Can I Continue Taking Prozac During CO2 Laser Resurfacing Treatment?

Laser resurfacing would singe or burn the hairs on the surface of the skin if the laser beam touches the hair but does not affect the root of the hair.  So the hair loss is temporary and will grow back.

What is the definition of natural? If we consider that light is natural and focused light in a wavelength is 'natural' with no drugs, then the use of erbium laser can be effective, or CO2 or as Dr Raffy pointed out, hyfrecation or even snip excision. Unfortunately there are no natural...

My first suggestion is that you check with your cardiologist to insure the safety of any procedure performed with your pacemaker. Having said that. laser resurfacing, including Fraxel, uses external energy to treat the skin and not deeper tissue and should not pose any problems to you because of...

It really depends. Fractional recovery can be as quick as 3 days, full resurfacing on your lips for sun damage may take upto 3 weeks. Generally I say that medium to deep resurfacing 7-10 days. Some areas heal more quickly compared to others, and redness may last a few weeks, depending on...

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...

There is a small but definite risk of infection from any type of skin resurfacing procedure. When laser resurfacing is performed around the mouth, many physicians will use prophylactic Valtrex to prevent herpes outbreaks. Some physicians also use prophylactic antibiotics. If infection occurs,...