WHEN it comes to treating aging skin around the eyes, laser resurfacing can often trump surgery, according to Dr. Michael McGuire, a Los Angeles plastic surgeon and president of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons. “If the skin is mildly wrinkled and/or pigmented, the laser can be a good option,” he said, adding that he [...]
Skin that that feels almost like sandpaper often has a dull, muddy complexion. This is caused by a buildup of dead skin that stays on the surface for for long periods of time—too long.
It’s important to rev up your natural shedding process to remove dead skin and expose fresh skin. A prescription topical retinoid, glycolic [...]
Those ugly stretch marks don’t have to be permanent…
Stretch marks, or striea, are linear dermal tears or scars that occur when the skin is subjected to progressive stretching.
Stretch marks are scars on the skin and for many years, there have been few effective treatments. Many try to avoid the issue altogether by using cocoa butter [...]
Despite the fact that both deep chemical peels and laser resurfacing treatments offer similar end results, it’s important to talk to your doctor about your skin type and skin concerns to determine which treatment is best for you.
Both focus on regenerating the skin and improving fine lines, wrinkles and texture, but the way each works [...]
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Laser treatments are typically performed by a doctor-supervised esthetician. While devices used for skin tightening do vary in method, they all expect to achieve similar results. These procedures usually are performed in monthly treatments and results can be seen gradually over several months. Since the improvement is gradual, it is recommended that a [...]
Palomars Starlux 2940 vs. C02 Ablation Lasers
Cosmetic dermatology, plastic surgeons, medical spas and their patients will be hearing more and more about fractional skin resurfacing technologies like ActiveFX, DeepFX, Starlux 1540, Starlux 2940, Fraxel Repair.
To grasp the significance of these new laser skin resurfacing devices some minor understanding of the technologies of cosmetic laser [...]
Fractional CO2 laser ablation has grown in popularity as an alternative for some to traditional plastic surgery. What do Cosmetic Dermatologists want to know about C02 fractional treatments?
Treating Specific Conditions:
1. Reliants Ultrapulse DeepFx is best for deep vertical lip (smokers) lines, deep and moderate wrinkles, and acne scars. Ultrapulse DeepFx treats deep and stimulates more [...]
