Name: Sara Gaspard, MD
Last name: Gaspard
Gender: female
Began aesthetic medicine in: 2008
Years experience: 15
Primary Specialty: Dermatologic Surgeon
Business: Comprehensive Dermatology Center of Pasadena
Address: 625 South Fair Oaks Blvd.
Address suite: Ste. 200
City: Pasadena
State: California
Zip Code: 91105
Country: US
Statement: I cofounded the Comprehensive Dermatology Center of Pasadena with a goal of helping people achieve a vibrant appearance and feel confident about their skin. Our motto guides my practice: Healthy Skin Is Beautiful Skin.
Consulting Fees: 0$
Consultation note: Complimentary Cosmetic Consultations
Has Sponsored Offer : No
Clinical Privileges:
- Huntington Hospital, Pasadena, CA
Education:
- Undergraduate: BA, Molecular Biology, University of California, Berkeley
- Medical: MD, University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine
Postdoc Training:
- Internship: Huntington Hospital, Pasadena, CA
- Residency: Dermatology, LAC+USC Medical Center
Member of:
- American Society for Dermatologic Surgery (ASDS)
GPS coordinates on map: 34.134987,-118.150714
Primary location:
Location name: Pasadena
State: CA
Country: US
Map point: 34.1459,-118.1320038
Treatments:
- Accutane
- Belotero
- Botox
- Chemical Peel
- CO2 Laser
- CoolSculpting
- Cosmelan
- Dysport
- eMatrix
- Facial
- IPL
- Jeuveau
- Juvederm
- Kybella
- Laser Hair Removal
- Laser Peel
- Laser Resurfacing
- Latisse
- Liquid Facelift
- Microdermabrasion
- Microneedling RF
- Mohs Surgery
- Mole Removal
- Neocutis
- Photodynamic Therapy
- Radiesse
- Restylane
- Retin-A
- RHA Collection Fillers
- Scar Removal
- Sclerotherapy
- Sculptra
- Skin Rejuvenation
- TCA Peel
- Vbeam
- VI Peel
- Volbella
- Vollure
- Voluma
- Xeomin
RealSelf Info
Profile views: 810
Answer count: 1
Star rating: 2.0473720558371
Profile created: Jun 22, 2011
Profile modified: Aug 25, 2021
Profile promotion: No
Profile inactive: No
Premier status: Free
Tier: Pro
RealCare Promise: No
Directory link: Dermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
RealSelf’s PRO: No
Doctor Designation Start Time: Jun 28, 2017
Doctor Designation End Time: Jan 1, 2033
Locations
- Pasadena, CA, US. GPS coordinates: 34.1459,-118.1320038
Practice Locations
Name & Website
Comprehensive Dermatology Center of Pasadena – Pasadena, https://www.compdermcenter.com
Address
625 S. Fair Oaks Ave.Ste. 200, Pasadena, California, US, 91105 (GPS coordinates: 34.1348619,-118.150675)
Phone
+16267937790
Working Hours
Mon: 8:30am – 5:00pm
Tue: 8:30am – 5:00pm
Wed: 8:30am – 5:00pm
Thu: 8:30am – 5:00pm
Fri: 8:30am – 5:00pm
Tue: 8:30am – 5:00pm
Wed: 8:30am – 5:00pm
Thu: 8:30am – 5:00pm
Fri: 8:30am – 5:00pm
Created / Modified
Nov 10, 2016 / Jun 13, 2023
Doctor’s answers
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I’ve been using a non-prescription retinol cream from Dermalogica regularly now for a month. Does reti
Skin darkening with retinol use
Jun 27, 2017
Jun 27, 2017
Retinol is a form of Vitamin A, and even in the lighter formulations available over the counter it makes your skin highly sensitive to UV rays. Retinol causes the surface skin cells to turn over more quickly (thus improving the appearance of fine lines), which means the newly-exposed skin is vulnerable to UV damage. So if you’ve been using retinol nightly but not practicing adequate UV protection every day, it’s entirely possible your skin has “tanned,” or been darkened by…
Last updated on 12/09/2023