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Skin Care After Chemical Peel or Laser Resurfacing

asked 3 years ago by anon
Latest answer by Tanveer Janjua, MD
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Tags: recovery, skin care

2 answers to Skin Care After Chemical Peel or Laser Resurfacing

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Good skin care requires attention, perseverance and protection

There is no pat or simple answer to optimal skin care, especially if it is healing. There are several common skin types, based on genetics, ethnic heritage, sun sensitivity, and age, to name a few factors. Skin type will always affect healing and skin care. Some skin is more sensitive to lasers and peels, while some is more resistant. Darker skin types are more prone to hyperpigmentation, for example, and following some lasers or deep peels, this can be an issue. Good skin care requires... more
Donn R. Chatham, MD

Louisville Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Skin Care After Chemical Peel or Laser

I like to use Biafine during the immediate recovery period ie., one week. I have the patients apply it liberally all over all day long. It expedites the healing process. After the first week I have patientts start Anthelios SX 15 every morning. After one month I start them on either Prevage MD for daily use or some combination treatment from PCA skin care line. Regards
Tanveer Janjua, MD

Bedminster Facial Plastic Surgeon

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