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Laser outshines skin products, study finds

Reuters

Latest comment posted at 11:22 PM EST 23/07/08

Wrinkles removed better than by chemical peels or dermabrasion, by causing skin to produce extra collagen ...Read the full article

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  1. Mark H from Canada writes: I tried this at home using a laser pointer. Didn't work out too well.
  2. globefan Eh from Canada writes: Billions are spent each year on cosmetics..billions..so the skin peelers want some of the action. I understand they are one of the medical professions highest paid specialists.

    Cosmetic surgery is something that has little appeal for me, I have no understanding of why anyone would need to have it done but they do in ever increasing numbers.
  3. Terry Horton from Toronto, Canada writes: I'm keeping my wrinkles. I've earned them. They are evidence I've lived and loved.
  4. Joan Tintor from Toronto, Canada writes: Oh dear, another carbon dioxide source contributing to global warming! s/off

    I don't care -- I'd get it anyway.
  5. Brad Reddekopp from Hazelton, British Columbia, Canada writes: [shrug] To each their own.
  6. p m from Canada writes: let's see now:

    $5000 plus for the laser treatment,
    $3000 plus for the acne treatment,

    and they get to do again in 5 or 8 years,

    is this allowable on the healthcare system?
  7. Dr Riff from toronto, Canada writes: laser is remarkable. having many tattoos removed with a laser at baywood clinic in toronto. the price is right. do your research and get the right laser for the job. make sure whoever does it is an "MD"
  8. Jennifer Menna from Canada writes: PM - Cosmetic Surgery is not covered by OHIP - the only cost to OHIP would be if you required hospitalization due to a complication or perhaps the acne treatment. But for the acne they are talking about in the article a perscription for a cream should clear it up. This would come from the doctor that you paid for the surgery.

    I don't have a problem with cosmetic surgery that is self paid for as long a the person doesn't go to extremes and become a plastic person
  9. Pepper Gee from Toronto, Canada writes: If someone is comfortable with their wrinkles fine. If they want plastic surgery, fine too. Everyone should just do what they want - if they can afford the surgery and want it, go for it. Why not, that's why it's there.
  10. gilles monenemie from Montreal, Canada writes: Shea butter produced from the shea nut tree in west africa is the best natural treatment for improving the skin. A $50 tin will last at least a 1 yr. Its an alternative co2 based treatment, with the use the shea nut tree the c02 is absorbed from the air to produce the meat of a nut which is then processed into a butter and wiped on skin. Voila no wrinkles on grandma with the help of a little C02!
  11. Senior Citizen from Brighton, Canada writes: I'd agree with the statement "Do whatever feels right for you" if it wasn't for the fact that we are subtly (and not so subtly) pressured to constantly look more youthful. I have problems with people who are only in their 30s having these kinds of treatments. I'm not saying I would want to look like Methusalah, but what is wrong with aging naturally?
    PS: while I AM a senior citizen, I have always looked younger than my actual age, so this is not sour grapes.

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