Minneapolis Chemical Peel doctors
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Richard H. Tholen, MD, FACS
Minneapolis Plastic Surgeon
4825 Olson Memorial Highway (Hwy 55) Suite 200, Minneapolis |
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Joseph Campanelli, MD
Minneapolis Facial Plastic Surgeon
2080 Woodwinds Drive Suite 220, Woodbury |
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Fereydoon S. Mahjouri, MD
Minneapolis Plastic Surgeon
500 Osborne Rd Suite 130, Fridley |
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Patrick S. Carney, MD
Minneapolis Dermatologist
625 East Nicollet Blvd Ste 200 & 203, Burnsville |
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Charles Crutchfield, MD
Minneapolis Dermatologic Surgeon
1185 Town Centre Drive Suite 101, Eagan |
Recent Answers
Do chemical peels cause crepey skin.
Chemical peels are designed to remove the top layer of your skin to let your body to reproduce a newer, better skin. It takes at least 6 weeks for the new skin to reach its normal texture. Be patient before to form a definite opinion.
I had done a 70% peel in the past that was left on for 2 and a half minutes. He was very gentle in the way he applied the acid - ie he was not using much pressure. I had 0 downtime - redness for a few hours and that is all) He also instructed me to use my topical retinoid up until the day of treatment in order to maximize results. I did this both times, however he said he wanted to be a bit more aggressive this time and really applied a lot more pressure and left it on for 2 minutes
The more aggressive the peel, the worse the skin looks initially. What you are describing sounds appropriate but if you have ANY concern that something is wrong make an appointment to see your physician immediately. Any reputable doctor would rather have you come in and find out it is nothing than have you come back with a complication that could have been prevented or treated.
There are many facial peels advertised and i wonder why these arent just as good as going to a facialist or spa. If you recommend home peels, what concentration is safe but effective at removing hyperpigmentation and sun damage?
Most do-it-yourself home health products are so mild that you trade essentially no results for safety. If you pay a lot for these products, shame on them for offering so little improvement for such high cost, and shame on you for thinking high cost implies stronger or better.
That being said, there are huge numbers of products that are relatively safe and give minimal degrees of improvement that consumers still find (more) attractive than the more expensive and more effective spa, clinic, or physician services.
If you are trying to affect skin pigmentation and lesions associated with sun damage, most home products would be too weak and ineffective at doing much more than emptying your purse or wallet! See a Board-certified dermatologist or plastic surgeon for expert advice.
