Fibroblast and Plasma Pen Technology. Should you try it?
It seems like almost every month a new “miracle” treatment with a new, easy, no surgery, hand held device that can fix everything pops up. We all know to be...
Your chest can look better!
I’m posting again on this because it’s summer, and more questions are coming in from patients about this. The chest area IS different. It’s skin is thinner than the face,...
For my lines and blotchiness on the chest, what would help?
I think a lot of progress has been made over the past 5 years or so to improve skin on the chest. It’s never been an area where surgery has...
Healing after Fraxel or other lighter lasers
Again… you all ask the best questions! First, your clinic should have given you both expectations and written instructions for your skincare for the first 2-4 weeks after your laser...
Pigment problems: Getting your skin back after chemotherapy
Thank you for asking this. One out of five women will develop breast cancer in this country. And many require chemotherapy. Not to mention other types of cancer. I can’t...
Are the new pico lasers better for melasma?
I’d like to say this at the start. There is no true cure for melasma… yet! We all want one, including me! Although mine has faded and is very well controlled, but...
Can skin color change?
This is a really interesting question. If you look in a dermatology textbook, there is a small section on “chromoderma.” There are several diseases that can cause the color of...
Severe melasma that doesn’t respond to treatment, and is life altering!
My heart goes out to you on this. Especially your last sentence. Many people with this problem struggle with how persistent it is, how difficult it is to make improvements...
How to treat acne, sensitive skin, and darkening
I love all of your questions and it’s so great that you are being proactive! 1. Acne and “irritable” sensitive skin. How to treat this? This is always a tough...
Skin of color and sunscreens that won’t leave you chalky.
You make a good point, and many of our patients have been frustrated with this also. I’ll make some recommendations below, but remember skin tone is very individual so you’ll...
