Miami Beach Chemical Peel doctors
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Stephen Mandy, MD
Miami Dermatologist
555 Washington Ave Suite 210, Miami Beach |
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Marcy Alvarez, DO
Miami Beach Dermatologist
1111 Lincoln Road Suite 375, Miami Beach |
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Jacob Freiman, MD
Miami Beach Plastic Surgeon
4302 Alton Rd. Suite 300, Miami Beach |
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Leonard Hochstein, MD
Miami Plastic Surgeon
19495 Biscayne Blvd Ste 204, Miami |
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Melissa Lazarus, MD
Miami Dermatologic Surgeon
1080 Kane Concourse, Bay Harbor Islands |
Recent Answers
I have old scars and acne scars on my face. I'm light-skinned, and I'm looking into getting a chemical peel, but I'm just now sure how effective it will be for me or if there is something else I should try. I've looked into the different types of peels and I've determined that a doctor will have to tell me what level of treatment I should receive. I never had acne as a teenager, but soon as I turned 25 seems like that's when I finally started to get acne. And, nothing seems to work for it.
Chemical peels are risky in patients with pigmented skin, as are lasers. These should only be done be by experienced Dermatologists. Before trying to treat post inflammatory pigment and scars that follow inflammatory acne, it is most important to treat the acne to prevent further permenant marks. Treatment with retinoids often will correct the acne as well as impove the pigment and the scars.
I am 17 and I have had problems with acne since I was 14. I have had treatment but it alwayd came back :(....I was thinking of a chemical peel as my next option, should I do it?
Due to your dark skin type, I would not use an invasive chemical peel as is done by a plastic surgeon but you may benefit from one done by an aesthetician as well as treatment with the Hydrafacial machine or Oxygen Infusion Facial. Use these in conjunction with a light peel . Deep peels and lasers with your dark skin will lead to hypopigmentation.
I am confused as to how effective chemical peels really are. I was told by my doctor that they wont really have a large impact on wrinkles or pore size. So as an alternative, i was wondering if perhaps Retin-a would possibly be more effective or at least as effective as a medium level chemical peel such as Jessner?
My recommendation would be to do both. Using RetinA can enhance the effects of a peel. Plus, retinoids promote collagen growth in the long term which will help to soften fine lines and wrinkles, as well as improveskin texture changes/pore size. Pore size reduction is achieved through peels (such as salicylic and retinoic acid) which attempt to reduce the amount of sebum or oil produced from the gland hiding in that pore. Swelling/healing from cosmetic procedures can also produce a reduced appearance of pore size..