V-beam Laser to Treat Redness After Laser Resurfacing?

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...

I risk the disagreement of many of my colleagues who have and use fractional lasers in their practices, but I would be able to submit evidence that this is indeed a correct statement. First, I will state that there is nothing WRONG with fractional lasers or resurfacing--they do make nice changes...

The risk of darkening or lightening the skin is higher with darker skin tones, but laser is overall safe with most skin types. Your surgeon or dermatologist may recommend pre-treatment medications to reduce this risk. Patch testing to ensure minimal unwanted skin changes is also very helpful....

Unfortunately, whether aggressive or mild laser treatment, melasma can worsen from the stimulation of the pigment cells during the healing process. Some excellent results have been obtained with the use of Fraxel laser, the Restore and Dual, but melasma can come back, rather readily, and all...

I would start with an intense skin rejuvenation protocol for age spots that includes fractional laser, Covalent chemical peels, and daily skin brightening creams to improve your skin’s complexion. Laser therapy must be combined with a proper skin regimen to enhance and maintain youthful res...