P. Alexander Ataii, MD, Medical Director

After overcoming acne, and now left with the resulting scars, one can find a solution at Laser Clinique. We offer several treatments - laser resurfacing, photorejuvination, vibradermabrasion, chemical peels, photodynamic therapy, microneedling, microneedling with PRP, and Bellafill.

While acne is prevalent among one's teenage years, it can also extend into adulthood. Laser Clinique offers a wide range of treatments that are designed to treat different skin types and varying levels of acne.

The Active FX treatment is a fractional resurfacing laser treatment that is ideal for removing the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles, age spots, scars, stretch marks, sun damage, pigmentation and skin tightening. Patients who need a major change in their skin, but who have not been successful with some of the milder methods of skin correction because they just don’t make a big enough impact, may be ideal candidates for Active FX. Although the procedure is considered a slightly invasive one rather than a fully non-invasive one, the major benefits of this procedure simply cannot be denied, nor can the truly dramatic impact.

Bellafill is an innovative product approved to treat smile lines (nasolabial folds) and moderate to severe acne scars. Bellafill produces longer-lasting results than many of the other injectables on the market. The filler is made from a smooth collagen gel with a suspension of tiny biocompatible microspheres to support the collagen in the treated area. The gel produces immediate smoothing for wrinkles, creases, or acne scars, while the microspheres create a matrix of support for your natural collagen.

Belotero Balance is a dermal filler that has been specifically designed as a wrinkle treatment. It is unique to other dermal fillers on the market in that it integrates into your skin, rather than remaining separate from it. This allows it to adjust itself to fit your unique facial shape and features. This adaptability allows for a more effective wrinkle reduction in hard to reach areas like the folds of the nose and the area around the mouth - areas that traditional dermal fillers have a difficult time treating with noticeable effectiveness.

A very successful acne treatment, Blu-U Light uses blue-violet light to effectively kill Propionibacterium, the bacteria that forms within the oil glands in your skin and is one of the major causes of breakouts. It can be used as a sole acne treatment or in conjunction with topical acne treatments.

One of the most popular, and famous treatments out there, Botox injections smooth those deep furrows between your eyes and along your forehead. Lasting from three to four months, is one of our most sought after facial injections.

A forehead wrinkle treatment that significantly improves moderate to severe glabellar lines (furrows between the brows), Botox® is also approved to reduce the appearance of fine lines extending from the corners of the eyes (crow’s feet). Botox® also works to temporarily decrease excessive armpit perspiration and may help relieve migraines.

The combination of vitamins, minerals, fat emulsifying enzymes and natural extracts used in Meso-Slim shrinks your fat cells and melts the fat beneath the skin. After the fat dissolves, it is absorbed by the bloodstream and flushed out of the body naturally. This treatment eliminates cellulite by destroying the connective tissues and emulsifying pockets of trapped fat, resulting in skin that is smooth and free of the dimpled appearance that typically occurs with cellulite.

Utilizing the same cryolipolysis technology incorporated in the CoolSculpting system, innovative CoolMini San Diego is helping thousands of people get rid of unwanted double chins, pudgy knees and “bra fat” without enduring surgery, needles, anesthesia or downtime.

By freezing the fat with an advanced medical device, CoolSculpting targets fat and reduces the fat cells alone in an easy, non-invasive fashion that exercise and diet can’t achieve as quickly or as effectively. Find out more on our website.

There are already many different applicators that are used with the CoolScultping procedure. The CoolSmooth applicator is the newest one approved by the FDA. With this easy to use new applicator, areas of fat that older applicators could not reach, such as on the thighs are now accessible.

The Cutera Excel V Laser is the new gold standard – while most lasers take multiple sessions to achieve noticeable results, many procedures performed with the Excel V will require just a single treatment, and results are visible almost immediately. Dual wavelength technology makes it not only more effective but also efficient in treating a wide range of aesthetic flaws.

The Deep FX Fractional Laser Treatments are designed to help patients achieve major changes in skin tone and texture. The treatment can dramatically improve the appearance of wrinkles and acne scars, even of deeper set ones, because the laser stimulates the growth of new collagen. The new collagen provides plumping of the skin, so lines will be filled, thus removing wrinkles and scars and making the patient look much more like they did in their youth.

DualSculpting utilizes CoolSculpting’s revolutionary fat freezing technology and makes the process faster and more effective with the use of two machines at once. Once fat cells are destroyed, they are gone forever. All of this is accomplished while leaving the other cells around your fatty tissue free from damage.

Dysport treatment is relatively new on the scene compared to other injectable products, but it works just as well as its competition and may even produce quicker results. It works by relaxing the muscles, making it so that they do not receive the signals from the nerves to contract. If the muscles do not move, the wrinkles above them will go away. The good news is that only the injected muscles are affected, so you will still be able to move the rest of your face freely, allowing you to show any and all emotions that you desire. Once injected, the results will last about three to four months, and if necessary, you can receive a new treatment every 90 days.

At Laser Cliniqúe, hyperhidrosis (excessive sweating) is treated with BOTOX, a medication injected into the skin. Botox works by temporarily blocking neurotransmitters that stimulate the production of sweat. It can be used wherever excessive sweating is a problem, and it simply feels like a pinprick. Although repeat treatments are needed every three to six months, this revolutionary technique can squash your fear of sweating through that new outfit or embarrassing yourself at a meeting.

The FX Lift is a type of anti-aging treatment that helps tighten and lift the skin while encouraging collagen production. It uses a fractional CO2 laser for the greatest impact on the skin. The carbon dioxide laser is commonly used in skin resurfacing techniques to reduce the appearance of wrinkles, fine lines, scars and skin pigmentation. The difference with an FX Lift is that the CO2 laser is also fractionated and it combines three different laser techniques to get the best impact on the skin.

Laser Clinique offers medical grade facials, which uses both medicinal and natural corrective measures to help erase the signs of stress your face is showing. Suggested treatments may include facials for deep cleansing, acne, sun damage effects of menopause, and antioxidants

Many disorders of the skin can be successfully treated with a wide range of medical dermatology treatments. These procedures focus on the health of your skin and are designed to improve its appearance: Acne, hyperpigmentation, birthmark removal, rosacea, melasma, skin infections, solar lentigines (age spots and liver spots), moles, skin rashes, ephelides (freckles), keloid treatments, sensitive skin, complexion problems, and skin evaluations.

Good candidates for a hair transplant include men with male-pattern baldness, women with thinning hair on top or sides, as well as anyone suffering from some hair loss due to burns or an injury to the scalp.

Although Radiesse is a dermal filler that is commonly used to reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles on the face, it can also be used to make your hands look more youthful and restore lost volume. Radiesse contains small particles of calcium hydroxyapatite, a substance that is found naturally in your bones. It works by filling and replenishing volume to your skin and stimulating the production of natural collagen.

Hyperpigmentation is caused by an overproduction of melanin and is characterized by the appearance of patches of skin that are darker than the normal surrounding skin. Our Hyperpigmentation treatments are available for light or dark skin.

Intense pulsed light technology generates broad-spectrum light waves that penetrate deeply into the lower layers of your skin. The light is changed to heat energy as it reaches beneath the surface of the skin. As this special type of light saturates the epidermis, chemicals in your skin change light energy to beneficial heat energy that immediately begins repairing damaged skin by stimulating collagen production.

Laser Clinique offers customized and crafted drip regimes to meet your specific needs. The following are some of the conditions for which IV drips are used: overall wellness, dehydration, fatigue, colds, bacterial and viral diseases and low immunity, toxins and heavy metals, preparation for and healing after surgery, jetlag and hangovers.

Dehydration is the culprit behind many common complaints, so our safe and effective solutions work to treat a variety of symptoms as they replenish your hydration levels. Some symptons of dehydation are fatigue, light-headedness, muscle cramps, persistent headaches, nausea, intense thirst, feeling hungry even when you’ve had enough to eat. If you have these symptoms call today to make an appointment.

Juvederm is a smooth gel filler that is injected into your dermis. The best part is that due to the unique gel formula, results have shown that one treatment can provide you with up to one year of natural-looking results. Schedule your appointment today.

A hyaluronic acid-based gel containing a skin-numbing ingredient called Lidocaine, Juvederm Volbella is smoother and softer than other injectable dermal fillers to allow for the easier deliverance of the gel into the epidermis. Juvederm Volbella rejuvenates the skin around your mouth and creates fuller, more defined lips for at least a year before needing a supplementary injection.

In the past, dermal fillers could improve the appearance of wrinkles and folds, but for only about six months, after which another treatment was needed. At Laser Cliniqúe in San Diego, we are pleased to offer Juvederm Vollure XC, a treatment that helps to improve the appearance of facial wrinkles and folds with results that last up to eighteen months.

Made specifically for deep midface injections to plump up cheeks and correct age-related volume loss in that area, Juvéderm® Voluma is the next stage in dermal fillers. It comes as an injectable gel and is the first and only FDA-approved dermal filler made specifically for the cheek augmentation in adults over the age of 21. The extra volume provided by the gel gives the face a more youthful appearance and better contours that will last up to two years.

Laser Clinique is excited to announce the availability of Kybella, a new injectable formulated to help treat neck and chin fat in as little as two to four treatments. Learn more on our website.

After your first treatment of laser hair removal, you can expect a noticeable reduction in the amount of hair. You will likely need six to nine treatments before you experience permanent results. Although you should avoid sun exposure to the treated areas, there is no downtime associated with the procedure.

Laser Skin Resurfacing is also known as Laser Peel, Lasabrasion, or Laser Vaporization. Short pulses of beams of light are targeted at specific areas of the skin, which helps remove unwanted or damaged skin sections. Only one layer is removed at a time, which helps reduce the chance of hypopigmentation, a visible lightening of the treated skin. The epidermis is eliminated and removed with this process. The underlying skin is heated and stimulated to promote the growth of collagen fibres. After the skin heals, your skin will be smoother and will feel and appear firmer. This process is helpful for removing wrinkles, blemishes, sunspots, and other skin flaws. It is relatively painless, and the skin is rejuvenated, looking better, firmer, and younger, with blemishes removed.

LaserFirm works by encouraging the production of collagen, an essential protein that acts as a supporting structure for your skin. Over time, your skin becomes firmer, tighter and more even in texture and tone. LaserFirm can also decrease pore size, minimize the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, broken capillaries and smooth your skin’s texture. LaserFirm can also be applied to your neck, chest and hands.

Whether from age, or simply genetics, if you notice your eyelashes are not as thick, full or long as you'd like there is an easy solution. Latisse, the first and only FDA approved treatment for hypotrichosis (thinning of lashes), is available at Laser Clinique.

For a non-surgical facelift, we offer our patients our signature Liquid Facelift Treatment. Using multiple dermal fillers and volumizers, we are able to restore lost volume to your face, giving you back the appearance of youth again.

At Laser Clinique, we provide three different medical grade chemical peels. From our Glycolic Peel which promotes the production of collagen, to our Modified Revitalize Peel that can tighten your pores and erase sun damage, freckles, mild acne scarring, melasma and age spots as well as improve your skins texture and tone, to finally our TCA Peel, which penetrates deep into your skin and removes dead skin cells. It can smooth your skin’s texture, minimize wrinkles, uneven pigmentation, age spots and reduce the appearance of acne scars. Find out which peel would work best for you on our website.

Mesoslim is a revolutionary, non-surgical way to lose fat and excess pounds. This minimally invasive, body slimming procedure destroys fat cells, improves circulation, repairs connective tissue, speeds the metabolism, and improves the texture of the skin. Best of all, when used for overall weight loss, results show that you can expect to lose 1 to 2 lbs a week along with inches off your waist, thighs, arms, back and hips.

Thick, shapely brows are something men and women both strive for. If you have gaps or thinning eyebrows, microblading is one of the most popular and permanent solutions.

Exfoliating, renewing, and refresh your skin at Laser Clinique. Microdermabrasion buffs away lines, wrinkles and acne damage with an exfoliating material and a machine applicator. Call today to see if this treatment is best for you.

Microneedling is a natural alternative to some injectable fillers or other treatments for skin irregularities. The procedure engages your body’s healing process to smooth out your skin without the need for other substances or fillers.

Skin tags and warts can be removed using surgical tools, freezing technology or an excision process. For moles, we can use Laser Surgery, Traditional Surgery, Electrosurgery and a variety of other techniques. Regardless of the technique used, you can be certain that the result will make a dramatic difference, and restore self-confidence in your appearance.

The Multi-spot Nd Yag laser is a revolutionary laser technology that delivers light energy in pulses but is able to cool tissue during each pulse delay to prevent over stimulating tissue. This allows more energy to be delivered to targeted areas so that damaged veins are painlessly and swiftly eliminated. This frequent cooling also reduces the chance of discoloration to occur during a leg vein treatment or vascular lesion procedure.

For people who seek to cosmetically alter their nose but don’t want all the drawbacks or the expense of surgery, non-surgical rhinoplasty (also called the “non-surgical nose job”) may be the best option. This involves reshaping the nose using dermal fillers rather than trimming or adding cartilage, and may also include the use of BOTOX or various other products to achieve the desired result.

Considered to be a non-surgical alternative to other common vaginal rejuvenation procedures, the O-Shot is a type of injection that uses PRP, short for platelet-rich plasma, to encourage tissue generation and collagen production in the body to build up vaginal tissues. After first gaining popularity in other procedures like facials and joint therapy, PRP was then developed for use during vaginal rejuvenation to enhance tissues responsible for sexual pleasure.

PRP promotes healing of damaged hair follicles and stimulates follicle activity to reverse hair miniaturization (shrinking of hair follicles), a condition seen in several hair loss conditions, especially androgenetic alopecia.

The healing properties of PRP are well established. Athletes have used PRP to speed healing from injuries with inflammation, swelling and pain that take them off the field or court. PRP has also been used to treat a variety of conditions such as carpal tunnel syndrome, osteoarthritis, hip, knee and ankle sprains, tennis elbow, tendonitis, shoulder pain and wound healing.

Platelet-rich plasma treatment (PRP) therapy is a non-invasive form of addressing male hair loss and thinning with blood cell platelets to stimulate hair growth. PRP for men involves drawing a small amount of the patient’s blood, placing the blood in a tube and centrifuging the blood until plasma platelets collect in the tube. Useful for healing and regenerating tissue, this platelet-rich plasma is then injected into the scalp where hair thinning and loss is noticeable.

An estimated 35% of the male population have pearly penile papules, and while these papules are not associated with any type of health risk, they can be unsightly. At Laser Clinique, we offer the best method for having the papules removed. Take advantage of our targeted CO2 laser technology and book your appointment today.

Photodynamic Therapy safely and effectively treats acne, wrinkles, hyperpigmentation, rosacea, sun damage and actinic keratosis (precancerous skin lesions). Large pores will also be minimized and the appearance of acne scars will be reduced.

The PiQo4 laser is one of the most effective new tools to resolve a range of pigmentation problems. From tattoo removal to resolving skin pigmentation issues of all types, this system is far superior in how it functions, requiring shorter and fewer treatments to produce even skin tone, free from discolorations, sun spots, melasma, age spots, and other skin flaws.

After an injection treatment of Radiesse, your wrinkles will smooth and disappear and over the next several months Radiesse will stimulate your body to create its own collagen, giving you improved results the more time goes on.

Restylane, when injected by a trained professional, can reverse the appearance of wrinkles and folds, and enhance your lips. Your skin will look tighter, smoother and younger. Lip injections fill in the tiny lines around your mouth and can make lips look fuller for that appealing slight pout. The amount of fullness should be discussed with your doctor during the consultation so that you get exactly the results you envision.

Produced with an innovative cross-linking technology, and a specialized process called XpresHAn Technology™, the filler smooths lines and creases while maintaining flexibility. A smooth, injectable gel, Restylane Defyne softens lines and wrinkles around the lips, with natural-looking results. The flexibility of the product makes it possible to smooth deep facial wrinkles without affecting facial motion – the perfect solution for facial rejuvenation.

In addition to being FDA approved, Restylane Lyft can smooth deeper, more severe wrinkles than Juvederm Ultra XC or Restylane-L and is perfect for people with significant skin creasing and noticeable lack of supportive collagen.

What sets Restylane Refyne apart from other dermal fillers is that it is formulated to act like your body’s own hyaluronic acid, restoring lost volume in the target area. This advanced filler was developed with XpresHAn Technology™ for exceptional flexibility and produces remarkably natural-looking results.

Laser Cliniqúe is proud to introduce Restylane Silk to its line of beauty enhancement offerings. Restylane Silk is the newest addition to the Restylane family of products and has just been approved by the FDA. To date, Restylane Silk is the only product approved by the FDA for the specific purpose of lip enhancement and to resolve wrinkles around the lips. It is currently available for use in patients ages 21 and older.

ResurFX is the latest most advanced device that will assist in improving the look and feel of the skin, using an erbium fiber laser. This device has a number of features that enhance the skin and promotes collagen growth. This is a nearly pain-free procedure, which makes it very attractive to those patients who wish to resurface the skin and remove imperfections.

There is no known cause nor cure for rosacea, but it is treatable. Rosacea treatment options at Laser Cliniqúe include topical medications that are applied to the skin to reduce redness and inflammation and oral medications to help minimize inflammation as well as IPL and PDT Laser treatment.

ScaarFX is a newer treatment in the world of fractional CO2 lasers, and it has been producing some truly stunning results for people with even very serious scarring. This UltraPulse fractional laser can treat the skin up to a depth of 4mm, which is more than four times as deep as other fractional lasers in the industry. This means that those very deep set scars, like major acne scars, can be very effectively targeted and eliminated with this treatment type.

If you suffer from deep wrinkles on your forehead or between your nose and lip, Sculptra may be the perfect treatment option. It is also great to add volume to sunken cheeks, temples, and the jaw line. Depending on the severity and depth of the wrinkles, you can expect to receive two to six initial treatments to achieve the desired results, typically spaced 4 to 6 weeks apart.

Sculptra Buttlift is a specially developed volumizer that adds volume and shape to a flat or small butt while stimulating natural collagen growth. The product is injected just below the skin in a fast procedure that involves no downtime. The filler triggers the body to produce more collagen while filling out droopy, saggy tissues – and produces results that can last up to two years.

The skin is the body’s largest organ, and it is constantly bombarded with environmental toxins and UV rays. That is why it is at risk of developing cancer. Because there are so many parts of the skin that people do not look at regularly, dangerous, cancerous growths may go undetected for too long without proactive evolution, and that is where Laser Cliniqúe can help.

Take home only the best products for the care of your skin. Our skin care products include gentle cleansers, sunscreens, moisturizers and exfoliating products made from the highest quality medical grade products to give you unprecedented results.

Laser Cliniqúe has several effective solutions for the removal of stretch marks. Some patients may have great results with the fractional laser resurfacing treatment: Active FX, while others may need a different approach. For example, patients with the more recently-formed reddish stretch marks may need IPL with Vibradermabrasion, while patients with darker skin will often get better results from Chemical Peels with Vibradermabrasion.

The advent of Q-Switched lasers has permitted the removal of most tattoo inks with a very low risk of scarring. The Q-Switched Nd: YAG laser is the laser of choice in this class of laser. The laser can significantly lighten or remove a wide variety of tattoo inks.

Thermage is a non-invasive cosmetic procedure that improves skin texture, reduces the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, and rejuvenates overall skin quality. The treatment can smooth uneven skin on the thighs and reduce the appearance of the unsightly lumps and bumps of cellulite. You can now restore a youthful freshness to any area of your body, including face, neck, tummy area or thighs – without invasive surgery.

ThermiVa is a new, non-surgical and painless procedure that does not require incisions, recovery time or hospitalization. In addition to labia and vaginal tightening, ThermiVa also reduces the severity of symptoms associated with mild to moderate stress incontinence, vulvovaginal atrophy (dryness) and orgasmic dysfunction due to laxity and dryness.

The TotalFX treatment is a total skin resurfacing treatment, and it can produce some truly remarkable results. This treatment is actually a combination of two other types of laser treatments, the Active FX and Deep FX treatments. This fractional resurfacing treatment can reverse sun damage, remove age spots, scars, and wrinkles.

With Ultherapy, patients seeking to reduce the wrinkling and skin sagging associated with aging and sun exposure can now experience a non-surgical procedure that actually stimulates the production of new collagen while strengthening weakened collagen responsible for chest wrinkles and loose skin.

Ultherapy (a non-surgical facelift) is a cutting-edge procedure that is designed to dramatically tighten and lift the skin while minimizing sagging. Explore what this treatment can do for you at Laser Cliniqúe.

The V-Raser is a laser treatment that treats spider veins by sending a strong burst of light through the skin and onto the vein. This causes the vessel to collapse and slowly fade away. As a result, the appearance of veins is minimized and your skin looks clearer and healthier-looking. The treatment is non-invasive and can be used on the face, legs, arms and chest.

If you are struggling with unsightly veins in your legs, help is just a phone call away. Call Laser Cliniqúe today to schedule an appointment with Alexander Ataii, M.D. or his able-bodied staff to learn more about our vein treatments. You can be ready for swimsuit season with just a few visits to our clinic.

This treatment uses a patented vibrating surface to remove the dead skin cells that are causing your skin to look old and dull. The treatment causes no pain, and most of our clients report that it is relaxing and enjoyable - and can also be used on both large and small areas of the body for glowing, youthful skin.

There are many different skin types, and many underlying causes to the issues showing on the surface. In addition to analyzing the underlying root cause of your problem, the Visia system also compares your skin to that of others who are the same age and skin types. This is an important distinction because Visia helps you determine if you are aging naturally or are suffering from unnatural and early wrinkles or blemishes. This analytical depth is exactly why P. Alexander Ataii M.D. of Laser Cliniqúe has invested in the Visia system for his clients.

If you are tired of shaving or plucking, Laser Clinique offers our waxing treatments which can remove hair for up to 6 to 8 weeks. Call today to make your appointment.

At Laser Clinique, we will help you create a customized nutritional guide and meal plan, so you will be able to control your weight without feeling hungry. Because our weight loss programs are overseen by P. Alexander Ataii M.D. you can be sure that they will be tailored to your specific health needs. This makes them more effective than simply going out on your own to lose weight.

If you have been diagnosed with cervical dystonia or blepharospasms, you may be unnecessarily suffering. Cervical dystonia is when your neck muscles involuntarily contract, resulting in neck pain caused by the abnormal head positions these spasms create. Blepharospasms occur when your eyelids spasm, which can be very burdensome. Luckily, Xeomin has been approved to treat cervical dystonia in any adults and blepharospasm in adults that have previously received onabotulinumtoxinA (Botox®).