Charlotte Chemical Peel doctors
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Elizabeth F. Rostan, MD
Charlotte Dermatologist
130 Providence Road Suite 100, Charlotte |
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Joseph Hunstad, MD
Charlotte Plastic Surgeon
11208 Statesville Road Suite 300, Huntersville |
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Eric T. Emerson, MD
Charlotte Plastic Surgeon
649 N New Hope Rd, Gastonia |
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Briggs E. Cook, Jr., MD
Charlotte Oculoplastic Surgeon
16610 Birkdale Commons Parkway, Huntersville |
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Bill Kortesis, MD
Charlotte Plastic Surgeon
11208 Statesville Road Suite 300, Huntersville |
Recent Answers
i have some mild acne scars, sun spots and bigger pores. which one is better?
Lactic acid works best for drier skin, or those with sensitive skin because the penetration is slower. Glycolic is better for oily skin because it has a more drying nature. If you have a lot of scarring and sun spots the TCA peel is great for hyperpigmentation, scarring and uneven skin texture. I would suggest setting up an appointment with a medical professional in your area if you decide to go in this direction.
I've been using Obagi Nu-Derm system for 7 weeks now. I am still peeling, and my skin feels dry and flaky. How long will this phase last? Most reviews I've read say that the first 2-3 weeks are the worst, but not in my case.
This experience is very common when using the Obagi Nu-Derm System. Each patient using this program will go through a phase that can last from one to three skin cycles as the skin adapts to the system. The average skin cycle is 40 days. This can vary according to the prescription of Tretinoin that was prescibed to be used with your kit.
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?
If you have not already, I would recommend seeing a dermatologist to get maximal control of your acne. The redness and large pores may improve with certain laser treatments. One option is the Cutera Lasergeneis laser. This is a non-ablative laser with no downtime that is actually pleasant. Check out the Cutera website and navigate to "Technologies." Then choose Lasergenesis and check out the clinical results. Deeper acne scarring is more difficult to treat, but may be amenable to Pearl Fusion laser therapy. Good luck.
