Tomi L. Wall, MD
Oakland Dermatologist
Recent answer posted by Tomi L. Wall, MD
Q: Mixto laser for sensitive facial skin?
When you say you have "sensitive skin", can you tell me if you have been evaluated by a Dermatologist? Sensitive skin can mean anything from being prone to allergic skin reactions, rosacea, eczema, seborrehic dermatitis, etc. It is important to figure out why your skin is red first.
I think Mixto has been wonderful for the treatment of "sad eyes" when they are due to fine wrinkles around the eye area. Mixto is also a great treatment for overall wrinkles and fine lines as well as brown spots (sun freckles). In my experience, it does not make redness from any of the conditions above go away.
There are other lasers that can be used to effectively treat rosacea, and there are topical medications that can be used to effectively treat other skin "red" conditions.
| Board certification | |
| Education | Undergraduate: B.S. in Biology, Minor in Psychology, University of California, Irvine, 1986-1991 Medical School: M.D., Loyola University Stritch School of Medicine, 1991-1995 |
| Post-medical school training | Internship: Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Northwestern University, 1995-1996 Residency: Internal Medicine, Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Northwestern University, 1996-1997 Dermatology, Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Northwestern University, 1997-2000 Fellowship: Clinical and Research Laser Dermatology and Cosmetic Surgery, Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Dermatology Laser and Cosmetic Center and Wellman Center for Photomedicine, 2005-2006 |
| Aesthetic medicine experience | 9 years (post-medical training) |
| Professional memberships | American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) American Society of Dermatologic Surgery (ASDS) Fellow, American Academy of Dermatology (FAAD) |
| Hospital affiliations | Alta Bates and Alta Bates summit |
| Medical or professional license | CA |
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| Location | 3300 Webster Street Suite 1106 Oakland, CA View map |