Englewood Chemical Peel doctors

	Michael Contreras, MD Denver Dermatologist 499 East Hampden Ave. Suite 450, Englewood		2 answers
	Stephen A. Goldstein, MD Denver Plastic Surgeon 125 Inverness Dr E Suite 200, Englewood		2 answers
	Gregory A. Buford, MD Denver Plastic Surgeon 125 Inverness Dr E Dry Creek Medical Campus Suite 200, Denver		1 answer
	Joel L. Cohen, MD Denver Dermatologic Surgeon 499 E. Hampden Ave. Suite 450, Englewood		1 answer
	Mario J. Imola, MD, DDS Denver Facial Plastic Surgeon 3600 So. Logan St. Suite 100, Englewood

Recent Answers

Can I Get Chemical Peels After Electrolysis? Can I have electrolysis treatments after a series of chemical peels? If I do would it ruin the results of the peels and roughen my skin? And also does it matter if its a mild peel, medium peel, or deep peel? I have'nt done any peels yet just hypotheically speaking.

A: Yes, but you should wait a few weeks.

There are many different types of chemical peels, and many different concentrations. These can be great treatments for sundamage (pigment and mild wrinkles) as well as acne and melasma. But, we generally make sure that patients don't have irritated skin when these peels are done. It is best to wait a couple of weeks after electrolysis to make sure the skin and follicular structures have recovered. We also often discontinue topical retinoids (like tretinoin/RetinA) a week or so before most peels.

Joel L. Cohen, MD

Denver Dermatologic Surgeon

How Long Does a Chemical Peel Last? Hi, I have been researching types of chemical peels, but I am confused about some things: Once you have a peel done, how long does it last? Does this vary by type? When they say 'recovery period' , i.e. 7 days, does that mean you have to stay in for 7 days? Thanks.

A: Duration depends on depth of peel

Light peels that affect only the superficial layer of the skin called the epidermis can be expected to show improved texture and tone for about 1-2 months. This is because it takes the skin cells approximately 30 days to repopulate the epidermis. Chemicals used for light peels include salicylic acid, glycolic acid (lower percentages), TCA 15%, Jessner's solution. Medium peels can have effects lasting anywhere from 2-6 months because they affect the epidermis and a portion of the underlying dermis. I will not repeat a medium peel any sooner than every 2 months.

The duration of the beneficial effects of light and medium peels can be extended by starting a regimen of gentle physical exfoliation (for example baking soda mixed with cetaphil cleanser rubbed gently on the skin 2-3 times weekly) and chemical exfoliation (for example daily use of glycolic acid containing moisturizer in the morning). Additionally, a retinoid containing product (for example Renova) will aid in diminishing fine lines and uneven pigmentation. Most importantly, a daily sunscreen SPF 30 or higher will help to prevent repigmentation and further sun damage that contributed to the problem in the first place.

Michael Contreras, MD

Denver Dermatologist

One High-strength Chemical Peel Vs. Several Low-strength Peels To help with pigmentation issues, dull skin, and fine lines, I'm considering having either a series of 3 to 4 7% TCA + 2% salicylic peels, or just a single TCA peel at a higher strength (25% to 35%). What would you recommend? What are the advantages and disadvantages of a series of low-strength peels vs. one higher strength peel?

A: Stronger peels for lighter skin more effective

I have had great success treating patients with a single medium depth peel (Jessner's combined with TCA 20-35%) in the appropriate patients. These patients are fair skinned, do not tan, and don't mind a week of downtime with scaly, darkened, peeling skin.

For darker skinned patients and those that want a shorter 3-4 day recovery, lighter peels are effective but require more treatments. Either way, these peels are excellent for uneven pigmentation, texture, and fine lines. In the right patients peels can be a less expensive than laser procedures and with similar results.

Michael Contreras, MD

Denver Dermatologist

Englewood Chemical Peel reviews

$613 average price for Chemical Peel in Englewood
75% of Englewood reviewers said Chemical Peel was worth it

	“Professional, Detailed,...” Hyperpigmentation The procedure itself was very straight forward, I was made comfortable the same as if I was getting ready to have a facial. My face was wiped cleaned and then the solution was applied. There was a small stinging sensation but Jessica used a hand held fan and that lessened the stinging. The sensation isn't unbearable at all. Afterward I had a slight yellow... more
	“Melange Good for Olive, Darker Skin...” I have done the melange peel twice. The first one I did last year and made a girls session out of it- my mom and aunt had one done at the same time. We hung out watching TV for the 8 hours the mask had to be on. We all have olive to dark skin and are hispanic. My mom and I are seasoned patients at our dermatologists office and both have used triluma and epiquin in the past(at different times... more
	“Light Chemical Peels - No Benefit” I have had four chemical peels in the last few months, with virtually no peeling or any sort of benefit, and I'm confused as to how this could be the case. The first three peels I had were light Jessner solutions (done with the intention that I'd be able to be back at work in a few days). The third one of these that I had, had an added layer of salicylic acid added to it. I barely any... more
	“A New Face, a New Life.” Let me just begin by saying that i am a 34 years old female and i used to be a chain smoker. That habit , i think was the main reason why my skin started to look bad. It started to become dry, patchy and just at the age of 33, i started seeing a lot of wrinkles. My skin looked old and haggard. I remember the shock i used to see on people's faces when they got to know that i was just 33,... more