Chicago Chemical Peel doctors

	Otto Joseph Placik, MD Chicago Plastic Surgeon 880 W Central Rd Suite 3100, Arlington Heights		13 answers
	Edward Lack, MD Chicago Dermatologist 2350 Ravine Way Suite 400, Glenview		5 answers
	Gregory Turowski, MD, PhD Chicago Plastic Surgeon 9843 Gross Point Rd, Skokie		4 answers
	Robert Frank, MD Munster Plastic Surgeon 929 Ridge Road Suite 6, Munster		2 answers
	Michael A. Epstein, MD Chicago Plastic Surgeon 1535 Lake Cook Road Suite 211, Northbrook		1 answer

Recent Answers

Myth or Fact: Do Chemical Peels Stimulate Collagen Production? I have enlarged/scarred pores on my cheeks and on my nose. I also have a few very, very, shallow acne scars. I would love to find an alternative to laser treatments or microdermabrasion (I am prone to broken blood vessels) to help fix some of these issues. Would a series of chemical peels do the trick? Or something else?

A: chemical peels and other resurfacing skin treatments.

Chemical peels, or any form of resurfacing for that matter, should not change the proportions or shape of your face in any way. This is a skin rejuvenation procedure. It may lesson lines ( wrinkles ), tighten skin and remove age spots, but in the end you should still look like you. These treatments are often working at the epidermal level of the skin unless you are specifically having a deeper chemical peel or other resurfacing treatment. When the treatment is designed to be deeper and act at the dermal level, collagen and elastin production can be achieved. There are risks to these procedures, however and they should be discussed with your treating physician prior to treatment.

Michael A. Epstein, MD

Chicago Plastic Surgeon

Does Your Skin Have to Be Pre-treated for a Chemical Peel? or with a light/superficial peel, like glycolic or salicylic acid can you do it right away?

A: Prep for a light chemical peel

These can be administered with little to no prep but Retin-A is always a reasonable adjunct. Avoidance of sun prior and subsequent to the treatment is important.

Otto Joseph Placik, MD

Chicago Plastic Surgeon

Can I Perform Chemical Peeling on My Back for Severe Pigmentation? I consulted a cosmetics clinic after suffering from acne scars and old acne spots. after performing fractional laser on my whole back caused severe pigmentation in the acne spots and it looks terrible. I would like to know if chemical peeling is possible for the body? (back or shoulders) to enhance my problem and get rid of the pigmented spots?

A: Chemical peels can remove dark spots from the body

Chemical peels can remove dark spots from the body. These peels should be light peels and repeated often so as not to further damage skin of the body.

Edward Lack, MD

Chicago Dermatologist

Chicago Chemical Peel reviews

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	“SENSI Peel - Great Alternative to...” This is a great alternative to harsher TCA peels if you have sensitive skin. The peel is superficial, yet aggressive enough to remove dead skin cells, blackheads, superficial lines, and shrink pore size. The stinging during treatment is less intense than with other peels. The actual peeling process of the skin is light and flaky, similar to a mild sunburn. I wanted something stronger than a... more
	“PCA Chemical Peel/Hydro-dermabrasion...” 8 days ago I had a hydro-dermabrasion treatment with a PCA power peel containing I believe the following ingredients:Alcohol DenatLactic AcidSalicylic AcidKojic AcidHydroquinoneCitric AcidPost treatment I had typical side effects (minor peeling, drying, etc.) but by the 5th day my skin was no longer peeling. I went back yesterday for a follow up visit and my aesthetician said everything was... more
	“Worse Than Before” I orginally went to dr. for acne, but while there i explained to dr. that in june i was going on vacation and that i would like to go with a clear face, and she suggested that i do the chemical peel. She gave me and antbiotic to take for a month and retina and cephil to use on my face,then i went back to her in about 2 weeks for a chemical peel, while the ma was cleaning my face, for the... more
	“Afraid of How Permanent Damage After...” I chose a self administered at home treatment because of the low cost. I am unsure of the outcome because skin is still healing.I have olive complexion. I did an at home 20% TCA Peel 2 days ago to treat sun damage and fine lines. My skin frosted lightly, I rinsed it off...applied triple antibiotic ointment and lotion. It turned brown IMMEDIATELY that night. Is i more