newbie0001 Posted January 22, 2014 Share Posted January 22, 2014 Does anyone know the best method for removing FACIAL age spots? IPL, laser or some other technique? Can anyone recommend a dermatologist in Bangkok for this area of expertise? Any input or insight is much appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neurath Posted January 22, 2014 Share Posted January 22, 2014 I went to Samativej Hospital to have what looked like a pretty fast growing dark spot on forehead looked at. The dermatologist said it wasn't cancerous, was an age related, and then said she'd burned it off with CO2 laser anyway for cosmetic reasons. She recommended the use Retin A (Trentinoin Cream) at 0.025 concentration to limit their appearance/fade them out. Can't vouch for the advice as I haven't followed it, but this is what the good woman/cancer doctor said to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newbie0001 Posted January 22, 2014 Author Share Posted January 22, 2014 (edited) I went to Samativej Hospital to have what looked like a pretty fast growing dark spot on forehead looked at. The dermatologist said it wasn't cancerous, was an age related, and then said she'd burned it off with CO2 laser anyway for cosmetic reasons. She recommended the use Retin A (Trentinoin Cream) at 0.025 concentration to limit their appearance/fade them out. Can't vouch for the advice as I haven't followed it, but this is what the good woman/cancer doctor said to me. The use of Retin A is to be used following CO2 laser procedure or is it an ALTERNATIVE to laser procedure? What's the name of the doc? Edited January 22, 2014 by newbie0001 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheryl Posted January 23, 2014 Share Posted January 23, 2014 Personally recommend either Dr. Rungsima or Dr. Woraphong at iSky Clinic - Dr. Woraphong is also at Bumrungrad. There are a variety of treatment options including pigmented laser, IPL, etc/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newbie0001 Posted January 23, 2014 Author Share Posted January 23, 2014 Personally recommend either Dr. Rungsima or Dr. Woraphong at iSky Clinic - Dr. Woraphong is also at Bumrungrad. There are a variety of treatment options including pigmented laser, IPL, etc/ Thank you sheryl, again. Would you know the pros and cons of each method for age spot treatment? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheryl Posted January 24, 2014 Share Posted January 24, 2014 It varies with the individual. For example, if there are also telangiectasia (visible blood vessels) then IPL has the advantage of also getting that. On the other hand, IPL takes multiple treatments. Pigmented laser sometimes leaves hypopigmented area but this is more likely on some skin than in other. You relay need to consult a dermatologist who can give advise specific to your skin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newbie0001 Posted February 9, 2014 Author Share Posted February 9, 2014 went to see woraphong today. he was very terse and was very much set on laser from the second I sat in the chair, not much explanation on the pros and cons on the various treatments (IPL, pulsed dye, V-beam, etc) even after I inquired about them. The whole consultation lasted less than 5 minutes and cost 500 baht, same amount that I paid yesterday to consult with a surgeon at Bumgrungrad about my colon-rectal surgery that included a physical examination. What are the differences between V-beam and laser treatments? I turned out to have moles instead of age spots, according to him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheryl Posted February 9, 2014 Share Posted February 9, 2014 V-beam is a type of laser. It is for vascular lesions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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