Chemical Peels

A chemical peel is a skin-resurfacing treatment in which a chemical solution is applied to skin to peel away the top layers. The skin that grows back after a peel is smoother and younger looking. Peels are a safe, effective way to refresh the skin and remove fine lines, age spots, and other imperfections.

Chemical peels can be done at different depths — light, medium or deep — depending on the desired results. Each type of chemical peel uses a different chemical solution. Deeper chemical peels produce more dramatic results, but also involve longer recovery times.

We offer glycolic peels, SkinMedica’s Illuminize and Vitalize peels, the Vi peel and D'Luxe peels of various strengths. Side effects vary between peels with mild redness, shedding, and a sunburn-like effect resulting in the hours after a superficial peel and scabs and redness resulting from the medium peel. Patients who undergo a superficial peel can typically return to work the next day, while medium peel patients may need a week to recuperate.

We offer special packages in conjunction with microdermabrasion treatments as well!

Acne Scar Treatments

For those with a limited number of wide superficial scars, fillers, such as Artefill (permanent), can be used with improvement seen immediately.  Dr. Hamilton is the American pioneer in Artefill treatments, having treated the first patients in the U.S. in 1997.

More extensive and deeper scars are treated very successfully with the Fraxel laser in a 5 treatment series that does not require any downtime.  Improvement is visible in most patients within approximately 4 weeks.

We treat many patients with acne scars, many of whom are quite severe and whose lives are markedly improved by these treatments.

Douglas Hamilton: Top Dermatologist

Douglas Hamilton, M.D. was voted one of America's top dermatologists of 2012 by the Consumers' Research Council of America. Thanks to our patients for all your support!

Screening for Cancer.

Doctors are trained in the art and science of treating symptoms.  Symptoms are our bodies ways of announcing disease.  In short, internally we are often a day late and a dollar short.

Dermatology is beautifully different: we can see evidence of early pathology by examining the organ (skin) directly.  The average dermatologist by recognizing and removing abnormal moles saves 2-3 patients' lives per month since these moles would evolve into uniformly fatal malignant melanomas ("mole cancers") with the patient dying within a few years.

Risk factors include fair skin, fair hair, blue eyes, and to a lesser degree excessive sun exposure.  Evolving tumors, when removed early, are 100% curable; 100% fatal when removed late.  

A yearly full cutaneous exam on all patients would essentially prevent this fatal disease (the fastest increasing cancer in the U.S) from exacting its toll.

Gift Certificates

Looking for a holiday gift?

   

Perhaps someone you know is thinking of skin rejuvenation, wrinkle reduction, fillers such as Perlane and Restylane, or Botox/Dysport for those frown lines but needs a little incentive - We have gift certificates available for that perfect someone. 

Gift Certificates are available for the amount you choose, and can be applied to any service or product. You can purchase by dollar amount and let your special someone choose how they wish to treat themselves!

 

 

 

P-FAB Butt Contouring Takes Center Stage

Dr. Hamilton has developed a non-surgical butt enhancement procedure that can produce dramatic changes in the buttock profile gradually and naturally over a period of a few months.

Dr. Hamilton, who is co-author of the international best seller, "Beverly Hills Beauty Secrets," uses a permanent filler combination which is administered every 2 months, generally for 6 months. The buttock tissue enlarges naturally to achieve the desired contour. A J-Lo or Beyonce enhancement might be the goal or something more subtle. Less dramatic contours may only require less than 3 sessions. Dr. Hamilton does not use silicone for any of his augmentations. He uses only FDA approved long duration permanent fillers by injection only.

"There is a shifting in the aesthetic culture," says Dr. Hamilton. "Celebrities such as Kim Kardashian and Jennifer Lopez have definitely influenced our perceptions of female body beauty. The sensual look is definitely in. The stick is dead! Long live the curve!"

Dr. Hamilton has been treating women from all walks of life from adult film stars to surburban housewives. What previously was only achieved through risky scarring surgery is now attainable gradually and safely.

Welcome!

Hello everyone!

Welcome to our new blog. Dr. Douglas Hamilton is a well-known dermatologist with offices in the Los Angeles area. He is also the co-author of the international best seller, “Beverly Hills Beauty Secrets” (John Wiley ’09). We are looking to use this as a forum for techniques & procedures going on in the dermatology world with articles, tips, and frequently asked questions, so send us anything you want to know about cosmetic and medical dermatology and look for an answer here!

In the meantime, check out our website at www.douglashamiltonmd.com.