Skin tone
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Skin tone questions & answers
Active FX on olive skin - Should I request a test patch?
Answered by Alexander Rivkin, M.D., Los Angeles Cosmetic surgeon
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What natural skin improvement products are recommended to improve skin tone?
Answered by Christina Marcaccini, Los Angeles Beauty industry insider
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Are there different types of Rosacea?
Answered by Lori Haney, R.N., Los Angeles Registered nurse
Read all 5 answers- Can Rosacea be seen on other skin areas besides the face?
Answered by Lori Haney, R.N., Los Angeles Registered nurse
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How do I choose the right chemical peel for me?
Answered by D.J. Verret, MD, Dallas Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Related Skin tone reviews
IPL: Spots slowly fading ~ IPL was worth it
Shastadaisy Los Angeles Aug 15, 2008 Cost: $400 Pain: Uncomfortable
I've just completed my sixth IPL treatment. Each month my skin looks better. To be honest, I didn't really understand when I started down this... 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... moreMicrodermabrasion: Refreshes skin ~ Microdermabrasion was worth it
FlipGrl Utah Jul 14, 2008 Cost: $1,800 Pain: Mild
I had a series of microdermabrasions over the course of three years. Even though it didn't do anything for my atrophic acne scarring, it has... moreAffirm: Affirm laser - excellent results in new york ~ Affirm was worth it
Pamela T New York City Jun 17, 2008 Cost: $2,500 Pain: Mild
I just wanted to add I had both face and neck area for that rate! Really worth it as my neck area had sun damage and had lost a lot of collagen. ... moreObagi blue peel: Hated the results, hated the experience ~ Obagi blue peel was NOT worth it
Sockmonkey54 Cherry Hill, New Jersey Jun 9, 2008 Cost: $385 Pain: Uncomfortable
I just got a blue peel 5 days ago, and I am so upset over the lack of results. I am 53 years old and my skin always looked good until menopause a... morePixel laser: Pixel laser treatment hot and painful, but hopefully worth it! ~ Pixel laser was worth it
Miky Vancouver,BC, Canada May 31, 2008 Cost: $1,690 Pain: Uncomfortable
I am 44 years old, and I had my first Pixel treatment today. The clinic I went to was great. I am getting 5 altogether on my entire face for tone... moreDermabrasion: Excellent results, worth the pain. ~ Dermabrasion was worth it
Kathy Rain Nevada May 23, 2008 Cost: $100 Pain: Uncomfortable
Had bad acne as a teen which left scars, uneven skin, and purple marks from the "blood pockets". The dermabrasion made a dramatic... morePixel laser: So far i'm extremely happy with the results ~ Pixel laser was worth it
Tracyk9935 Saint Paul, MN May 1, 2008 Cost: $1,749 Pain: Mild
I just had my 4th treatment with the Pixel laser done. It was set at 1800 which is pretty high and more painful than before, nothing i... moreGlycolic acid peel: My skin has never felt better ~ Glycolic acid peel was worth it
Sarab Chicago, IL Apr 2, 2008 Cost: $100 Pain: Painfree
(I can't remember the exact cost) I have very normal skin for a 33 year old. I had this done just to see what it is like and I absolutely loved... moreMicrodermabrasion: Microdermabrasion is an excellent treatment. i love it ~ Microdermabrasion was worth it
Pocodino San Luis Obispo Feb 29, 2008 Cost: $85 Pain: Painfree
Ladies, in order to experience the true benefits of Microdermabrasion, a series must be completed. If you expect results after 1 - 3 treatments,... more