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La Jolla Cosmetic Surgery Centre
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Richard E. Fitzpatrick, M.D.
9850 Genesee Ave Ste 130
La Jolla, CA 92037
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Dr. Fitzpatrick, Director of Dermatology at the La Jolla Cosmetic Surgery Centre, offers a full range of skin treatments. These services include:

Laser Hair Removal
Rejuvenation of Sun-Damaged Skin
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Education
Doctorate of Medicine
Emory University Medical School

Bachelor of Science
Princeton University
Certification
Board Certified in Dermatology
Affiliations
Member, American Academy of Dermatology
Member, American Society of Dermatologic Surgery
Past President, American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery
Associate Clinical Professor in the Division of Dermatology at UCSD School of Medicine
Many find freckles, or ‘ephelides’ as they are called in dermatology, cute. Often they are harmless little brown specks around our nose or cheeks. They are the result of sun exposure and an attempt by our skin to respond to this exposure by packaging melanin pigment to absorb the ultraviolet rays of the sun. Unfortunately in skin that has developed freckles our skin has not packaged this melanin properly and this is displayed as a ‘freckle’.

Removing freckles is a fairly straightforward process and laser treatment is highly effective for treating them. You should see a dermatologist before having any brown spots removed as they may have the potential to be cancerous. A dermatologist can check them to be sure they can be safely removed.
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He is the most experienced cosmetic dermatologist on the US and one of the great minds of medicine. If you have a severe skin condition that requires cosmetic laser surgery he is the one to go to. I highly reccommend him. I am a physician and one of his many greatful patients for a lifetime of excellent work.
Newport Coast, CA  September 14, 2010
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La Jolla Cosmetic Surgery Centre
Richard E. Fitzpatrick, M.D.
9850 Genesee Ave Ste 130
La Jolla, CA 92037
858-866-9960
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Always seek treatment with an experienced physician.
Be willing to travel a bit for the best possible treatment.
During your consultation, ask questions regarding results, concerns, and after care.
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