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...
I don’t mean to disagree with your doctor, but collagen moistuizers are generally not useful. The collagen in the cream doesn’t penetrate the barrier layer of the skin well and...
Okay, so there are several things to think about here: Where do you live and how much light are you getting every day? If you live in Arizona, for example,...
Unfortunately, fractional lasers are not created equally even though they are often marketed to consumers as if they are interchangeable. The two main types, erbiums and carbon dioxide lasers, can...
The short answer to this is no. Generally, an IPL treatment will have either no effect on acne or make it temporarily better. IPL treatments may decrease oil production slightly...
In some instances, IPLs can cause or aggravate brown pigment. It’s your last sentence that worries me because it implies that the laser center you went to doesn’t have a board certified...
Most of the time poikiloderma is a problem on the neck. Is that your site? Pulsed dye laser and/or IPL are the best for this. If it’s mostly red, choose pulsed...
Generally yes, the prescription 4% (USA) is more effective than the 2%. Don’t go over the 4% without discussing with a dermatologist if you live overseas. But the question is...
IPL is still effective even if you are on HRT. I have never seen any evidence to the contrary. It’s more the reverse, it’s sometimes difficult to get control of...
The risk is virtually zero as long as your eyes are covered with proper laser eye protection. These can range from sticky pads that cover the eyes and hold them...
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