Beauty

[SilleeMee]

@SeaMaiden,

When you go in for spot removal at the derm's office, they usually charge for a consult first then make the appointment after that. Consult fees vary anywhere from $50 to $100.

[Sooner]

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@SilleeMee wrote:

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@SeaMaiden wrote:

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@SilleeMee wrote:

I don't think there have been any revolutionary, game-changing advances made in skin care recently. At the professional level there have been some improvements and refinements in laser, RF and ultrasound technologies. These things would have to be evaluated with a professional or derm in order to determine which one would be best for you. I've had laser treatments for dark spot removal, skin tightening and facial spider vein removal. All have been successful and I am very happy about that.

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@Sooner  Can I ask how much the laser treatments cost for dark spot removal on your face?

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@SeaMaiden,

I had several treatments done to remove three dark spots...I think there were a total of four laser visits to my derm until the spots were gone. Each treatment was under $150 but that was years ago. This kind of treatment today, per visit, will probably be closer to $250 and that also depends on what part of the country it's done.

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@Sooner   Sounds reasonable and do-able.... thanks so much.

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@SeaMaiden  I think mine were closer to $300 but for general redness in cheek area close to nose and caps not just small spots.  

[MsCatLuver]

Thank you for your responses. I was hoping they would've been something new and wonderful out there in the world of skin care. Sounds like more of the same from eight years ago. Again, I appreciate everybody took the time to respond

[MsCatLuver]

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@SilleeMee wrote:

I don't think there have been any revolutionary, game-changing advances made in skin care recently. At the professional level there have been some improvements and refinements in laser, RF and ultrasound technologies. These things would have to be evaluated with a professional or derm in order to determine which one would be best for you. I've had laser treatments for dark spot removal, skin tightening and facial spider vein removal. All have been successful and I am very happy about that.

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@SilleeMee  thanks so much for your detailed reply. Can you please tell me exactly what laser/procedure was used to tighten your skin.?  Also,  how effective do you think the results were with the skin tightening and how long has it lasted.? TIA

[SilleeMee]

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@MsCatLuver wrote:

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@SilleeMee wrote:

I don't think there have been any revolutionary, game-changing advances made in skin care recently. At the professional level there have been some improvements and refinements in laser, RF and ultrasound technologies. These things would have to be evaluated with a professional or derm in order to determine which one would be best for you. I've had laser treatments for dark spot removal, skin tightening and facial spider vein removal. All have been successful and I am very happy about that.

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@SilleeMee  thanks so much for your detailed reply. Can you please tell me exactly what laser/procedure was used to tighten your skin.?  Also,  how effective do you think the results were with the skin tightening and how long has it lasted.? TIA

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@MsCatLuver,

I had skin tightening of the face, eyelids and neck done by a derm using a YAG laser. It was done around fifteen years ago and I am still happy with the results. This sort of laser treatment is done in several visits, for me one a month, for six consecutive months. Laser skin tightening is most beneficial for those with slight to moderate laxity so the more saggy the skin, the less dramatic the results. The whole procedure is not inexpensive but it cost less than a traditional face lift and it doesn't require cutting.

eta - Lasers have gotten much more efficient at what they can do.Treatment times are not as long or as painful as they use to be. Skin tightening procedures have been done in just a few treatments nowadays. But the cost is considerably more because of the nature of the highly specialized lasers themselves. They require a lot of expensive maintenance which drives the cost upwards.

[MsCatLuver]

@SilleeMee  Thanks SO much for the info. regarding YAG laser.  I've never heard of  that laser before. Will research whether MDs in my area use that laser

[SilleeMee]

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@MsCatLuver wrote:

@SilleeMee  Thanks SO much for the info. regarding YAG laser.  I've never heard of  that laser before. Will research whether MDs in my area use that laser

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You're very welcome. You might inquire about the Fraxel laser. That one is more commonly used these days. It wasn't quite available to most derms when I had my treatments done. The Fraxel is actually more efficient and treatment times are reduced. @MsCatLuver

Another laser is a CO2 pulse which is mostly used on more sagging skin by going deeper to induce collagen and tightening. There is more down time with this one.

[Katcat1]

@MsCatLuver  I love the Pop Sonic Leaflet.  It does a great job cleansing my face with a facial wash plus it cleans out pores.  Since it is two sided, the other side is for massaging the face.  You never need any type of refills and you can regulate the speed. 

[wagirl]

Mine would be, hands down, the 

Clarisonic Mia----love that product.