My upper lip is basically paralyzed after CO2 laser and fillers. Is this normal?

The CO2 laser probably will not help reduce your malar edema but it can tighten the skin. Over time, the malar edema can go away and you get very swollen after the CO2 laser resurfacing is performed. The combination therefore would help improve the appearance of your face. In addition, I would...

This is hyperpigmentation and inflammation after your laser procedure which is common. Skin care will help improve this as well as sun protection. In general, hyperpigmentation from any type needs a combination approach of peels like cosmelan, lasers like clear and brilliant and aerolase or...

The eye area needs significant combinations to get improvement. Lasers like erbium, co2, halo, profractional/contour, or Fraxel can all be used to build collagen long term. Plasma pen is a newer less invasive option but will take many treatments and require proper skincare. Plasma Pen is focused...

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, yo...

Fractionated CO2 laser treatment will definitely improve the quality of the skin. It will stimulate collagen production that will tighten the skin. It will also help with sun damage, uneven skin texture, enlarged pores, hyperpigmentation, and redness. I prefer to work with the CO2RE by Candela s...

This is normal post CO2. This is because Co2 gives coagulation and hence a char. Some Specialist wipe off, some do not. Davin Lim