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Tips for Swimmers' Hair and Skin

A growing number of my patients are swimming in the winter to stay fit. Swimming is a great exercise, particularly for our baby boomer joints! But those chlorinated pools are tough on skin and hair.Is...

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Fat Busting Technologies

 Until recently, other than liposuction, these haven't been worth wasting your money on. That is beginning to change in that there are relatively new technologies that are promising. The Zeltiq works...

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What to do about chest wrinkles?? I have them and don't want them!

Okay -  so here's how to start thinking about this.  First, how old are you?  The older you are the deeper the wrinkles usually and the depth determines the options to some extent.  Are the wrinkles...

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Would a fractionated CO2 laser like the DEKA Dot be helpful for crepey arms?

You're right that there's not much data on this so I can only tell you our office's experience in the last two years.  Our office has tried this selectively on myself and certain patients who...

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Should I consider body Thermage for my upper arms?

I really don't recommend body Thermage.  It doesn't work well and is  expensive, in my opinion.  As you know, for the right patient, I think Thermage on the face/neck  can be quite a nice modality....

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Can you help me with scars on my legs?

Thank you for writing.   I know there must be good doctors in Singapore who have a fractionated CO2.  Generally, these lasers (I particularly like the DEKA DOT for this area), will give you good...

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Is there any fix for dark elbows and knees?

I have to admit there is no perfect solution for this but there is improvement.  Here's how:Skin, if it's rubbed, will generally thicken and darken.  Try to avoid rubbing  - so no loofah or any scrubs...

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Could a cream be helpful for cellulite?

Many good companies are working on this problem because women have so much interest in it. Technology for cellulite is getting closer, in my opinion, but there is still nothing available that is...

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Ulthera/Thermage, red light collagen therapy and fillers - how do I combine...

Good questions! Let's take them one by one and then in combination.1) The Ulthera, in my opinion, works as well as Thermage but often requires more treatments and is more painful. But results are...

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For brown spots on the legs, what is the most effective laser??

Okay, so I'm thinking you meant IPL instead of IPD. IPL lasers can be quite effective for flat (not raised) brown spots (lentigoes) on the face and works quite well on the chest. As you move down the...

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Is it okay to use Retin A (tretinoin) on my arms or body?

In general, please don't try this unless specifically directed to by your doctor! Skin on the body is quite different than the skin on the face and is often much more easily irritated by Retin A and...

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Help for sagging arms!! Exilis?

Many, many women have this problem. I completely agree with you that weight lifting is the way to start - just be sure the weights or machines you're using are targeting the proper muscle - the tricep....

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Bumpy skin on the body - what can I do?

Thank you for reading and writing!  This is a tough one but let's go back to the first principles, which are first, what's causing this?  Because you can't target the treatment well until you target...

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For Coolsculpting and Thermage for the tummy, which one should I do first?

I really don't recommend the Thermage body tip.  I do think the facial and eyelid tips work well for certain individuals depending on age, skin type, problem, etc.  But, in my opinion, the Thermage...

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Becker's nevus - is there a good treatment?

I'm hoping to save you time, energy and money on this one. At this point in time, there is no really effective treatment for Becker's nevi. Many patients have spent a lot of time and money to try to...

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What is a good body cleanser for dry, itchy, winter skin?

You are so welcome Karen!  Okay........ you're going to laugh but......I don't recommend that you use soap or cleanser on your body if you're dry.   Just soap your armpits, groin, and face and use...

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Is there a treatment for sun spots/dark spots on the arms and legs?

I know exactly what you mean and it's frustrating because just when you want to cover some of the sun damage with the self tanner, certain areas actually look worse!This happens because over time that...

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Is Pelleve the safest radiofrequency treatment for the outer layer of skin?

In general, radiofrequency passes through the outer layer of skin without damaging it.  This is true for all radiofrequency systems.   The occasional problems with these systems, which include...

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What treatment, including Coolsculpting, is best for large sagging upper arms?

Your welcome!   Sometimes when we all decide we want to fix a problem, we decide that it needs to be done in a hurry, even when the problem has been a problem for many years.  A very human tendency....

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Liposuction gone wrong - can it be fixed non surgically?

If the refat transplantation didn't work, you're in a tough situation!   Would one maintenance treatment a year be acceptable to you?   You're in a difficult spot because the two "permanent" fillers...

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