Deep lines and age spots on my forearms. What is the best way to Improve the skin on my arms?

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What is the cost to repair my skin? What is the downtime after treatment?

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS · Answer

Fractional laser is an amazing and highly effective treatment in our office. We use the laser treatment to help with acne scars, large pores, fine wrinkles, tissue collagen loss, scars, sebaceous hyperplasia, active acne, and for brightening dark pigmentation. Although there are very strong fractional lasers such as CO2 laser, we use lighter treatments for corrective skincare and maintenance of results. Our Thulium fractional laser, clear and brilliant laser, and Ultra Thulium laser are excellent options in our clinic. We also perform CO2 fractional and erbium depending on skin tone and tolerance for downtime. Patients do have to use a Melarase cream before and after treatment to help further reduce pigmentation after laser.  Melarase AM, Melarase PM, and Melapads can seriously improve surface sun damage and UV related pigmentation. Dark spots can improve with these treatments. I recommend fractional laser for incisional scars as well, especially after plastic surgery.  
Best,
Dr. Karamanoukian 
Realself100 Surgeon

Alex Eshaghian, MD, PhD · Answer

Thank you for your question junewbenoit.
Fractional CO2 laser resurfacing is an
outstanding treatment that can address multiple aspects of aging in a single
treatment. Without photographs it is difficult to make an assessment. For my patients with age spots on the body I recommend a series of IPL photofacial treatments along with sun avoidance and daily sunscreen use. For my patients with loose skin and wrinkles on the arms I recommend a skin tightening treatment or fractional laser treatment. Please consult with a doctor for
specific recommendations. Good luck!

Peter J. Jenkin, MD, FAAD · Answer

Without pictures it's hard to be specific.  As a general plan you need to be using sunscreen daily, topical cosmeceuticals and either IPL or laser resurfacing depending on the condition of your skin.

Matthew Elias, DO, FAAD · Answer

Thank you for your question.  Typically the best way to improve your skin will be with laser treatments or combination laser/microneedling/chemical peels.  Without pictures it is difficult to give a proper assessment.  Please follow up with your board certified Dermatologist for proper evaluation and management.  Regards, Dr. Matt Elias

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