I have a scar on my face from where grease spattered on me
Question: I have a scar on my face from where grease spattered on me when I was cooking dinner one evening. Can the uneven scarred skin be removed by dermabrasion? Answer: Scar revision of the face is a procedure that I enjoy very much but, is also a procedure with significant limitations. The results of […]
My skin is dull and needs to look bright and healthy
Question:My skin is dull and needs to look bright and healthy for my daughter’s upcoming wedding. How does microdermabrasion safely treat the skin for dullness? Answer:Microdermabrasion is an excellent treatment to brighten up your skin for your daughters wedding. I would suggest having a few microdermabrasion treatments performed before the big day as one treatment […]
I gave up smoking as a 45th birthday present for myself
Question:I gave up smoking as a 45th birthday present for myself. I am feeling fine physically, but my face is still evidence that I was as smoker. What injections or surgeries would be necessary to erase those years of smoking imprinted on my face? Answer:Congratulations on quitting smoking. You have no idea what a positive […]
I have a burn on my lower face on one side
Question: I have a burn on my lower face on one side. It is over a year old now. What procedure do you think is best for reducing this scar, dermabrasion or the laser resurfacing? Will the pinkness of the scar go away after the procedure? Answer: Scar revision for skin burns can be very […]
I had an accident about a month ago and have a large scar
Question: I had an accident about a month ago and have a large scar on my cheek as a result. Do I allow it to heal completely before coming in for a consultation? If I get scar revision surgery, can you treat my acne scars at the same time? Answer: I am very sorry to […]
I spent most of my youth in the sun and now I have some.
Question: I spent most of my youth in the sun and now I have some spots of pre-cancerous keratoses. I have been told that a chemical peel can remove this. How long must I stay out of the sun after I have had a chemical peel? Do you test the cell types afterwards to make […]