I would consider a laser option

Armando Soto, 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.


Armando Soto, MD
9 months ago
By Armando Soto, MD - Orlando Plastic Surgeon

Hi there- I prefer the precision of lasers over chemical peels for anything as deep as what you will need to achieve meaningful improvement. Consider any one of the excellent fractionated CO2 laser available, such as the Mixto, the DOT, or the Active FX. In my opinion, the risk to benefit ratio is much more favorable, and you are more likely to get what you wanted after a single treatment.

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