Most of the research that was done on the Fraxel and acne scars used treatment intervals in that 4-8 weeks range. But partly that was because it is more convenient for the researchers and...
I think the problem you are describing is not uncommon. I was just at the American Academy of Dermtology medical meeting in San Diego. To make a long story short,...
Please, please, please run, don’t walk to the nearest dermatologist. If you truly have severe cystic acne, it can and will leave permanent scarring on your face. Neither of us...
In general, unless your acne scarring is almost invisible, you will get better results with a fractional CO2 system like the Lumenis Active Fx or the DEKA DOT. The ‘Mosaic’ is an...
Petra – thank you for writing and I hear your frustration on this. A couple of general thoughts that may help and then some specifics. Remember that while products can...
The short answer is this that if you are thinking full face traditional ablative CO2 resurfacing, then you need to wait a full year. If you are considering the Fraxel or the fractional CO2...
This is a good question because there really isn’t a meter you can plug in that will tell you. Generally though, if you skin looks hydrated and not dry or...
It depends a little on which one but, in general, they can help individual lesions resolve a little faster, when used as directed. If you’re someone who gets occasional acne...
Here is a link to the article I wrote on fractionated CO2 lasers. Sometimes in our practice here, we will combine several modalities like subscision, CO2 or Fraxel, and certain fillers...
Ladies, ladies ……… please remember that to really treat something well, it’s important to know what it is! This is a situation where you really need your dermatologist because there...
One of the best investments in your skin is your daily skincare. Why? Because you can prevent many problems with blotchy skin color, lack of glow, texture, some types of acne, and fine lines with good skincare products. You can also correct some of these problems with effective skincare products. Great skincare is often more expensive because quality ingredients are expensive. Some companies spend on research/development which benefits all of us and adds to the cost. Are they worth it? In general - yes! I have handpicked some of what I consider to be the best skin care products, and offer them for sale on SkinTour's shop. This is based on my team and I's testing and research at our clinic. Many of the products are in my own regimen. What could be better than using skin care products a dermatologist uses?!