I have had BBL (Broad band laser) treatments at least 2 or 3 times which did not seem to touch the redness and sun damage on my chest. I have also had IPL which didn't do anything. I have very thin skin and always cover it up in the sun now. It will look as red as this in the dead of winter. It blanches when I press on it—fyi, so it clearly seems to be capillaries close to surface. What about Excel V laser by Cutera? Is there any hope with lasers? Is bleaching cream too toxic or even effective?
Answer: Best treatment for the chest We prefer Lumecca over BBL since it has more energy focused on the 500-600 range and typically treats reds better in our experience. Improving texture of the decollete area often involves several modalities to provide the maximal benefit:
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Answer: Best treatment for the chest We prefer Lumecca over BBL since it has more energy focused on the 500-600 range and typically treats reds better in our experience. Improving texture of the decollete area often involves several modalities to provide the maximal benefit:
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Answer: A great option would be Clear & Brilliant laser. It will help even out skin tone caused by sun damage. 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 fractional lasers such as CO2 laser, we use lighter treatments for corrective skincare and maintenance of results. Our Thulium fractional laser, clear and brilliant laser, and Ultra Thulium laser are excellent options in our clinic. We also perform CO2 fractional and erbium depending on skin tone and tolerance for downtime. Patients do have to use a Melarase cream before and after treatment to help further reduce pigmentation after laser. Melarase AM, Melarase PM, and Melapads can seriously improve surface sun damage and UV related pigmentation. Dark spots can improve with these treatments. I recommend fractional laser for incisional scars as well, especially after plastic surgery.
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Answer: A great option would be Clear & Brilliant laser. It will help even out skin tone caused by sun damage. 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 fractional lasers such as CO2 laser, we use lighter treatments for corrective skincare and maintenance of results. Our Thulium fractional laser, clear and brilliant laser, and Ultra Thulium laser are excellent options in our clinic. We also perform CO2 fractional and erbium depending on skin tone and tolerance for downtime. Patients do have to use a Melarase cream before and after treatment to help further reduce pigmentation after laser. Melarase AM, Melarase PM, and Melapads can seriously improve surface sun damage and UV related pigmentation. Dark spots can improve with these treatments. I recommend fractional laser for incisional scars as well, especially after plastic surgery.
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September 21, 2016
Answer: Sun Damage/BBL Laser/IPL/Excel V/What's Best?--Fraxel lasers, IPL, microneedling/prp, skin care, sun protection It can take multiple treatments to deal with sun damage. I recommend a combination treatment of Fraxel lasers, IPL, microneedling/prp, rather than a bleaching cream. It is best to make a formal consultation with a cosmetic dermatologist who can come up with a long term solution. Best, Dr. Emer.
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September 21, 2016
Answer: Sun Damage/BBL Laser/IPL/Excel V/What's Best?--Fraxel lasers, IPL, microneedling/prp, skin care, sun protection It can take multiple treatments to deal with sun damage. I recommend a combination treatment of Fraxel lasers, IPL, microneedling/prp, rather than a bleaching cream. It is best to make a formal consultation with a cosmetic dermatologist who can come up with a long term solution. Best, Dr. Emer.
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December 17, 2021
Answer: The BBL HERO The Forever Young BBL is the ideal treatment to target sun damage and redness on the face and body. For larger body areas, the BBL HERO is ideal as it works at significant speeds and comfort levels.
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December 17, 2021
Answer: The BBL HERO The Forever Young BBL is the ideal treatment to target sun damage and redness on the face and body. For larger body areas, the BBL HERO is ideal as it works at significant speeds and comfort levels.
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October 25, 2020
Answer: BBL for chest sun damage I agree with the other responders to your question that BBL should effectively treat the changes you describe. It is possible that the selection of settings and/or the hand piece filter were not optimized for your skin changes. The chest will be more at risk than the face for adverse effects if treatment is too aggressive. See a physician with extensive BBL experience, and keep in mind that at least 3-5 treatments will be necessary.
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October 25, 2020
Answer: BBL for chest sun damage I agree with the other responders to your question that BBL should effectively treat the changes you describe. It is possible that the selection of settings and/or the hand piece filter were not optimized for your skin changes. The chest will be more at risk than the face for adverse effects if treatment is too aggressive. See a physician with extensive BBL experience, and keep in mind that at least 3-5 treatments will be necessary.
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