Question 1

is there evidence that cosmetic lasers increase your risk of cancer?

Accepted Answer

No: None of the cosmetic lasers has been linked to increased risk of developing skin cancer. In fact, some skin cancers are treated with ablative lasers that are also used in cosmetic situations.

Question 2

moles were removed via cosmetic laser.  some came back and were excised.  pathology showed dysplasia.  can laser cause false appearance of dysplasia?

Accepted Answer

Dysplastic nevi: Lasers cannot cause dysplasia. Dysplasia is precancerous and should be addressed by complete removal with clear margins. Not all but some of the dysplastic nevi will eventually turn into melanoma.

Question 3

can i get cosmetic laser hair removal if i have vitiligo?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Laser hair removal only works on darkly pigmented hair; it will not work well on white/grey/blonde/lt brown hair.  The skin color will not make too much of a difference.

Question 4

can i get cosmetic laser hair removal if i have vitiligo? my skin became white, yet my hair is dark and thick, even in the affected areas.

Accepted Answer

Likely fine: Vitiligo is simply a condition where you no longer make pigment  in the affected areas. I don't see how this simple procedure would do anything to aggravate or otherwise effect the area involved. Your cosmetologist may have some reservations about the procedure but I can't think of a reason to avoid it if you want it.

Question 5

physical symptoms can i expect after facial laser cosmetic surgery? looks like my face is sloughing off.

Accepted Answer

Depends...: The expectations depend a lot on the type of laser and depth or treatment.  Your doctor should have told you what to expect.  For a deeper level of treatment, the degree of redness and swelling can be high.  Contact your laser surgeon to answer your questions, and be sure to ask questions before the procedure if you aren't sure what to expect.

Question 6

can pathology show false positive for dysplasia if benign nevus previously disturbed via laser ablation/cosmetic attempted removal?

Accepted Answer

Deramtopathologist: You need a very well trained dermtopathologist to determine the true cellular components of the dysplasia..tt can easily confused with M.Mealnoma in situ...

Question 7

is laser hair removal a medical or a cosmetic procedure?

Accepted Answer

Lasers are medical: Lasers of sufficiant power for hair removal are generally considered medical (precsriptive) devices that are used under the supervision of a physician. Regulations vary bewteen states as to who a physician may delegate to for the actual treatment.

Question 8

i've started noticing some fine lines when looking in the mirror. probably not visible to others, but they are to me. what sort of cosmetic/dermatological treatments are best for reducing/getting rid of these? peels? laser treatment? retinol creams?

Accepted Answer

: Personally I use vitamin A, vitamin D, vitamin E capsules topically daily in the bath or shower along with weekly Aztec Indian clay facial that I purchase at Whole Foods. My biochemistry professor suggested the former, my wife the latter. Add massage to the face.

Question 9

can insurance cover for eye laser, or is it a cosmetic surgery?

Accepted Answer

Be careful: Be careful, trying to use a laser as a substitute for blepharoplasty can have disastrous consequences!

Question 10

what are side effects of laser skin resurfacing for acne scars? should it be avoided for its side effects? is it considered a cosmetic operation?

Accepted Answer

It's worth it: Please forgive my frankness. Acne scars are a serious liability especially for a young woman. There's no "right" or "wrong" but this is a fact of life. I'm very sorry that your acne was not treated as it should have been. Be sure you acne is now under control -- your physician can help -- and continue this cosmetic, important procedure, ignoring the scare stories you read online.

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Moles were removed via cosmetic laser. some came back and were excised. pathology showed dysplasia. can laser cause false appearance of dysplasia?

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Can i get cosmetic laser hair removal if i have vitiligo?

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Can i get cosmetic laser hair removal if i have vitiligo? my skin became white, yet my hair is dark and thick, even in the affected areas.

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Physical symptoms can i expect after facial laser cosmetic surgery? looks like my face is sloughing off.

A member asked:

Can pathology show false positive for dysplasia if benign nevus previously disturbed via laser ablation/cosmetic attempted removal?

A member asked:

Is laser hair removal a medical or a cosmetic procedure?

A member asked:

I've started noticing some fine lines when looking in the mirror. probably not visible to others, but they are to me. what sort of cosmetic/dermatological treatments are best for reducing/getting rid of these? peels? laser treatment? retinol creams?

A member asked:

Can insurance cover for eye laser, or is it a cosmetic surgery?

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What are side effects of laser skin resurfacing for acne scars? should it be avoided for its side effects? is it considered a cosmetic operation?

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