s appearance. Every year in the United States, people are increasingly enhancing their...read more
This April marks the 15th annual National Rosacea Awareness Month. Over the past 15 years, scientific research has made progress on rosacea. Our medical understanding of what causes rosacea and how to treat it have moved forward. But...read more