November 28, 2012
Celebrate 10 years with Thermage®
Thermage® is celebrating 10 years of helping you take years off your appearance and live more beautifully by toning and tightening your skin without surgery. I’m proud to say that […]
November 6, 2012
Introducing the NEW Vectus Laser™ Hair Removal
There aren’t many things that you can say with certainty are “simply better” but our new Vectus Laser™ is one of them. Its unique features make it the best option […]
October 31, 2012
Help for Aging Skin
Q&A with Dr. Brazil Q. OK, what bothers me most about my appearance is that my skin tone has developed more yellow tones than I like. Brown age spots are multiplying […]
October 16, 2012
Which cosmetic dermatology procedure is best for you?
It’s not every day that we see accurate, easy to understand coverage of the many and varied cosmetic dermatology procedures available today. The following video from the TODAY show has […]
September 24, 2012
Tip of the Month: Epionce for Eczema
Why is Epionce great for eczema? Known as “The itch that rashes”, there are two main symptoms of eczema: itching and dry, scaly skin. Dry Scaly/Skin: Dry skin is caused by a […]
September 17, 2012
Turn Back the Clock on Aging with Fraxel re:store™
Repairing aging and sun-damaged skin: pixel by pixel, spot by spot. With today’s emphasis on active, healthy lifestyles, many men and women feel younger than they look. Aging and sun-damaged […]
August 8, 2012
Safe or Sorry Cosmetic Dermatology Treatments
How to ensure your good health and avoid dangerous side effects Explosive growth of a lucrative industry and the potential for damaging effects Olympia, WA – With more than 2,000 […]
August 6, 2012
Tip of the Month: Epionce for Psoriasis
Why is Epionce great for psoriasis? Skin with psoriasis has chronic inflammation and a disrupted skin barrier. Secondary infection can set in, making the itching and tenderness worse. Even if your […]
July 30, 2012
Beautiful Skin Know How
Q&A with Dr. Brazil Q. There are so many advertised products to make me look younger. Are any of them more than just “hype in a bottle?” A. Yes. These products are […]
July 25, 2012
RESTOR Combination Benefits— Liposuction and Thermage
In 2009, Olympic Dermatology and Laser Clinic established the RESTOR program. The RESTOR protocol addresses the issues of sun damage and aging by combining complementary therapies. Combining therapeutic technologies maximizes the benefits and produces greater outcomes then for any […]
July 23, 2012
Why Select Physician Based Cosmeceuticals?
The media is bombarded with hot new skin care products that promises results equal to Botox and/or a face lift. However, over the counter (OTC) products are restricted by the FDA as […]
July 19, 2012
Helping You to Look Your Best Extreme Measures Are Not Always The Best Answer
Q&A with Dr. Brazil Q. I loved my Japanese calligraphy tattoo until I found out it said “Dog Taco Pants.” Then when my pregnancy changed a blue and red lotus flower […]
July 17, 2012
Introducing a New Treatment Regime for Facial Melasma
Many women struggle to control dark –colored patches on their face Melasma is a common, disfiguring hyperpigmentation that many women struggle with. Hyperpigmentation is an excess of pigments within the skin layers. The amount of […]
July 16, 2012
Home Devices—A Cure or a Curse!
Home devices using Laser and Light have made a scene in the consumer market and now can be bought from a variety of internet sites and retail shopping locations. They sound […]
July 13, 2012
Turning Back Time: Simple Procedures Can Turn Back the Clock On Fine Lines, Age Spots and Spider Veins
Q&A with Dr. Brazil Q. What are my options for permanently improving the fine wrinkles, spider veins and brown age spots that I don’t like on my face? A. Fine wrinkles, brown […]
July 3, 2009
Botox, Psoriasis, and drug safety
Physician do no harm. This simple statement is the crux of medical therapy, but it can be complicated to weigh the risk/benefit ratio of many treatments. Too much aspirin causes […]
August 24, 2008
Using dermal fillers to rejuvenate the face
When I started practicing dermatology 20 years ago there was only one dermal filler, bovine collagen. It was used to enhance the lips and to fill the nasolabial fold, and […]
August 24, 2008
It’s all in how you inject
I recently reviewed an article in Dermatologic Surgery (2008 June; 34:S105) on the complication rates of Restylane and Perlane hyaluronic acid fillers used in the nasolabial folds and the angles […]