Skin Care & Dermatology Questions and Answers

The top of my thumb began peeling after wearing my boyfriend's ring, why is that?
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Is exercise required for the SmoothShapes treatment to work?
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Can Tickle Lipo tighten flabby upper arms without making them look worse?
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At 64 years old, I have flabby upper arms. Some of it has to do with my dramatic weight loss. I have lost about 40 lbs over the past several months. Can Tickle Lipo tighten my upper arms? Is there a possibility that my arms could look worse after the procedure?

Which procedure is best at tightening the skin above and below the eyes, Thermage or ThermaCool?
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Can Lipolite laser liposculpture be used to remove a back/hip lipoma?
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I have a back/hip lipoma that is approximately 8x3x2 cm. Would Lipolite be the most effective way to remove this lipoma? Or, would another type of procedure be better?

Can laser liposuction successfully remove lipomas?
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I have a lipoma in the hip/back area. It is about 8x3xx2 cm. Can the lipoma be removed with laser liposuction? If so, would this procedure be as effective as surgical removal?

Can Fraxel tighten the sun damaged skin above my knees?
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I have sun damaged skin above my knees. They are also a little saggy and have an ugly appearance. I've tried cellulize & fillers but I would like the skin tightened so that I feel comfortable wearing shorts. I am healthy & work out regularly! I cant do this with exercise. Is Fraxel the best treatment for loose/sun damaged skin above the knees?

I had Perlane injections in my nasal folds and now one side is much more pronounced than the other, is this swelling or did the doc overfill?
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My corona is discolored, how can I get the darker part the same tone as the rest?
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The part of the corona (head of penis) which is not covered by the foreskin is darker in color than the rest of the corona which is covered. How do I get the darker part the same tone as the rest?

After my 3rd IPL hair removal treatment dots appeared and scars were left behind, how can I speed up the healing process?
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I had an IPL hair removal treatment on my thighs two weeks ago. The day after the procedure dots appeared. I have had two prior treatments and this never happened. I believe I was burned during this last treatment because scars have been left behind. How can I speed up the healing process?

Does the cost of Dermal Fillers say something about the qualification of a practitioner?
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What is an approximate amount to pay for Dermal Fillers? Would a company offering a cheaper service suggest a unqualified practitioner and if so what qualifications should I look for in a cosmetic practitioner?

Why do Dermal Fillers pose a risk to those who get cold sores?
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I heard that I need to tell the specialist if I get cold sores before getting dermal filler injections in my lips. Why is this?

I am considering Restylane wrinkle filler treatment. Do I have to return the next day to have procedure checked out?
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When having an IPL treatment done, will you get an even consistency?
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When you have a FotoFacial or IPL treatment done, does the laser treat the entire face so you get an even consistency in color?

Which treatments are best for stubborn acne?
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I have a lot of acne on my face and I've tried Proactive and a bunch of other acne products (which have not worked), what other possible treatments/products could I try?

What treatments work best for acne craters?
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I have small holes on my face that are due to previous pimples. Is there an acne treatment that would help?

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

Are Dermal Fillers the best to treat lines on the forehead?
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Is this the best treatment for forehead wrinkels?

Is IPL or Laser Resurfacing the best procedure for rosacea?
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I am looking into options to reduce my rosacea symptoms (redness, scars, bumps) and to improve the appearance of my skin. I am looking at the IPL or the combo IPL+Laser.

How long do Juvederm injections last?
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How long will this last?