Are lasers safe?
On the pro side, laser treatments have helped millions of people, at this point in time, with a huge range of problems from acne scars, traumatic scars, rosacea and the...
Fraxel and hyperpigmentation.
My heart goes out to you. Fraxel, while a wonderful procedure done when done well, can cause pigment problems (usually temporary) sometimes. These problems usually occur when: The patient has...
Could a laser like the IPL spead a skin cancer?
Wow – she really misled you on this one. In fact, it’s the reverse, assuming you are under the care of dermatologist medically already. Any laser that helps to remove...
Problems with skin texture and color after a laser treatment – Pearl Fusion.
Bottom line: This laser is a “fusion” technology by Cutera (laser using a 2790nm wavelength) which unless used perfectly, in my opinion, is more likely to cause post procedure and...
Why do I prolonged redness after a Fraxel laser treatment for acne scarring?
Ok, so a couple of thoughts, but everyone please remember that it really helps me help you if you tell me exactly which laser. Fraxel makes the original erbium laser,...
Is it safe to swim (in a pool or otherwise) after lasers?
No, it’s NOT okay to swim in a chlorinated pool or any water a day or two later. You are spending time and money on your skin and hope to...
To the doctor in the Czech Republic……
Hello Martin, thank you for reading. In my opinion, you will have far more flexibility to treat many different conditions ranging from sun damage, to excisions, to scars, to wrinkles,...
For melasma, if I’m Indian, which laser would be best?
Often a laser is NOT the best option for melasma, especially if it’s mild. Topical treatment with special high zinc sunscreens, 4% hydroquione preparations, antioxidants, light peels (done by someone...
Will menopause help my really resistent case of melasma?
Since melasma is caused, as far as we know, by a combination of female hormones (mostly estrogen) and UV light/sunlight, melasma tends to get better or disappear after menopause. I’ve...
To the reader who wrote in about eye protection with lasers.
Just to be very clear. Patients’ eyes should ALWAYS be protected when using laser devices. And, patients’ eyes are always protected in our office. We use both external shields and...
