Do Medium Depth Peels Need to Be Done More Than Once?

I am 48 years old, blonde and blue eyed. I had a medium peel with phenol under my eyes done 2 months ago. After looking like a monster for 7 days, I recovered beautifully and loved the results. But eveyday, I notice more wrinkles and freckles coming back. I paid $ 2500.00 to a very reputable plastic surgeon. I'm very worried I wasted my money. What do I do now? Should I have the peel again?

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The results of a medium depth peel should last for years.

Dear Stopfrinkles The lower eyelid chemical peel that you had is a great lower eyelid treatment. However, you are not done healing and will not be for another 6 months. Once you are healed the new collagen that has formed should hold for many years. Of course the swelling that you have had is resolving so you are seeing the return of some fine lines. Try not to drive yourself totally insane. Sun precautions are a good idea. So sell your convertible and drop your membership for the... more

Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MD

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Los Angeles Oculoplastic Surgeon

Medium Depth Peel

After chemical peels of any kind, I instruct my patients about sun protection/sun avoidance. If you are not using a daily moisturizer with a broad spectrum sunscreen, I would start now. A care plan for maintenance which includes tretinoin (retin-a), glycolic and/or antioxidants would be appropriate. I would consider some of these options before undergoing another peel. You may wish to consult a cosmetic dermatologist or plastic surgeon in your area for an appropriate treatment plan... more