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Damaris Okonjo
Shapes the publication's long-form features on laser treatments and the people making those decisions.
30 stories by Damaris Okonjo
Treatment Guide · 5 min · Damaris Okonjo
1550 vs 1927: How to Read the Two Numbers That Decide What a Fractional Laser Actually Does
Beverly Hills patients are often quoted both wavelengths in the same consultation, sometimes in the same device. Here is what each one physically does to skin, who benefits from which, and why the answer is frequently both.
June 12, 2026
Treatment Guide · 4 min · Damaris Okonjo
Clear and Brilliant vs Fraxel: Which Gentle Laser Fits You
A clinical breakdown of two non-ablative resurfacing platforms, their mechanisms, recovery profiles, and realistic outcomes.
June 8, 2026
Treatment Guide · 5 min · Damaris Okonjo
CO2 laser vs erbium resurfacing, compared
Understanding how two ablative lasers differ in depth, recovery, and who benefits most from each.
June 7, 2026
Skin Concerns · 4 min · Damaris Okonjo
Nd:YAG vs Alexandrite for laser hair removal: Which technology works best?
Understanding the clinical differences, safety profiles, and candidacy between two leading hair removal laser platforms.
June 6, 2026
Skin Concerns · 5 min · Damaris Okonjo
Picosecond vs Q-switched Laser: Which Technology Removes Pigment Better?
Two laser technologies dominate pigment removal. Here's how they work, who they suit, and what outcomes look like.
June 6, 2026
Skin Concerns · 5 min · Damaris Okonjo
Laser vs Chemical Peel for Sun Damage: How Each Treatment Works
A clinical comparison of laser and chemical peel mechanisms, candidacy, recovery, and realistic outcomes for photoaging.
June 1, 2026
Skin Concerns · 5 min · Damaris Okonjo
Can Lasers Shrink Large Pores? What the Science Actually Shows
Laser for large pores remains controversial. Here's what dermatologists know about mechanism, results, and realistic expectations.
May 30, 2026
Safety · 5 min · Damaris Okonjo
Laser Options for Hyperpigmentation on Black Skin: Safety, Science, and Results
A clinical guide to laser for hyperpigmentation on Black skin, including device selection and realistic outcomes.
May 28, 2026
Skin Concerns · 5 min · Damaris Okonjo
Laser options for hyperpigmentation on Black skin: what to know
A clinical guide to safe and effective laser wavelengths, recovery timelines, and realistic outcomes for darker skin tones.
May 28, 2026
Skin Concerns · 5 min · Damaris Okonjo
Laser for Spider Veins on the Legs: How It Works and What to Expect
A clinical overview of laser treatment for leg spider veins, including mechanism, candidacy, recovery, and realistic outcomes.
May 27, 2026
Skin Concerns · 5 min · Damaris Okonjo
Laser for Dark Spots from Acne: How Post-Inflammatory Hyperpigmentation is Treated
A clinical guide to laser technologies, candidacy, recovery, and realistic outcomes for post-acne dark marks.
May 24, 2026
Skin Concerns · 5 min · Damaris Okonjo
Laser for Sun Damage on the Chest and Decolletage: A Clinical Guide
A practical breakdown of how laser treatments address sun damage on the chest, including candidacy, recovery, and realistic outcomes.
May 24, 2026
Skin Concerns · 5 min · Damaris Okonjo
Laser for Boxcar Acne Scars: How It Works and What to Expect
A clinical overview of laser treatment options, recovery timelines, and realistic outcomes for atrophic boxcar scarring.
May 21, 2026
Cost & Recovery · 5 min · Damaris Okonjo
CO2 Laser Downtime Week by Week: What to Expect During Recovery
A clinical breakdown of ablative CO2 laser healing stages, from immediate aftermath through full skin remodeling.
May 18, 2026
Cost & Recovery · 5 min · Damaris Okonjo
Laser Resurfacing Recovery: What Actually Helps
A clear-eyed look at laser resurfacing recovery tips, healing mechanisms, candidacy considerations, and realistic cost expectations.
May 16, 2026
Safety · 5 min · Damaris Okonjo
Laser Hair Removal on Tanned Skin Safety: Separating Myth from Clinical Reality
Why sun exposure before laser hair removal poses real risks, and what the science actually shows.
May 13, 2026
Treatment Guide · 5 min · Damaris Okonjo
How to Prep Your Skin Before a Laser Treatment
A practical, clinically grounded guide to preparing your skin for safer, more effective laser and light procedures.
May 8, 2026
Safety · 5 min · Damaris Okonjo
Laser While Pregnant Safety: What Treatments Are Off Limits
Understanding which laser and light therapies dermatologists restrict during pregnancy and why the precaution exists.
May 6, 2026
Safety · 5 min · Damaris Okonjo
How to Prevent Burns From Laser: Clinical Safety Protocols Explained
Understanding the technical safeguards clinics use to protect skin during cosmetic laser treatments.
April 29, 2026
Skin Concerns · 5 min · Damaris Okonjo
Does Laser Tattoo Removal Leave Scars? What the Clinical Evidence Shows
Scarring from laser tattoo removal is uncommon but possible. Here's how the procedure works and what determines your risk.
April 17, 2026
What to Know · 5 min · Damaris Okonjo
How BBL Hero and Forever Young Protocols Work
A clinical breakdown of two broadband light systems designed to address pigmentation, texture, and early signs of aging.
April 10, 2026
Safety · 5 min · Damaris Okonjo
How the Nd:YAG laser treats dark skin safely
The 1064-nanometer wavelength penetrates deeper and avoids melanin-targeting damage in darker skin tones.
April 5, 2026
Treatment Guide · 5 min · Damaris Okonjo
Building a Skincare Routine After Laser Resurfacing
What to do after ablative and non-ablative laser treatments to support healing, minimize complications, and optimize results.
March 17, 2026
Cost & Recovery · 5 min · Damaris Okonjo
When You Can Exercise Again After Laser Treatment
Understanding the recovery timeline and physiological reasons why exercise after laser treatment requires careful timing.
March 6, 2026
Skin Concerns · 5 min · Damaris Okonjo
Flying and Traveling After Laser Treatment: What Patients Need to Know
Clinical recovery windows, sun exposure risks, and practical travel planning for laser and light procedures.
March 1, 2026
Treatment Guide · 6 min · Damaris Okonjo
The Gentlest Lasers for Sensitive Skin: A Clinical Guide
Understanding which laser wavelengths and settings minimize irritation for reactive, compromised, or easily inflamed skin.
February 27, 2026
Laser News · 6 min · Damaris Okonjo
How fractional lasers changed resurfacing
Treating a fraction of the skin at a time made strong results safer.
February 12, 2026
Treatment Guide · 5 min · Damaris Okonjo
Laser for Age Spots vs Cryotherapy: What Works Best
Two leading techniques remove age spots. Here's how they work, who qualifies, and what results cost.
January 18, 2026
Skin Concerns · 6 min · Damaris Okonjo
Why Sun Spots Come Back After Laser: Understanding the Problem of Laser for Sun Spots Returning After Treatment
Sun spots often reappear after laser treatment, and understanding why helps patients set realistic expectations and protect their results.
December 24, 2025
Treatment Guide · 6 min · Damaris Okonjo
Ablative vs. non-ablative laser resurfacing
Dramatic results with downtime, or gradual gains with none, the core trade-off.
October 18, 2025