How Long After KTP Laser Treatment Can You See Results? How Far Apart are Treatments?

Antiviral medications should be started 1-2 days prior to resurfacing treatments.  The medication should be continues until full re-epithelialization or healing has occurred.  Until the skin is fully healed you are still at risk for an outbreak.  

Rhinophyma is a form or dramatic sebaceous gland overgrowth, leading to lobulated growths on the nasal dorsum and tip (ie WC Fields).  There are a number of ways to address this problem surgically, which can include excision and cautery, cautery loop, Dermabrasion, and CO2 laser.  I...

Hi Misty.  There are definite limitations to what hydroquinone can do and how long it should be used for.  The FDA recommends considering a resting period after 90 days of continued use of hydroquinone.  For our patients that are using between 6% - 8% products, we have a mandatory...

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...

Hello, please see below for treatment options. Melasma is a condition which requires multiple steps and treatments to effectively improve the condition consistently over time.  In our office, here are steps which are effective: -Pico lasers- The best type of laser for improving the condition.  ...

Post-treatment redness is common after laser resurfacing, and in some occasions, can last several weeks. Oftentimes, there can be a flare of rosacea and should be treated appropriately by a board-certified dermatologist. Therapeutic options for prolonged post-treatment redness after...