The amount of CO2 treatments needed depends primarily on two things – what your goal is and how much repair you need (age and sun damage). For example, if you are 40, and are trying to correct some fine wrinkling...
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Tag: Fraxel laser
Here are several ideas for increasing your “glow” – some are easier and some more difficult. All these strategies increase cell turnover rate and build collagen. Use Renova (Retin A, Tazorac, Retinol 1.0%….etc.) or another version of a retinoid (vitamin...
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On the blog, this question gets asked frequently. Your doctor who is doing the procedure should clarify this for you! Logically, the more downtime or skin resurfacing needed, the longer you would wait to restart. In our office, it might...
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It’s possible to turn that clock back quite a bit. Here are my votes: Make sure your daily products are working in your favor. You need at least a high zinc sunscreen every morning, a retinoid cream every evening and a high...
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Has the summer sun left you with some brown spots? You may wondering about the lasers that treat those pigmented areas. The original Fraxel (erbium 1550 nm) excels at treating mild to moderate acne scarring, improving texture and pore size (a little),...
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We all have things about our faces that we want to improve. For some, it’s sagging. For others, redness. For most of us who have had a fair amount of sun in our lives, it’s brown spots . Brown spots...
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Both lasers and peels rejuvenate and refresh your skin, but patients are often confused about which treatment is best for them. So which treatment is right for you? Chemical peels are a good option if you are looking for a...
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This is sometimes referred to as hooding. There are several nonsurgical options and, of course, the surgical one – an upper lid blepharoplasty. For just mild hooding, either eyelid Thermage or eyelid Fraxel. Special small tips are used for this. Thermage...
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Maybe this is the year to prioritize your skin more? A couple of thoughts. Use a sunscreen on your face, neck and chest every morning even if it’s not sunny or you’re usually inside. Why? Think of that carpet where...
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Here are several ideas for increasing your “glow” – some are easier and some more difficult. All these strategies increase cell turnover rate and build collagen. Use Renova (Retin A, Tazorac, Retinol 1.0%….etc.) or another version of a retinoid (vitamin...
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