John R. Fleming, Jr., MD

Hello and thank you for your question.  Yes, laser hair removal can be done without fist shaving, but it may be a little more painful.  You may also notice the smell of hair burning.  I always recommend shaving first to help reduce discomfort.  Either way should be just as effective though.  The two things you don’t want to do, however, is wax or pluck the hair, as both of these remove the hair shaft which is necessary to carry the laser energy down to the hair follicles to destroy them.  Hope this helps and good luck.

Dr . Fleming 

Hello and thank you for your question.  Veins in the lips can usually be successfully treated with either IPL (such as the Icon MaxG) or laser (such as the Icon 1064 laser).  They may take several treatments to successfully resolve.  So there is hope.  I would recommend consulting your local aesthetic physician for more advice on treatment.  Good luck!

Dr. Fleming

Botox is actually indicated in the treatment of migraine headaches.  That, plus the timing of your headache makes it very unlikely that Botox caused the headache.  Hope it improves, if not, then you should see your family doctor.  Best wishes.  Dr. Fleming

Since you finished the prednisone prior to the SculpSure, the anti-inflammatory effects of the prednisone should be minimal.  A successful SculpSure treatment depends on the inflammatory response generated by destruction of the fat cells.  That triggers the body to reabsorb the fat cells.  You should try to avoid any further anti-inflammatory medications including NSAIDs such as ibuprofen and naproxen.  I hope this helps.

The hormonal changes during pregnancy has likely contributed to the hair regrowth.  Laser treatment after delivery should be effective again at removing that unwanted hair.  You may or may not need as many treatments as before, depending on how much hair has regrown.  Good luck with your pregnancy!