La Jolla Chemical Peel doctors

William Groff, DO William Groff, DO
San Diego Dermatologist
9339 Genesee Ave Suite 300, San Diego
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Kimberly Butterwick, MD Kimberly Butterwick, MD
San Diego Dermatologic Surgeon
9339 Genesee Avenue Suite 125, San Diego
Paul E. Chasan, MD Paul E. Chasan, MD
San Diego Plastic Surgeon
1431 Camino Del Mar , Del Mar
Roy A. David, MD Roy A. David, MD
San Diego Facial Plastic Surgeon
3252 Holiday Court Suite 206, La Jolla
Mitchel Goldman, MD Mitchel Goldman, MD
San Diego Dermatologic Surgeon
9339 Genesee Avenue Suite 300, San Diego

Recent Answers

Chemical Peel Vs Laser Resurfacing for Various Facial Folds?

Chemical peel or Laser resurfacing for severe perioral lines, nasolabial folds and folds under mouth corners? Which technology is best? The surgeon said Facelift won't help, suggested Chemical peel, he doesn't use laser.

I’m willing to do both. Research has confused me. I am 60, have 15 facial age spots, and years of sun exposure. Don't tend to scar, but recently hyperpigmented after using Efudex on 2 pre-cancer cheek spots, VERY slowly fading. On my nose it healed quickly.

A: laser resurfacing wins easily

Laser resurfacing can be done with much greater precision that a chemical peel. Chemical peels that are done for deep perioral lines either don't work or they go too deep and leave the patient with scarring and severe hypopigmentation. I have seen many patients damaged from chemical peels. Nasolabial folds are best addressed with fillers. I have posted photos under my profile with examples of patients with perioral lines that I have resurfaced. Take care.

William Groff, DO
San Diego Dermatologist
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