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Dr. Ostad’s Top Laser Picks for a Great Year of Skin Health

Posted On: Jan 22, 2025

Categories: Laser Treatments

Keeping your skin in good shape is an important goal for anyone, but more than half the population still struggles with this. When skin concerns prevent you from looking and feeling your best, it's always better to get to the root of the problem rather than just waiting for your skin to miraculously behave. A good way to make that happen is to rely on laser procedures. With their...

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Understanding Hyperpigmentation: Causes and Treatment Options

Posted On: Nov 20, 2024

Categories: Laser Treatments

Hyperpigmentation is a condition that affects around 5 million people in the U.S., with individuals with darker skin feeling the brunt of its effect. While not harmful, it can cause people to feel self-conscious about their appearance, making them wear makeup to conceal the dark patches. Despite being a "fussy" skin condition, hyperpigmentation is most likely to appear when certain...

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Why Are Fall and Winter the Best Seasons for Laser Treatments?

Posted On: Nov 06, 2024

Categories: Laser Treatments

Laser treatments and chemical peels have been an effective way to rejuvenate the skin, with around 899,000 people getting these treatments to reduce sun damage. As long as you meet specific aftercare requirements, you should be able to get this treatment, regardless of the season.  That said, certain circumstances make fall and winter the best time to get these procedures. This blog will...

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Sweat-Proof Beauty: BOTOX® and miraDry® for Summer Confidence

Posted On: Jul 17, 2024

Categories: Surgical, Injectables, Laser Treatments, Scars

Summer brings plenty of opportunities for enjoyment, but we collectively dislike one part of it: sweating. The body naturally begins to sweat in response to the heat and humidity, causing even non-sweaters to have unwanted issues. The condition is even worse for those who have hyperhidrosis, making them sweat through their clothes the moment they step outside. If you’re struggling...

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How Can I Fight Back Against Excessive Sweating?

Posted On: Apr 03, 2024

Categories: Dermatology, Injectables, Laser Treatments

Hyperhidrosis, or excessive sweating, is when your body produces more sweat than usual from the hands, underarms, face, and more. While the body produces sweat to help keep you cool, excessive sweating can occur even when your temperature is normal and you're not exercising. This can lead to feelings of embarrassment and anxiety, and it may even cause social isolation. Fortunately, there are ways...

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Clear Up Your Rosacea with CUTERA®

Posted On: Mar 28, 2024

Categories: Laser Treatments

Rosacea is a condition that affects almost 18 percent of the worldwide population, with around 16 million of them being from the US alone. This condition can cause people to feel self-conscious, causing them to use makeup daily to reduce the redness and even out their skin tone. Luckily, numerous procedures can help you manage rosacea, with CUTERA® being one of the most...

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Monk Skin Tone Scale: Procedures Recommended Based on Skin Type

Posted On: Mar 21, 2024

Categories: Dermal Fillers, Injectables, Laser Treatments, Skin Care

When it comes to obtaining the best skin resurfacing and rejuvenation treatment, it is important to choose the one with the least risk. Your skin tone affects how various lasers may interact with its surface. The truth is that most patients with dark skin are prone to post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation. For years, the Fitzpatrick scale has been used to classify skin tone, but its limitations...

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The Difference between the Fitzpatrick Scale and the Monk Skin Tone Scale

Posted On: Mar 19, 2024

Categories: Dermal Fillers, Dermatology, Injectables, Laser Treatments, Skin Care

No two people share the same skin color. Some women and men have lighter skin with little melanin, whereas others have darker shades of skin with higher amounts of melatonin. For years, cosmetic providers used the Fitzpatrick skin tone scale to determine which lasers are safe for the skin, but this scale was not always inclusive for patients with darker skin. When Google unveiled the...

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Everything You Need to Know About the PicoWay® Laser

Posted On: Mar 12, 2024

Categories: Skin Care, Anti Aging, Laser Treatments

When excess pigmentation and aging signs start appearing on the skin, it is hard to feel confident in your day-to-day endeavors. Perhaps you have some sun spots that are becoming increasingly obvious with each passing day or even an embarrassing tattoo that you conceal daily. Regardless of the situation, the PicoWay® laser can be beneficial in reducing these imperfections, as...

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Laser Hair Removal – Get Your Body Summer-Ready with the Right Treatment

Posted On: Mar 03, 2024

Categories: Hair Removal, Laser Treatments

Unwanted leg or armpit hair can make anyone feel self-conscious, especially when they vacation at the beach or simply wear summer clothes. Today’s smooth legs can have stubbles tomorrow or even ingrown hair if you go for waxing, and this can cause you to spend your day covered up despite taking the time to remove the hair. As an alternative to tedious and sometimes painful at-home...

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