Goldman Dubow Dermatology Group

Getting Rid Of Your Unwanted Tattoo

Tattoos have become a part of mainstream American culture over the past few decades. However many of the people that have tattoos decide they no longer want them.

While you might have loved your tattoo when you first got it, there are many reasons why people deiced to remove their body art:

• Tattoos fade over time 

• Styles change and a tattoo is no longer “trendy”

• Regret getting the tattoo

• Tattoo has meaning that is no longer meaningful (ie. An ex-husband or ex-wife’s name)

No matter what your reason is for removing your tattoo, Dr. Brian Dubow can successfully get rid of your tattoo using the new Candela Alex TriVantage laser. Tattoo removal is performed at the Goldman Dubow Dermatology Group office and may require various sessions.

Dr. Dubow will develop an individualized laser tattoo removal treatment plan for you, taking the following tattoo characteristics into consideration:

• Size

• Location

• Color and type of ink used

• Individual’s ability to heal

• How the tattoo was applied

• How long it has been in place

Dr. Dubow is a laser tattoo removal expert and determines which wavelengths of light to use and how to best deliver the laser’s output to remove each patient’s tattoo.  Using the TriVantage laser, Dr. Dubow can remove a broad range of tattoo colors, regardless of skin type.

This new laser offers state-of-the-art technology, resulting in gentle yet effective tattoo removal. Check out Dr. Dubow's before and after laser tattoo removal pictures!

Call us today at 310.855.1160 to schedule your free of charge laser tattoo removal consultation with Dr. Dubow so you no longer have to live with your unwanted body art! 

What Can Erase My Wrinkles?

We offer a variety of solutions to erase wrinkles in our office including:

• Fraxel Laser Resurfacing - Laser beams penetrate beneath the skin’s surface to eliminate old, damaged skin cells and stimulates the body’s own natural healing process, which replaces damaged skin with fresh, glowing, healthy skin.

• Botox - Relaxes and smoothes frown lines, forehead creases and crow’s feet.  

• Juvederm & Restyalne - Gel dermal fillers used to smooth away wrinkles around your nose and mouth.

• Chemical Peel - Removes dead skin cells and stimulate the production of new skin cells, leaving the skin looking healthy.

Schedule a cosmetic consultation with Dr. Goldman or Dr. Dubow to find a treatment plan to fit your needs. 

Remove Unwanted Tattoos

Laser tattoo removal is the most effective way to remove unwanted tattoos. There are many different types of lasers for the job, some specializing in black tattoos and some others targeting red tattoos.

At Goldman Dubow Dermatology Group, we own the latest, most sophisticated device that has 3 lasers in one, allowing us to treat tattoos of almost any color!

All of our laser treatments are performed by Dr. Dubow, unlike many other tattoo removal clinics who use nurses.

Laser tattoo removal will require multiple sessions, but great results are achievable after your prescribed course of treatment.

Ask Dr. Dubow how many sessions are required to remove your unwanted tattoo today.

Is Your Hair Thinning?

30% of men have some degree of hair loss by the age of 30. By the age of 70, this statistic jumps to 70% for both men AND women. 

Depending on your gender, age and degree of hair loss, we offer a variety of in-­office and at-­home solutions including topical medication, oral pills and local scalp injections.

For more advanced cases of hair loss, hair transplant surgery may be recommended.

This surgery is based on the fact that hair growing on the back of the scalp has different genetic coding than hair on the front and top of the scalp. Dr. Goldman can surgically reposition the healthy hair to balding areas.

Hair naturally grows in small groupings of 2-­3 hairs, known as follicular units.

By using these naturally occurring follicular units for transplantation, Dr. Goldman can achieve an incredibly natural looking result.

Dr. Goldman is an internationally renowned hair transplant surgeon who operates on both men and women, including dignitaries and celebrities from around the world. He has been featured recently on The Doctors and in The New York Times for his innovative techniques.

If you are bothered by hair loss, please call 310-855-1160 to schedule a consultation.

Beautiful Vein-Free Legs

Aside from exercising to attain beautifully toned legs, many people wonder what they can do about unsightly leg veins.

Leg veins are small clusters of red, blue or purple veins that commonly appear on the thighs, calves and ankles. Sometimes these veins may ache, burn or swell.

More than 50% of the adult female population has these unwanted surface veins, so you are not alone.

Best of all, there is a simple treatment available - sclerotherapy!

In this simple procedure, Dr. Dubow or Dr. Goldman will inject a painless FDA-­approved solution through a tiny needle into the unwanted veins.

Complete removal may take several sessions. Results can be seen 1-­2 months after each treatment.

We also have a state of­ the­ art Vbeam laser to remove veins.

Please schedule a consultation if you would like to have your leg veins removed.

Sun Protection 101

Sun damage to the skin is no laughing matter. Unfortunately, it can take years or even decades for symptoms to become visible.

 Starting in our youth, the sun’s UV rays prompt cellular changes in the deepest layers of our skin that ultimately cause brown spots, wrinkles, rough texture, and in extreme cases – skin cancer. Fortunately, there are options available to protect your skin from the sun.

BEFORE YOU HEAD OUTSIDE make sure you are wearing at least an SPF 30 sunscreen. There are many moisturizers with sunscreen built in available at the drugstore, or stop by our office to test our favorites.

 If you’ll be spending an extended period of time in the sun, such as going to the beach or one of your kid’s soccer games, opt for a higher SPF sunscreen and don’t forget to reapply every hour or so, especially after swimming or sweating.

WHILE YOU’RE OUTSIDE it is best to seek out the shade and keep covered up as much as possible with clothing and a hat.

AFTER YOU RETURN FROM THE SUN if you did get burned, apply a lotion with aloe to soothe and hydrate your skin.

You can also drink green tea and take an antioxidant supplement (500 mg of vitamin C twice a day) to help prevent free radical damage to your cells. For a bad burn, take ibuprofen every four hours to reduce discomfort and redness.

Remember to get a full body skin check every year with either Dr. Goldman or Dr. Dubow for the early detection of pre cancerous lesions.

If you do develop any skin cancers or pre cancerous lesions, as long as we catch them early enough, we can usually remove the lesion with a prescription treatment or Mohs surgery.

Skin cancers are treatable and often preventable, so please protect yourself from the sun and with the help of your dermatologist.

The Quest for Perfect Lips

Ever since the ancient queens of Egypt applied lip liner, luscious lips have been sought-­after and prized. However, many women are afraid of Hollywood ‘duck lips’ if they choose dermal filler enhancement.

Dr. Goldman and Dr. Dubow are both expert injectors who strive for the most natural looking results.

Since every individual’s lips are unique, there is no cookie-­cutter approach to treatment. Not everyone can have Angelina Jolie lips, as it may not fit in with the rest of their facial features and be obvious they’ve had ‘work done.’ Dr. Goldman or Dr. Dubow will perform a thorough analysis of your teeth, lip length, age, race and gender to determine the best course of treatment. 

We have the less is more philosophy, as with lips a little bit of filler really does go a long way. Drs. Goldman and Dubow normally use a dermal filler such as Juvederm or Restylane which last up to 9 months.

Women at any age should be able to enjoy fuller, sexier lips, and as long as you go to an expert injector, you will be able to achieve a beautiful set of lips specifically designed for you.