Dr Richards Dermatologist in La Jolla, California
- Scripps Memorial Hospital, La Jolla
- Undergraduate: BA in International Relations, Stanford University, 1989
- Medical: MD, Case Western Reserve University, 1996
- Internship: Pediatrics, Univeristy Hospitals of Cleveland, 1996-1997
- Residency: Dermatology, Northwestern University, 1997-2000
- Fellowship: Mohs Surgery, Vanderbilt University, 2001
Viewed: 3/18/2009 CST
Day of birth: private
Status: private
Certification:
American Board of Dermatology
Dermatology – General
Status: Certified
Active Time-Limited Recertification
6/12/2008 – 12/31/2020}
Active Time-Limited Initial Certification 10/30/2
– 12/31/2010}
Education: 1996 MD (Doctor of Medicine)
Location: Private
- ActiveFX
- Botox
- Chemical Peel
- Dysport
- IPL
- Laser Hair Removal
- Laser Resurfacing
- Lipoma Removal
- Mohs Surgery
- Mole Removal
- Radiesse
- Restylane
- Restylane Defyne
- Restylane Lyft
- Restylane Refyne
- Restylane Silk
- Scar Removal
- Sclerotherapy
- SculpSure
- Sculptra
- Skin Rejuvenation
- Tattoo Removal
- Vbeam
- VI Peel
RealSelf Info
Locations
- La Jolla, CA, US. GPS coordinates: 32.8475,-117.2750015
- San Diego, CA, US. GPS coordinates: 32.7188,-117.1640015
Latest ratings of treatments
- Laser Resurfacing (Oct 2018) – Overall rating: 1/5 (Wait times: 1/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 3/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 1/5, Payment process: 4/5, Time spent with patient: 1/5, After care follow-up: 1/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 4/5, Answered questions: 1/5)
- Laser Resurfacing (Jan 2012) – Overall rating: 1/5 (Wait times: 1/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 3/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 1/5, Payment process: 4/5, Time spent with patient: 1/5, After care follow-up: 1/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 4/5, Answered questions: 1/5)
Latest Prices
Laser Resurfacing Prices
- $5350 – Oct 2018 – La Jolla, CA
- $5350 – Jan 2012 – La Jolla, CA
Practice Locations
Special Offers
Start Time / End Time
Nov 1, 2019 /
Dec 31, 2023
Doctor's answers
Jun 14, 2013
Technically, you dont have to wait at all between taking Aleve, advil or any other nonsteroidal pain reliever and recieving Botox. The two medications will not have any interactions. The Botox effectiveness will be just the same. You will still have the same great result!
The only downside is that Aleve, advil, asprin and the like, along with alcohol use, can potentially increase your chances of bruising.
Even without use of these medications or...
Jun 13, 2013
Jun 13, 2013
Im afraid you will love it.
Jun 13, 2013
May 13, 2013
the answer is yes.
laser hair reduction/ removal can safely be used on the majority of our body regions--for women and men.
since hairs, in a given area, grow at different cycles--unfortunately the procedure is not a one time event. usually appointments are scheduled about a month apart.
the procedure is relatively short and not too uncomfortable--even in this delicate area.
you will start seeing results after the first 1-2 treatments.
call your...
Apr 18, 2013
first you should run it by your treating surgeon. if they give the green light for laser hair reduction then it is only a matter of your comfort level.
we would want you to be healed, no redness or inflammation present, and ideally pain free from your previous procedure.
laser hair reduction/ removal is at a different level of the skin than your recent procedure--so you should not have any harmful interaction, but the laser hair procedure can cause its own...
Mar 12, 2013
Then go back to your dermatology provider.
They will be able to use various treatment options to clear up your skin.
They will be able to help you achieve the results that you are looking for...and hopefully without the need of accutane.
Last updated on 12/20/2023