How to Find a Good Dermatologist?

Isn’t Paula’s show fun (and informative)!!  On this site, there are some suggestions for different areas.  Also, in my book The Surgery Free Makeover, there is a whole chapter on...

Which hair removal laser to buy????

...definately want to be researching Nd:YAG lasers – don’t even think about getting an IPL based system if your patients are generally darker.    Good luck and study hard!!!  Dr. I...

How can I get rid of freckles?

Too many sunburns in the past and all those fun racerback tops might be catching up with you!  The most cost effective way to treat these is with an IPL or...

Help with rosacea!

...to control it better.  The IPL  laser cousins are very helpful for flushing and general redness not controlled by medication.  You may want to consider those as well.  Dr. I...

Large Pores & Oily Skin

Hi Gaby –  thanks for the compliment!  Pore size, as I’m sure you know, is one of the toughest things to change. This is because pore size is largely inherited and...

Precancerous spots (actinic keratoses) and laser

...IPL treatment. The ALA soaks preferentially into the precancerous spots and then it is activated by the IPL.  This can be very effective but it is also a bit unpredictable in...

Choices of Laser for Brown Spots

...The newer, more powerful IPLs (like the Lumenis One) which have a squared off pulse width and plenty of power  (okay  I know this is getting a little technical!) are also...

IPL and Photorejuvenation Lasers in the Summer

...this is!!! Also, if you are getting IPL done in the summer, no self tanners for 7-10 days before. Link to Dr. Irwin’s Guide to IPL and Photorejuvenation Laser Treatments...
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