Palm Beach Chemical Peel doctors
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Laura Skellchock, MD
Palm Beach Dermatologic Surgeon
6100 Glades Rd Suite 304, Boca Raton |
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Kenneth Beer, MD
Palm Beach Dermatologic Surgeon
1500 North Dixie Highway Suite 305, West Palm Beach |
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David J. Levens, MD
Coral Springs Plastic Surgeon
1725 University Drive Suite 300, Coral Springs |
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Melissa Lazarus, MD
Miami Dermatologic Surgeon
1080 Kane Concourse, Bay Harbor Islands |
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David Rankin, MD
Jupiter Plastic Surgeon
641 University Blvd Suite 103, Jupiter |
Recent Answers
A couple of weeks ago my mom went to get a face peeling. she says that went they apply the chemicals she had a big burning sensation, but she didnt complaint that much because she figure it was normal. its been 6 weeks so far and her face its still really really red and kinda burn. what can she do about it?
I don't know what they used, and I don't know what your mom's face was like before the peel - I bet she had some rosacea and probably wasn't the best candidate for a peel. Also, don't know if she was fully sun protected for weeks before the peel. One OTC product she can try to reduce the burning is RAPIPROFEN - available on the internet. it's successfully been used for shingles, superficial burns, even tendonitis and broken toes! It can be applied as a spray several times a day, and is not a steroid so there is no risk of thinning the skin, even if used long term. Also, please don't apply any products with lots of chemicals in them - bland soap, tepid water, physical sunblock should be used everyday. Good luck!
I would like to try this peel and I saw that it's possible to buy it without prescription. Is it dangerous to use without consulting a dermatologist?
Dermatologists are skin care specialists - and no one is as well trained to diagnose and treat skin disorders. There are many factors to consider when treating superficial acne - I suggest you consult an experienced cosmetic dermatologist and make an appointment for an evaulation of your acne. Your insurance should cover it - but best to call first and ask them if there will be a problem, since insurance coverage is determined by your policy. I would prefer you see a physician first and get an expert opinion as to what your skin needs - then ask them if your skin would do well with the peel you're interested in using. Good luck!
I just had a glycolic chemical peel done and this is suppose to be one of seven treaments spread out throughout the year. I also have dark skin. The esthetician said the healing process takes five days. Is there anything i can do to speedup the peeling of the skin because I have school and I dont want to show up with half my face peeled and the other half not peeled. Can i take vitamins or certain creams to speed up the peeling of the skin?
To increase the rate of epidermal turnover, use a retinoid like Retin-A, Tazorac or Differin at least 2-3 weeks before getting the chemical peel. The retinoid speeds up the turnover rate, so that the desquamating skin will come off 36-48 hours sooner than if the skin is not prepped. Just be careful to use the retinoid with care - never put it on immediately after washing the face - wait at least 2-3 hours so that a normal oil layer can develop. Also, use less than you think you need - using too much can cause unnecessary irritation, which can cause darkening in your skin type. Also remember that often glycolic peels are so mild that often there really isn't a lot of peeling seen. Good luck!
