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Possible Sweat Gland Damage After Laser Treatments

I had a full facial MicroLaser Peel (20 micron depth) and 20% ProFractional Laser Resurfacing (200 micron depth) done 16 days ago. I'm worried that...

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Can I Get Hurt from a Laser Treatment?

I was considering a laser treatment for my face and also laser hair removal. are these proven safe?

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Can Lasers Cause Damage to DNA?

I am very concerned about the fractional lasers.  I have heard that any laser can cause DNA damage. Have you heard anything about this? What are...

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What Are the Potential Side Effects of Sciton Laser?

What would be the potential side effects of Sciton Profractional Laser, and the worst case if something went wrong with it? Thank you.

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Removal of Breast Augmentation Scars Using Laser?

Is laser removal of a scar from breast augmentation performed a year ago possible? The scar was supposed to be placed in the breast fold, but the...

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Does Repeat Laser Treatments Pose Greater Scarring Risks?

Is there a danger of "over-lasering" with going through several laser treatments over the years? I'd love an MD's opinion on how much...

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I Am a Laser Tech and Recently Found out That I Am Pregnant, is Safe for ME to Operate a Laser Throughout my Pregnancy?

There isn't any research that I can find on this subject? Please help ASAP!

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Can You Ever Have Too Many Laser Treatments?

I know someone who has been getting a Pearl laser treatment every January and then a series of Laser Genesis every spring. She's been doing that...

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What Are the Benefits and Risks of CoolTouch?

Can someone advise on what the benefits and risks are of doing CoolTouch?

Do Cosmetic Lasers Penetrate Through the Dermis? Isn't This Where Second Degree Burns Occur?

I'm reading that lasers don't go that deep, yet sebaceous glands, hair follicles, etc...are located in the dermis level. According to burn...

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