Question 1

why is laser treatment for toenail fungus so outrageously expensive?

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The laser: The cost of lasers to treat toe nail fugus are $20, 000 and up and have to be factored into the price.

Question 2

does health insurance cover laser treatment for toenail fungus?

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Depends on the: Specific package you employer chose to purchse.

Question 3

what are the diagnosis and cpt procedure codes for laser treatment of toenail fungus?

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Here they are: The diagnosis code is 110.1
the laser code is 17999- an unlisted skin/nail procedure code. No specific cpt code yet exists for laser treatments for fungal nails (to the best of my knowledge and at this time). Hope this helps.

Question 4

could i use tee tree oil after getting toenail fungus laser treatment?

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Getting to fungus: Tea tree oil will kill fungus...If it gets to it.  The fungus under a nail is most active at the interface between good and bad nail. If the medication does not get to that area it can't kill the fungus. Adequate  debridement of the nail is very important when using a topical remedy.  The concentration amount of the tea tree oil you are using will also impact its effectiveness.

Question 5

is laser treatment for frakles safe or not?

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Frekles ie ephilides: Lasers are an effective therapy for a number of lesions on the face or body.  Certain people are good candidates depending on what type of lesion is being targeted and their skin type.  In terms of safety, lasers are safe therapeutic devices, but only if operated by physicians or under physician supervision by trained personnel, and patients are wearing appropriate eye protection.

Question 6

what is this zerona laser treatment?

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Topical fat reductio: Zerona laser involves low level laser applied in a topical fashion for reduction of thickness of fat.

Question 7

is there any laser treatment for weak eyesight?

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Depends: If you mean a "lazy eye" when you say "weak" eyesight, then no. There is no laser that can  treat lazy eye.  If you just mean requiring glasses to see, then lasers such as lasik can decrease a patient's need for glasses.

Question 8

how effectice is  laser treatment for snoring?

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Good: If applied on pharynx &nthe problem is localized there will be very effective.

Question 9

can laser treatment for acne help?

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Laser: Yes laser can be part of acne treatment.

Question 10

could laser treatment work for acne?

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Scars: Lasers are best for certain types of deep scar after acne has healed. If your disease is active, it's better managed using medication. If topical benzoyl peroxide as tolerated has not cleared you in two weeks, get with your personal physician.

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