Philadelphia Chemical Peel doctors

	Evan Sorokin, MD Cherry Hill Plastic Surgeon 1734 Route 70 East, Cherry Hill		1 answer
	Marc Cohen, MD Philadelphia Oculoplastic Surgeon 50 Monument Road, Suite 220, Bala Cynwyd		1 answer
	Anthony Corrado, DO Philadelphia Facial Plastic Surgeon 1797 Springdale Road, Cherry Hill
	Bruce Genter, MD Abington Plastic Surgeon 100 Old York Rd Suite 3 - 120 (Lobby Level), Jenkintown
	Scott M. Goldstein, MD Philadelphia Oculoplastic Surgeon 319 2nd St Pike, Southampton

Recent Answers

Proprietary Blend for Facial Peel? Am considering getting an "epi-peel" to treat melasma and uneven skin tone. This medium depth peel is a proprietary blend (compounded by a pharmacy) of: 1% Retin-A; 14% hydroquinone; 6% azelaic acid; 7% kogic acid; and Vitamins A and C. It is a peel that I would have applied at the spa and leave on for 10 hours. Down time is about 10 days. Does this sound like a good blend for my problems?

A: Need a full exam to tell you what kind of peel to get

It is impossible for me to tell you what type of peel would work well for you without a full exam and a history of your skin problems. Anyone who makes a specific recommendation without seeing you would be making a complete guess. I would suggest meeting with a board certified plastic surgeon or a board certified dermatologist who in conjunction with their aestheticians can get you on a proper pre-peel/laser protocol, recovery protocol, and long term maintenance. We have many options for skin these days including excellent products both prescription and non-prescription, peels both aesthetician applied and physician level, as well as multiple types of lasers. Good luck!

Evan Sorokin, MD

Cherry Hill Plastic Surgeon

Chemical Peel After Botox Can I get chemical peel two weeks after I had Botox (on the frown line between eyes only)?

A: Yes

There is no problem with having a chemical peel 2 weeks after receiving a Botox treatment. In fact it is possible that the areas of your face that were treated with Botox may have an even greater improvement with a chemical peel because the dynamic wrinkles (wrinkle of expression) will not be forming as the chemical peel heals. This has been proven to be the case with laser skin resurfacing and Botox. A medium depth chemical peel probably would have the same type of improvement with Botox.

As with all treatments the key is matching the correct treatment with the problem. If the problem is wrinkles from movement, Botox is best. If the problem is deep permanent lines, fillers like Juvederm or Restylane are the way to go. If you are looking for an improvement in fine lines, general skin texture and completion, various chemical peels (or laser resurfacing) is the most helpful.

Marc Cohen, MD

Philadelphia Oculoplastic Surgeon