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Archive for March, 2009

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Dear Dr. Seckel, I am considering laser liposuction. I have a small amount of belly fat and loose skin on my tummy after having 3 children. I also would like a little fat removed from my hips and thighs. I have read a lot about laser liposuction and it sound like it is a better treatment than the older liposuction. I have read that skin tightening is better with laser liposuction and the skin is left smoother. I have read about SmartLipo, Cool lipo, SlimLipo and Lipotherme. I am not sure which ones are available in the Boston area. They all sound great on the internet. Is there a big difference between one laser liposuction machine and another? How does one make the right choice? Thank you, Michelle, Boston, Massachusetts.

Thursday, March 12th, 2009

There is a great deal of enthusiasm for laser liposuction today. There are some potential advantages to the laser liposuction technique, but the most important thing for you is to find an experienced, expert, board certified plastic surgeon that you are comfortable with and trust.

Dear Dr. Seckel, I have spider veins and broken blood vessels on my legs. I am very self conscious about showing my legs especially at the beach. I have had Sclero for my leg veins but still have many small broken blood vessels and spider veins on my calves and on my thighs that the Sclero did not remove. Which is better for removing spider veins, leg veins and broken blood vessels, IPL or laser? How long is recovery after spider vein removal and how many treatments are needed. Thank you, Monique, Boston, Massachusetts.

Monday, March 9th, 2009

Results of IPL treatment of spider veins can be excellent and provide beautiful vein removal results as seen in the before and after picture of IPL spider vein removal below

Dear Dr. Seckel, I have spider veins and broken blood vessels on my legs. I am very self conscious about showing my legs especially at the beach. I have had Sclero for my leg veins but still have many small broken blood vessels and spider veins on my calves and on my thighs that the Sclero did not remove. Which is better for removing spider veins, leg veins and broken blood vessels, IPL or laser? How long is recovery after spider vein removal and how many treatments are needed. Thank you, Monique, Boston, Massachusetts.

Monday, March 9th, 2009

Results of IPL treatment of spider veins can be excellent and provide beautiful vein removal results as seen in the before and after picture of IPL spider vein removal below:

Dear Dr. Seckel, I am 25 and am still having acne outbreaks. I use Brevoxyl washes and try very hard to exfoliate my skin. I don’t want to take Accutane as I hear it is dangerous. What are the best new methods for acne control and avoiding acne scars? I had hoped that my acne would stop after my teen age years but I am still having acne outbreaks at 25. Thanks, Rose, Boston, Massachusetts.

Sunday, March 1st, 2009

Dear Rose,
Thank you for your email about acne. Acne is one of the most common and frustrating skin conditions in the world. Good acne control is very important to prevent acne scars. Many people continue to have acne outbreaks into their 30’s so you are not unique. I am going to reprint below an article [...]