How effective is laser to tighten the stomach?
Dr. Michel Moutran,
Plastic Surgery
- Laser is a heating technology available for internal application (laser liposuction) or external application. The idea behind it is that by heating some specific part of the skin (the dermis) you will... Read More
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How can laser burns be treated?
Dr. Rania Mousa,
General Medicine
- Unfortunately, burns can be part of the risk of laser hair removal. It is very important that you and the Dr. that performs the laser, or if you have done it at an aesthetician's, then consult a ... Read More
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How long after laser session for rosacea will I start noticing a positive difference on my face? Its been 6 days and my face is still red.
Dr. Rola Al Dhaybi,
Dermatology
- It depends on what has been used for the treatment. Sometimes a difference is noticed within first days with decrease of redness then the vessels regenerate so the improvement is noticed less. Some la... Read More
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What is the difference between Nd:Yag and Ktp laser and IPL? Which is better for rosacea/couperose?
Dr. Rola Al Dhaybi,
Dermatology
- ND:Yag and KTP are true lasers that have a specific wavelength, IPL is a flashlamp, it is not a laser. The lasers target a certain depth and depending on the type of vessels to be treated they are cho... Read More
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How many laser sessions will a Rosacea patient need to notice a difference?
Dr. Rola Al Dhaybi,
Dermatology
- Lasers will not make the redness of rosacea disappear completely. They can make it decrease by a certain percentage and they can make the pimples associated with some kinds of rosacea disappear. For s... Read More
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I have white skin and dark hair on my legs. What type of Laser machine would be the most efficient, safe, fast and less painful for me?
Dr. Rola Al Dhaybi,
Dermatology
- Diode is the best in your case. There are different machines that exist but some of them are better than others especially the ones made in western countries.
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I have freckles under my eyes, I used AHA lightening gel & sun screen, it was effective but after I stopped using it, they came back again. Are there more effective, safer and durable products?
2 Answers
Dr. Rola Al Dhaybi,
Dermatology
- Freckles are known to recur after sun exposure. So far there is no definitive treatment. Avoid sun exposure and use sunscreen every 2 hours when exposed. At end of summer you can re-use the lightening... Read More
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What to take or what to do not to grow hair in my armpits? Is there any medicine for that?
Dr. Ghassan Nawfal,
Surgery
- Laser sessions can take care of the problem for you. You may need 4 or 5 sessions for that.
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What kind of surgeries? Is laser safe to remove my freckles given that I have had them since I was a child. How much does a laser session cost?
Dr. Salim Saab,
Otolaryngology (Ent)
- Surgical excision can be done if laser is the choice. Book an appointment with a Dermatologist.
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