Dr. Hansen

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• Posted to Too Many Chemical Peels, is It a Bad Thing? I've Had 3 Done in 3 Months. on 15 Mar 2012

  Anytime your skin is turning red, then you need a prescription cortisone lotion or cream to calm it down so you can get the benefit of the chem peels without all the inflammation and downtime. This is why having your doc do the peels is so important. If no doc, then get otc hydrocortisone cream and use 3-4 times a day for a couple of days at least and avoid too much retinal creams until red is gone. Always use sunscreens and moisturizers as well. Sincerely, David Hansen,MD

• Posted to Redness and Burning After Chemical Peels for Acne on 2 Jan 2012

  Sometimes we need to use a prescription cortisone cream or even prednisone pills to help the redness go away faster so that dark spot don't develop as a result of too much irritation to the skin. Sincerely,
  David Hansen,MD

• Posted to My Lips Absorbed 4 Syringes of Fillers in 6 Weeks (3x Hydrelle and 1x Juvaderm) - Reston, VA on 9 Jan 2010

  lip implants are an option that is probably good for you since they are permanent and easy to put in or take out. cost is roughly 1500-2000 per lip and done under local. sincerely, dr hansen

• Posted to Dark Spot After Juvaderm Ultra Plus in Marionette Lines on 16 Nov 2009

  bruising from juvederm can last as long as 2 weeks. Don't worry, all bruising resolves with time. Use arnica gel on it 3 times a day to help it go faster.

• Posted to Redness and Burning After Chemical Peels for Acne on 7 Nov 2009

  The redness will go away faster if you use the over the counter 1% hydrocortisone twice a day. The sooner the redness goes, the less chance of hyperpigmentation developing. Also use a bleaching cream every other night to prevent the pigmentation problem and see your doc. Sincerely, David Hansen,MD