Q: I had laser light therapy for facial redness and veins showing on my face due to Rosacea. The veins now appear darker and more visible than they were before. Is this normal if this procedure was done 2 days ago? if so when will the redness go away for the desired result?
A: Yes, exaggerated [...]
I’ve read about injecting Botox to cause muscle atrophy around the jaw lines hence making your face to appear slimmer or less square. How effective and safe is the procedure?
I do not perform Botox in this region. Best person to check with would be a plastic surgeon.
- Dr. Wright
I just got a facial, my last one was over 6 years ago. Should there be a regularity to how often I get a facial? Also, what kind of facial is best for overall skin health?
You can have facials as often as you like as long as they are not irritating your skin.
It would probably [...]
I have very fair skin with freckles, and would like to get a chemical peel to lighten the freckles and even out my skin. What particulat peel or chemicals should I look for?
With fair skin, one has to be careful with peels. Lighterpeels will be OK in experienced hands. Sometimes, certain parts of the face [...]
What can I do to help with the side effects of this condition?
Any scar can be hard to treat. Some peels and bleaching agents can be helpful to lighten the scar.
- Dr. Wright
How can I tell if spots on my face are Sun Spots or something else?
Most likely theses spots are sun spots. There are flat, darker than your normal skin color. They will vary in size. They won’t have any scaling. Borders are round. They are uniform in color.
Ones to be concerned about:
1. Irregular borders
2. Within [...]
There are many variables that determine how many sessions one needs.
Here are some of them:
1. Type of laser
2. Patient tolerance to treatments – if one can’t tolerate a higher setting then it will take many more sessions.
3. Individual response to laser
4. Skin color – the darker the skin the more conservative you will have to [...]
The corners of my mouth look turned down, like I’m frowning or unhappy, when I am not showing any expression. Can lip injections help turn the corners of my mouth up?
Both dermal fillers and Botox can flatten the corners of your lips and get rid of the down-turned mouth.
- Dr. Wright
The freckles on my face multiplied and have now formed what looks like a very large freckle, while I was pregnant, and it didn’t go away. What is this and is there anything I can do?
What you are describing sounds like melasma which is an unique pigment condition that is hormone driven. Melasma once activated [...]
Could Latisse help me regrow eyebrows? Or does it only work on eyelashes?
Latisse is only FDA approved for eyelashes, but we know from having had our patients and employees try it that is does work for eyebrows as well!
- Dr. Wright
What affect do birth control pills have on acne?
In many cases, acne is related to hormonal changes in the body. Birth control pills can help to regulate changes in hormones and thereby have an effect on your acne condition.
- Dr. Wright
I’ve heard that laser resurfacing can be dangerous for people with darker complexions. Is this true? Are there any laser treatments that are safe for people of color?
The short answer is that the safety of a laser resurfacing depends on how dark the skin type is and what type of resurfacing is being undertaken. For [...]
Is there a product that can be used on lips to reduce the brown spot on the bottom lip that is cause by sun damage?
That sound like something you have a doctor look at. It could be sun damage or it could be a precancerous or cancerous change.
- Dr. Wright
Can the same lotions treat both eczema and mild to moderate plaque psoriasis? I have gotten a lotion form a family member that uses if for eczema. Would the same lotion work on my plaque psoriasis?
You really shouldn’t share lotions and creams of family or friends. However the steroid lotions we use for eczema also [...]
Is microdermabrasion the best treatment for blackheads and whiteheads?
Mircodermabrasion can help with blackheads and whiteheads. A good skin regimen is also needed to keep the skin young and fresh. It is an important part of a good acne program.
- Dr. Wright
