Ep 19: PicoToning 101, Vampire Fa...

Ep 19: PicoToning 101, Vampire Facial Red Flags & The Great Filler Reversal

Derm Next Door by Ali Dempsey and Reem Nabti

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Reem and Ali are back from their Euro summer adventures (London! Copenhagen!) with a packed episode 19 — the season one finale.

What's Hot: PicoToning We break down the PicoWay laser — how picosecond technology differs from heat-based lasers like Clear + Brilliant, why its photoacoustic mechanism means minimal downtime, and why it's safe for all skin types. We cover what it treats: acne scarring, melasma, sunspots (face, hands, and arms), pore size, tattoo removal, and overall rejuvenation. Plus the "pico glow," collagen banking, and what to expect (about 3 sessions, spaced 2–4 weeks apart).

Side-Eyeing: Vampire Facials PRP + microneedling is legit — in a doctor's office. We explain why med spa and at-home versions worry us, including the 2024 CDC report of HIV transmission at an unlicensed med spa, a ... 

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