I have lines on my upper lip. They are not noticeable except in bright sunlight. The office where I inquired was cautious, but said they would do a mild Pearl laser resurfacing all over the face, and concentrate with higher settings on the upper lip area. Is it worth a try? Thanks.
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Answer: Pearl laser is not good treament for "smoker's lines".
Although the downtime is usually only a few days, it is possible for the skin to be red for a few weeks and even up to 2 months, if the treatment was aggressive. this can usually be covered effectively with makeup. vitamin C can also help reduce redness (just make sure you don't start using it...
Melarase can be used for melasma before and after Pearl laser. Melasma and pigmentation can incite darkening of the skin that can be improved with laser. Raffy Karamanoukian Los Angeles
These are very common - they are called milia and happen because aquaphor may clog pores. Do not pick at them - it may cause an infection and/or scarring. They will most likely resolve on their own.
