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Posted by 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.


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