San Diego Phenol Peel doctors
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Gary H. Manchester, MD
San Diego Plastic Surgeon
3720 Fourth Avenue, San Diego |
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William Groff, DO
San Diego Dermatologist
9339 Genesee Ave Suite 300, San Diego |
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Steve Laverson, MD
San Diego Plastic Surgeon
477 North El Camino Real Suite D-304, Encinitas |
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Maurice P. Sherman, MD
Del Mar Facial Plastic Surgeon
12845 Pointe Del Mar Way Suite 100, Del Mar |
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C. Dennis Bucko, MD
San Diego Plastic Surgeon
3655 Nobel Drive Suite 100, San Diego |
Recent Answers
I'm aware that the healing process after a Phenol Peel takes a while. However, 2 weeks after receiving Phenol Peel under my eyes and the skin is vey rough in patches. They're almost like tiny hard clusters of whelps. Is this just a part of the typical healing process or should I contact my doctor? If it is indeed typical, how long does this phase of healing usually last? I don't like covering the redness with makeup because it is extremely difficult to remove. Please help.
Healing depends on the depth of the peel and this is dependent on the concentration used to perform it. Usually a peel takes two weeks to resurface the treated areas and two to three months to regain its texture. The redness that follows a peel can take up to 6 months to fade. You are only two weeks post treatment. I would suggest you visit your treating physician and give yourself some time to heal.
Where can I get Phenol peel? I have sun damage on my arms and tried many treatments but no good results.
Phenol peels of the extremities (arms and legs) is a bad idea and is contra indicated. The blood supply of the skin of the lower body (below the face) is not as abundant as the face. No one should should perform phenol peeling for thisl. Trichloracetic acid would the solution of choice. It comes in various concentrations (15% - 50%) and is used often to resurface and rejuvinate) the arms and hands.
A phenol peel should cost about $3500 to $5000. A perioral peel should cost about $2500.