Laser treatment
There are dozens of laser treatments that target everything from cellulite to acne scars to facial wrinkles. Laser treatments vary by wave length, intensity, laser pulse duration, amount of cooling, uniformity of the light, and the spot size. Laser skin care experts will discourage laser treatment shopping - that is, looking for the cheapest laser treatment. So which laser treatment is worth it? Explore RealSelf.com to read laser treatment Q&A and reviews.
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Was it worth it?
Percent of consumer reviews saying "Yes":
87% Breast implants
87% Tummy tuck
85% Pixel laser
83% Invisalign
81% Blepharoplasty
81% Smart Lipo
79% Facelift
75% Lasik
74% Rhinoplasty
74% Botox
73% Permanent makeup
73% Fraxel Repair
70% Deep FX
68% Active FX
66% Chemical peel
64% Juvederm
61% Restylane
61% Perlane
58% Sculptra
56% Liposuction
55% IPL
53% Fraxel Laser
53% Radiesse
50% Accent XL
49% Mesotherapy
41% Lifestyle lift
40% TITAN
37% Thermage
37% Lipodissolve
33% Brite Smile
18% Velashape
14% Thread lift
10% Velasmooth
Laser treatment Q + A
Is there a difference between the UltraPulse CO2 laser and Fraxel or Pixel lasers?
Answered by Michael A. Persky, MD, Los Angeles Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Chemical peel vs. Laser - which is better for fine lines, sun damage?
Answered by Ronald Shelton, MD, New York City Dermatologist
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Will several laser treatments over the years pose greater scarring risks?
Answered by Toby G. Mayer, MD, Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Laser Accent XL vs Laser Genesis - which is better for stretch marks?
Answered by Janie Simmons, MD, Grapevine Doctor
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Confused about Laser Resurfacing treatments after disappointment with CO2
Answered by George J. Beraka, MD, New York City Plastic Surgeon
Read all 3 answers
Laser treatment news + blog posts
Pliaglis numbing cream for lasers and injections
Pliaglis cream, recently approve by the FDA, may comfort patients that fear the pain that can accompany a Botox, Restylane, or Juvederm...
Omaha dermatologist claims forefront of new Botox treatments
Omaha dermatologist and cosmetic surgeon Joel Schlessinger, MD shows Action 3 CBS News reporter Kerri Stowell how his Fraxel laser works for...
Laser treatment showdown in La Jolla - Fraxel Re:pair, Active FX, Portrait Plasma
Two prominent San Diego dermatologists will present the latest advancements in cosmetic dermatology at a free facial rejuvenation seminar...
Fraxel Re:Pair video demo by Massachusetts plastic surgeon
Interesting video demo of the Fraxel Repair laser treatment. Dr. Min Ahn a Massachusetts Fraxel provider states that each session...
Beauty can be Skin Deep
The color of your skin is a deciding factor in which treatments to opt for at the dermatologist. Dr. Susan Taylor has a new book out entitled...
Laser treatments from home
Not long ago dermatology was a rather straight-forward concept: dermatology was defined as a branch of medicine that dealt with our skin...
Laser treatment gets safer with medical oversight
Getting zapped by a laser for hair removal or to resurface skin to treat wrinkles is about to get safer here in Washington.
In a few weeks...
Cheap laser hair removal not such a good idea
Laser hair removal clinics are sprouting up around me like mushrooms (it rains here A LOT). The local free newspapers have dozens of ads for...
Décolloté Skin Care Alternatives
When it comes to revitalizing the skin on your upper chest (the decollete) I recently mentioned fraxel laser as a possible solution.
Like...
Décolloté Skin Care
No, it’s not a fancy name for a piece of jewelry. It’s that delicate area just above and between the breasts, but below the neck....
Laser treatment reviews - recent posts
Fraxel Repair: Excellent results-Fraxel repair in San Diego read >
I can agree totally with Stephanie’s opinion on this wonderful laser treatment. My name is Ashley and I live in Huntington...
Laser hair removal: Nothing beats laser hair removal!!! read >
Have had 4 treatments so far and it had completely changed my life, seriously. I used to say that I had a man's beard on my legs (I'm...
Fraxel Laser: Fraxel not worth the pain read >
The Fraxel Laser was the most painful experience I have ever experienced. Every time the RN would apply the lazer I would literally...
Pixel laser: ouch!! pixel is painful!! read >
I was really scared to do this after reading pros and cons but decided to go for it. I did not expect it to be so painful!! Maybe I'm...
Fraxel Repair: disappointed read >
I had the fraxel re:pair laser treatment on my face three weeks ago and not only am I still very red, but I now have acne all over my...
