Glendale Dermatologists

When Can You Have Laser Tightening After Injectable Fillers?

I had Radiesse and Botox 2.5 weeks ago.

Your question is a good one, and I do not believe we have the exact answer.  However, in my experience waiting 2 1/2 weeks is adequate time.  In our office we try to coordinate it so the fillers are injected after the laser, but with someone undergoing a series of treatments we try to time it so the patient waits a couple of weeks after injecting the filler before the lasers are done over the area.  We have not had problems when we stick to that schedule.  However, I do believe formal studies should be done to investigate this and give you a more precise answer.

Lisa Benest, MD

Burbank Dermatologist

What Tightening Laser Works Best for the First Signs of Lack of Firmness in Face?

I'm a young 32 yrs old. Active, healthy, not at all overweight, stay out of sun. I'm discovering a slight loss of firmness in my face, I have plenty of facial fat still, so I don't need fillers, but it is slightly droopy now. I would love to know what skin tightening lasers and/or creams can I start using now to make the minimal difference needed? Also, they recommend a series of treatments, being that I don't need the results older patients might, would 1 or 2 give me the results I'm after?

You sound like a good candidate with realistic expectations.  You do have many options for skin tightening as there are numerous products on the market.  In general, you will get recommendations based on what laser each office has.  Most tightening treatments do require more than one session, even though you are young and don't have a big problem.  The other thing to note is that with any laser,  some people will respond remarkably well, most people will respond fairly well, and there will be some non-responders.  Having said all that, in our office, we have been pleased with the ReFirme laser by Syneron.  You are welcome to a free consultation.

Lisa Benest, MD

Burbank Dermatologist

Long Time Gap Between Laser Hair Removal Treatment, Will This Effect The Outcome?

i m a 24 yr old indian.i had very thick facial hair and was undergoing laser treatment for the same and my under arm area..after about 10-12 sessions i moved out of county.i cant continue my treatment for the next 6 months.how much will it effect the growth?can i shave in this period without any hesitation???or would waxing and treading be a better option.i m a female!!!

Waiting for a long period of time is not a problem and you will not lose the gains you have already made.  It is ok to remove the hair in any way you prefer, although you do not want to wax or thread for about 6 weeks before your treatment.

Lisa Benest, MD

Burbank Dermatologist