Questions And Answers from the Professionals

Is Microdermabrasion suitable for Indian skins?
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Is Microdermabrasion suitable for Indian skins?

Autoimmune issues and SkinTyte
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I see many references to SkinTyte being contraindicated in Autoimmune Disease. Huge number of women have Autoimmune Thyroid Disease, including me. Can I use SkinTyte, why or why not? Hx Hashimotos, and treated Graves in Oct with I 131. Thanks

Used Cosmelan during 1st trimest of pregnancy
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Hi, need help! I'm 19 weeks pregnant now and during my 1st trimester, I used cosmelan and safriderm cremes for almost 6 weeks. I'm so scared if these had an effect on my baby? What to do?

Should I be worried about albumin in Botox?
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I know albumin is a human blood derivative - could I possibly get infected with bloodborne dieases? I am worried because I receive botox for hyperhidrosis and it has helped me, but I am now worried about the risk of contracting something from it.

I'm wondering why none of the doctors are promoting skintyte when the pictures on this site look so impressive
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I'm wondering why none of the doctors are promoting skintyte when the pictures on this site look so impressive...Is there a better alternative?

Salacylic acid and lactic acid peels in breastfeeding
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I just had a deep peel with lactic and salicylic acid and I am breastfeeding a 14month old. Did I do damage? I didn't even think about it being damaging!

Can a teenager get acne treatment?
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Can a teenager get acne laser treatment?

Juvederm still a big lump
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I had juvederm injected on both sides of my face - cheeks and marionette lines, my right side is still swollen and a great big lump of juvederm is sitting at my cheek - this was injected in December - should I have it disolved - red and sore.

What can I do about skin damage from tanning beds?
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I used to tan outdoors and in the tanning bed quite heavily as a teenager and into my twenties. I'm no in my thirties and am regretting all this. What type of treatments are available that can help with the sun spots, freckles and wrinkles?

Pulsed Dye Laser and biracial infant
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Infant born to white female, black male has large port wine stain on cheek, side of nose, and inside corner of eye. CT scan showed it as superficial. Will the procedure fade and/or remove the stain if treatment begins in infancy? Life is hard enough!

Can restylane be used to treat puffy eyes?
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Can Restylane be used on eyes? I am 42 years old and I have puffy bags around my eyes. I thought I would need to have the fat removed but was told to use a filler instead. What is best option for filler type.

How long does Botox last?
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How long will the results last, and is there anything I can do to make results last longer? Does having botox repeatedly affect how long it lasts?

Which facial filler lasts the longest?
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Of all the dermal fillers on the market, which works the best?

Can botox travel once it is injected?
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I've heard horror stories about how botox can travel and cause unwanted eyelid drooping, muscle spasms, numbness, etc. Is there any merit to these concerns?

Can Botox be injected under the armpits for excessive sweating?
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Does this work? If not are their alternatives?

What dermal fillers can be injected underneath the eyes?
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underneath my eyes are sunken in. i have had my own fat moved around and injected to puff out under my eye; what eles is available for me to do?

Does Fotofacial/IPL treatments cause cancer?
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Have studies been done to show whether IPL or other light-based skin rejuvenation procedures raise the likelihood of melanoma?

How long does it take for the effects of Radiesse to begin to fade?
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My wife got Radiesse 2 wks ago and is unhappy with the results. I've read that it will last 1 yr. Does it fade gradually or is it the same for 1 yr? Will it continue to go down over the next couple months or is she stuck with this result for the ye

How can I get rid of a black spot from acne?
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I have a dark spot on my face resulting from acne. How can I treat it?

Under eye hollowness
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Can dermal fillers be used under the eyes to lessen the hollowness? If not, is there anything that can be used? Thank you.