Help for sagging arms!! Exilis?
Many, many women have this problem. I completely agree with you that weight lifting is the way to start – just be sure the weights or machines you’re using are...
Is it okay to use Retin A (tretinoin) on my arms or body?
In general, please don’t try this unless specifically directed to by your doctor! Skin on the body is quite different than the skin on the face and is often much...
For brown spots on the legs, what is the most effective laser??
Okay, so I’m thinking you meant IPL instead of IPD. IPL lasers can be quite effective for flat (not raised) brown spots (lentigoes) on the face and works quite well on the...
Ulthera/Thermage, red light collagen therapy and fillers – how do I combine them?
Good questions! Let’s take them one by one and then in combination. 1) The Ulthera, in my opinion, works as well as Thermage but often requires more treatments and is...
Could a cream be helpful for cellulite?
Many good companies are working on this problem because women have so much interest in it. Technology for cellulite is getting closer, in my opinion, but there is still nothing...
Is there any fix for dark elbows and knees?
I have to admit there is no perfect solution for this but there is improvement. Here’s how: Skin, if it’s rubbed, will generally thicken and darken. Try to avoid rubbing ...
Can you help me with scars on my legs?
Thank you for writing. I know there must be good doctors in Singapore who have a fractionated CO2. Generally, these lasers (I particularly like the DEKA DOT for this area), will...
Should I consider body Thermage for my upper arms?
I really don’t recommend body Thermage. It doesn’t work well and is expensive, in my opinion. As you know, for the right patient, I think Thermage on the face/neck can be quite...
Would a fractionated CO2 laser like the DEKA Dot be helpful for crepey arms?
You’re right that there’s not much data on this so I can only tell you our office’s experience in the last two years. Our office has tried this selectively on...
Is liposuction safe?
Thank you! Hmmm …… what I usually say about liposuction is to be very careful about who does it and realistic about goals. Maybe I didn’t get that across clearly! ...
