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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?
Is there anything special I need to do (or not do) to recovery skin after a laser skin treatment or increase the effectiveness of the laser...
I am planning on having skin resurfacing done. I am 45 with lax skin and a few acne scars, jowls. My goal is skin tightening (within reason), skin...
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...
Seems like the laser resurfacing will be tough on my skin. what should I do?
What is the difference between the Fraxel Repair and the Erbuim Yag Laser in terms of results (mainly for fine lines, texture, pores, and scars) and...
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?
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...
What should i expect after a laser skin resurfacing? how long is healing? are there tips for recovering from the laser treatment faster?
I'm interested in learning more about fraxel laser resurfacing. what is fraxel best for treating? thankyou!!
I had a full facial MicroLaser Peel (20 micron depth) and 20% ProFractional Laser Resurfacing (200 micron depth) done 16 days ago. I'm worried that...
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?
Very concerned about the little information on the internet about laser treatment on dark-skin individuals. As an individual who has brown skin, I am...
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 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...
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...
Hi there, I am currently investigating either a Chemical peel or Laser Skin Resurfacing, ideally I'd like to spend £1500 (I think about $2200)....
Would lasers be used on all skin conditions caused by aging (like wrinkles, age spot) or just a few?
I am in my late 20s and I want to do something for myself now that will help me age a bit better. I've heard that lasers can stimulate collage...
I've had 4 Erbium Microlaser peels to address scarring and very "pebbly" skin on my chin, the result of electrolysis. While the laser has...
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...
Which among all the peels (chemical peel, laser peel, glycolic acid peel, etc.) is the strongest/most aggressive? I'm looking for a strong peel to...
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 am 39 year old female with brown spots, some freckling, broken capillaries and red blotches/rosacea, and dull skin that does not exfoliate well....
Because of the huge cost difference, I'm just curious if a chemical peel would be a cheaper alternative to helping with my acne scars? I have paid...
Six months ago I had a small amount of Juvederm filler used on a scar on my chin. There was an improvement, but I would like to have CO2 laser...
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...
Can you tell me why Fraxel goes deeper in your skin? How does it work?
Please compare Fraxel CO2 with Fraxel restore (erbium resurfacing) and laserbrasion (dermabrasion and CO2 resurfacing combo) for acne scars. If...
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...
I had laser skin resurfacing done on my face and a TCA chemical peel on my neck about three weeks ago. Now, I'm getting a lot of blackheads! I'm...
I had a medium peel a month ago on a scar/ hyperpigmentation after having a tattoo removed by laser. The skin is now very pale, and I am worried this...
I recently had Deep FX/Active FX to reduce scars. Is it helpful to get a peel after laser resurfacing? If so, how soon after and what type of peel?
What is the difference between Profactional Laser resurfacing and CO2 Fractional Laser Resurfacing?
Ten years ago, I was treated with a CO2 Erbium Laser on the upper half of my face (from forehead to under the eyes). I now have white...
Hi i was wondering if i could start a regimen of Accutane after I had a Laser Skin peel. I had the Laser on feb 12 and and have seen some results but...
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 have many freckles on my nose. Are there any creams I can use to make them fade, or is laser treatment the only option I have?
I see new wrinkles under my eye. i'm on day 4. from sunday i saw new vertical/diagonal wrinkles under my eyes that i didn't have. i had almost no...
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...
I am a 42 year old Asian woman and I had full facial MicroLaser Peel (20 micron depth) and 20% ProFractional Laser Resurfacing (200 micron depth) a...
Does anyone know if Coherent Erbium-yag can be used safely on silicone injected skin?
I'm a 25 y\o female, five months ago i was diagnosed with vasculitis that the doctors weren't sure if it was henoch schonlein or reactive vasculitis...
What can you tell me about Laser-360 in terms of effectiveness & cost, relative to other laser treatments? Thanks, newnikita
I am a 26 year-old-girl of Asian origin. I went to a doctor for chemical peels to treat my acne. I started seeing significant difference and wasn't...
I am 32 years old asian female, and i am ready for a new me! :) i hear that i have great skin, but on the cheeks, i have hyperpigmentation/ sun spot i...
Yes, I have already read numerous times "it varies". I get it. I am hoping that someone who has had it done can tell what they paid.I...
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 Have had acne problems since I was a teenager and now that I'm 35, I'm still breaking out even after the resurfacing procedure. On top of that, my...
Will the Laser Resurfacing CO2 cause long term damage years down the road? I'm wondering if this treatment will ultimately make your skin more...
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...
I had CO2 Laser Resurfacing done a year ago and I still have shiny, unnatural looking skin which seems to look sweaty. My nose is very oily and the...
I had taken Accutane for a period of three weeks and discontinued the use because of severity of it. I have been off of it for three weeks. I have a...
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....
I've had one treatment of the Matrix RF for mild acne scarring and red marks. So far, my skin has broken out and seems very rough around the nose,...
I was wondering what the best treatment for hypertrophic scars are. I started the Multiplex today but have read that IPL is better? Your opinions, please?
I had laser skin resurfacing for acne in August, and I still have redness and hyperpigmentation. What is the best and quickest method to get rid of...
There are so many skincare products available, and it's hard to know what to chose. I'm looking to maintain the great results from my Fractional...
I had CO2 laser resurfacing 10 days ago. I love the new and emerging skin, however, I don't know what everyday moisturizing cream (with...
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.
For fine line and wrinkles around the mouth do you recommend Thermage or Laser resurfacing?
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.
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 wonderding how is photodynamic therapy different from Aramis laser technology? Which one would help prevent and also reduce acne scarring?
I have syringoma. Is CO2 laser resurfacing the best treatment?
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...
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 very frightened. I had laser resurfacing 6 days ago. I spent the night in the hospital last night because of a fever. The culture said I had a...
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 had an Erbium treatment to smooth out a scar on my lower arm. The erbium has caused redness around my scar that is still persistent 4 months after...
Is it normal for wrinkles and crinkles to appear more prominent after Laser resurfacing? It has been one month and wrinkles look worse and neck...
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...
I've been given two opinions for skin Laser resurfacing for sun damage. One is IPL and the other is BBL (Broad Band Light). Is one better than the other?
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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!
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...
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.
