Boulder Laser Resurfacing doctors

Shawn Allen, MD Shawn Allen, MD
Boulder Dermatologist
4840 Riverbend Rd Suite 100, Boulder
10 answers
Paul C. Zwiebel, MD Paul C. Zwiebel, MD
Denver Plastic Surgeon
2050 East County Line Road, Highlands Ranch
3 answers
Claude H. Burrow, MD Claude H. Burrow, MD
Boulder Plastic Surgeon
2800 Folson St Suite B, Boulder
Steven Hong, MD Steven Hong, MD
Boulder Dermatologist
Boulder
Hans R. Kuisle, MD Hans R. Kuisle, MD
Boulder Plastic Surgeon
2525 4th Street Suite 202, Boulder

Recent Answers

Laser Resurfacing w/ Post-op Pain Medication?

I have a higher pain tolerance and I also do not take anything I don't have too, (other than antibiotics). I am wondering after laser resurfacing is it possible to not take ANYTHING after for pain (this includes ibuprofen, tylenol, vicodin, etc.)? I am sure there is some discomfort but can it be managed with just numbing cream?
A: Pain following laser resurfacing

There are no requirements for you to use pain meds following laser resurfacing.   Over 90% of my patients use no pain meds after their resurfacing procedure.  The postoperative wound care is critical to minimizing discomfort. Different laser resurfacing procedures and devices will vary on how deep you go and whether you use a CO2 or erbium yag laser to do the resurfacing. Healing times are usually shorter with erbium yag and prolonged pinkness as well as skin discoloration less likely with erbium.  So find out which laser device is being used and ask your doctor whether pain meds are necessary or optional  

Shawn Allen, MD
Boulder Dermatologist
Best Laser to Reduce Facial Oil/sebum?

I have overactive sebaceous glands such that my face is extremely oily beyond tolerance. I was told that a certain laser might help. Problem is there are many different options. Please provide me with a detailed and accurate suggestion.

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A: Best laser to reduce facial oil

The Smoothbeam 1450nm laser will be one of the best lasers to target the oil glands in your skin.  This wavelength of light has a nice absorption spectrum by the oil glands thereby shrinking their size and production of oil.  Unfortunately not a lot of lasers out there were truly designed to decrease oil glan production so even at best this laser is just OK, but should give you the best chance for some results with laser for oily skin.

Shawn Allen, MD
Boulder Dermatologist
Solution for a Red Nose?

So the tip of my nose is almost always red. whether it's entirely red or in spots of redness. I've read that is probably the result of blood vessels. They don't seem to be broken though, they don't look like veins. Just redness. Always. Can i fix this? Can the blood vessels be eliminated? Laser procedure maybe.. if so, what's the best type of laser? Please help!
A: Best treatment for redness on the nose There are essentially 3 lasers that I would recommend for treatment of redness on the nose. An easy laser to start with is called a broadband light Or intense pulsed light. Another laser that can work for redness of the nose is called a pulsed dye laser. And another great laser for dilated vessels of the nose is called a ND YAG laser
Shawn Allen, MD
Boulder Dermatologist
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