New York Chemical Peel doctors

Dina D. Strachan, MD Dina D. Strachan, MD
New York Dermatologist
853 Broadway (x 14th St) suite 701, New York
37 answers
Steven Wallach, MD Steven Wallach, MD
Manhattan Plastic Surgeon
1049 Fifth Ave Suite 2D, New York
30 answers
David Shafer, MD David Shafer, MD
New York Plastic Surgeon
10 East 53rd Street 25th Floor, New York
22 answers
Channing R. Barnett, MD Channing R. Barnett, MD
New York Dermatologist
163A East 70th St., New York
9 answers
David Goldberg, MD David Goldberg, MD
New York Dermatologic Surgeon
115 East 57th St. Suite 710, New York
8 answers
Ronald Shelton, MD Ronald Shelton, MD
Manhattan Dermatologist
260 E 66th St, New York
7 answers
Kavita Mariwalla, MD Kavita Mariwalla, MD
New Haven Dermatologic Surgeon
10 Union Square East Suite 3C, New York
7 answers
Nelson L. Novick, MD Nelson L. Novick, MD
New York Dermatologic Surgeon
500 E 85th St Suite P-1, New York
6 answers
Yael Halaas, MD Yael Halaas, MD
Manhattan Facial Plastic Surgeon
60 East 56th Street Suite 3, New York
5 answers
Jessica J. Krant, MD, MPH Jessica J. Krant, MD, MPH
Manhattan Dermatologic Surgeon
860 Fifth Avenue Ground Floor, New York
2 answers
Reena Rupani, MD Reena Rupani, MD
New York Dermatologist
6640 East Carondelet Drive, Tucson
2 answers

Recent Answers

Should You Moisturize After a Chemical Peel or Not?

I heard that moisturizing may delay the peeling process Oh I have one more question too, how are chemical peels on the body different than they are on the face.
A: Hydration After Chemical Peel Important

I recommend to all my chemical peeling patients that they observe strict sun avoidance and hydrate the skin with bland emollients after having the peel.  Depending on the type and severity of the peel, I have specific post-peel skincare regimens.  It is also very important not to pick at peeling skin and to avoid harsh protects such as glycolic acid or RetinA until the skin has healed.  For people who are acne prone, they should still hydrate with moisturizers, but preferably with a lighter, non-comedogenic moisturizer that is not going to clog pores or exacerbate breakouts. 

Channing R. Barnett, MD
New York Dermatologist
Can You Use a Fruit Enzyme Peel if You Have Eczema?
Channing R. Barnett, MD
New York Dermatologist
Can a Chemical Peel Cause a Cold Sore?

I have a tendency to get cold sores and I was wondering if having a chemical peel can bring these out.  I am thinking about starting a series of glycolic acid or possibly salicylic acid peels and need to know.
A: A chemical peel can definitely lead to a cold sore

Whenever any treatment is done to the face or lips including procedures such as a chemical peel, filler injections, or laser resurfacing there is always a chance that a cold sore can develop.  It is very important that you tell your physician that you have a history of getting cold sores.  in this way the doctor can prepare you before hand by giving you a medication called Valtrex which will prevent the outbreak.  The reason being is that if you do have an outbrak after a procedure, there is a chance of scarring.  Prevention is the key!

Dr. Halem

Monica Halem, MD
New York Dermatologic Surgeon
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