Is there a way I can get surgery to get rid of my upper lip shadows that look like a mustaches

I would suggest electrolysis.  This will prevent any risk of hyperpigmentation from your chemo medications.  Best, Dr. Emer.

LASER means light amplified by stimulated emission of radiation.  So it would be very unlikely that your rash is an allergy to the laser emission itself (light).  Immediately after laser hair removal treatment in an area with very dense hair, the hair follicles can become red and...

Dear writer, What you are experiencing now after the session of laser hair removal, typically will resolve completely. Commonly, a mild to moderate potency cortisone cream is applied in combination with an antibiotic ointment such as mupirocin twice daily for one week to expedite resolution....

Most people need between 6-12 treatments to permanently remove most of the body hair, regardless of the type of hair you have. I find the vast majority of people do great at 6-8 treatments, although some patients come in once yearly for a maintenance treatment.

Thank you for your question. The average number of treatments needed is 6-10 sessions. Then you may require a treatment a year to maintain results. I recommend having a consultation with an expert to discuss your concerns and to determine the best treatment plan for you. Best of Luck!

Hi SD.  There are several types of laser (and IPL) technology used for laser hair removal.  Generally speaking, Diode, Yag and Alexandrite are the accepted laser types for hair removal and the IPL is often used but is less effective.In most cases, the Diode, Yag and IPL use contact...