Treatment Guides
Not sure where to start? Browse my blog posts by treatment, from lasers and hair restoration to injectables and skin. Each section links to the treatment page and to the posts that explain it in plain language.
CO2 and Lasers
Lasers are a big part of what I do here in Medford, from fractional CO2 resurfacing to the 1927 nm thulium laser. These posts walk through what each laser is, what the research shows and what recovery looks like. Your free consultation is the place to talk about what fits you.
Treatment pages: CO2 Laser Resurfacing, Thulium laser (NOUVADerm)
Fractional CO2 Laser Resurfacing: What to Know — What fractional CO2 laser resurfacing is used for and what randomized trials have studied for wrinkles and acne scars.
CO2 Laser Recovery: A Day-by-Day Timeline — A day-by-day walkthrough of CO2 laser recovery, from the first two hours to sun sensitivity months later.
The 1927 nm Thulium Laser: How It Is Used and What the Studies Show — How the 1927 nm thulium laser is used for sun damage, brown spots and uneven tone, what the small studies show, and downtime.
Thulium Laser and Darker Skin Tones: What to Know — What the evidence says about thulium laser risk in darker skin tones and how that risk is managed.
Laser Timing and Sun Protection: Fall and Winter vs. Summer — How the time of year relates to laser treatment, what post-laser sun protection looks like, and the considerations for summer treatments.
Hair restoration
Hair loss is personal, and the options can be confusing. In these posts I go through what the research shows for the treatments we offer and say plainly where the evidence runs thin. Your free consultation includes a scalp analysis.
Treatment page: Hair Restoration
Hair Loss Treatments Compared: Minoxidil, Finasteride, Microneedling, PRP and Plasma — Minoxidil, finasteride, microneedling, PRP and plasma compared by the strength of the evidence.
PRP for Hair Loss: What the Clinical Evidence Shows — What the clinical evidence shows for PRP and hair loss, including the caveats.
Microneedling vs. Minoxidil for Hair Loss: The Evidence — A look at the research on microneedling for hair loss and how it compares with minoxidil.
Plasma for Hair Restoration: What the Research Shows — The theory behind plasma for hair, what direct evidence exists, and the better-studied options.
Injectables: Dysport, fillers and Sculptra
I personally perform every injection here. I use Dysport, Restylane-family hyaluronic acid fillers and Sculptra, and these posts explain how each one works and where the marketing gets ahead of the science.
Treatment pages: Wrinkle Relaxers (Dysport), Dermal Filler, Sculptra
How Dysport Works: Onset, Duration and Evidence — How Dysport works on wrinkles, how fast it starts working, how long it lasts, and what the evidence shows.
Dermal Fillers 101: What They Are and How Hyaluronic Acid Works — An introduction to what dermal fillers are and how hyaluronic acid fillers work.
How Long Dermal Fillers Last, by Facial Area and Product — How long dermal fillers last by facial area and product, and the factors involved.
How Sculptra Works: Mechanism, Timeline and Evidence — How Sculptra works as a collagen biostimulator, how long it takes, how long it lasts, and the evidence.
Restylane vs. Sculptra: How a Filler and a Biostimulator Differ — A comparison of a hyaluronic acid filler (Restylane) and a collagen biostimulator (Sculptra).
Skin: peels, microneedling and acne scars
Chemical peels and microneedling are two of the skin treatments I offer, and both come up when we talk about acne scars. These posts lay out what the research shows, what to expect, and which options fit which kind of scar.
Treatment pages: Chemical Peels, Microneedling
Chemical Peels for Photoaging: TCA Peels Explained — An explanation of TCA chemical peels for sun-damaged skin, the role of concentration, and how they compare with other options.
Chemical Peels vs. Microneedling for Acne Scars: A 2026 Meta-Analysis — A summary of a 2026 meta-analysis that compared chemical peels and microneedling for acne scars.
Microneedling for Acne Scars: What the Evidence Shows — What the research says about microneedling for acne scars, including number of sessions and what to expect.
Ice-Pick Scars: Treatment Options Compared — What the research shows for TCA CROSS and how lasers and microneedling compare for ice-pick scars.
Microneedling Aftercare: The First 72 Hours — An hour-by-hour guide to the first 72 hours after microneedling: what is normal, the do's and don'ts, and what is not.
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