Fort Worth Laser Hair Removal doctors
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Peter Malouf, DO
Dallas Dermatologist
6117 Berkshire Lane, Dallas |
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Jay Burns, MD
Dallas Plastic Surgeon
9101 North Central Expressway #600, Dallas |
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Wilberto Cortes, MD
Houston Plastic Surgeon
5000 Westheimer Suite #602, Houston |
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Russell W. H. Kridel, MD
Houston Facial Plastic Surgeon
6655 Travis St. Suite 900, Houston |
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William Cothern, DO
Fort Worth Dermatologist
4201 Camp Bowie Blvd Ste A, Fort Worth |
Recent Answers
Hi i am a medium south asian colour (type 4/5) will soprano hair laser cause hyperpigmentaton?
The Soprano is a wonderful laser for your skin type, however, keep in mind, it is impossible to predict who might have hyperpigmentation even with the same skin type. It is my practice to always perform a test spot prior to treatment especially in darker skin types. Best of luck.
Dr. Malouf
Which laser hair removal machine would you recommend for my skin type? I am an south asian male 30 year old with black hair...
It looks like you have type 4 fitzpatrick and a broad area of treatment.
For safety, speed and tolerability, I would reccomend the soprano or light sheer duet.
Best,
Dr. Malouf
I have developed hyperpigmentation on my upper lip area after 9 laser hair removal treatments. For the past 4 years, I have tried hydroquinone 4%, kojic acid, microdermabrasion, IPL, palomar laser, tretinoin and Obagi products. I never leave the house without using Elta sunscreen.
The area above my lip is now drier than the rest of my face and I feel a burning, tingling sensation when I am warm. Makeup does not fully cover the dark shading. I have medium, sensitive skin and rosacea. I am 44 years old. I am at my wits end and don't know what to do at this point.
I now have one plastic surgeon/skin specialist recommending Fraxel laser and one dermatologist recommending a chemical peel. Which between the two would work? Any suggestions would be appreciated.
Ir,
It would be very important to see the extent of the hyperpigmentation and your skin type first, as well as establish whether it is melasma or post inflammatory hyperpigmentation.
In addition to religious sunscreen usage, it is also important to use sunscreens that are physical blockers and not chemical blockers. The difference is, physical blockers actually reflect UV and chemical blockers absorb and convert UV to heat, which can make pigmentation (especially melasma) worse in appearance and symptoms. (look for zinc oxide, or titanium dioxide ).
As far as treatment, all you have mentioned are helpful. I think it is very important to realize, however, that chemical peels and lasers can result in hyperpigmentation in and of themselves. I would start with Hydroquinone 4% + Hydrocortisone 2.5% + retin A .05% compounded by the pharmacist. This compound is usually 70% effective.
I would then work up to chemical peels and laser technology.
