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?
Dr. Steinsapir believes that CO2 laser resurfacing is a failed technology. It offered a lot of promise when it was first introduced. It is possible to have a good results with CO2 laser but only if the treatment is performed on a person with the right complexion. In general, the thermal injury created by CO2 laser injures the melanocytes of the skin and results in hypopigmentation. There are also often textural abnormalities in the skin after a CO2 laser treatment. The solution is avoiding the CO2 laser and having a customized full-face chemical peel. Call the office to schedule a personal consultation with Dr. Steinsapir and learn if a chemical peel is right for you.
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- 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?