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I have a mole on my arm that I would like removed

Question: I have a mole on my arm that I would like removed as soon as possible because of some family history with cancerous moles. I have had moles removed using a freezing method, but I was left with a scar. Will laser skin resurfacing used to remove a mole leave a scar? Answer: If… [Read More]

I have tons of freckles others think are cute

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Question: I have tons of freckles others think are cute, but I would love to have smooth skin with one clear tone. Will laser skin-resurfacing cause more freckles to appear since light exposure tends to create more freckles on my face? Answer: There are several potential complications associated with laser skin resurfacing. Other than a… [Read More]

I’ve had laser treatments in the past to reduce age

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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… [Read More]

I have a bothersome pocket of fat under my chin

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Question: I have a bothersome pocket of fat under my chin that no matter how much weight I lose it won’t diminish. I was told years ago that liposuction wasn’t indicated for such a small sensitive area. Can the new method called SlimLipo safely remove fat from those once too small areas like the face?… [Read More]

I have a history of gum problems such as inflammation

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Question: I have a history of gum problems such as inflammation. I want to have cheek implants to make my nose look more proportionate. Will my prior dental problems present possible complications with having cheek implant surgery? Answer: Gum problems should not preclude you from having cheek implants safely placed if that is what you… [Read More]

I have a scar on my face from where grease spattered on me

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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… [Read More]

My skin is dull and needs to look bright and healthy

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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… [Read More]

I like the shape of my nose except that the tip is turned

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Question:I like the shape of my nose except that the tip is turned upwards at a 45-degree angle. If I have the tip surgically fixed, will it alter the shape of the rest of my nose? Answer:A tip that is turned upward at a 45-degree angle can be fixed during rhinoplasty without altering the shape… [Read More]

I want the area around my eyes to look younger

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Question: I want the area around my eyes to look younger and less tired and I can’t decide between a few surgeries. What are the differences in browlifts and eyelid surgery as far as manipulation of anatomy and their overall outcome in improving the top portion of the face? Answer: When we discuss the upper… [Read More]

I hate pain of any sort and that is why I have stuck

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Question:I hate pain of any sort and that is why I have stuck with shaving rather than waxing or electrolysis. Is there a way that the pain can be reduced or eliminated during laser hair removal? Answer:I certainly cannot blame you for hating pain of any sort. We have a natural adversity to it and… [Read More]