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Answers (sorted by helpful votes)| Sara J. Bernstein, MD |  |
How does Radiage compare to laser skin tightening treatments like Titan or Thermage?
Let me start with a simple fact - heating the skin to tighten it is what all of the methods have in common, the method of heating is the core to their differences. This means that they all take time to see the final results - months.
The... more
| Michael Sinclair, MD |  |
What laser treatments are there for reducing scarring?
There are different kinds of scars. Some are flat or depressed (atrophic), some are raised (hypertrophic), some are white and some are red or dark. In order to improve the appearance of the scar, you need to remodel the collagen which is creating... more
| Edmond A. Zingaro, MD |  |
What is the best laser treatment for saggy jowls?
The best Laser Treatment for jowls is Titan (Cutera; Brisbane, CA). Thermage uses different, non-laser technology and many believe it to be much less efficacious and/or, all too often, does not work at all. Titan specifically targets... more
| Sachit Shah |  |
What should I expect after Mixto CO2 laser treatments?
This is a typical course with the mixto, fraxel repair and active/deep fx. obviously it can vary.
day one: swelling and mild oozing
day two : reddness , swelling , oozing and itching, perhaps a little headache and pain
day three: ... more
| Sachit Shah | |
Does Active FX get rid of freckles?
If you really want to get rid of your freckles. Then you can use active fx but it is overkill. I would recommend that you consider IPL or laser. Certain lasers in 2 or 3 gentle treatments will get rid of the freckles with the minimum of fuss.... more
| Ronald Shelton, MD |  |
Laser resurfacing for skin damaged by radiation therapy?
Certainly there might be a greater risk for scarring on your neck if a laser such as Fraxel Restore were used. Normally it is very safe for the neck, but with the radiation having thinned the skin somewhat, there could be more of a reaction and... more
| Robin T.W. Yuan, MD |  |
Facelift or Laser--Is 40 "too young" for a Facelift?
Cosmetic surgery modifies anatomy. This may or may not translate into changes of aging. This is no operation that makes a person younger. An operation changes anatomy that may produce the perception of more youthfulness. Some things like typical... more
| Arnold W. Klein, MD |  |
Can CO2 laser skin resurfacing smooth out ArteFill lumps?
I am terribly sorry to hear of your bad experience with Artefill. I have long warned against the use of this product for the very reasons that you describe. I am not optimistic that C02 Laser resurfacing would help in your case as the... more
| Michael A. Persky, MD |  |
Fraxel Restore - is it safe after CO2 laser treatment?
Hi Grace Emma,
I agree with your physician. A series of Fraxel re:store laser treatments should help the tone and texture of your pores. A test spot is prudent. If after the series you are still dissatisfied with the results, I... more
| Michael Law, MD |  |
Can Rosacea be treated with lasers?
Many people, especially fair-skinned people in sunny climates (like North Carolina), will develop areas of the face as they age where superficial veins and capillaries in the skin become enlarged and highly visible. Because of their typically... more
| Michael Law, MD | |
What's the best laser for hair removal?
Laser hair removal has come a long way since the first laser for hair removal received FDA clearance in the mid 1990’s. Older generation lasers were slow, very painful and worked only on individuals with very dark hair and very light skin.... more
| Dr. Virginia Stevens |  |
Melasma treatment - IPL seems risky. Is there a safer alternative?
Melasma is always a problem - for the woman who has it, and for the doctor helping to treat it. There are many factors to consider when addressing it. It would be important to know your Fitzpatrick skin type which is a clinical... more
| Ronald Shelton, MD | |
Are Portrait treatments as effective for skin tightening when used on a low setting?
Although it is difficult to quantify the amount of tightening that an individual may receive after Portrait treatment, some patients do obtain reasonable improvement. There may be three days of downtime with the more gentle treatment. Multiple... more
| Ronald Shelton, MD | |
Chemical peel vs. Laser - which is better for fine lines, sun damage?
Medium depth chemical peels create peeling for 5 to 7 days. They do help with photodamage but are less helpful with fine lines than some laser treatments which can also take one week to heal. more
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