What are the Benefits of Fraxel Laser Treatment?
Today’s skincare treatments are a testament to the advancements that have been made by medical science and technology in recent years. Many new treatments have appeared during this time, providing plastic surgeons with easier, safer, and more effective ways to solve patient concerns. One of these is the revolutionary Fraxel laser resurfacing treatment, which is […]
I never thought I would start to wear turtlenecks
Question: I never thought I would start to wear turtlenecks to hide my neck but I do! How dramatically improved can I expect my neck to be after a necklift? Can I throw my turtlenecks away? Answer: If you are truly self conscious about the appearance of your neck, then it is likely that you […]
Will laser skin resurfacing even out the skin tone?
Question:I used to have beautiful skin and those days are gone. My facial skin looks blemished all of the time. Will laser skin resurfacing even out the skin tone? Will it make my skin look younger? Answer:At Renu Med Spa and Plastic Surgery we use a few different modalities to help with facial skin discoloration and improving […]
The best treatment if you have really deep lines
Question:What is the best treatment if you have really deep lines all over your face? Answer:If you truly have deep lines all over your face, it sounds as if you have a significant amount of damage to your skin. Individuals with deep lines all over their face tend to have had a great deal of […]
Is laser skin resurfacing safe for dark skin?
Question:Is laser skin resurfacing safe for dark skin? Answer:Darker pigmented skin is difficult to treat with laser skin resurfacing but, with the newer Fraxel lasers skin resurfacing can be performed more safely. Fractionated lasers treat about 20% of the skin at each laser skin resurfacing session. The skin recovers from the laser resurfacing procedure by […]
I am interested in getting the laser skin resurfacing
Question: I love photography and I hike a lot to get good pictures of flowers, bugs and interesting rocks on the microscale. I have a great camera for close-ups. About a month ago I took a close-up of my face and it looked like the craters of the moon when I expanded it on my […]
Is a laser peel the same thing as laser resurfacing?
Question: Is a laser peel the same thing as laser resurfacing? Answer: A laser peel is a mild form of laser skin resurfacing. A laser peel was a term coined by one of the laser companies that created a program with their laser that provided a superficial peel of the skin rather than the more […]
What treatment(s) are best for treating wrinkles?
Question:What facial rejuvenation treatment(s) do you recommend to treat wrinkles stemming from years of smoking? Answer:The first and most important thing that I recommend to my patients to treat facial wrinkles caused by years of smoking is to STOP SMOKING! After that, I have several different approaches to facial wrinkles depending upon the depth of […]
Do laser treatments work on the thin skin beneath the eyes?
Question: I have creases and smaller wrinkles below my eyes. Do laser treatments work on the thin skin beneath the eyes? I have permanent crow’s feet that I would like removed at the same time if possible. Answer: Laser skin resurfacing is an effective method to reduce excess and creased skin below the eyes. If […]
Can you clarify the different lasers used for skin resurfacing?
Question: I’m considering laser skin resurfacing to even out my complexion and smooth out some fine lines on my face. The more research I do in terms of the different lasers such as the UltraPulse CO2 or the Pixel, the more confused I am. Can you clarify? Answer: Nothing changes quicker in cosmetic surgery as […]