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My dermatologist offers a laser treatment for skin "resurfacing" which is different from the laser at my favorite medispa. Are all lasers...
Has anyone had a series of fractional laser resurfacing treatments? I had fraxel laser a couple of years ago when it required the blue goo, but...
I've considered getting laser skin resurfacing to improve acne scars. what are the pros and cons? is it good for overall skin care?
For laser resurfacing treatment would do best skin repair?
Is there a difference between the UltraPulse CO2 laser and Fraxel or Pixel lasers? I'm confused by all the different names and think the doctor...
Can laser resurfacing make under eye bags worse? I heard the after you tighten the skin the bags can be more prominent and more noticeable. My derm...
The one fear I have about laser treatment like Fraxel is the danger/risk/side effect of scarring. are laser scars avoidable?
Which is better for skin resurfacing by laser: Fraxel laser or Active FX?
What should i expect after a laser skin resurfacing? how long is healing? are there tips for recovering from the laser treatment faster?
Hi - I am considering laser resurfacing, and I have a couple of questions:
1) What kind of results can I get for the least amount of downtime?
2) What...
I am really close to deciding on professional acne treatment like a laser. is there a laser that you recommend best for acne clearing?
Did the laser treatment make you miss work?? how long?
What is the best laser treatment to treat this with out a lot of down time? I had a laser treatment about 8 years ago that took care of the...
I saw a plastic surgeon today who suggested that putting me to sleep (no pain!) and doing a full-face and neck non-fractional treatment with the...
Would lasers be used on all skin conditions caused by aging (like wrinkles, age spot) or just a few?
After much struggle with this issue, I've been told that Pixel Laser is not strong enough for what I to achieve on my neck/ chest area. I'm not...
I am confused about Hyaluronic acid fillers such as Restylane, and laser resurfacing. Are they safe together? I thought Hyaluronic acid and laser are...
I'm scheduled in three weeks to treat my under-eye wrinkles and would like to know what to expect during the procedure. My doctor tells me that I will...
I was told by a technincian at my derm's office that for Rosacea the best laser would be Vbeam (Candela Pulse Dye Laser) for brown spots from Sun...
I want to even out the tone of my skin--I have a lot of sun damage and precancerous lesions. Not considering downtime or cost, would you recommened...
What is the difference between Profactional Laser resurfacing and CO2 Fractional Laser Resurfacing?
After a treatment for actinic keratosis using Carac cream, I have red spots on my forearms. Will skin resurfacing using a laser diminish these?
My dermatologist/surgeon wants to use CO2 laser for acne scarring. The scarring is not too extensive or extremely severe, but needs to be improved. ...
I am 18 years old and considering having CO2 Laser resurfacing treatment. About two years ago, I was prescribed Zoloft by a doctor, and I started to ...
Chemical peel or Laser resurfacing for severe perioral lines, nasolabial folds and folds under mouth corners? Which technology is best? The surgeon...
Does anyone know if Coherent Erbium-yag can be used safely on silicone injected skin?
What can you tell me about Laser-360 in terms of effectiveness & cost, relative to other laser treatments? Thanks, newnikita
I had an endoscopic brow lift in the fall of 2006. I still had loose, crepey skin on my upper eyelids so my doctor told me to wait several months to...
I had an erbium laser done 4mths. ago and I can honestly say it didn't do too much for my acne scars. It was suggested to me to do profractional tx....
How effective is Laser resurfacing for clearing acne scars? I don't really care about the downtime, but the cosmetic results are very important. What...
Between these two, which is stronger for under eye lines: Ablative laser or Laser skin resurfacing?
I heard that laser resurfacing could help dark circles under eyes. Is this true? What can you do for dark circles under the delicate eye area,...
Was about to get a laser surgery procedure done at a laser clinic. But my friend said that a nurse is not the right person to do laser...
I've heard a few people say they had huge acne breakouts after skin resurfacing and I was wondering if there is any way to avoid this. My skin is...
My consultant wants me to have a general anesthesia for full face ebrium laser treatment, but I would prefer to have local anesthesia for the...
I was wondering which laser resurfacing treatment is the best to remove fine lines and reduce pore size? I am 31 and the fine lines are under my eyes....
Do you recommend Facelift and Laser resurfacing at the same time? One doctor wants to do this but others say it's crazy to do both at once.
I am 47 years old. My face has lots brown spots. Is Laser Resurfacing the best treatment to rid off those spots? Or there is a better treatment for it.
For fine line and wrinkles around the mouth do you recommend Thermage or Laser resurfacing?
I'm having Laser resurfacing performed on my entire face with a Carbon dioxide laser. I'm curious what will happen to the hair on my face, I don't...
Does laser (CO2) resurfacing have any benefit in the removal of sun damage that is not yet apparent? It obviously has great potential in improving...
I was told by a surgeon that transcutaneous or lower Blepharoplasty often causes retraction/ectropion in most cases. If that is true, can laser...
I am 42 and I have fair skin with gold undertones. I also have spots on my lower cheeks close to my jaw line from tanning, oily skin with enlarged...
I have consulted with two surgeons, and they both agree that a transcutaneous lower eyelid surgery is not indicated in my case because of the shape of...
I have syringoma. Is CO2 laser resurfacing the best treatment?
And which one is more effective for acne scar removal and reducing pore size as well as skin discoloration? I have some ice pick scars and some...
I'm thinking of undergoing laser treatment for minor, shallow acne scars. I'm wondering, will my vitiligo be an issue?
I am considering Laser Resurfacing for lines around my mouth and around my eyes. Would CO2 Laser resurfacing or the newer Total FX be more effective?...
I had laser resurfacing 12 weeks ago, and would like to have Photofacials to even out the complexion. Is it too soon? Or can I use a whitening gel...
I had upper eyelid surgery about 4 years ago and fat removal and laser resurfacing as well. I would like to further tighten the skin under my...
I am highly considering laser resurfacing (Pearl Fractional) but I'm very worried about hyperpigmentation. I'm a tanned caucasian. Should I fear?
I am booked for a CO2 Silk Touch/Feather Touch ablative laser session for the full face, at a cost of $4000. My doctor says she will use 120 microns...
I am looking to improve the appearance of acne scars around my temple (mostly indented scars). I would like to leave the rest of my face alone. Can...
How far apart should laser resurfacing treatments (to reduce scars) be spaced? Should you ever do it 6 months after the first? Are there pros...
I had a hair transplant done years ago that probably was a mistake. I'd now like to just be bald.Trouble is, the transplanted area is covered in 2 to...
Does the cost of Laser resurfacing for clearing acne scars depend on the size of the area being treated? For me, the area is just my nose and about...
My plastic surgeon excised the lumps I got from Sculptra. Then, within the next year, more had grown so he did a lower eyelid lift and removed all...
I really don't know much about the different cosmetic procedures. However, I was told laser resurfacing works great for acne scars and fine lines. I...
How long after Chemical Peel would it be safe to get Laser Resurfacing? I was trying to avoid the expense of a Laser treatment by using a Chemical...
I'm 41 and look good for my age but would like to be pro-active at this point . What laser treatments for sun damage, fine lines, larger pores, and...
My cosmetic surgeon says he does not recommend a Facelift although I had a bit of sagging, a full facial resurfacing with a Coherent Ultrapulse CO2...
I am 30 years old, 15 years ago I had terrible accident hence post-surgery scars on my face. My main aim is to make these scars look smaller.
I have...
What can I do to prepare for Palomar fractional laser resurfacing?
Why won't some doctors prescribe doxycycline to prevent breakouts during a series of laser treatments? Does it somehow interfere with the...
Can you please recommend a name of a hyaluronic acid product for post-laser treatment? I am interested in using hyaluronic acid to substitute Aquaphor...
How high is the risk for light laser resurfacing to cause hyperpigmentation (example active/deep fx)? Although my derma says that my complexion is...
What's best for large pores, Obagi Nu derm or Laser resurfacing? Which has less side effects? I'm 30 years old.
I am 55 and am considering having a fractional skin resurfacing (Matrix RF), but I hear different things about how long results will last. Any ideas?...
I'm considering laser treatment for removing sun damage. I have brown spots and a lot of discoloration from repeated sun exposure. I am 52 years old...
How long does the noticeable redness on the top lip last after laser resurfacing using Erbium lasers?
I suffered a dog bite on my upper lip 6 weeks ago. The wound was stitched by a plastic surgeon the day of the injury, but I'm now left with a curved,...
Is infection something to be worried about with Fractional CO2 treatment? I'd like to get a milder CO2 Fractional treatment. I've had a Fraxel Restore...
The doctor is recommending me Max FX and I would like to know if it works perfectly on Asian skin. Will it be safe? Thanks!
Next week, I am going in for laser resurfacing with a Lux2940 for undereye wrinkles. I was going to ask my doctor if it would be alright to, at the...
I have a pacemaker and wonder if I can still have laser resurfacing such as Fraxel. I'll look forward to your answers.
