Chemical peels are done on the face, neck, upper chest or hands. They can help to:
- reduce fine lines
- improve wrinkles caused by sun damage, aging and hereditary factors
- improve the appearance of mild scars
- treat some types of acne
- reduce age spots, freckles and dark patches due to prenancy or taking birth control pills
- improve the look and feel of skin that has a dull texture and/or color
Areas of sun damage can include scaly spots that may be pre-cancerous lesions. These areas can be improved with certain chemical peels. After a chemical peel, new pre-cancers are less likely to appear.
Sagging, drooping skin with more severe wrinkles will not respond well to peels. The color and texture (smoothness) of the skin may be improved, but, the sagging and deep wrinkles could require sugery (facelift, brow lift, eyelid surgery) or injectable fillers such as Cosmoplast, Juvederm or Restylane. A board certified plastic surgeon can help you determine what procedures are appropriate for you.
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