What is the recovery like after a laser skin resurfacing?
Question: What is the recovery like after a laser skin resurfacing procedure? Answer: The recovery from laser skin resurfacing will vary depending upon the type of laser which is used to perform the procedure. If the laser being used is a fractionated laser, such as Fraxel Restore, then the recovery period takes a few days. During […]
I’ve been reading up online about laser skin resurfacing
Question:I’ve been reading up online about laser skin resurfacing. I’m a little confused, since I’ve read about CO2 lasers, Fraxel lasers, Dot lasers, etc. What might be the best laser skin resurfacing treatment for a 42-year-old woman with freckles and sun damage on the face, neck, and décolletage? Answer:I have a great deal of experience […]
I would like dermabrasion of my upper chest
Question:I would like dermabrasion of my upper chest. I have a lot of freckles from the sun, but worse, I have wrinkles that show at my cleavage. Will dermabrasion successfully remove the spots and wrinkles on my chest or would a different procedure be better? Answer:I would not suggest dermabrasion to your upper chest. Dermabrasion […]
What type of laser skin resurfacing do you offer?
Question:What type of laser skin resurfacing do you offer? I want a procedure with the least down time but the most cosmetic effect (of course!). Answer:Your request is one that all of my patients wrestle with. The search is on for the laser that delivers fantastic results for minimal downtime. In my opinion, the Fraxel […]
I’m a 38-year-old woman and I’ve been considering getting
Question:I’m a 38-year-old woman and I’ve been considering getting dermabrasion to help treat my sun damage. I’m concerned about the discomfort I’ll experience though. Is dermabrasion a very painful procedure? Answer:Dermabrasion for skin damage is a painful procedure and is best performed under some sort of mild sedation and local anesthetic blocks. I have been […]
My pregnancy has been a blessed and beautiful time
Question:My pregnancy has been a blessed and beautiful time, but I am looking forward to getting back in shape. One problem that I am worried about reversing all the stretch marks that have formed on my belly. Can fat injections be used to smooth out my stretch marks? Answer:Stretch marks are one of the more […]
I’ve had laser treatments in the past to reduce age
Question:I’ve had laser treatments in the past to reduce age spots appearing around my hairline. How will the Fraxel laser system better treat my age spots than other lasers like the CO2 system? Answer:There are many laser treatments designed to treat age spots. The type of laser treatment which will work best for you will […]
After years of tanning, my skin is rough in areas all over
Question: After years of tanning, my skin is rough in areas all over my body. I have heard of chemical peels used for uneven texture and tone on the face. Can a chemical peel be applied to other areas such as the back? Answer: Many of our clients who come to Renu Med Spa and […]
Lasers 101
I was reading through some of our older posts and noticed that I reference many different lasers that we use and was thinking that it might be confusing to you as the reader to know which one does what? So Here is a little Laser 101: Laser Hair Removal: We started with the FDA approved […]
New Skin for the New Year – part three!
With my skin freshly exfoliated from my microdermabrasion last week, I decided it was time to take the plunge and have a Fraxel laser treatment. My goal being to remove some sun damage before it has a chance to turn into skin cancer (I was a sun worshipper, tanning blanket and all), reduce fine lines, […]