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I Had a Q Switch Laser Recently. Want to Know How Soon My Freckles Will Vanish. Also my Skin Looks Rough and Bruised.

I dont have fair complexion and had a subsicion for scaring too. I am scared what if it didnt help my freckles to vanish?

Is It Safe to Apply Retin-A One Week After CO2 Fractional Laser?

My doctor wants me to purchase and apply retin-A one week after my CO2 fractional laser treatment. Is that safe? From what I read, it is not. I'm...

Is It Best to Wait Until Winter for Laser Skin Resurfacing?

Does it make sense to wait until winter to do laser skin resurfacing? Is there a higher risk of damage and pigmentation even if I wear sunscreen, a...

What Would Heal Quicker, 20% TCA Peel or a Full Laser Face Resurfacing?

I want to get my face perked up, but i dont know wether to get 20% TCA on my face or full laser resurfacing, which ever is the quickest to heal ill...

How Long Should I Wait Between Laser Resurfacing Treatments?

Confused about when to evaluate/seek further treatment after Laser Resurfacing? Having undergone ablative/non-ablative fractional laser resurfacing...

Spacing Laser Resurfacing Treatments?

How far apart should laser resurfacing treatments (to reduce scars) be spaced? Should you ever do it 6 months after the first? Are there pros and...

Can I Get Laser Resurfacing Done During the Summer?

I struggled with acne for the past 5 years. now i am on minocycline and get the couple cysts around the jawline a week prior to my period. im dying to...

Laser Peel and Rhinoplasty at the Same Time?

Is it possible to get laser resurfacing and closed rhinoplasty (tip/alar) done at the same time? Well, the laser before and then the rhinoplasty...

Laser Resurfacing After Receiving Artefill?

I had Artefill injected into my marionette lines a month ago. When or would it be safe to undergo laser resurfacing?

Erbium Laser Resurfacing and Salicylic And/or Glycolic Acid?

I recently had Erbium skin resurfacing done (11 days ago). I have used Proactiv for years to manage my acne. At the office where I had the treatment...

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