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Tomi L. Wall, MD

Oakland Dermatologist

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Q: Mixto laser for sensitive facial skin?

A:

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
EducationUndergraduate:
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 membershipsAmerican 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 licenseCA
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Location3300 Webster Street
Suite 1106
Oakland, CA View map
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