Cosmetic Laser Dermatology

Cosmetic Laser Dermatology

4.8 rating from 359 reviews
Practice Information
9339 Genesee Ave., Ste. 300, San Diego, California

About the Practice

Doctors & Other Staff Members

Kimberly Butterwick, MD
Dermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
5.0
Sabrina Fabi, MD
Dermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
4.9
Douglas Wu, MD
Board Certified Dermatologist
4.8
Mitchel Goldman, MD
Dermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
4.7
William Groff, DO
Board Certified Dermatologist
4.7
Monica Boen, MD
Board Certified Dermatologist
4.8
Jameson Loyal, MD
Board Certified Dermatologist
3.7
Leysin Fletcher PA-C
Physician Assistant

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359 Cosmetic Laser Dermatology Reviews

Eli_Salen
Ultherapy2 months post-opSeptember 20, 2024
I look and feel refreshed and rejuvenated
Mariasd83
Ultherapy2 months post-opSeptember 20, 2024
love my results-it has truly boosted my confidence!
PandaP1
Ultherapy1 month post-opSeptember 19, 2024
I already am seeing changes at 1.5 months out!
Dynamic237853
Botox7 days post-opJune 12, 2024
Enhancing natural beauty
Mariecelestew
Juvederm3 months post-opApril 29, 2024
Consulted with him for facial fillers, best doctor & experience!
Fabulous212672
Botox21 hours post-opApril 24, 2024
Lovely Results for New Mom
Alex A.
Juvederm1 day post-opFebruary 28, 2024
Outstanding physician - could not be happier with my results
Patricia Jane Shaw
Microneedling RF8 days post-opJanuary 22, 2024
My skin looked and felt rejuvenated!
port wine stain
Laser ResurfacingOctober 15, 2023
Age 52, port wine stain - best results I’ve ever seen
Elixa
Vbeam1 month post-opMay 4, 2023
Rosacea Capillaries with Vbeam

2,861 Answers

A Thank you for your question. I do not typically use the CO2 laser for tightening the skin of the neck. The skin of the neck has no hair follicles or oil glands to regenerate new skin and it is not safe to laser it as aggressively as the face. There are numerous other options that would likely produce a better result for you with fewer risks. To tighten the skin of the neck area, you might consider an energy device like Ultherapy or Thermage. Ultherapy uses ultrasound energy and Thermage uses radiofrequency energy to heat the deep dermal and connective tissue, causing tissue constriction and increased collagen production. The Intracel is another RF device with microneedles delivering the energy to deep and superficial layers of the skin. I use this device to rejuvenate the neck when the skin is crepey. There are better lasers for treating the neck as well. Picoway addresses unwanted pigmentation, while a fractionated laser like Fraxel Repair produces consistent skin texture and wrinkle improvement. Horizontal banding is typically treated with injections of Botox into the platysma muscle and this is an easy solution. Lastly, these “tech neck” lines created from looking at your device, can be filled with a light-weight filler like Belotero with excellent results. I advise you to schedule a consultation with an experienced, board-certified dermatologist. Through a comprehensive assessment and detailed discussion of your concerns and goals, your doctor can create a treatment plan tailored to your precise needs for the best possible results.
Answered by Dr. ButterwickJanuary 27, 2021

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