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Dr. Kaplan was voted the top dermatologist in Ventura County for 6 consecutive years by a reader's poll in the Ventura County Reporter.
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Welcome to Coastal Dermatology
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Coastal Dermatology provides a comprehensive dermatology practice offering medical and cosmetic dermatology services. Our goal is to provide our patients with the exceptional care and service they deserve. Our friendly helpful staff is always willing to help our patients feel welcome. Our front office, Cosmetic Consultant, medical assistants and providers look forward to helping you attain healthy beautiful skin. |
We have minimally invasive effective solutions for skin rejuvenation. We would be happy to design a custom program that helps you meet your needs.
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We provide skin cancer screening and prevention, treatment of skin cancer and Mohs micrographic surgery for skin cancer.
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NEW! Cellulite Treatment
We are excited to be the first in our area to introduce Z-Wave, utilizing high-energy radial shock waves, non-invasive yet powerful enough to break down fat within the fibrous connective tissue.
NEW! Kybella
What is Kybella?
Kybella is the first and only FDA-approved nonsurgical treatment that contours and improves the appearance of submental fullness or “double chin.” Some patients have also experienced a tightening of the skin in the area.
Before and After Examples
Results may vary. Images courtesy of Kybella
NEW! Winter Conditions Can Be Hard On Your Skin
The truth is the winter does bring it's own set of problems for maintaining healthy skin.
One of the most common presentations I see is itchy rashes on the back, especially the upper part, and occasionally the chest. This "Winter Itch" is actually the result of using excessively hot water in the shower. I'm guilty of doing this myself. As the air in the bathroom gets colder, we keep turning up the temperature of the water in the shower. It feels good while we're in there, but it really dries out the skin, and after a few days to weeks of using the hotter water, the dreaded "Winter Itch" has set in!
Once I explain this to my patients, they generally do much better. Here's my recommendations:
- Get a space heater (be safe in positioning in your bathroom) or turn up the heat in your bathroom if you can. Warming up the air will let you turn down the heat in the shower. Take as cool of a shower as you can tolerate and try not to stay in longer than needed.
- Only use gentle soaps. Some of my favorites are: CeraVe, Cetaphil, Olay Ultra Moisture, and Dove. Stay away from strongly scented or botanical soaps, as these can be drying.
- Take a daily Omega-3 supplement. We carry the Omega 3 from Alphaeon, and I've been impressed with its ability to help in dry, itch skin. We've even had great results in chemotherapy patients who really suffer from dry skin.
- Moisturize! The best time is right after showering. I like AmLactin for the legs and feet. Neutrogena has new product called "Hydro Boost" that I've been seeing great results with, and can be used on any part of the skin.
- Vitamin E and D supplementation can be helpful. We can order a blood test to check your vitamin D level before supplementing.
- If you are headed to the mountains, remember that the UV exposure there is different and in some ways, stronger than here at the beach. Stay with Zinc or Titanium-containing sunscreens and reapply frequently. I use the Vertra stick, It's the same one I use for surfing because it won’t sweat of if I'm boarding, hiking, or snowshoeing.
Have fun engaging in the winter activities and if you're having any difficulties with your skin come in and we'll figure it out and come up with a plan to help.
Ross Kaplan, M.D.
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Ultherapy® advanced lifting and firming
Ultherapy is the state-of-the-art non-surgical ultrasound skin rejuvenation treatment that uses ultrasound to see below the surface of the skin and to
specifically target the deep foundational
layer of tissue that doctors address in surgery.
Visible effects include a lifting and firming of sagging skin. Uthera offers a more youthful appearance with minimal downtime.
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Are you concerned about those unattractive brown spots starting to appear on your face, chest and hands?
The main cause of these spots is prolonged exposure to ultraviolet light. This causes extra pigment (melanin) to be produced at a faster rate than normal. Over time extra melanin is collected in the skin at higher concentrations than normal. Because these spots are mostly due to sun exposure, you'll often see it appear with other signs of sun damage like wrinkles, textured skin and red veins.
It is important to have your skin checked every 6-12 months. Dr. Kaplan or Julie McCardell,FNP can give you a complete skin exam to first determine that the spots are not skin cancer. At the time of your appointment they can make their recommendations as to which treatment is best to help lighten your brown spots. We have our own special prescription strength Firm & Fade cream to help lighten your spots. We also have photorejuvenation treatments available with Intense Pulsed Light (IPL). It provides a gentle, non-invasive solution that provides natural improvement with minimal down time. For more information visit our photorejuvenation page.
Botox treatments can help reduce facial fine lines and wrinkles.
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Dr. Ross Kaplan is a board-certified dermatologist voted #1 Dermatologist in Ventura County for 2 consecutive years whose interest in cutting edge laser technology and therapy has made his practice, Coastal Dermatology, the most advanced in the area, serving Camarillo, Oxnard, Newbury Park, Ventura, and Thousand Oaks. Dr. Kaplan is one of a select group of doctors invited to join Allergan's National Exchange Forum. This group is comprised of nationally renowned thought leaders in facial aesthetics. He trains other doctors in his office for the use of Botox, facial fillers and lasers. |
3615 Las Posas Road, Suite F-100
Camarillo, CA 93010
(805) 484-2813