Laser Hair Removal Vs. IPL for South Asian Skin?

When discussing laser hair removal of the upper lip, the majority of consulting physicians would ask about a history of fever blisters, or herpes simples (HSV). While the incidence of triggering an outbreak may not be high, it should be part of the discussion and one should have prophylactic...

The reality in 2014 is that laser hair removal works and that most every legitimate machine – that is, from a reputable laser company – works. It is the skill of the laser technician that plays almost the most crucial role in achieving results. Cynosure is a laser company that makes great las...

There is no single laser that is the best for all skin types. Dark skin requires a longer pulse and lighter skinned individuals see a better result with a shorter pulse. The long pulsed nd yag laser has been evaluated in peer-reviewed medical journals  as most effective for dark skin and...

Before you spend $$ on peels or IPL, try these topicals. This is called post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH).  I recommend Melarase AM and Melarase PM creams from Kare Skin as well as a broad spectrum sunblock like Spectrase. Bothe are from Kare Skin. Scler-x post inflammatory h...

Thank you for your question. It is common to experience some itching and redness after laser hair removal and this is usually due to irritation of the hair follicles. You can take an antihistamine and apply hydrocortisone to help relieve this. I recommend following up with your treating...

Laser hair removal will not prevent acne but may help with some based on the heat generated during the treatment. Any laser will actually help active acne, but we do not use hair removal lasers to treat acne as a routine. There are several other modalities that work well to treat acne and which...