Age spots
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Age spots questions & answers
Does Fraxel get rid of age spots or does it just make them fade?
Answered by Ronald Shelton, MD, New York City Dermatologist
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What are potential chemical peel side effects?
Answered by D.J. Verret, MD, Dallas Facial Plastic Surgeon
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What's the best age spot treatment for sun damaged hands?
Answered by Richard P. Rand, MD, Seattle Plastic Surgeon
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Related Age spots reviews
IPL: Unexpected results ~ IPL was NOT worth it
Dontdoit New York, New York Aug 27, 2008 Cost: $300 Pain: Uncomfortable
I went in to have an age spot removed. The aesthetician told me that I was going to have an uneven skin tone if i chose to have only the... moreFraxel Laser: Hate the results - hyperpigmentation ~ Fraxel Laser was NOT worth it
New York City Jul 18, 2008 Cost: $4,000 Pain: Severe
I gave birth to two kids so I could take the pain and couple of days of downtime. The procedure ruined my face. I have always had "GOOD... moreFraxel Laser: Destroyed my skin! ~ Fraxel Laser was NOT worth it
Sally.t. Pasadena, CA Jul 16, 2008 Cost: $1,000 Pain: Severe
My first Fraxel must have been set at a low setting, and I was happy with the results. The second Fraxel must've been set quite a bit higher, was... moreFraxel Laser: Not worth the money ~ Fraxel Laser was NOT worth it
Sunnysal Long Island, NY Jul 16, 2008 Cost: $5,400 Pain: Uncomfortable
The doctor was great and the pain not too bad but I didn't see any improvement at all after my first treatment. Which makes me wonder if the... moreActive FX: Love the results. ~ Active FX was worth it
PattyD Phoenix, AZ Jul 14, 2008 Cost: $2,000 Pain: Mild
I wanted to treat myself to this procedure seeing that I will be 60 years old in six months and I am glad I did. I have always had nice skin... moreLED Skin Treatment: Incredible love it ~ LED Skin Treatment was worth it
Lolo Bellevue, WA Apr 22, 2008 Cost: $105 Pain: Painfree
I am amazed at how quickly the redness diminished, and in just 1 treatment I could see a difference in the tightness around my chin line, around... moreTCA chemical peel: At home tca peel ~ TCA chemical peel was worth it
Krstybrght Indianaa Apr 21, 2008 Cost: $65 Pain: Mild
I have always used at home chemical peels. I'm currently using TCA 10%. I'm very satisfied with the results. I have minor sun damage and mild acne... moreActive FX: Extremely disappointed with results. ~ Active FX was NOT worth it
Juladair Chelsea, Michigan Apr 2, 2008 Cost: $2,000 Pain: Severe
I had fine lines and wrinkles on my face, especially around the eyes (Crow's Feet) and forehead (Frown Lines), loose eyelid skin, brown age spots,... moreIPL: Fantastic results, but painful ~ IPL was worth it
Sunny Jacksonville, FL Apr 1, 2008 Cost: $300 Pain: Uncomfortable
I have lived at the beach my whole life and at 33 have begun to see the damage to my skin. I decided to have IPL to reduce the freckles and... moreFraxel Laser: Positive experience ~ Fraxel Laser was worth it
LGO Orlando, Florida Mar 25, 2008 Cost: $3,500 Pain: Mild
My first fraxel for my face was on March 18, 2008. When I first arrived for my appointment the nurse applied a numbing cream to my face twice for... moreTreatments related to age spots: Chemical peel, Fraxel Laser, IPL, Laser resurfacing, Microdermabrasion