Gray's Q&A

Common Questions

15 questions found.

LiftingIt has been a week since my lifting treatment and nothing has changed. Did it fail?
Energy-based lifting is not a treatment to judge within a week
LiftingThermage or Ultherapy Prime: which one suits me?
The two differ in how the energy works and how deep it reaches
Post-procedure careSaunas and exercise after treatment: when is it okay?
In the first few days after treatment, you are advised to avoid activities that raise body temperature
Post-procedure careRedness on day three after treatment: is it okay to wait?
How long redness takes to settle varies with the type and intensity of the treatment
LiftingIs it okay to get lifting already in my twenties?
The standard is the condition of your skin, not your age
PigmentationIs it melasma or freckles? How can I tell them apart?
They form at different depths and have different causes, so the approach differs
AcneAre acne marks and acne scars different? Will they go away on their own?
Red or brown marks that remain are at the pigmentation stage
PigmentationIs it true that laser treatment is better done in winter?
What matters more than the season is whether you actually keep up sun protection
Post-procedure careI only stay indoors. Do I really need sunscreen after treatment?
Even if you live indoors, it is better to apply sunscreen after treatment
LiftingHow often should I get lifting done?
The interval depends on how your last treatment went and how fast you age, not on a fixed schedule
LiftingMy face looks swollen after a lifting treatment. Is that okay?
Mild swelling and warmth are common
Post-procedure careWhen can I wash my face and wear makeup after a procedure?
Washing your face is often possible from the same day
Post-procedure careMy skin feels dry and tight after a procedure. How should I care for it?
Dryness and tightness after a procedure are fairly common
PigmentationOnce melasma fades, does it never come back?
Melasma is a pigmentation condition that tends to recur
AcneMy acne keeps coming back in the same spot. Is there a reason?
In many cases there is more than one cause