Problem: Rosacea and melasma
Pros: Fine lines diminished and skin looked plumper. "My skin has not looked this smooth, even and glowing in a long time!" said Lucy, 35 (pictured).
Cons: Mild to moderate discomfort with the IPL treatments. "The vascular did not work to rid me of my broken capillaries and was uncomfortable (a burning, "needling" sensation), therefore not really worth it."
Total cost: $3,115 (two vascular laser, five laser genesis and three IPL treatments)

Problem: Sun damage (freckling), under-eye circles
Pros: Skin looked smoother, brighter and more even toned. "There was no downtime at all. You could reapply makeup immediately and go out to dinner. I didn't experience any funny redness or anything," said Jenn, 31 (pictured).
Cons: A stinging sensation while sweating for the first day or two after each treatment. Skin was more sensitive so heavy sunscreen was a must -- even under clothing.
Total cost: $1,000 (five sessions)

Problem: Furrows between brows (the glabellar region)
Pros: The furrows disappeared. "It was totally painless!" said Kristen, 30 (pictured). "Though my lines were not horrible to start with, I wanted to prevent them from getting deeper with Botox -- and it worked. I will do this again and again."
Cons: Effects wore off after three months.
Total cost: $300 (one injection area)

Editor's note: Numbing cream was applied prior to injections.

Watch the procedure here.