I am thinking of having a laser peel. What are these and what are the alternatives?
Generally, a laser peel is performed with an erbium laser, which is used in a single pass. This ablates off only a few layers of skin and is usually comfortable with a topical numbing cream. However, the treatment is very superficial and therefore the results are very mild. How mild? The treatment can be equivalent to a microdermabrasion, which is very mild indeed. Therefore the service should be very inexpensive or it will not be worth the price paid.
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- I am getting a monthly Jessner’s peel by my aesthetician. How does that differ from the peels that Dr. Steinsapir performs?
- My cosmetic surgeon tells me that chemical peels are obsolete and has recommended that I get a series of Fraxel® laser treatments instead. What does Dr. Steinsapir think of Fraxel®?
- My cosmetic surgeon has recommended that I have CO2 laser resurfacing. I am a little nervous about the treatment especially after reading in his brochure that it is normal to have a result that leaves the face lighter than the neck. Is a chemical peel an alternative to CO2 laser resurfacing?
- I am thinking of having a laser peel. What are these and what are the alternatives?
- Several years ago, I had laser resurfacing of my lower eyelids. I developed hyperpigmentation of the skin. The doctor who treatment me said that this was normal and would resolve in time but never did. Is there anything that can be done for this issue?
- I have heard that chemical peels are very uncomfortable. How will I know if I can tolerate a chemical peel?