Blog with Dr. Irwin

Update on the Problems with Ellacor Micro Coring Face Tightening
I had the Ellacor procedure done on the 15th of February. With that I’m 16 days and still have red line on cheeks, holes, redness. I feel like I’m doing everything right, but feel like I’m not healing like they said I would be by now. Is there anything I can start putting, buy to help close the holes, help with the redness, the line? I’ve not been able to go out of my house, feeling a bit depressed and regretting this. I’m 53, great skin, but this I feel has ruined me.
I've undergone the Ellacor procedure and I am not healing the way they said I would and now it's negatively impacting my life. Is there anything I can do to help my skin?
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Tixel – New Skintech You May Want to Pay Attention To
Hi, I am interested in laser resurfacing. Can you tell me if there are any particular lasers which are safe to use on the skin if you have an autoimmune disease?
Are there specific lasers that are safe for use on the skin if you have an autoimmune disease?
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Why an eye cream and which one?
Is eye cream important or will facial moisturizer work just as well? What eye cream works best for 65 year old woman?
Is eye cream necessary, or can facial moisturizer serve the same purpose effectively?
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Saggy, Crepey Skin – Maybe a Virtual Consult with Us?
What is the best treatment for the money to tighten saggy creepy skin, firm and lift? What’s best for texture and color? I am 55 year old who did 2nd degree sunlamp burn in high -school. Smoker off and on. I was considering another Profound treatment an upper eye surgery co2 and threads. Honestly I’m wondering if I should just save my money and do a face/neck lift? It’s very hard because each provider advises differently.
What is the best treatment for the money to tighten saggy creepy skin, firm and lift?
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Tixel – New Skintech You May Want to Pay Attention To
Hi, I am interested in laser resurfacing. Can you tell me if there are any particular lasers which are safe to use on the skin if you have an autoimmune disease?
Are there specific lasers that are safe for use on the skin if you have an autoimmune disease?
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Facial Massage — Does it really help?
Hello Doctor. My question is, I've been watching facial massage on any social media platforms and they have their before and after faces, telling that facial massages really helped them a lot. I tried those facial massages on my face, but I'm kinda scared that maybe it'll make me a bit old or something. And my second question is, do facial massages help lessen the black around the eye? Thank you, hoping to see your response. ❤️
Do facial massages produce effective results?
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CO2 Laser With Other Options vs Alternative Choices
Dr. Irwin, I follow you on Instagram and value your input on facial treatments. You are honest and straight forward. I have done CO2 laser two times in the past 6 years. I was very pleased with the results. I only had it done around my mouth; that is the area that really bothers me. I am 72 and in good health. I eat healthy and workout. I had a Halo treatment on my entire face in March 2023. I was not happy with the results. With that said, I am planning on doing CO2 laser treatment around my mouth in September. Do you think that is the best option for me? Also, do you know anything about EXOlE? It was recommended that I use it 3 days before the treatment. It is supposed to speed up recovery and stimulate collagen. I would appreciate any feedback or suggestions. Thank you, Debbi
I had a Halo treatment on my whole face, but I wasn't satisfied with the results and I'm now considering a CO2 laser treatment around my mouth. Is this the best choice?
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Can I repair my damaged skin barrier? Part 2/2
Hi, I am interested in laser resurfacing for sun damage and acne scars. However, despite looking after my skin with moisturizer and SPF 50, my skin is very sensitive all the time. I am assuming that I have somehow permanently damaged my skin barrier. If that is the case, can people with a damaged skin barrier still have CO2 or Erbium laser resurfacing? I realize that a skin patch is taken beforehand, so if that is okay does that mean that any risk is minuscule? Thank you for any advice.
Can someone with a damaged skin barrier still have CO2 or Erbium laser treatment?
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Can I repair my damaged skin barrier? Part 1/2
Hi, I am interested in laser resurfacing for sun damage and acne scars. However, despite looking after my skin with moisturizer and SPF 50, my skin is very sensitive all the time. I am assuming that I have somehow permanently damaged my skin barrier. If that is the case, can people with a damaged skin barrier still have CO2 or Erbium laser resurfacing? I realize that a skin patch is taken beforehand so if that is okay does that mean that any risk is minuscule? Thank you for any advice.
Can someone with a damaged skin barrier still have CO2 or Erbium laser treatment?
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