Monthly Archives: March 2009
Which is the best wrinkle filler for the lip lines, marionette lines etc?
There is no best filler. It really depends on what is best for you in terms of your biology and your needs. The “best filler” will depend on many factors including: 1. The length of time the filler will last. … Continue reading
I have a brown mark or a mole on my face. What can i do about it?
First, it needs to be examined thoroughly for possible cancer risks. If there is any likelihood of cancer it will have to be biopsied and taken care of.If it is not malignant then it can be cosmetically taken care of … Continue reading
Can you treat warts with laser?
Yes we can treat warts with laser.Generally people come to us with the tough to treat resistant warts. Generally most people will have tried a variety of treatments before they have come to us. Most warts are classified as “common … Continue reading
Is it possible to get tattoo removal for lips or the eye brow?
Yes it is possible. A few things need to be clarified.1. You need to be treated with a q-switch laser (Alex, Ruby or Nd-yag).2. You will require multiple treatments3. On a few occasions, there is a paradoxical darkening that occurs … Continue reading
Guide to Laser Resurfacing
How is Laser Resurfacing Performed? Laser skin resurfacing uses a carbon dioxide (CO2) laser to remove skin layers by vaporization rather than with chemicals or a sanding device. Dr Shah is able to specify the amount of energy transmitted to … Continue reading
How can I increase collagen production?
As you age the following things take place in your skin:1. The amount of collagen produced is diminished and the type of collagen changes from a more youthful type of collagen to an older type of collagen. The production of … Continue reading
How do I choose the best CO2 laser treatment?
Is there a difference between the UltraPulse CO2 laser /Fraxel repair /Pixel /Mixto/DOT lasers? I’m confused by all the different names and think the doctor will try to sell me on whatever machine he has- without it necessarily being the … Continue reading
What is a Obagi Blue Peel?
Obagi is a company that was founded by a dermatologist. Its main products use a retin-a and hyrdoquinone product line that allow for good penetration of the product. The Blue peel is a TCA peel that uses a blue dye … Continue reading
What’s the best laser for hair removal?
What to look for in laser hair removal?Laser hair removal has come a long way since the first laser for hair removal received FDA clearance in the mid 1990’s. Older generation lasers were slow, very painful and worked only on … Continue reading
How do I get rid of forehead wrinkles?
“People always say I look angry or worried because I have wrinkles on my forehead. Which wrinkle treatments will get rid of these forehead lines?”Different forehead wrinkles require different treatment modalitiesForehead wrinkle treatment depends on the underlying cause and extent … Continue reading
