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Rhytidectomy is the clinical term for the cosmetic surgery commonly called a face lift. This procedure is designed to give your appearance a boost by eliminating excess skin from the face and neck, tightening the tissues underneath, and re-draping skin. It is an affective technique to reduce wrinkles and make skin firmer, but it does […]

Getting older – it happens to the best of us. While individuals don’t want to trade the moments and the memories they’ve created over the years, many people wish they could take a few of the years their appearance. Some patients find themselves using creams and gels from the drug store or makeup counters and […]

Turning back the hands of time on the face is easier than ever with the use of dermatological solutions such as injectables. Injectables are commonly utilized by men and women who are interested in erasing fine lines, wrinkles, and folds on the face that may contribute to an aging look. Dr. Gerald Bock and the […]

At the California Skin and Laser Center in Stockton, Dr. Gerald Bock helps patients turn back the hands of time. His practice is committed to providing quality cosmetic treatments that are used in addressing imperfections of the skin, including fine lines, wrinkles, and folds. Using some of the best, most trusted treatment options, he is […]

If you are seeking a Botox® and Dysport™ provider near you in the Stockton area, we highly recommend you book an appointment with Dr. Gerald Bock at the California Skin and Laser Center located in Stockton. He is a dedicated dermatologist who offers a wide range of services, and administers injectable treatments himself for optimum […]

You may associate Botox with a wrinkle reduction treatment. Applications go beyond cosmetic though. Botox was injected to treat crossed eyes, uncontrolled blinking and facial spasms before it was approved to block signals from the nerves to muscles responsible for lines between and around our eyes or on our forehead. In 2004 the FDA approved this […]

Limiting exposure to the UV rays and avoiding habits like smoking can minimize damage to the skin that shows up as dark spots, lines and wrinkles. What we can’t control is the natural aging process. As we get older, reduced amounts of fat, supportive collagen and elastin fibers, and natural oils converge with the cumulative […]

We have all seen at least one “gummy smile” in our lifetime, some of us when we catch our own reflection. When we visualize the most attractive smile, there is proportion to teeth, lips, gums, and nearby structures. The attribute of proportion is something the brain notices, though we may not be conscious of it […]

The Journal of Psychiatric Research reports that an early study conducted by Germany’s Hannover Medical School found compelling evidence that Botox treatment in the facial muscles responsible for frowning may alleviate the symptoms of clinical depression. When our facial muscles express emotion, feedback signals are sent to the brain, reinforcing those emotions. Professor Tillman Kruger, study […]

Few things disturb a depressed person more than a friend with good intentions urging a smile, because you can’t resolve worry just by pretending to look happy, right? A new study shows that those well-meaning friends might be on the right track. Botox injections, which prevent frowning, could help patients overcome depression. Cosmetic Dermatologist, Eric Finzi, […]

Dr. Gerald Bock is a Board certified dermatologist. He has devoted his professional career to helping patients in Stockton, Lodi, and surrounding areas enjoy gorgeous, healthy complexions. Every day, Dr. Bock and his team at California Skin & Laser Center answer questions like these about a common concern of patients – wrinkles (and what reduction […]

Botox and Dysport are neuromodulators. These purified proteins are used cosmetically to soften the appearance of wrinkles caused by repeated muscle contractions, such as frown lines between the brows, horizontal forehead lines, and crow’s feet at the corners of the eyes. They work by interrupting signals from nerves that tell facial muscles to contract. As […]