Oakland Pulsed Dye Laser doctors

	Tomi L. Wall, MD Oakland Dermatologist 3300 Webster Street Suite 1106, Oakland		2 answers
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Recent Answers

Does Pulse Dye Laser Stop the Growth of Hair in the Treated Area? I have a cherry red mark on my upper lip and am worried that if I get the treatment than I won't be able to grow part of my mustache anymore.

A: Pulsed dye laser and hair growth

Pulsed dye lasers will not affect hair growth. The lasers needed to remove hair are different wavelengths and target different things, such as pigment. Therefore, you should be able to safely have your red spot removed without a problem.

Tomi L. Wall, MD

Oakland Dermatologist

Is It Safe to Use Pulsed Dye Laser Near the Lip Border? Is it safe to treat a telangiectasia on the vermilion border of the upper lip with pulsed dye laser? Will it cause hypopigmentation of the lip since lips are red?

A: Pulsed Dye Laser is safe around the lip border

The Pulsed Dye Laser can be used very safely and effectively around the lip border. In fact, in some cases of "birthmarks" like the port wine stain, We routinely will treat inside the mucosa of the mouth without any problems.

Tomi L. Wall, MD

Oakland Dermatologist