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Hi Brendan, I recommend getting an in-person formal evaluation with a board-certified cosmetic dermatologist. Generally speaking, moles can be removed either with a laser (such as the Q-Switch tattoo laser), radiowave or shave. If there is any scarring or pigmentation following the removal, your dermatologist can treat those conditions as well. See an expert. Best, Dr. Emer
Hi,In my opinion, the best treatment to remove the mole (nevus) on your upper lip would be to excise it under local anesthesia. This would be a 10 minute office procedure and leave a scar that usually would be almost imperceptible in the end if performed by an experienced plastic surgeon. CO2 lasering will cause the red color in your lip around the area to appear permanantly lighter in color which would be much more noticeable in the long run.
In our practice, we perform a non-surgical face lift / skin resurfacing treatment using Renuvion Helium Plasma Radiofrequency. To get the most improvement with skin tightening, we combine Renuvion (formerly J-Plasma) with lasers (Fraxel, Clear + Brilliant, CO2), microneedling/PRP, Ultherapy an...
C02 devices can vary per provider. The settings can also be changed per patient. I wouldn't compare your immediate post laser results to others. This is normal post C02. Check in with your doctor to ensure you are following the proper after care protocols at all times. Best, Dr. Emer.
Hi Brad, Fraxel and/or CO2 are best for resurfacing, but Erbium is a good alternative. I always combine lasers with microneedling/PRP for more robust outcomes. For skin tightening, I recommend a combination of Ultherapy with RF treatments and Sculptra for skin tightening. I suggest getting a f...
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...
Fractional CO2 laser is an excellent tool for skin rejuvenation in our center in Santa Monica. We use the fractional multi-depth ablative approach to help resurface the skin, recontour acne scars, improve incisional plastic surgery scars, and reduce surface irregularities from skin tone to dark...
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