I just received my first yag laser treatment for skin tightening and facial spider veins. It was not terribly uncomfortable, but some of the zaps were painful. I'm wondering if there is a good numbing cream to use beforehand that will NOT interfere with the efficacy of this particular laser?
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Dear John
The laser you are referring to is a yag laser. It is best for small blood vessels and can be used for hair reduction. There is some overlap with the absorption spectrum for melanin so there is some melanin clearance. Putting this together the machine should product Fotofacial-like...
The Aerolase Neo laser is a procedure that does not hurt, it feels warm. If you have acne lesions that are being targeted they can sting a bit but no pain and does not feel like a rubber band snap. There is no downtime and can be done on all skin types. It is great for tightening, going after...
For unique cases where a variety of modalities could be used to treat the condition, I would suggest an in-person or virtual consultation to develop a custom and effective treatment plan. It is difficult to precisely define the best option without collecting the same information. I suggest...