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Dr. Allison Pontius in Laser Skin Resurfacing on June 30th
Question: I have some broken capillaries at the tops of my cheeks. Can these be treated with the laser and is it safe given so close to my eyes? Answer:
Broken capillaries on the top of the cheeks are commonly treated with the pulse dye laser. We use eye protection and we do not use the laser immediately adjacent to the eyes. But if it is on the cheek area, it should be fine for treatment with the pulse dye laser. Posted by
Dr. Allison Pontius in Laser Skin Resurfacing on June 29th
Question: Is a laser preferred treatment for unwanted facial veins or is there something better? Answer:
Yes, the pulse dye laser is the preferred treatment for spider veins on the face. The pulse dye laser targets the blood vessels directly without damaging the overlying skin and works quite well for facial spider veins. Posted by
Dr. Allison Pontius in Laser Skin Resurfacing on June 28th
Question: I am interested in resurfacing and am wondering if there is one type of laser considered the best or are there different lasers used for different problems? Answer:
Regarding laser resurfacing, there are many different types of lasers that can be used. We typically use non-invasive lasers, such as the Smooth-Beam, GentleLase, or the Pulse Dye Laser. However, the Carbon Dioxide Laser is an option for severe skin damage or wrinkling. So it is best to have a consultation to review these different options and what your particular concerns are and direct you to the appropriate laser. Posted by
Dr. Allison Pontius in Laser Skin Resurfacing on June 27th
Question: Is laser resurfacing safe on rosacea? Answer:
Rosacea is best treated with the V-Beam or pulse dye laser. This is a laser that passes through the overlying skin and targets especially the redness and broken blood vessels common in rosacea. Laser resurfacing may actually cause a flare-up of rosacea given the inflammation to the overlying skin. It depends on how severe your rosacea is. If you are looking to treat that alone, I would use the pulse dye laser. If you are looking to treat wrinkling and sun damage and are trying to do a laser resurfacing for those issues, I would have a discussion as to whether this is the best treatment for you given the rosacea. Posted by
Dr. Allison Pontius in Laser hair Removal on June 26th
Question: I am a fair-skinned blonde female. Am I a good candidate for laser hair removal? Answer:
Being fair-skinned is advantageous for laser hair removal; however, if your hair is blonde, the laser will not work and electrolysis would be a better option. The laser does not work on blonde or gray hair but it does work well on dark hair. Posted by
Dr. Allison Pontius in Laser hair Removal on June 25th
Question: I had a few laser hair removal sessions a few years ago. I probably did not do as many as I was supposed to. It seems like it thinned out the hair but did not permanently remove it. Can I resume my sessions now? Will I need fewer sessions than someone just starting out? Answer:
Yes, it would be fine to resume your sessions now ensuring that you had pigmented or dark-colored hair. The laser does not work for gray or blonde hair. Hairs that are in the growth cycle are usually removed permanently, but hairs that are not currently in the active growth cycle when treated with the laser tend to become more fine with each treatment. Likely this is what happened to you. Now you still have hair but it is finer than it was originally. And yes, you would likely need fewer sessions to complete the hair removal process than someone just starting out. Posted by
Dr. Allison Pontius in Injectable Fillers on June 24th
Question: Can fillers be used to plump up aged-looking hands? Answer:
Yes, we often treat aged-looking hands with fillers such as Radiesse which helps provide more volume between the skin and the underlying veins of the hands. Posted by
Dr. Allison Pontius in Injectable Fillers on June 23rd
Question: Are fillers effective in treating hollows around the eyes? Answer:
Yes, fillers particularly Restylane, are very effective for treating hollowness under the eyes. This is something we do very often and we have been very happy with the results. Posted by
Dr. Allison Pontius in Chemical Peels on June 22nd
Question: Are chemical peels effective in treating actinic keratoses? Answer:
Some deep chemical peels can remove pre-malignant changes in the skin. However, with actinic keratoses being pre-malignant, it is usually best to biopsy and have this evaluated by a pathologist to ensure that no skin cancer is present rather than treating it solely with a chemical peel. Posted by
Dr. Allison Pontius in Chemical Peels on June 21st
Question: I have always had horrible acne and now I have horrible acne scars. I am very pale with sensitive skin and I would like to know if a chemical peel would be safe for me and if it would help with acne scars? Answer:
The combination of active acne with acne scarring is difficult to treat because the active acne is causing ongoing inflammation in the area. Having both you would not be a good candidate at this time for the combination therapy using dermabrasion, laser and chemical peel. You could possibly tolerate a light chemical peel but we are more likely going to treat you with topicals to treat the acne, such as Retin-A or possibly Triple Action Cream (with Hydro-Quinone, Retin-A and a light steroid). |
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