Skin often gives early warnings before a condition becomes serious. A mole may darken, a rash may spread overnight, or a sore may refuse to close. These changes are easy to dismiss, especially when pain is mild. Still, certain signs point to infection, inflammation, impaired healing, or cancer risk. Prompt assessment helps limit tissue damage, reduce scarring, and guide our ...

Getting a tattoo is a big decision. It can be a beautiful piece of art that will stay with you for life or a permanent reminder of something you failed to account for before getting the tattoo. Whether it’s your first tattoo or you’re just looking to add one more to the pile, here are some things you should consider ...

Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital is set to provide free DermaScan facial screenings to Santa Clarita residents later this month, officials said. At this event, attendees are set to discover the benefits of DermaScan, a service that shows the impact of the sun’s damaging rays, and learn the best ways to protect themselves. DermaScan screenings display sun damage and the long-term ...

Botox and Dysport are popular anti-aging treatments for women and men that are looking for a younger and smoother skin appearance. These treatments are extremely safe for the patient when injected by an experienced licensed medical professional. Both treatments are FDA approved and safe, with no pain or downtime. Don’t miss a thing. Get breaking Santa Clarita news alerts delivered ...

If you hate shaving, are tired of putting up with painful waxing, tweezing, depilatory creams, and all of the time that removing unwanted facial or body hair can take, laser hair removal may be right for you.  Getting rid of unwanted hair can be painful and time consuming. Until now, the only options for removing unwanted hair were smelly hair ...

Using Botox or Dysport to minimize facial wrinkles is the most popular cosmetic procedure in the world. “Many people have recently become aware of the FDA’s approval for using Botox to treat migraine headaches.  However, few are aware of it’s indication to treat excessive sweating,” states Dr. Craig Inger, MD, a Board Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon and owner of DermaCure ...

It is pretty well known and accepted nowadays that Ultraviolet (UV) rays from the sun cause damage to the skin. UV rays penetrate deep, and generate oxygen-free radicals which can mutate collagen, elastin, and even DNA.  “In time, visible signs of this destruction appear in the form of dark spots, premature wrinkling, redness, actinic keratoses, and possibly even skin cancers,” ...

First there was Juvederm Ultra, then came Ultra Plus a thicker version, and now Allergan has given us VOLUMA.  “All three products carry the XC designation indicating they contain Lidocaine a local anesthetic that makes the injections virtually painless,” states Dr. Craig Inger, MD, a Board Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon and owner of DermaCure of Valencia. “All three are composed ...

We are often approached by men and women and asked “what can I do to improve this?” while tugging on their neck and jowls. Some patients have significantly lax facial and neck skin, which can only be addressed with plastic surgery. But most others would benefit from a non-invasive skin tightening procedure, without the risks or expense of surgery. For ...

TNS Essential Serum™ is an unprecedented combination of the renowned growth factor formula TNS Recovery Complex® in one chamber and APS Corrective Complex™ in the other. Together these products work synergistically to transform and regenerate your skin for a more youthful appearance. Don’t miss a thing. Get breaking Santa Clarita news alerts delivered right to your inbox. On one side ...