FAQ


	Where is SkinMD located? Where can I park? What are your office hours? How can I make an appointment? Why do I need a consultation? Can I have my treatment on the same day as my consultation? Can my skin condition be treated with a laser? How much do treatments cost? Does the laser hurt? Will I need anesthesia? How many treatments will I need? How long does the procedure usually take? How long will it take for me to recover following my laser procedure? What treatments other than laser surgery are available at SkinMD?
	Where is SkinMD located? We are conveniently located at 6800 E. Green Lake Way N., Suite #250, Seattle, WA 98115 Map of 6800 E Green Lake Way N Seattle, WA 98115 Ph: (206) 525-0903 F: (866) 497 3901 skinmd@skinmdseattle.com top^ Where can I park? Parking is available, free of charge, adjacent to the 6800 Greenlake Place building, across from the entrance to Nell’s. Additionally, there is ample street metered and non-metered parking. top^ What are your office hours? The office is open M-Thurs 9A-7P, Friday 9A-8P, Sat 10A-7P top^ How can I make an appointment? We can assist you in scheduling your consultation and service appointments when you call us at (206) 525-0903. You can also request an appointment online by clicking on appointments at our website, www.skinmdseattle.com. top^ Why do I need a consultation? All new patients benefit from an initial consultation by one of our medical aestheticians and one of our doctors. Your consultation will include VISIA Complexion Analysis, a thorough skin examination and skin care review. This is followed by a review of treatment options available, preparatory, treatment planning and post-treatment skin care. We provide you a printed summary of your skin analysis and a guide outlining your prescribed morning and evening skincare regimens. top^ Can I have my treatment on the same day as my consultation? Absolutely. Depending on your diagnosis and time available, we can proceed with your treatment on the same day as your consultation. top^ Can my skin condition be treated with a laser? At SkinMD, we have lasers and light devices to treat the following: Brown lesions (pigment), including freckles, age spots, liver spots, or sun spots, "cafe-au-lait" birthmarks, and nevi (moles); Red lesions (vascular), including port-wine stains, hemangiomas ("strawberries"), angiomas ("cherry spots"), telangiectasias or spider veins ("broken capillaries"), and rosacea ("flushing and blushing, red nose"); Unwanted hair on the face, legs or body (darker hair is best); Scars, including hypertrophic scars and keloids (red and raised), acne ("ice pick") scars, burn scars, and surgical scars; Wrinkles, including "crow's feet" (around the eyes), "smoker's lines" (around the mouth), "frown lines" (between the eyes), and "worry lines" (across the forehead). top^ How much do treatments cost? The cost of laser and light treatments vary, depending on the size of the area being treated and the number of pulses delivered. top^ Does the laser hurt? Will I need anesthesia? Each treatment pulse feels like the snap of a rubber band against the skin. Except for sensitive areas, such as around the lips, eyes, and bikini region, which may requires a topical numbing cream applied, treatments require no anesthesia. If a topical anesthetic is required, it is applied by the medical aesthetician or doctor upon your arrival in the office, 30 minutes before your scheduled treatment. top^ How many treatments will I need? The number of treatments needed, will depend on the area or lesion to be treated, your skin type and the laser or light device appropriate for the optimum results. During your initial consultation, we will give you an individual estimate of the most likely number of treatments to expect. top^ How long does the procedure usually take? The length of time it takes to complete each procedure depends on the size of the lesion or the area being treated. Treatments can take as little as 10- 15mins, or as long as 1 hour or more. top^ How long will it take for me to recover following my laser procedure? Depending on the laser used and your skin’s response, you should expect that within an hour or two of your treatment, no one should be able to notice that you had a procedure. You may however, notice darkening of pigmented lesions, slight bruising, or skin redness. Women may apply makeup over post-treatment moisturizer and sunblock after laser procedures. Redness, bruising scabbing, or flaking after your procedure can last up to 2 weeks, depending on the laser. During this time you can resume your regular activities. Always remember to use sunscreen of at least SPF 30 when outdoors. top^ What treatments other than laser surgery are available at SkinMD? Medical grade chemical peels, various dermal fillers and Botox injections, Steroid injections for acne, traditional hair removal, and skin care services including facials treatments are all available at SkinMD. top^