Category: Laser Treatments
Is Laser Hair Removal for Dark Skin Types Safe? Important Considerations Reviewed
If you have a deeper skin tone and are considering laser hair removal (LHR), you’re probably wondering: Is it safe? Will it work on my skin? The short answer is…
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Laser Treatment for Hooded Eyes: Can Nonsurgical Solutions Compare to an Upper Blepharoplasty?
What Causes Hooded Eyes? There is no single root cause of hooded eyes. Hooded Eyes are multifactorial, caused by genetic predisposition, ethnicity, and changes to the facial anatomy that occur…
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Healing from Fraxel Laser: A Step by Step Guide
Healing From Dual Laser: Post Op Care Explained If you’re about to undergo a Fraxel Dual Laser treatment, congratulations! You’re on your way to smoother, more radiant skin. While the…
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Removing Cherry Angiomas: The 5 Things Patients Ask Most
What is a Cherry Angioma Cherry angiomas are small, red to purple growths that commonly appear on the skin, often resembling a small, round bump. While these growths are generally…
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Reducing the Appearance of a MOHs Scar: How to Improve Healing and Reduce Scarring
How Can I Minimize Scarring After MOHs? Proper post operative instructions can set the stage for optimal healing and a more cosmetically pleasing end result. Protecting MOHS scars from harmful…
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Dr. Sue Ellen Cox weighs in on Best Treatments for Glowing Skin
Glowing, radiant skin has a youthful, vibrant appearance, while dull, lackluster skin can make you look tired and older. Your skin’s health is closely linked to your lifestyle—factors like stress,…
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Café Au Lait Birthmark Treatment: How to Remove Birthmarks
What is a Café Au Lait Birthmark? Café Au Lait Birthmarks (CALM for short) are well-defined tan to brown lesions that are often present at birth or appear in early…
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Venous Lake: What’s This Blue Spot on My Lip, and How Do I Treat It?
What is a Venous Lake, and How Can it be Treated? Venous lakes are a dilation of small veins that form a blue or purple growth most commonly seen on…
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Xanthelasma Removal: Treatment For Cholesterol Deposits Around the Eyes
Cholesterol Deposits Around the Eyes Explained Cholesterol deposits around the eyes, referred to as Xanthelasma, occur when deposits of cholesterol build up under the skin. This presents as harmless yellow…
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What is Rhinophyma? Q&A with Dr. Lisa Ishii
Rhinophyma is a skin disorder that causes the nose to enlarge and become red, bumpy, and bulbous. When left untreated, Rhinophyma can severely alter the shape of the nose and…
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