Reno Blue Peel doctors
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Charles Virden, MD
Reno Plastic Surgeon
960 Caughlin Crossing North Suite 100, Reno |
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LaDawn Talbott, MD
Reno Plastic Surgeon
601 Ralston St 200, Reno |
Recent Answers
I am 35 yr old lady, and i was told i had vitiligo 2 yrs ago. It started just as a little white patch now it has spread and i have now panda eye look, it is very hard to cover with makeup, and i was hoping to have this obagi peel done to lighten the rest of the skin around it to even up my complexion
As you can see Vitiligo has an ever changing presentation. Its like trying to predict the future, we don't know in your case where it may regress, and where it may advance. Permanently lightening or darkening surrounding areas is a risky proposition. Seek a Dermatologist with a special interest in this area. Don't seek advice from people who know very little about Vitiligo. A Blue Peel is not appropriate. Good Luck.
What is your suggestion regarding Blue peel on facial skin of a 70 yr old face? I have been considering Restylane/Juvederm, and the consultant suggested the blue peel. Seems very risky.
In my practice spanning 15 years, its your physiological age that matters, not your chronological age. Peels are helpful for light wrinkles, dyschromias (brown discoloration), and improvement in skin quality. At 70 it may take you a few extra days to exfoliate but your outcome should not be compromised. Consider a different procedure called a Microlaser Peel. During this procedure you determine how much time you have to recover and the depth of the peel can be adjusted accordingly. Go for it girl, you're not getting any younger :)
I am 42 years old and my plastic surgeon has recommended the Obagi Blue Peel for the lines beginning to form on my face & my enlarging pores. He says it is extremely painful and it must be done under anesthesia. He has tried local sedation in-office, but the patients experience very much discomfort. I will have to pay $500 on top of all of the other expenses (use of surgery suite, doctor's fee, etc.). I need to know if this is going to be worth all of the trouble.
I have overseen thousands of Blue Peels performed in our Med Spa. There is mild discomfort and we often times will use a cooling device. This device blows chilled air onto the face and really helps with the temporary discomfort. Pre-medication with oral Valium is often times very helpful. Lastly, topical placement of an anesthetic one hour before the treatment is nice. The peel itself is going to give you a nice result. I am worried that this particular office may lack experience.