West Orange Chemical Peel doctors
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Eric M. Joseph, MD
West Orange Facial Plastic Surgeon
1500 Pleasant Valley Way Suite 206, West Orange |
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Michael Constantin Gartner, DO
Paramus Plastic Surgeon
3 Winslow Place, Paramus |
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Paul M. Figlia, MD
West Orange Plastic Surgeon
1500 Pleasant Valley Way Suite 307 , West Orange |
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Sanjay Lalla, MD
Newark Plastic Surgeon
383 Northfield Ave, West Orange |
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Janet M. Neigel, MD
West Orange Oculoplastic Surgeon
101 Old Short Hills Rd Ste 204, West Orange |
Recent Answers
I have dealt with acne since I was a teenager. One of my friends interested me in the chemical peel process. After the chemical peel, I was told to use a light soap (Aveeno) and follow up two times a day with a product named New Skin. Once, I noticed the right cheek mostly healed and the left cheek seemed to have this huge scar. I went back to the school and was told the whole peel process went wrong and to start using the product I'm still using today (Mederma). Is there anything I can do to restore my skin?
Dear Passion,
It's tough to give you advice without knowing some specifics. When was the peel done? What type of peel did you have? What did your doctor say about your left cheek?
If you'd like to post / email me a full facial photo, I'll be glad to comment. In the meantime, you should consult a board certified dermatologist that does peels, to assess your condition, and make specific recommendations.
Best regards.
I originally went to the doctor for acne treatment, but while there, I explained her that I'm going on vacation in June, and I would like to go with a clear face. She suggested that I have chemical peel.
She gave me an antbiotic to take for a month, and Retin-A and Cetaphil to use on my face,then i went back to her in about 2 weeks for a chemical peel, while the assistant was cleaning my face for the peel, I felt burning pain. I told her and the dermatologist, who then said we will do the B-lift 20% instead of the chemical peel. It burned like she said when she applied it and then it cooled down. I washed my face, it was frost white, and then the MA applied moisturizer and sunscreen.
The spots then turned dark, and the doctor said it was dead skin, and that it will fall off in 24 hours. However, it's still here and it looks horrible, like burns. Is this normal?
Dear Nicole,
I'm not sure what a "B-Lift" is, or exactally what was applied to your face. The pictures you provided are only 24 hrs after the procedure, so "scarring" is not possible. Scar tissue takes days and weeks to form.
You appear to have either experienced an allergic reaction, or possibly a burn. I think the dark scabs will fall off, and the underlying skin will be a bit pink. You need to see your doctor emergently (today) to carefully recommend further treatment / wound care so the risk of scarring or pigment changes will be minimized.
The other very important advice I can give is to completely avoid the sun. I would suggest wearing a large brim hat, and large sun-glasses when you go from your car to the doctor's office.
Best regards.
