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There’s no way to stealthily evade the effects of aging and gravity, but there are plenty of ways to soften their appearance. The trick is to stock your beauty arsenal with the best tools. Leading San Diego plastic surgeon Abhay Gupta is an authority in the anti-aging industry and the go-to for women concerned about wrinkles, fine lines, pigmentation and dark spots. Here, Dr. Gupta shares his top picks for the best anti-aging tools.

Recently, thousands of fans flooded downtown San Diego to catch a glimpse of their favorite superheroes at Comic-Con. Crowds watched as Superman, Batman and the X-Men sat on panels to discuss their upcoming flicks. For many male fans in the audience, it was nearly impossible not to envy the looks of actors like Ben Affleck, Henry Cavill and Hugh Jackman.

According to an article in the San Diego Union-Tribune, exposure to radiation from sunlight causes more than 90 percent of signs of premature aging. Living in the sunny Southern California climate, you probably practice safe sun habits to prevent wrinkles and dark spots and reduce your risk of skin cancer. However, what if the damage has already been done — perhaps from years of baking in the sun or using tanning beds when you were younger?

Look and feel your best over the summerIn a few weeks, we will celebrate the official start to summer 2015. Though Southern California enjoys beautiful weather year-round, summer is a particularly fun season. As the temperatures rise and the days become longer, health and beauty routines usually undergo a few modifications.

Bariatric surgery can be a lifesaver for people that struggle with morbid obesity. Thousands of Americans enjoy healthier and happier lives, thanks to surgical weight loss solutions.

The American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) recently released its annual report of national trends in plastic surgery. Results show that 2014 was another popular year for plastic surgery. In fact, Americans spent more than $12 billion on cosmetic procedures in 2014!

How many times have you given your loved one stale chocolates or overpriced roses for Valentine’s Day? This year, instead of giving your loved one a present that she (or he) will expect, why not give your special someone the unique, unexpected gift of a cosmetic treatment?

Losing weight was the No. 1 New Year’s resolution that people in the United States made in 2014, according to an article published in the Journal of Clinical Psychology. Staying fit and healthy was fifth on that same list. It’s hard to say how many people kept their resolutions; however, judging by how many people are at the gym in January versus in April each year, our guess is that not many people followed through on them.

The holidays are back, which typically means the office break room is filled with seasonal cookies, cakes and breads. Not to mention, it is the time of year when your neighbors drop by with pumpkin and pecan pies, just before you rush off to a holiday party replete with cheesy hors d’oeuvres, eggnog and, of course, a wide variety of desserts.

Though it may be difficult to tell that autumn is back here in temperate San Diego, one telltale sign of the new season is the plethora of delicious yet nutritious fall fruits and veggies available in grocery stores and at local farmers’ markets. Here, Dr. Abhay Gupta shares some of his favorite nutritious fall foods that will help you stay fit and healthy this autumn, as well as help you maintain gorgeous, healthy skin.