I am interested in rejuvenating the skin of my neck and décolletage. I am thinking of pearl fractional laser. I am a 50 y/o reformed sunbather and have some textural, freckling and crepeness to chest area and committed for the past 25 years to DAILY SPF 30 (or higher). Any thoughts if I would be a good candidate? I do not drink or smoke and am in good health.
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Answer: Rejuvenating the neck and decolletage with fraxel, IPL, peels and microneedling/prp
This is my expertise and a huge portion of my practice. Asymmetry is normal and expected. Buccal fat pad gives slimming not symmetry. Masseter botox will make you slimmer and make the jawline more loose. Fillers help give shaping and contouring. If you want perfect or close to perfect symmetry...
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Thanks for your question. As we age and the skin is exposed to years of environmental stressors (mostly UV radiation), the elastin and collagen (the main structural / scaffolding proteins in skin) begin to breakdown. As this happens the skin becomes more prone to bruising and develops...
Hydroquinone is a staple in a rejuvenative skin program. If you are getting dryness during application, you may want to use a ceramide based moisturizer such as Elevase Moisture Booster to help strengthen the skin's natural moisture barrier function. Best, Dr. KaramanoukianLos Angeles