CO2 laser resurfacing Q & A
I'm confused by all the different names and think the doctor will try to sell me on whatever machine he has- without it necessarily being the best for me. How can I know I'm doing the best...
I have a case of little bumps on my penis that I really want to get rid of. I believe it is Fordyce Spots but I am not sure. I heard the Co2 laser can eliminate these spots. Is that true? How much would it...
My dermatologist offers a laser treatment for skin "resurfacing" (ouch!) which is different from the laser at my favorite medispa. Are all lasers the same? How do I make sure they use the right...
Asked by Kendra from Boston, MA | 1 year ago |
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I was scheduled to have Smartxide Dot Therapy in January. I have done a lot of research on this procedure. My surgeon was going to sedate me during this procedure. I received a packet from him for my preop. It said the procedure was...
Please compare Fraxel CO2 with Fraxel restore (erbium resurfacing) and laserbrasion (dermabrasion and CO2 resurfacing combo) for acne scars. If cost was not an issue, I'd get Fraxel CO2, but Erbium and laserbrasion are much less...
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I am an African American male who is about to undergo a full face profractional treatment (3 sessions) for melasma/hyperpigmentation and enlarge pores. My doctor did a test spot on an area where I have alot of...
Asked by Jason from Atlanta, GA | 22 days ago |
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Eight days after my Fraxel Repair procedure, my face has been healing beautifully, except for a 3x3 inch burn on my right jaw. Is this normal?
My doctor refuses to advise on the result, saying she would take care of the problem if it...
I have wrinkles onmy chin at 46 and the area around my mouth is finely lined. The skin is uneven near my mouth, and I have small laugh lines.
My dermatologist suggested a Fraxel Repair treatment at a setting of 40 around my mouth and...
I am Mexican and Filipino, but the Mexican side is questionable, as I may have French roots because I'm very fair and have had freckles as a child through adulthood. When I had hyperpigmentation/melasma and fine lines under my eyes I...
I had a permanent lip augmentation 2 years ago called a lip lift....it is very similar to a lip vermillion where the lips are pulled up (like a face lift) and stitched to it's position. I have no implants, fillers or lip injections.) I have...
Hi, I am Chinese and am concerned about having Fraxel re:pair treatment for my acne scars due to pigmentation issues. Has anyone seen good results on Asian skin without Post Inflammatory Hyperpigmentation (PIH)?
Are the results...
I had the CO2 ultrapulse laser over a year ago and it caused my texture to be rough with large pores. My docotr said that I did not heal well coupled with an infection that was difficult to detect (Staph coagulese negative).
She...
When i was a child i was biten by mosquitos or ants and the bites became sores i had very sensitive skin and these bites became scars. it has been my most biggest problem, starting with my low self esteem. since i have knowledge of some thing...
Which laser skin treatment works best for resurfacing dark skin types with minimal down...
Asked by Andrea from New York, NY | 259 days ago |
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