This is a patient who has dermatosis papulosa nigra, a condition common in darker completed people. These are similar to seborrheic keratoses, and we like to call them “wisdom spots” because they are not harmful, but many of us just get more of them the “wiser” they get. Here, I use a KTP 532 nm […]

Here I explain the difference between blackheads and milia, which are both common benign growths that occur in all ages but are particularly prevalent in teenagers (those under 18 years old), as well as the elderly (6th and 7th decade). source

Do you know the difference between a blackhead and a milia? Blackheads and whiteheads are also known as open and closed comedones. They are dilated pores that are plugged with keratin. Whiteheads are closed, meaning there is skin covering the comedone. Blackheads are open, exposed to air. Air oxidizes the keratin, causing it to turn […]

This sweet gentleman came in for his biannual skin exam, and as we were finishing, he mentioned that he had a white bump on his right cheek that his wife wondered if we could evaluate and possibly treat. How could I resist? Have a great weekend everyone! source

This is a great example of why I love my job… I’m lucky to have these wonderful patients that I get to develop a relationship with, who make you laugh, who you look forward to seeing. And the bonus is, I get to extract their blackheads. Hopefully, someday he will appreciate that I did so… […]

It’s Dr Sandra Lee, aka as Dr Pimple Pimple. Welcome to my channel! Three patients had their Milia removed today. Milia are very …

This patient’s wife saw me today, for her general body skin exam. As they were leaving, she showed me a couple spots he had, and I couldn’t help but notice the large solar comedones that he had around his eyes. He let me remove them, and his wife was happy that I did! Solar comedones […]

Here I use a hyaluronic acid (Restylane in this case) to fill this patient’s upper lip, help lift up the downturned edges of her mouth, and also minimize “smoker’s lines”. Specifically, I use the cannula method here, avoiding multiple sticks with a sharp needle that increases risk or bruising and bleeding, and other complications. This […]

Botox Cosmetic is a injectable, used in small amounts to locally and temporarily prevent specific muscles from moving. The active ingredient is botulinum toxin, which is a byproduct of a bacteria. This byproduct happens to temporarily prevent a muscle from moving. Botox works extremely well to minimize frown/furrow lines and this is where it is […]

Many of you have fallen in love with Pops, as I have. He is a patient of mine who has big blackheads that we have been extracting. During this process, we have all learned how tough his life has been lately, dealing with the death of his dear wife, and all the financial and emotionally […]