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A complication of the Cutera Pearl Fractional!

Dr. Irwin
October 20, 2012
Sadly, many fractional lasers are not well engineered and then there are some that are fabulous.  Also, the person operating the laser may or may not be experienced.  And, sometimes...

Are lasers okay for melasma? IPL or Fraxel?

Dr. Irwin
August 25, 2012
Unfortunately, the answer is usually neither for this.   Both IPL and Fraxel can make melasma worse especially if you are a darker skin type.  If you are still interested in laser treatment, please go only...

Does Fraxel or any laser thin the skin?

Dr. Irwin
August 25, 2012
Most of the time, the reverse is true.  Most lasers actually help the skin to build skin up by increasing collagen in the dermis, among other things.   Also see the info on each individual...
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