I was told that I can not have laser treatment in summer, and need to wait winter. Also, I must have lightening cream pre laser for pigmentation since I am Asian type skin. Are these true?
Answer: Laser is ok to do in the summer but SPF must be applied and it is best to have minimal sun exposure 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. Dark spots can improve with these treatments. I recommend fractional laser for incisional scars as well, especially after plastic surgery.
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Answer: Laser is ok to do in the summer but SPF must be applied and it is best to have minimal sun exposure 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. Dark spots can improve with these treatments. I recommend fractional laser for incisional scars as well, especially after plastic surgery.
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June 14, 2016
Answer: Is laser safe during the summer Thank you for your question.Some types of laser, such as IPL (which actually isn't a laser wavelength, but is ofter referred to as "laser"), should be avoided if the patient has had prior sun exposure. Often times it doesn't make sense to start a series of IPL treatments during the summer depending on the patient's sun lifestyle.Other types of laser can be performed during the summer if the patient can avoid direct sun exposure during the treatment and recovery period. Sun screen and hats are recommended.If your concerns are related to hyperpigmentation, then yes it makes sense that you might be prescribed a course of hydroquinone prior to the laser treatments.All the best,Tom Buonassisi
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June 14, 2016
Answer: Is laser safe during the summer Thank you for your question.Some types of laser, such as IPL (which actually isn't a laser wavelength, but is ofter referred to as "laser"), should be avoided if the patient has had prior sun exposure. Often times it doesn't make sense to start a series of IPL treatments during the summer depending on the patient's sun lifestyle.Other types of laser can be performed during the summer if the patient can avoid direct sun exposure during the treatment and recovery period. Sun screen and hats are recommended.If your concerns are related to hyperpigmentation, then yes it makes sense that you might be prescribed a course of hydroquinone prior to the laser treatments.All the best,Tom Buonassisi
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June 8, 2016
Answer: Facial Aging and Lasers like Fraxel/Clear + Brilliant, RF like VIVA, Peels, Fillers, Skin Care, Face Lift, Fat Injections Lasers can be used during the summer. Sun protection, skin care, and heliocare are needed. Best, Dr. Emer.
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June 8, 2016
Answer: Facial Aging and Lasers like Fraxel/Clear + Brilliant, RF like VIVA, Peels, Fillers, Skin Care, Face Lift, Fat Injections Lasers can be used during the summer. Sun protection, skin care, and heliocare are needed. Best, Dr. Emer.
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June 7, 2016
Answer: Laser Treament in Summer -- Good or Bad? It depends on what type of laser treatment you are referring to, and
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June 7, 2016
Answer: Laser Treament in Summer -- Good or Bad? It depends on what type of laser treatment you are referring to, and
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June 6, 2016
Answer: Is summer okay to have laser treatment? No...do not do any type of lasers or IPL that affect the pigment during the summer months. Its not that you can't..it more that it won't be effective so you would be wasting time and money. The bigger issue is that you are asian which makes this very tricky in my opinion. There are only a few laser options for you and make sure your doctor is well versed in that. Hope this helps. Good luckDr Vasisht
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June 6, 2016
Answer: Is summer okay to have laser treatment? No...do not do any type of lasers or IPL that affect the pigment during the summer months. Its not that you can't..it more that it won't be effective so you would be wasting time and money. The bigger issue is that you are asian which makes this very tricky in my opinion. There are only a few laser options for you and make sure your doctor is well versed in that. Hope this helps. Good luckDr Vasisht
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