Archive for July, 2009

The dangers of tanning beds

Friday, July 31st, 2009
Photo from Wikipedia

Photo from Wikipedia

The myth that tanning beds are safer than spending time in the sun has been debunked again.  By now, most people know that too much time in the sun increases your risk of skin cancer.  Unfortunately, many people believe that tanning salons are a “safer” way to tan.  According to a report published by the American Academy of Dermatology, an “international panel of cancer experts upgraded the warning on tanning beds from probably to definitely able to cause cancer.”  Below you can find a link to read  the full report:

American Academy of Dermatology Commends Reclassification of Tanning Beds as Carcinogenic

Dysport now available!

Tuesday, July 21st, 2009

San Diego Dermatology and Laser Surgery is proud to announce that we now offer Dysport!  Dysport is a simple, effective, safe, non surgical treatment that works by relaxing facial muscles to reduce frown lines and wrinkles.  Dysport is FDA approved and has been used in Europe for over 10 years.  Patients have been very pleased with results and report that Dysport is effective within one to two days of receiving treatment.