California may be blessed with almost perfect weather, especially if you enjoy being outside in the sun. Unfortunately, Los Angeles’ abundant sunshine comes at a price – skin damage caused by UV rays that form part of the sunshine we so enjoy. Plus, the resultant skin damage is cumulative and can lead to a range of unwanted symptoms, including sunburn, premature aging (lines, wrinkles, loss of elasticity, and leathery texture),...
Pores help to keep skin looking healthy, but large pores can spoil the appearance of even the best complexion, causing distress and frustration to many men and women. What Causes Large Pores? Oily skin is typically caused by overactive sebaceous glands creating excess oil, which causes pores to expand. In addition to this genetic cause, the size of skin pores can be influenced by: Hormonal changesPoor skin hygieneExcess sunlightLiving in...
What is an IPL Photofacial?
Posted on May 23, 2019 by
An IPL Photofacial is a well-established non-invasive procedure that uses intense pulsed light (IPL) to treat a wide variety of surface skin defects on the face. It differs from laser treatments by using a broad spectrum of light frequencies, in contrast to laser treatments which make use of a single light frequency. One advantage of using several light frequencies is that they can be used to target multiple skin layers and types of skin cells at...
Sometimes it hits you —today is a beach day, you say. And in your frenzied excitement to get out the door, fuzzy beach towel in tow, you forget to apply sunscreen. Or maybe you remembered, but you failed to grab the bottle on your way out. Once you hit the beach, boiling sand quickly devouring your toes, those cool breezes sweeping in off the water lie to you. You forget...
While BOTOX and derma fillers seem to get all the good press, we shouldn’t forget about another non-invasive procedure that might be just the choice for you. IPL, or intense pulsed light, is another popular treatment for several specific conditions. In fact, IPL may treat several conditions at the same time. Vascular conditions, such as broken capillaries (spider veins), sun or age spots; rosacea; some loss of firmness; and enlarged...
Meet Dr. Fedonenko
Dr. Fedonenko is a member of the American College of Physicians and is Board Certified in Internal Medicine.
She completed her Residency at the University of Virginia School of Medicine in 1998 and has since specialized in Cosmetic Dermatology.
She obtained additional training in aesthetic medicine procedures soon thereafter, and the results of her extensive training and experience show in each and every patient’s face. She’s a doctor that can truly been trusted with your skin care and anti-aging needs.