What Is Sclerotherapy?

Sclerotherapy is injection therapy for spider veins and larger surface reticular veins of the leg. It works by chemically inducing an irritation through injection of a sclerosing solution. This solution causes the veins to lessen after they pass through a healing process in which the treated veins thicken and close. Sclerotherapy may be combined with laser treatments. Dr. Effron will consider your situation in order to customize the ideal treatment plan for you.

How Does Sclerotherapy Work?

It works by chemically inducing an irritation through injection of a sclerosing solution. This solution causes the veins to lessen after they pass through a healing process in which the treated veins thicken and close.

What are the Results?

According to the American Academy of Dermatology, the appearance of the Sclerotherapy-treated area improves 50%-90% following the treatments and may take up to twelve weeks to see improvement.

Our Approach and Expertise

At Cosmetic Dermatology of Orange County, we offer sclerotherapy as a safe and effective treatment for reducing the appearance of spider veins and small varicose veins. This minimally invasive procedure involves injecting a special solution directly into the targeted veins, causing them to collapse and gradually fade from view. Sclerotherapy is commonly used on the legs but can also be performed on other areas affected by visible veins.

Our experienced providers carefully assess each patient’s needs and customize treatment plans to achieve optimal cosmetic results while supporting healthy circulation. Most sessions are quick and require little to no downtime, making sclerotherapy a convenient option for those looking to restore smooth, even-toned skin.

Multiple treatments may be recommended depending on the extent of the veins. Over time, patients notice a significant improvement in the treated areas, with long-lasting results. Schedule your consultation at CDOC in Anaheim Hills to learn if sclerotherapy is right for you.

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RESTYLANE® SILK is the first and only FDA-approved product specifically designed for lip enhancement and the smoothing of wrinkles around the mouth in patients 21 years of age and older. Restylane Lyft is the first and only FDA-approved filler indicated to provide lift to cheeks and add volume to correct and smooth smile lines (nasolabial folds).

How does Silk It work?

The lips and the lines around the mouth, like other areas of the face, show signs of aging as you get older. This often results in lip thinning, lost shape and an increase in vertical lines above the lip. Restylane Silk is designed specifically to provide natural-looking results in these particular areas by using smaller, smoother particles than those used in other Restylane® products.

As we age and our faces lose volume, some of us begin to look for ways to regain more definition in our cheeks without surgery. Restylane Lyft is an injectable hyaluronic acid gel used to correct volume loss and treat wrinkles in the face.

What People Say About Us!

Dr. Effron is very knowledgeable, up to date on practices and makes time for her patients.

Results?

98% of patients reported visual improvements in lip fullness at 14 day post-injection. 76% of those patients stated they still had lip improvement at 6 months post-injection.

Our Approach and Expertise

At Cosmetic Dermatology of Orange County, we offer Restylane® dermal fillers to restore volume, smooth wrinkles, and enhance facial contours with natural-looking results. Formulated with hyaluronic acid, a substance found naturally in the skin, Restylane helps hydrate and plump areas such as the cheeks, lips, nasolabial folds, and under-eye hollows. Our experienced injectors customize each treatment to complement your unique features while maintaining natural facial expression and movement. With minimal downtime and long-lasting results, Restylane is a trusted solution for achieving a refreshed, youthful appearance. Schedule a consultation at our Anaheim Hills office to see if Restylane is right for you.

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Refresh your skin with PicoSure™ Focus™

Gaining a fresh, more youthful look without the typical discomfort and downtime of invasive cosmetic treatments is now possible with PicoSure® Focus. Cosmetic Dermatology of Orange County now offers this advanced technology that can remove unwanted pigment, as well as reduce the appearance of wrinkles and acne scars. This unmatched breakthrough in laser technology delivers ultra-short pulse bursts of energy to the skin in trillionths of a second to gently target and eliminate pigment without harming the surrounding skin.

What Is PicoSure™ Focus™ rejuvenation?

PicoSure Focus takes a unique approach of action that has presented patients with results similar to non-ablative and even ablative lasers, without the patient discomfort, downtime or prep time. Patients appreciate the quick treatments, and typically the only downtime seen is an hour of redness, allowing them to quickly return to work and their regular daily activities.

Picosure™ Focus™ Rejuvenation Before & After Photos

How Does PicoSure™ Focus™ rejuvenation work?

The FOCUS tip magnifies the PicoSure laser pulse 20X, which in turn creates laser induced optical breakdown (LIOB) in the epidermis. Studies have reviled the production of new collagen and elastin without the downtime and and side effects of traditional fractional and ablative lasers. FOCUS can effectively treat unwanted pigmented, acne scars and fine lines and wrinkles with great results.

PicoSure is a fast and easy non-surgical, non-invasive laser skin treatment that concentrations on problem areas whether it’s age spots, freckles, sun damage, pigmented lesions, fine lines and wrinkles or acne scars. This treatment may also be used to treat several areas on the body including the chest or décolleté, face, legs and hand.

Unlike past laser technology that relied solely on concentrated heat energy, which caused patient discomfort and substantial skin redness, swelling and downtime, this gentler approach provides amazing results, minus the discomfort and downtime associated with traditional, heat based lasers.

Rejuvenate and refresh your skin today with PicoSure’s breakthrough technology and receive noticeably clearer skin quicker, and with fewer treatments.

What causes unwanted pigment?

Skin color is based off the amount melanin in the skin. Age spots, sun spots, brown patches and other pigmented lesions, are darker in color as compared to other parts of the skin because the melanin is more concentrated in that specific area. A majority of pigmented lesions come from sun exposure, while some patients are born with them. Another cause of concentrated melanin can come from hormonal changes.

What types of pigmented lesions can PicoSure Focus remove?

Lasers treatment eliminates multiple types of unwanted pigment. Age spots, freckles, and brown patches can all be removed with PicoSure Focus. During your cosmetic consultation, your practitioner will put together a personalized treatment regime to help you achieve pigment-free skin fast.

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How many PicoSure™ Focus™ treatment sessions will it take?

Everyone requires a customized treatment plan. This plan varies between individuals, and leads to an improved, more youthful look by removing pigmented lesions. With that being said, every patients treatment regime will be different, but will typically require only a few treatments. The darker, larger and deeper pigmented lesions typically involve additional treatments; however during your cosmetic consultation, your practitioner will make sure to emphasize realistic treatment expectations with you.

What does PicoSure™ Focus™ treatment feel like?

A majority of patients find the procedure very tolerable with minor discomfort and require no numbing cream or anesthesia. PicoSure Focus delivers energy in ultra-short bursts, and patients often compare the laser pulse similarly to a snap of a thin rubber band.

What type of post treatment care is necessary for PicoSure™ Focus™?

After the procedure, the treatment area may be a bit tender. It’s important to keep the area clean and to avoid any irritation. Your practitioner will provided additional after care instructions as needed to ensure a quick recovery.

How does PicoSure Focus work for laser scar treatments?

Unlike a surgical treatment, a laser acne scar treatment uses ultra-short pulses of laser light to reach deeply into the skin’s sub-layers, which treats the support structure. Once the deep layers of the skin are reached, the body’s natural healing process kicks in to rid away older, damaged tissue and rebuilds fresh, new collagen and elastin—the crucial building blocks of normal-looking, smoother skin. A laser treatment with PicoSure Focus for acne scars is a quick and simple treatment that’s comfortable and requires little-to-no downtime.

What types of scars can be treated?

Laser acne scar treatment is FDA-cleared for acne scars on any area of the body, including the face.

Am I a good candidate for PicoSure Focus treatment?

Since PicoSure Focus uses high pressured energy rather than thermal heat to treat the skin, this laser acne scar treatment can work on many different skin types. Treatable skin types including very light to a majority of darker skin tones.

What does PicoSure Focus treatment feel like and how many treatments will I need?

A Majority of patients feel minimal discomfort during laser acne scar treatment. The treatment can be performed in as little as 15 minutes or less, depending on the size of the targeted area.

Acne scars should begin to show improvement in as little as 2 treatments, but a series of 3 to 5 treatments is recommended for optimum aesthetic results. Most patients are able to resume their normal activities immediately following their PicoSure Focus treatment session.

Are there any side effects associated with PicoSure Focus Treatments?

Typical side effects may include temporary redness and swelling where the treatment was received. Dark pigmentation associated with the acne scarring will slightly frost (whiten) during treatment and then darken over the following 24 hours, ultimately shedding away.

How does it PicoSure Focus treatment work for winkles?

By combining unique leading-edge technologies, our light-based treatments target all three layers of photo damaged tissue, epidermal pigment, mid-dermal wrinkles and deep-dermal laxity. Once these targeted areas have been hit, the body’s natural healing process rids away older, damaged tissue and rebuilds it with fresh, new collagen and elastin, which are the key building blocks for youthful looking skin.

How many treatments of PicoSure Focus will I need?

A series of 3-4 treatments is recommended. Treatment intervals are 2-4 weeks but can be up to 8 weeks for darker skin types. Each patient is unique and will be evaluated prior to treatment.

Why PicoSure Laser Treatment?

Before getting any cosmetic treat, it’s important to consider your array of options. Procedures like face-lifts, toxins and fillers are usually associated with substantial downtime, side-effects and risks. A majority of patients often consider these procedures as a “last resort” option. If a patient wants to achieve a refreshing more youthful look that only requires fine-tuning some trouble-spots a PicoSure laser treatment may be the right choice. Speak with our office today to see if this treatment is right for you!

What Is Picosure™ Laser Tattoo Removal?

PicoSure™ is the world’s first effective and safe picosecond aesthetic laser for laser tattoo removal. This breakthrough in laser technology is unlike any other, it delivers ultra-short pulses of energy to the skin in trillionths of a second, speed that has never been used before. The pulse width from a Picosecond laser is 100 times shorter than nanosecond technology, which in turn creates a photomechanical impact resulting in better clearance and less treatments.

How Does PicoSure™ Laser Tattoo Removal Work?

PicoSure’s ultra-short pulses are so advanced that it goes further than photothermal action by creating a powerful photomechanical impact, patented PressureWave™, making way for greater breakdown of the ink and pigment for clearance with fewer treatments, less fluence and leaving the surrounding skin unharmed. Dark blue and green inks that were not able to be treated before are now able to be cleared, as well as previously-treated, recalcitrant tattoos, sometime in as few as three treatments. The laser energy is distributed to the tattoo with such force that the energy is absorbed by the ink shattering it into tiny particles. The particles are absorbed by the body and eliminated by the body’s natural process, in turn, fading the tattoo ink with every treatment.

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Is Laser Tattoo Removal Painful?

For the average patient, laser tattoo removal has been compared similarly to the feeling of getting a tattoo, however the removal process pulses are much faster. Your practitioner will give you options as to the best comfort option is for your individual situation.

How Many Laser Tattoo Removal Treatments Are Needed?

The tattoo removal process is different for everyone. The number of laser treatments required for tattoo removal is depends on numerous factors such as size of the tattoo, ink type, location on the body, lifestyle habits, type of laser used and much more. During your consultation, a practitioner will evaluate your tattoo and gauge a realistic treatment process for your individual needs, to achieve the best results possible.

How Often Will I Need Tattoo Removal Treatments?

While the typical laser tattoo removal process takes about 4-8 weeks for the body to absorb the ink particles, each patient and tattoo responds differently. There are ways that may possibly speed up the removal process that include following the recommended post treatment protocol.

How Will My Skin Look After the Laser Treatment?

Immediately following a laser treatment a patient will see an initial slight whitening or “frosting” effect of the skin underneath the tattoo, however, this frosting will dissipate immediately after the removal treatment is complete. Mild swelling, blistering and redness are expected to last for up to a week after the treatment. Your practitioner will go over with you aftercare of the removal process and how to best keep the area moist.

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Picosure™ Treatment vs. Conventional Laser Treatments

Before the advanced technology of PicoSure, Q-Switched lasers had been considered the gold standard for removing tattoos. Unlike PicoSure, Q-Switched lasers use thermal energy to heat up and breakdown ink into particles. When using thermal energy to break apart ink particles, the breakdown process is limited and can only breakdown the ink into pebble-like sizes. Now with PicoSure, ultra-short pulses hit the ink particle with a pressure so great, the ink shatters into tiny dust-like particles. Since the particles are so tiny, the ink is more rapidly absorbed and eliminated by the body. PicoSure has confirmed success in treating even dark, hard to clear green and blue inks, as well as previously-treated, stubborn tattoos that were not successfully cleared in the past.

Can I Lighten the Tattoo with Picosure™ to Have Another One Put on Top?

Tattoos cannot only be cleared with PicoSure treatments, but lightened in preparation for a cover-up tattoo. Your practitioner may have you wait six weeks between your last treatment and when you have the new tattoo completed.

How Much Does Laser Tattoo Removal Cost?

The cost of laser tattoo removal is dependent upon several factors, including the size of the tattoo and the number of treatments it may require. Most insurance companies will not cover the cost of laser tattoo removal, since it’s considered an elective cosmetic procedure. After your consultation, your practitioner will provide you a price estimate for your individual treatment plan.

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DermaSweep in Anaheim Hills

At Cosmetic Dermatology of Orange County, we offer DermaSweeping treatments, a non-invasive skin resurfacing treatment designed to exfoliate, rejuvenate, and revitalize your skin. This advanced system uses a unique combination of bristle-tip exfoliation and customizable infusion technology to gently lift away dead skin cells while delivering targeted serums deep into the skin for enhanced results.

Unlike traditional microdermabrasion, DermaSweeping treatment uses a dry, crystal-free technique that is gentler on the skin yet highly effective. It is suitable for all skin types and can address a wide range of concerns including dullness, uneven texture, enlarged pores, fine lines, acne, and mild pigmentation. The treatment stimulates circulation, promotes collagen production, and allows your skin to absorb nutrients more effectively.

Each DermaSweeping treatment session is tailored to your specific skin needs. After exfoliation, targeted infusions—ranging from hydrating and brightening serums to acne and anti-aging solutions—are selected to treat your skin’s condition and support long-term improvement. The result is smoother, softer, and more radiant skin with little to no downtime.

Treatments are typically quick, comfortable, and can be performed in under an hour, making DermaSweep a perfect option for those seeking effective skin rejuvenation without irritation or recovery time. Many patients notice visible improvement after just one session, with results continuing to build over a series of treatments.

At CDOC in Anaheim Hills, our experienced skincare providers will help you choose the right DermaSweep plan to meet your goals. Whether you’re looking for a fresh glow before a special event or ongoing skin maintenance, DermaSweep is a gentle yet powerful way to restore your skin’s health and beauty. Schedule your consultation today and discover the difference of advanced, personalized skin care.

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What is Laser Skin Rejuvenation?

With the advancement of laser technology, cosmetic laser treatments have become increasingly popular in the US. Because lasers can target very specific areas of the skin and typically have little to zero downtime following the procedure, it’s a perfect option for many of those who are looking to improve their skin’s appearance. There are a number of cosmetic procedures that lasers can be used for, including skin rejuvenation, red and brown spot removal, tattoo removal, hair removal, vessel removal, and skin rejuvenation and tightening.

Laser Vessel Removal

Laser treatments are an effective means of removing undesirable blood vessels. Some people suffer from spider veins and other small visible vessels on their face, neck, and body often making them feel self-conscious. Through use of these, these unwanted blood vessels are targeted and destroyed without damaging the surrounding skin and tissues. The destroyed blood vessels become reabsorbed by the body, after which blood flow is directed away from the skin surface into deeper vessels. This procedure typically contains little or no downtime.

Laser Brown Spots Removal

When one area of the skin contains high concentration of melanin in one area, the area becomes darker in color. These areas are commonly referred to as brown spots. Laser treatments are one of the ways to address a brown spot problem. So how does it work? A laser delivers short bursts of light that break up melanin in the areas that are affected, and fades out the brown spot. The treatment leads to an improved skin complexion and more even skin tone.

Skin Rejuvenation

Age spots, fine lines, and wrinkles are all common signs of aging. Fortunately, the aging process can also be mitigated through the use of laser treatment. In fact, treatments can dramatically lessen noticeable fine lines around the mouth, cheeks, and eyes. Skin rejuvenation treatments also assist in the production of new collagen, resulting in healthier, smoother skin. This leaves the patient with more youthful looking skin. Age spots can often be reduced by 50% or greater with just a single treatment and often completely with a series of treatments. One of the advantage of laser treatments is reduction of side effects and minimizing potential of infection. Several applications of laser treatments are often needed to show highly effective results for some of these cosmetic procedures.

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What is Latisse®?

Latisse® is the medication Bimatoprost, which is FDA approved to treat inadequate eyelashes (hypotrichosis). Latisse® is also marketed under the brand name Lumigan, which is used in prescription eyedrops treat glaucoma. Eyelash growth was an unexpected side effect of Lumigan, which resulted in the creation and marketing of Latisse®.

How Does Latisse® Work?

With regular application along the lash line of the upper eyelid, Latisse® gradually encourages growth of longer, thicker and darker eyelashes. Latisse® isn’t meant to be applied to the lower eyelid. For full results, you must use the medication daily for at least two months. Eyelash improvements remain as long as you continue to use the medication. When you stop using Latisse®, your eyelashes will eventually return to their original appearance.

Our Approach and Expertise

At Cosmetic Dermatology of Orange County, we offer Latisse®, the first and only FDA-approved treatment designed to enhance eyelash growth. Ideal for individuals with thinning lashes or those who simply want fuller, darker, and longer eyelashes, Latisse is a topical solution applied once daily to the upper lash line. With consistent use, results become visible in as little as four weeks, with full results typically achieved by 16 weeks.

Latisse works by extending the growth phase of the eyelash hair cycle, allowing your natural lashes to grow longer and thicker over time. It is a safe and clinically proven solution when used as directed under the care of a trained provider.

Our team at CDOC provides personalized guidance on how to properly apply Latisse for best results while minimizing any potential side effects. Patients often see noticeable improvements in lash length, fullness, and overall appearance without the need for extensions or cosmetic enhancements.

Whether you’re experiencing lash thinning due to age, genetics, or medical factors, Latisse can help restore your lashes to a more youthful, vibrant look. Visit our Anaheim Hills office to find out if Latisse is right for you and begin your journey to naturally beautiful lashes.

More Information?

If you are interested in more information about Latisse®, visit www.latisse.com

What is Laser Acne Treatment?

Acne is generally successfully treated with a variety of topical and oral medications. Inflammatory acne often requires the chronic use of oral antibiotics but treatment usually curbs the required amount of antibiotics. Laser treatment can improve not only the inflamed acne but also leads to improvement in acne scars. Most patients stay on their topical medications while undergoing these treatments. Often microdermabrasion and chemical peeling, when combined with acne laser treatment, lead to even better results.

How does Laser Acne Treatment work?

The laser shrinks the sebaceous oil glands that play a pivotal role in acne. These approaches can also improve the quality of acne scars. We will often use more than one laser or light-based system to optimize the acne-clearing benefits of these devices. Because we have multiple different acne-improving systems, we will use those technologies we feel most appropriate for the particular patient’s condition.

Results: How many Laser Acne Treatments to see results?

Most patients require approximately three to seven monthly laser acne treatments to see the desired improvement. Periodic re-treatments will be required as acne flares.

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Testimonials:

• “I have been seeing Dr. Effron for the last twenty years. I had bad acne at age 17 and she got it completely cleared. Before seeing her, I had little hope because nothing seemed to work. If you have any skin issues, see her and you will not be disappointed with the results! Love her!” – C.T.
• “I’ve seen Dr. Effron for years, and I’m extremely grateful to have her as my dermatologist.” – C.E.
• “I have been seeing doctor Cheryl Effron for over 20 years easily. She is a marvelous doctor. If you want RESULTS and the BEST RESULTS from a doctor who has a cautious eye with an extremely intelligent mind, doctor Cheryl Effron is the best.” – K.B.