Here are some things to try for swelling after an IPL treatmemt: Ice, ice and more ice right after the treatment. They should give you several ice/cold packs so you can...
I’m getting a lot of questions about this relatively new class of laser. For good reason too, because the right fractionated CO2 system coupled with an experienced dermatologist can be...
Excellent question! There are many different companies making IPLs now and they are not all created equally. The ones sold to salons and medispas tend to be less powerful and...
Dear Ruth: Do you have a dermatologist nearby? I think it would be good for you to see one. What you’re describing sounds like something called Schamberg’s disease but it’s...
Whoa!! This is way too much so let’s simplify and get back to basics a bit. Here’s what I’d recommend: AM cleanse, Vit C & E (your antioxidant), eye...
Liquid nitrogen (cryosurgery) is used for a lot of different purposes in dermatology including, sometimes, removing brown spots. It does work! There are problems with it though when used for...
I hear this question/problem A LOT! IPL systems are numerous and not all created equally. Some IPL systems are almost worthless in my opinion because they are underpowered and not...
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...
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