Can Laser Remove a Raised Age Spot? If So, How Much Will It Cost Me?

Thank you for your question. From your photos I would guess that you had an IPL-Intense Pulsed Light Photofacial treatment. You should see your doctor right away. Gentle soaks and cleansing to remove dead skin is usually recommended. In my practice I would strongly consider Steroid cream...

This is a very difficult question to answer. I have 38 different laser and energy devices in my office so I have no idea what laser was used for your condition. In addition, each laser can be set with different energy levels as well as diameters, pre and/or post cooling and pulse durations. In...

The Gemini Laser is like any other laser when used in the right manner. This laser specifically, is used to treat discoloration, both reds and pigmentation, as well as spider veins. In any case, it should first be determined if you are a good candidate for laser hair removal before you start...

No, a Diode laser does not burn or regenerate collagen. If you are searching for a way to increase collagen in the skin, the industry standard is a Thermage treatment for skin tightening and rejuvenation. We have been seeing great results with the new CPT (Comfort Pulse Technology) from...

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...

Your esthetician is partially correct.  Some of the compounded numbing creams have a vasoconstrictor in them.  The lidocaine itself has an initial vasoconstriction then a vasodilating property.  That being said, using a topical numbing cream before a laser to treat blood vessels...