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Are Oxygen facials worth it?

Skin spas have so many facials to chose from their menus. i have rough skin patches and uneven skin tone.  can an oxygen facial help? what is...

What's the best skin rejuvenation treatment? 4 answers

My skin is lets say, 'mature' ;) i'd like skin care experts to suggest best ways to rejuvenate and repair from years of ignoring skin maintenance.

How can I minimize pores? 4 answers

I can't stand my big pores. can i laser them or do something to reduce pore size?

Benzoyl peroxide ok for lightening fair skin?

Ive got fair skin and it really gets me down, i dont look so good in the light because of it but when it isn't light on my face i look really good, i...

How much does a facial cost? 1 answer

What does a facial cost? Does it depend on the type and, if so, how much do the different types of facials cost?

Best tips to get glowing skin 1 answer

Have you found that exfoliation is the only way to get a glow back?

Active ingredients to look for in skin care products 1 answer

Seeking tips on ingredients that are actively helping with anti wrinkle and skin repairing

Does TANDA LED Therapy work? 1 answer

I am 51 year old white female. Have light skin, some redness (flushed looking), slightly uneven tone, definite lack of firmness (i.e. jaw line in...

What should I expect for my first time facial? 2 answers

First-time facial: I've never been before and don't know what to expect.

Does Cosmelan work on melasma? 2 answers

I am looking for information regarding melasma and Cosmelan. What are the results like? Thanks!

What treatments are available for rosacia? 1 answer

Have bad acne rosacia and hoping there is some treatment/cure!

Combining microdermabrasion and light chemical peels 2 answers

I heard a combination of microdermabrasion and a light peel can do wonders for the skin.  How often should the treatments be performed, and which...

Skin lightening using Microdermabrasion? 2 answers

I have a dark brown tone by birth. If I get a microdermabrasion done will it help me to get a more lighter tone?

TCA vs. laser for sun damaged skin? 4 answers

I want to even out the tone of my skin--I have a lot of sun damage and precancerous lesions. Not considering downtime or cost, would you recommened...



Are there different types of Rosacea? 2 answers

I'd like to know how to determine they rosacea type i have

Most effective treatment to even out skin tone? 1 answer

I am a 39-year-old female and I'm interested to know what latest treatment the doctors would recommend for a smoother, more even-toned facial skin? In...

Makeup tips for olive skin tone

I am 48 and have olive-colored skin and hazel eyes. I would like to use less makeup for spring and summer. I love natural colors. I don't want to...

Laser hair removal for blonde hair and fair skin? 3 answers

I have fair skin and an abundance of very fine blonde body hair. Are there any Laser treatments appropriate for this skin/hair type?

What treatments are available to improve facial circulation? 1 answer

I would like to know what non-surgical procedures are available to help increase blood circulation in the face especially around the eye area. I would...

Hydrafacial or Microdermabrasion for better skin tone?

Is Hydrafacial better than Microdermabrasion? Or what would you recommend for a better skin tone that clears out whiteheads, clogged pores, sun spots,...

How to treat hyperpimentation from sunburn? 1 answer

I am a 25-year-old male and have a hyperpigmentation question. About a year ago, I ended up lying down in the sun and placed a towel over my head that...

Active FX for a dark complexion 1 answer

Im not African-American but I am dark complected because I am a sun worshipper and have been for years. I have some brown spots on my face and many...

Laser hair removal for wheatish Indian skin? 1 answer

I am Indian. Which type of laser will help me for hair on my jawline and neck? My complexion is wheatish. What will be the side effects? What do I...

Best treatment for uneven skin tone? 1 answer

I am 15 years old and I have really badly uneven skin tone on my back. I want to get rid of it fast before summer so I can wear things that show my...

Is it possible to change my skin type or skin properties? 1 answer

For people with dry, oily, sensitive or other skin type issues - i wanna change my skin properities ( the nature of my skin), is it possible?

Will skin immediately improve after Titan? 1 answer

After getting Titan for the neck, does the appearance of the skin get worse for a few days due to the "trauma" and then start to improve, or...

Most effective Laser Treatment for scarring and pores? 2 answers

Hello. I am considering face laser treatment. I have big pores, acne scars and uneven skin tone. I am not a severe case though. I don't like to have...

Will Photofacials do anything for the fine lines around the eyes? 4 answers

I have fine lines around the eyes and already use Botox there. I would like to smooth them out and even out my skin tone/pigmentation. Will a series...

Can Facelift affect skin tone? 4 answers

Will a deep tissue lift or SMAS resection plication affect the skin color or tone and is there any skin bunching around incision site?

Best product to even out scar color?

I have a scar on my face. It is brown . It was from an accident. Is there any product that I can use to get even out the skin color on this scar ?

Does a facelift result in less healthy skin over long run? 12 answers

I read an interesting article that spoke of long term damage to skin that has been cut and pulled as part of a facelift. It states that skin will get...

Permanent skin lightening treatment?

Ignore it if you don't want to answer. It's about skin color. Can I become a bit fair permanently. Thanks

PIH and slight Melasma treatment for Asian skin?

I am Chinese American and have PIH from many years of acne as well as slight melasma. Since Asian skin is so sensitive, how can I even out my skin...

Treatment for discolored lips from smoking? 2 answers

I have discolored my lips from years of smoking. Is there any way that I can even out my lip color or skin tone?


Skin lightening treatment for uneven skin tone?

My years living in Africa have given an uneven skin tone meaning light here and dark there. Is there any product that i could use that would give me a...

PCA chemical peel effective for dark skin? 4 answers

Is a PCA chemical peel effective at evening out skin tone and texture, and eliminating hyperpigmentation for people of color (deep tan/caramel colored...

How to make my face and body even-toned?

I am an African-American, and I was brown-skinned when I was a baby. Now, I'm a teenager, and I see that I am way darker, but only on my face. The...

OTC treatments for acne, whiteheads, blackheads, and scars? 1 answer

I've been getting pimples for the past 3 years, and now my acne is getting really bad. Although I don't pop my pimples, they leave hideous marks on my...

Fraxel Repair Lite vs. a single Fraxel Restore treatment 2 answers

Does a Fraxel Repair Lite treatment provide the same result for fine lines as a single Fraxel Restore treatment at medium settings? And does the...

Help with bleached patches from lemon juice?

I tried to lighten my acne scars with fresh pure lemon juice. However, for some reason it has bleached both of my cheeks and now my face looks patchy...

Options for lightening skin tone?

What are all the available options for lightening the skin tone in the body including the face? Depigmentation therapy, slowing down the enzyme...

What is the best skin lightener? 1 answer

The fastest and most beneficial and safe. I'm using a cream with arbutin complex just want to know where I can get the best results.

Fraxel Laser for uneven skin tone of an African American?

Hi Drs, I am a 31yo African American female who is considering Fraxel laser tx for uneven skin tone, fine lines around the mouth and eyes as well as...

How effective is the product line Fair and Flawless?

I have caramel skin tone, I am 18 years old. I want to go 2-3 shades lighter for my whole body including my face. So I wanted to know if anyone who...

How to even out Indian skin tone?

I am a 29-year-old indian girl. My face color is darker than my body color. I don't spend much time under sun. I am using 50+SPF (UVA+UVB) sunscreen....

How to correct uneven skin tone on arms?

For many years I only wore 3/4 sleeve shirts causing my forearms to tan while my upper arms remained light. Now this pigmentation seems permanent, (I...

Treatment for dark knees on wheatish skin?

Dear Doctor, I have wheatish complexion but have very dark knees which look very bad and I am unable to wear skirts because of that. Please recommend...

Is 30% TCA Peel safe for African American skin?

I would like to use the 30% TCA peel for my stretch marks that appear lighter than my skin tone. I am a dark skinned African American. Will this be...

How do get even skin tone on my legs?

I have dark spots from healed injuries. I basically want to achieve an even skin tone, especially on my legs. Any advice?

Remedy for damaged skin caused by steroid cream? 1 answer

About 7 years ago, I was told by a dermatologist to use a steroid cream to help with uneven skin tone on my cheeks. I applied it all over my face and...

Best foundation for acne prone, hypersensitive skin?

What is the best foundation for clogged, acne prone, hypersensitive skin? I am 41 years old and suffer from extensive breakouts, very congested skin...