Dallas Laser Resurfacing doctors

D.J. Verret, MD D.J. Verret, MD
Dallas Facial Plastic Surgeon
6545 Preston Road Suite 200, Plano
9 answers
John Burns, MD John Burns, MD
Dallas Plastic Surgeon
9101 N. Central Expressway Suite 600, Dallas
8 answers
Peter Malouf, DO Peter Malouf, DO
Dallas Dermatologist
6117 Berkshire Lane, Dallas
5 answers
Timothy G. Rodgers, MD Timothy G. Rodgers, MD
Dallas Dermatologist
3880 Parkwood Blvd Suite 102, Frisco
1 answer
Benjamin Bassichis, MD Benjamin Bassichis, MD
Dallas Facial Plastic Surgeon
14755 Preston Rd Suite 110, Dallas
1 answer

Recent Answers

Can Laser Resurfacing Remove Acne Scars and Dark Marks?

I am 23 years old and suffered with bad acne in my teen years. So far, I don't have anymore acne, I am now left with dark marks, a few blackheads, open pores and oily skin. Can laser help minimize my pores size, remove the black heads and dark marks, and help with the oily skin?

A: Laser resurfacing can improve acne scars and brown marks

Laser resurfacing (such as Fraxel DUAL 1550/1927nm laser) has been shown in several studies to improve a variety of conditions, from acne scarring to melasma (brown patches on the skin most commonly related to pregnancy and sun exposure) to post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation (brown marks on the skin left from trauma, acne, or irritation).  Multiple treatments may be needed with the laser to result in the desired amount of improvement.

Kristel D. Polder, MD
Dallas Dermatologic Surgeon
Can I Get Laser Resurfacing w/o Sedation?

I do not want any sedatives as I don't need any. I heard a doctor around here wouldn't even do it without patient being sedated. However, have heard of some that just use local anesthesia with an OPTION for sedative or iv sedation. Please let me know if this is absolutely necessary. I really don't need to be sedated in my opinion (as long as I am pain free with the local)

A: Sedation for laser resurfacing? Absolutely ! We do several cases of fractional C02 per week on aggressive settings with proper blocks and tumescent anesthesia, and all patients tolerate well
Peter Malouf, DO
Dallas Dermatologist
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 Medications After Laser Resurfacing

Most patients will not need prescription pain medications after a laser resurfacing procedure; some will need OTC products such as Tylenol or Ibuprofen.  I would not recommend using a numbing cream in the post-op healing phase.  

Timothy G. Rodgers, MD
Dallas Dermatologist
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