Is it safe to have my aesthetician use a Lamp robe?
No, it's NOT safe but not for the reason you might think. To remove something on the skin safely, you have to make an accurate diagnosis first. Aestheticians do not have any medical degree whatsoever....
View ArticleA question about who would be good to see in India?
Thank you for writing. At the end of the Regional Guide of Cosmetic Dermatologists for the U.S., I also have some International referrals. Please check there first. We are working on a separate guide...
View ArticleWho would be a good doctor in the Chicago area?
Thank you! Learn more about great dermatologists in your area by visiting our Regional Guide to Excellent Cosmetic Dermatologists. Dr. B I
View ArticleHow can I find a good dermatologist in South Carolina?
Dear readers, we have a Regional Guide to Excellent Dermatologists on this site and I just attended the Laser Controversies conference and will be adding a number of names in the next week so check...
View ArticleHow to talk to your doctor about filler problems after a treatment!
Dear readers, I hear you, treatments do not always go perfectly even in the best of circumstances. So assuming you've done your homework and picked a doctor or nurse injector who is reputable and...
View ArticlePersistent bumps (lips) and problems years after Restylane or another HA.
Dear Jennifer, I hope you don't mind my answering here because you're not identifiable and I think others are having this problem also. To my knowledge, this can happen in three different situations....
View ArticleBad results with filler? How do I fix this?
Generally, if your smile lines that run from the nose to the mouth are gone, she either put too much in or placed it poorly not respecting natural anatomical boundaries. Hyaluronidase (the enzyme that...
View ArticleWhen to see a dermatologist about a skin problem?
Dear Readers - I know that not all of you have access to a skin doctor. There are still many countries and areas in the U.S. where they are in short supply. Having said that though, sometimes it...
View ArticleHow long does it take for Botox/Dysport/Xeomin to wear off??
Dear Readers: Please, please, please..........do not rely just on the web for a referral to a doctor. Very sketchy doctors (check the board certification at AAD.org. ) with minimal skills can put...
View ArticleA problem with Juvederm?
Hmmmmm.... something doesn't add up here because most or all of the Juvederm would be gone by now. Please make sure you go back to the dermatologist who injected the product. If you weren't injected...
View ArticleWhy not to do extractions on your face yourself!
Okay .........so I completely understand the temptation to do this. But here's why you really don't want to! Finding a good doctor.You can cause infections that then need a doctor's visit, culture...
View ArticleHow do I choose the international doctors on the recommended list?
First - for those who don't realize it - there is a list (not perfect of course) of both Board Certified U.S. and International dermatologists who do a significant amount of aesthetic dermatology....
View ArticleCan you recommend a good dermatologist for me?
Thanks for writing Siridyal - we have a regional guide to excellent dermatologists here. Sadly, we can't guarantee that the office might not have changed, or that you will love that particular...
View ArticleHelp finding good doctors here and in other countries
Thank you! I'm linking you to our international resources or U.S. resources but I can't vouch for everyone here personally. These are all doctors who go to international meetings like IMCAS...
View ArticleRequests for consultations with me.
As you all know, I truly wish I could answer every question and help all of you figure out good skin in this crazy time, with such an explosion of products and technology. Sadly, I just can't do that...
View ArticleToo much Voluma in the upper cheek area causing problems!
Yikes - that sounds very unpleasant! I'm assuming that the "sausage" problem is clearly visible when you smile and that the doctors can see it also. Here are some things that may help and to think...
View ArticleWhat are the ethics of dermatologists and plastic surgeons compounding their...
I'm glad you raised this issue. I think it comes down to the quality of the product (and the lab or pharmacy making it), the price and clarity/transparency of the way this is presented to you - the...
View ArticleReader feedback on specific dermatologists
Dear Readers, Friends and Collegues. I really appreciate feedback from all you on all sorts of topics from your dermatologists (both positive and negative), to various devices, procedures, skincare...
View ArticleMy dermatologist says one thing and you say another. What should I think?
Happy you wrote! There always the SKILL of the doctor and the POTENTIAL of the technology. While it’s true that KTPs can cause, if not done well, little grooves or divits……the chance of that...
View ArticleHow much filler is too much for one treatment session.
LIMIT SYRINGES OR VIALS DONE IN ONE SESSION TO 1-3 TOTAL unless you know the doctor/nurse well and have a high level of trust.Here’s why it’s always a good idea to work slowly. When a doctor or nurse...
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