No one wants sagging skin, but many fear involved surgical procedures like a facelift. Fortunately, there are several innovative options that can tighten your skin and leave you looking younger without invasive treatment. Here at Ventura Institute for Dermatologic Arts located in Ventura and Camarillo, California, Dr. Peter Karlsberg and...
Have you heard of microneedling? It’s a minimally invasive cosmetic procedure that helps reduce the signs of aging through your body’s own natural processes. In fact, our clients at the Ventura Institute for Dermatologic Arts in Ventura and Camarillo, California, have been achieving amazing results with this technique. Here are...
The popularity of Botox® has been on the rise in the United States, and for good reason. The quick, minimally invasive treatment minimizes lines and wrinkles without the hassle or risks of surgery. A treatment can leave you with a youthful-looking appearance and give you improved self-confidence. Once Botox has...
Many of us who suffered from acne as teenagers believed that we would outgrow our acne as we reached adulthood. Others were lucky enough to have escaped acne as adolescents, only to find that they are now developing acne for the first time as adults. The unfortunate truth is that...
In today’s world, it seems popular anti-aging and facial rejuvenation techniques, typically focus on the prevention and reduction of wrinkles. While it may be true that wrinkles are the most obvious and easily measurable aspect of facial aging, they are definitely not the only factors that help contribute to an...
COOLSCULPTING COOL MINI, KYBELLA INJECTIONS AND MICRO-LIPOSUCTION Frustrated with those extra pockets of fat underneath your chin? Does your double chin make you want to hide or wear turtlenecks year-round? Unfortunately, submental fat (fat underneath the chin) is one of the areas where it is most difficult to lose fat....
If you’re going to spend good money on Botox or other neurotoxin injections, like Xeomin, or dermal fillers, like Juvederm, get the very most from your injectable treatments with the following tips recommended by Ventura Dermatologist, Dr. Peter Karlsberg: TIME YOUR TREATMENT ACCORDINGLY Plan Around Social and Work Engagements Those with “once in...
Your skin – it can have a definite impact on the way you look and feel about yourself as you age. Over time, the cumulative effects of your choices and environmental influences are reflected through the skin, and its underlying tissues. As the largest organ of the human body, it’s...
As we age, one’s facial skin begins to lose more and more collagen. Contours become less and less defined. And at Ventura Institute of Dermatologic Arts (VIDA)… we watch patients stand in front of the mirror over and over again. Their fingertip demonstration of how a gentle skin pull, on...
Soft tissue fillers are becoming increasingly important as nonsurgical treatment options for patients seeking to ameliorate the appearance of facial aging. Radiesse®, a calcium hydroxylapatite (CaHA) compound in an aqueous gel carrier, is gaining popularity as a nonsurgical facial contouring agent. We examine the use of CaHA for cheek augmentation,...
Driven by major recent advances in laser technology, new lasers for skin problems ranging from wrinkles to red spots and from scars to stretch marks are being developed at an unprecedented pace. For example, a whole new generation of lasers for vascular blemishes now exists to treat problems like “broken...
Summer somehow makes us feel younger, and we all want to look as young as we feel. As summer approaches, too many of us are already rushing outside to work on the perfect tan, because a tan somehow makes us feel more youthful and more attractive to others. But we...
VIDA PUTS ALL OUR SKINCARE BRANDS TO THE TEST What do the words “dermatologist tested” actually mean? Do skincare brands send dermatologists random stuff to review for free? Is there a man in a white coat testing samples in a lab somewhere? Do some dermatologists simply check the ingredient list,...
Do you pee when you laugh? Cross your legs when coughing or sneezing? Avoid the gym, or wear a pad when exercising? It’s quite possible, you may have stress incontinence. Life events such as childbirth, menopause and the natural aging process can alter a woman’s vaginal health. These changes can...
Time can take its toll on the skin. Aging, sun exposure, acne, or other factors can leave one’s face with scarring, blemishes, lines and wrinkles – making one look years older than they actually are. And while facial serums, sunscreens and moisturizers are common safeguards and important skin care regimens, sometimes...
The great success of laser-based skin resurfacing in improving facial wrinkles and scars has in some respects overshadowed many important new developments in cosmetic skin rejuvenation. As an example, patients often approach me and ask specifically for the resurfacing procedure, when in fact their needs would be better met by...
CHOOSING THE RIGHT INJECTABLE TREATMENT FOR YOU The terms “Wrinkle Relaxer” and “Dermal Fillers” are used frequently in the world of anti-aging. They may sound familiar to you, but it’s very possible that you may still not even know what each treatment is, what they do individually and how they...