Laser treatment Q & A

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Can a laser stimulate hair growth?

I have had laser hair removal with Luminous Lightsheer for 6 sessions. I am not seeing any improvement after the 4th session. Actually, on the 4th session, when the doctor increased the setting, I noticed hair grow back more and darker....
Asked by Fafar | 189 days ago | 5 Answers

Pixel laser for crepey arms?

I am planning to get Pixel laser treatment on my arms to reduce (hopefully) the crepiness....will this take care of...
Asked by skinmissey | 5 days ago | 1 Answer

Facelift or Laser--Is 40 "too young" for a Facelift?

My skin and facial muscles have started to sag. I don't really have wrinkles, but I do have sever Marionette lines. My cheeks are sunken and my eyes look hollow. I've heard and talked to doctors about several lasers and fillers, but realized...
Asked by Amarine | 113 days ago | 6 Answers

What's the best laser for skin resurfacing?

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 | 28 Answers

Can laser resurfacing make under eye bags worse?

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 says will help. What is the...
Asked by Debora | 75 days ago | 4 Answers

Can laser treatments be used to minimize Tummy Tuck scar?

I'm thinking of having a Tummy Tuck but am worried about the possible scar from the procedure. Can laser treatments be used to minimize the scar? If so, should it be ideally done at time of procedure or after...
Asked by erppie | 60 days ago | 8 Answers

Fraxel treatment - when and why is it recommended?

I saw a brochure for fraxel laser at my dermatologist.  it seems like it works on lots of skin problems.  is fraxel better for some skin problems than...
Asked by W. E.,  Salt Lake City, UT | 1 year ago | 10 Answers

Melasma treatment - IPL seems risky. Is there a safer alternative?

Hi, I have very large melasma patches on my cheeks and forehead. A consultant at my local hospital prescribed me with quinone cream, which was very difficult for the pharmacist to get hold of as it is banned in our country (U.K). I used this...
Asked by Sarah184 | 113 days ago | 2 Answers

Length of time between laser hair treatments

A few laser practioners I have been to have given me conflicting advice about the length of time I should wait between treatments. Some say 4-5 weeks is the ideal period while others have indicated 7-8 weeks is much better if one is to target...
Asked by Johnny K | 51 days ago | 5 Answers

Laser hair removal - How long does it take to see full results for ethnic skin types?

Basically, I have been treated for about 15 treatments to my Jawline. I KNOW there is drastic improvements from day one until now. But the hair is not completely gone, it just gets finer. Should I keep going? I am of Indian heritage...
Asked by ppanchol | 151 days ago | 2 Answers

What can I do about sagging facial skin?

Asked by Anonymous | 327 days ago | 2 Answers

Best laser treatment for stretch marks?

I've seen before and after photos of laser treatments that had great results on stretch marks and saggy skin. I just don't know what laser treatments they were! I would like to find out so I could find a doctor in my area who offers those...
Asked by wxy228 | 19 days ago | 1 Answer

SmartLipo - Is it safe to get SmartLipo treatments on back-to-back days?

My friend will have 7 areas done and the dr. wont do it in 1 day. He suggest do 4 areas and the very next day the other 3 so she can recover from both surgery at the same time. Is that safe? Is that ok to go back to back days to have smart...
Asked by jesicura | 152 days ago | 1 Answer

How much does laser hair removal cost?

I get a lot of razor bumps on my legs and so I want to try laser hair removal to see if that will fix my problem.  I know it won't be cheap, but what is the cost of laser hair removal?  Is there any way to tell how many laser hair...
Asked by V from Plano, TX | 264 days ago | 2 Answers

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