Chemical peels for sun damage and wrinkles

Bryan K. Chen, MD answers: Chemical peel recommendation for fair skin with severe sun damage and wrinkles?

What type of chemical peel would you recommend for someone with very fair skin, severe sun damage, wrinkles on top of lips and crow's feet? What concentration would you recommend and are there any risks? Does chemical peel thin the skin? I am 40 years old and I notice on each side of my cheekbone that I have light purple veins running vertical down my face. I have been using renova A. Thank you.


Bryan K. Chen, MD
9 months ago

A medium-depth peel, for example 20-30% TCA would give you the best results as far as peels are concerned.  Alternatively, fractionated CO2 lasers such as Active FX or Fraxel re:pair are good as well.  As far as the purple veins on the face, you would need to find an office with a vascular laser such as the Pulsed-dye or Nd:Yag laser.  I would seek an experienced physician - dermatologist or plastic surgeon who can walk you through all phases of procedure, recovery and potential complications.

Good luck.

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