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Injectable dermal fillers containing hyaluronic acid, poly-L-lactic acid, or hydroxylapatite microspheres are safe and effective. In this article, Elk Grove Board-certified dermatologist, Dr. Gerald Bock, explains what to expect after treatment with these face fillers. What fillers do The primary role of fillers is to restore lost volume. Various dermal fillers are placed at specific depths […]

Thanks to advances in dermatology, there are many non-surgical methods for rejuvenating the appearance. Treatments range from laser therapy to injectable dermal fillers. At California Skin & Laser Center, patients have access to a variety of treatments to address a number of skin conditions, as well as restore a more youthful appearance. Our Board-certified dermatologist, […]

Facial rejuvenation procedures are by far the most popular minimally invasive cosmetic treatments in the U.S., according to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, products such as Botox and Dysport, soft tissue fillers, and chemical peels accounted for 9.7 million of the 10.8 million top four non-invasive procedures in the U.S. in 2013. Laser hair […]

A major use for dermal fillers is to replace volume lost as we age. Intrinsic or “natural” aging usually begins in our mid-20s. This process is exacerbated by extrinsic factors, such as unprotected exposure to the sun’s rays. These external exposures contribute to premature aging. In the succeeding decades the loss of underlying fat makes […]

The American Society of Plastic Surgeons reports botulinum toxin type A injections were the most sought-after minimally-invasive cosmetic procedure in the country in 2013. At 6.3 million injections, other top procedures such as soft tissue fillers, chemical peels and laser hair removal didn’t come close at 2.2 million, 1.2 million and 1.1 million procedures respectively […]

Dr. Gerald Bock of the California Skin and Laser Center is a dermatologist near the Stockton area who believes in offering his patients a wide selection of cosmetic services to help them improve their appearance. From laser hair removal to injectables, his practice is well-suited for both men and women who want to address specific […]

Soft tissue fillers have become an extremely popular procedure in this country, and for good reason. In the hands of a trained and experienced Board Certified dermatologist, fillers restore youthful volume, soft contours, and lip definition to the face (and in some cases, other areas of the body). Dr. Gerald Bock helps California Skin & […]