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Friday, December 18, 2009

Can collagen injections work on facial scars such as chicken pox scars? The old pock marks really bother me.

Successful treatment of acne scars usually involves using several different techniques, layered on top of one another. For instance, deep acne scars may require subcision (to raise the deepest part of the scar), filler (to further plump up the scar and return it to normal skin level), and light resurfacing, to smooth out any skin texture irregularities around the acne scar. By using a combination treatment approach, I have been able to achieve results impossible to attain by using any one method alone.
For the final light resurfacing step, I have been particularly impressed by the results of the Fraxel/Mixto laser systems. I have been using these lasers in my office since it came on the market, and I find it to be an indispensable tool for management of acne scars and other scars.
After one treatment with a combination Fraxel/Mixto laser systems, the texture of the skin is remarkably improved, and the acne scars are substantially diminished in appearance.

Labels: Artesense, Evolence, Laser Peel, Laser Resurfacing, Lasers

Tuesday, August 25, 2009

Whitish bumps after a Laser Resurfacing treatment

Whitish bumps after any resurfacing laser treatment can be several things. The most common are milia. These are retention cysts after injury to the skin and will generally resolve on their own without any scarring other other problems.

Rarely and more seriously whitish bumps can also represent either fungal infection or bacterial infection. In these cases, medical treatment is necessary as scarring can occur. It is best to have the physician who performed your treatment examine your face as soon as possible to determine the best course of treatment, if any. If they are milia, there is no way to avoid getting them, but they tend not to be a long term problem.

Labels: Fraxel, Laser Peel, Laser Resurfacing

Saturday, May 9, 2009

Dermatoses Papulosa Nigra

Dermatoses Papulosa Nigra: These little black or dark brown bumps that usually appear on dark skin, and start out as little freckles under the eyes and on the top of the cheekbones. They can grow in clusters, and tend to run in families.

Electrocautery or hot iron tip can be used to melt these right off. Carbon Dioxide or Erbium Lasers are very useful for a clean treatment.

Labels: Dermatoses Papulosa Nigra, Laser Peel, Laser Resurfacing, Lasers

Thursday, April 16, 2009

Laser Peel’s the most popular part of our clinic

We perform laser peels for "benign epidermal pigmented lesions and rough texture". These are those irritating brown marks that people find annoying with some rough skin. We use an amazingly powerful technology from Hoya Conbio called the Medlite C6 laser which allows for an ideal light based peel. We use a particular wavelength called the 532 nm light (Green Light) that is suited for lighter skin types.

The advantage of this peel compared to IPL (which a lot of spas and clinics use) is that it does not leave any residual pigment behind that is left after 5 or 6 IPL treatments. 532nm can remove any light pigmentation effectively. We usually find that couples of sessions are enough for the treatment. Once the treatment is done a mild redness is left on the skin for 4 days. This can be nicely covered up with mineral make up. The brown spots start to lift and flake off over a period of 7 to 10 days with small crusts. It is no touch treatment.

In our practice these laser peels are even more popular than Botox or fillers. This laser peel requires maintenance once or twice a year. We prefer a real laser to an IPL. It is a much more effective treatment.

Labels: Brown Spots, IPL, Laser Peel, Lasers, Pigment Spots


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