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Best laser treatment for scars and large pores? 8 answers

Which between Pearl, Laser Genesis, and Fraxel Laser most successfully reduces pore size, acne scars, and chicken pox scars? Any comment or advice...

What are new trends in lazer treatment? 6 answers

I am doing research on lazer treatments for acne and skin resurface.  is there anything new trend-wise with lazers?

How can I find a good laser doctor? 4 answers

Want some help for fine lines and pigmentation problems

Number of laser sessions to see skin improvement 2 answers

I am looking to rejuvnate sun damaged skin.  Will it require lots of laser sessions?

Can I get hurt from a laser treatment? 1 answer

I was considering a laser treatment for my face and also laser hair removal. are these proven safe?

Which resurfacing laser works best on dark skin types? 1 answer

Which laser skin treatment works best for resurfacing dark skin types with minimal down time?

Why are laser treatments so expensive? 1 answer

Laser treatments are almost as expensive as surgery, but they can be used over and over and don't even require a doctor to administer the treatments...

Deep scar laser treatment recommendations? 1 answer

Can anybody recommend a laser to treat deep scar? i had a inner/medial thigh lift in january 2008. of course it left me with a not so nice scar. one...

What is Pelleve? 2 answers

A friend of mine said there is a new laser called Pelleve, that is now available in the U.S. Just what does this laser do? What is the downtime for...

What laser treatments are available for hypopigmentation? 1 answer

I have a number of small and large hypopigmented areas on my face due to injury and acne. Please help me learn what treatments are available (I've...

Does Skintyte work on jowls? 1 answer

I realize that Skintyte it won't be surgery, as surgery does not always look natural. I am 54, and have noticed much more jowling in the last 2 years....

Best laser treatment for resurfacing and facial rejuvenation? 1 answer

Fraxel, Active FX, or Sciton Laser? It is very confusing which one to have done. My goal is to improve tone, fine wrinkles and discolorations. I...

Can Lasers cause damage to DNA? 1 answer

I am very concerned about the fractional lasers.  I have heard that any laser can cause DNA damage. Have you heard anything about this? What are...

Does Palomar laser work well on acne scars? 2 answers

Palomar lux 1540 non-ablative laser treatment has a 24-48 hrs downtime. Do you think it is a good choice for treating acne scars  such as ice...

IPL or BBL treatments after Micro Laser Peel? 1 answer

I had a Micro Laser Peel 7 weeeks ago at a depth of 41. I still have this red pattern along my jaw line. This is the same pattern I had the day of the...


Rosacea medication OK to continue during laser treatments? 1 answer

Can I take Minocycline (100 mg day) to prevent breakouts from rosacea while I get Fraxel Restore (3x), and Laser Genesis (2x), or should I hold off?...

AFT Pulsed Light and Laser Skin Tightening - Can I have these procedures if I have gold threads? 2 answers

I have only a few gold threads in my cheeks. I already had Pixel skin resurfacing and didn't have any problem with that. I'm wondering, can I have AFT...

Laser treatment for oily skin? 1 answer

I am trying to improve the texture of my skin. It has a very greasy, shiny look with a lot of pores all over my face. I am on the Obagi system using...

Removal of breast augmentation scars using laser? 3 answers

Is laser removal of a scar from breast augmentation performed a year ago possible? The scar was supposed to be placed in the breast fold, but the...

Which laser is best for neck tightening with minimal downtime? 1 answer

I am 55 years old, and I want to have some skin tightening on the face and neck. I'm told that with Fraxel Repair, I could be out 9 days. Are there...

Best laser for hyperpigmented acne scars? 1 answer

I am 48 years old and have brown spots on my face because of acne (from when I was younger and from random pimples I get once in a while). When...

Can a laser stimulate hair growth in women with thin hair? 2 answers

I have been reading about a product called the HairMax LASER comb. Its technology was developed in 2006 by an Australian company called Lexington. ...

Laser for fatty lump between lower lip and chin? 1 answer

I have a fatty lump between my lower lip and chin that is bothering me aesthetically. How do I get rid of it? Can laser treatment remove this...

Fractional Laser or Dermabrasion for chin and upper lip lines? 3 answers

I am 64. I used to use Retin-A with great success for lines on chin. In recent years, it doesn't correct deep lines in chin and now starting to get...

What are the potential side effects of Sciton Laser? 2 answers

What would be the potential side effects of Sciton Profractional Laser, and the worst case if something went wrong with it? Thank you.

Will Fractional CO2 Laser cause acne breakout? 2 answers

I heard that aquaphor or vaseline needs to applied after Fractional CO2 Laser and I've heard of people breaking out as a result. Should I be...

Best laser treatment for skin reddening? 2 answers

What is the best laser treatment for facial skin reddening? I have not been diagnosed with Rosacea. I believe it's more due to sun damage and...

Best laser treatment for African-Americans 1 answer

Which laser treatment works best for African-Americans with stretch marks? Pixel, Fraxel, IPL?


What's the best laser treatment for crepey skin and crows feet? 1 answer

I am 50 and considering Refirme or Accent or Fractional Laser for the crepey skin and crow's feet under my eyes and to tighten my eyelids. Which do...

Alexandrite Laser for skin tightening and wrinkles? 1 answer

Will the Alexandrite Laser be able to do any skin tightening at all?  Or treat wrinkles?  I have a brochure that says it does.

Is Laser treatment safe for thin skin with atrophy? 1 answer

I have thin skin with some atrophy and what seems to be some scarring on my face due to a topical steroid used to clear up a facial rash. I am 33...

Best treatment for adult acne, acne scars and sun damage? 1 answer

I have mild acne scarring, large pores, adult acne and brown spots from sun damage. What is the best Laser treatment or peel to handle all of my issues?

Non-surgical options to get rid of excess skin on the abdomen? 1 answer

I have excess skin in my abdomen area as a result of 2 pregnancies. What is the best option to minimize this without surgery? Would Accent XL be a...

Laser treatment to remove Acanthosis Nigricans marks? 1 answer

I have insulin resistance under control by my doctor and for that condition, I also have Acanthosis Nigricans. I would like to know, can I remove...

Getting rid of Hypopigmentation caused by a laser treatment? 1 answer

I have a few scars from a previous Laser treatment, which have now turned white. Are there any treatments available for hypopigmentation?

Laser treatment for sagging upper arm 1 answer

I'm a personal trainer and would recommend safe treatments to my clients. This is a very common problem in women over 50 years of age. Is there any...

Any modern laser treatment for an under eye scarring? 1 answer

I have a scar under my eye that looks like a stretch mark. As I have aged hyperpigmentation has become darker, even with Dermablend, it doesn't remain...

Laser or peels to thicken under eye skin? 5 answers

The skin on my lower eyelids has always been incredibly thin. Would lasers treatment or chemical peels help thicken the skin underneath my eyes, plus...

Laser treatment for sun damaged Caucasian skin? 1 answer

I'm 61 years old, Caucasian and of Polish decent. I have lines caused by sun damage (no spots) and wrinkles, crows feet and lots of lines in the lip...

Long-term damage from laser treatment for acne scars? 1 answer

My son is 18 and has acne scars. They don't look so bad to me, but he seems to think laser treatment is best, but will this have long term damage on...

Best laser treatment for under eye pigmentation? 1 answer

Do you think the IPL treatment is the most effective laser against under-eye blood vessels and pigmentation? What do you recommend is the most...

Laser Specialist Dermatologist Recommendations? 1 answer

Does anyone know a dermatologist that specializes in lasers? I am currently looking for a dermatologist who can help me with a few little veins under...

Laser treatment for skin tag on lower eyelid? 4 answers

I have a mole on the inner rim of my lower eyelid it is flesh colored. The ophthalmologist told me it have to be surgically removed, but due to...

Is laser treatment safe for patient with chronic fatigue? 1 answer

I am a 39 year old woman considering having facial thread veins removed by laser (YAG) treatment.  I noted that auto-immune conditions are often...


Laser treatment that helps multiple problems at once? 1 answer

Is there any type of Laser treatment that can help with acne scars, large pores, lines, discoloration and rosacea at the same time? I have rosacea...

Laser Treatment for sagging tummy? 1 answer

I have saggy skin in the Tummy area after pregnancy.  Would laser treatment be able to improve the ski?

Is it possible to avoid a spot during Laser Treatment? 1 answer

Is it possible to have a photofacial/laser treatment on your entire face except for one small area? I have a birthmark on my face that I want to keep...

Laser treatment or chemical peels for buttocks? 1 answer

I have scars, stretch marks and pigmentation on my hips. My buttocks appear very dark as compared to the color of the rest of my body. I'm so...

Can any Laser treatment help get rid of brown stripe on forehead? 1 answer

I have a brown stripe (1-2 inches wide) on the right side of my forehead, from the hairline down to the eyebrow. According to the description of...


Preventing collagen loss, broken capillaries and brown spots 5 answers

I am a female who just turned 25. I would like to start a skin care treatment to prevent collagen loss, broken capillaries, and brown spots. What...

Laser treatment okay if on Accutane only for a week? 1 answer

Would you still have to wait for 6 months for laser treatment for acne scars if you were on Accutane for only 1 week? What would be the maximum amount...

Laser or TCA Peel for a frequent international traveler? 4 answers

I'm thinking of a TCA peel or Fraxel Restore for my acne scars and redness. I am a frequent international traveler. If I do TCA, I will have to fly...

Using eye protection during Laser treatments? 1 answer

Some doctors use metal protection for the eyes and the lids are lasered. Others do not and just work as close to the eye lid as possible. Do you have...

Twenty or more laser treatments enough to remove acne scars? 2 answers

Hi, I am wondering that if I have so much laser treatment done (for example 20 or 25 treatments) for acne scarring, is it enough to get rid of them...

CO2 laser five and a half months after Accutane? 2 answers

I am due to have CO2 laser on February 10. This will be 5 months and 2 weeks since finishing the generic version of Accutane. I told the dermatologist...

Laser treatment for thick nostril skin? 2 answers

My concern is the thickness of my nostril skin and has been for a long time, and not the alar base width itself. I understand that reducing the skin...


Best laser for age spots or liver spots? 3 answers

Hello doctors. My mother, who is 61 years of age has a few age spots/liver spots on her face. There is one, under her eye, about the size of a dime...

Best laser treatment for loose skin under eyes 2 answers

I have very loose skin under my eye and eye bags due to a little bit of fat deposit under them. These make my under eyes look very baggy. I am 49...


Is Mosaic long lasting? 1 answer

I'm 30 years old. My skin has some deep wrinkles, sagging, large pores and age spots. My doctor has recommended that I do Mosaic three times. I'm...

Why are laser treatments very expensive? 1 answer

I want to have laser treatments for my acne scars but laser is very expensive, especially CO2 laser treatments.Why are laser treatments too expensive?

Shaping nose cartilage with heat? 1 answer

Hello, there is an interesting innovation in cartilage shaping technology I have been reading about. It seems Russian scientists are shaping nasal...

What are the best laser treatments for freckles? 1 answer

I have very fair and thin skin. I have very light freckles and am considering a laser treatment. What are the different types of laser treatment and...

Laser treatment for sagging lower facial skin? 3 answers

Which laser treatment can help tighten sagging skin around my mouth, cheeks and jaw? Thanks.

Proper age for laser treatment for scars? 1 answer

I am 13 and I have a scar in my face (left cheek,and lip). What age is appropiate to get a laser treatment to erase it completly?

Laser treatment for scars after arm lift? 2 answers

Unfortunately, my brachioplasty scars immediately "migrated" post-op to mid center down the back of each arm. They're very visible even a...

Non-ablative lasers increase collagen production? 1 answer

Do non-ablative lasers actually do anything to increase collagen production and help fine lines, or is this a scam?

Is Laser Lipolysis safe for the face? 2 answers

I am considering Laser Lipolysis to remove extra fullness in the areas of the nasolabial folds and very medial cheeks. They are focal areas and are...

Is Ultrapulse CO2 laser the same with the original CO2 laser? 1 answer

Is the Ultrapulse CO2 laser the same thing as the original/ gold standard CO2 laser? If not, what is the difference? I am basically looking for the...

Affirm Multiplex and permanent fillers? 1 answer

I have some injected permanent fillers (silicone). Am I a good candidate for an Affirm Multiplex laser treatment or is it dangerous? Can I have it on...

Can light therapy be used after Botox injections? 1 answer

Or, will it conflict with the product? I've just recently had Botox injection, and am considering light therapy also. I would like to see if Light...

Best order of procedures: laser/smoothing then plumpers/lifts? 2 answers

What is considered the best order of procedures (if one can afford them all) to have a laser/ or derma planing/ peel, then have fillers or fat...

Treatment for under eye dents that aren't bags? 1 answer

I have shallow acne scars on my face which are fading well with the used of preferon scar treatment and frequent exfoliation. I also have an...

Possible to remove freckle on the lower eyelid with laser? 1 answer

I have a freckle on the lower eyelid, where the eye lashes are. Right in the middle. What is the best way to get rid of this? Will Laser still work?