How to Tighten Loose Skin Without Surgery: Does Ultherapy Work?

Your skincare routine might be helping with texture and hydration, but its effects are limited once your concerns start happening deeper in your skin. If you’re starting to notice your jawline doesn’t look as sharp as it once did or your brows are beginning to droop, it may be time to consider a professional treatment […]

Best Treatment For Hollow Cheeks and Temples

Facial aging is not always caused by wrinkles or skin laxity. One of the earliest changes many people notice is a loss of volume. The cheeks may appear flatter, the temples can become hollow and the face may gradually lose the soft contours associated with youth. These changes can create a tired, gaunt or aged […]

Eye Cream vs. Eyelid Surgery: What Each Can (And Can’t) Actually Do

Eye cream has excellent public relations. It comes in tiny jars, costs more per ounce than many reasonable groceries and promises to make you look rested, lifted and bright. Some formulas can help. Many simply moisturize well and let good lighting do the rest. The truth is simple: eye cream can improve skin quality. Eyelid […]

Mini Facelift vs. Fillers: Which Delivers More Natural Results?

When deciding between a mini facelift and fillers, most people really want to know the same thing: what will look most natural on my face? Both options are widely used in facial rejuvenation, but they work in very different ways. Fillers add volume where it has been lost, while a mini facelift addresses loss of […]

Best Treatment for Facial Redness and Broken Capillaries

A flush that lingers a little too long after a workout. Some redness in your cheeks when the weather warms. A pink post-wine glow after drinking a cabernet. Then, gradually, the redness stops going away on its own. You cycle through a rotation of calming serums, color-correcting cosmetics and “anti-redness” moisturizers. Some of those products […]

Why iPixel Is Popular for a Natural, Refreshed Look

Skin changes such as fine lines, uneven tone, acne scars and stretch marks can develop gradually, becoming more noticeable as collagen production slows and sun exposure accumulates. iPixel is a fractional laser treatment for patients who want strong rejuvenation of visible aging. At South Bay Aesthetics Plastic Surgery Center in Torrance, CA, we use this […]

When Is Blepharoplasty Medically Necessary vs. Cosmetic?

Eyelid surgery (blepharoplasty) has a reputation problem. For some, it feels purely cosmetic: something associated with appearance or “looking younger.” For others, it is a functional procedure that directly improves vision and quality of life. At South Bay Aesthetics Plastic Surgery in Torrance, CA, patients often arrive unsure which category they fall into. Are their […]

How Ultherapy Tightens Skin Without Needles or Surgery

There is a space between skin care and surgery where many patients live. You may not be ready for a facelift. You may not want injectables everywhere. You may not have time for a long recovery. But you still want something more meaningful than another cream, facial or short-lived fix. That is where Ultherapy fits. […]