Is Swelling Normal Under the Eyes After Laser Treatment and How Long Should It Last?

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...

Thank you for your question.   I would recommend to start using hydroquinone 4% morning and night six weeks prior to laser treatment. Fractional treatment is very effective for suppressing discoloration and evening out skintone.  Skinpen which is a microneedling device that would also be bene...

There are many different types of moisturizers. In our office, we advise patients using Retin A to combine the cream with Elevase Moisture Booster with opti-ceramides. Best, DR. Karamanoukian Los Angeles

One should avoid mixing topical medications in absence of supervision of a board-certified dermatologist. There is always a concern about possible self-dilution and pH incompatibility. On the other hand, it may be appropriate to use a light thin-coat of moisturizer 30 minutes prior to topical...

Erbium Yag is a more superficial treatment than fully ablative carbon dioxide laser but the treatment will still leave raw skin and everyone is different in how they heal. There may be full epithelialization (skin healing) in 7 days but it can take more.  Rawness, redness, and sensitivity...

Far more important than the technique is the skill and experience of your plastic surgeon. Choose your surgeon rather than the technique and let them explain why one technique may be better than another.  See the below link on some suggestions on finding the most qualified Plastic Surgeon for y...