Laser Hair Removal: how to get rid of unwanted hair without damaging your skin.
By Robert S. Bader, M.D., Dermatologist |
There are so many devices that can reduce unwanted hair. Which is the best? Which is the most comfortable? In short, there is no single best device for everyone. For dark-skinned individuals, the Nd:YAG is the safest. For others, there are many options, but in most cases, lasers are more effective than intense pulsed light…
Quick Fixes: Lunchtime procedures with NO downtime.
By Robert S. Bader, M.D., Dermatologist |
There are so many things that can be done in under an hour with virtually no downtime! You asked, so let me give you some options, some obvious and some not so. Toxins: Botox, Dysport, Xeomin to reduce movement of muscles that cause wrinkles. The frown lines, crow’s feet, and forehead furrows are the most…
PRP: IS IT WORTH ALL THE HYPE?
By Robert S. Bader, M.D., Dermatologist |
Celebreties are raving about it, doctors are promoting it for many things, but is it really worth the hype? In short, PRP is not FDA approved for anu Dermatologic or Cosmetic indication. There are several small studies that concluded that there is benefit when treating androgenic alopecia. That being said, larger, well-designed studies are needed….
SINGLE TREATMENT TATTOO REMOVAL: IT IS NOW POSSIBLE TO REMOVE TATTOOS IN A SINGLE TREATMENT SESSION
By Robert S. Bader, M.D., Dermatologist |
Tattoo removal is costly and requires 4-6 laser treatment sessions. A recent study has shown that if one has 4 Alexandrite laser treatments performed 20 minutes apart in a single session, 61% can expect complete clearing of their black, green, and blue tattoos with no increased risk for scarring. Although relatively new, this treatment protocol…