I am a Caucasian woman with medium skin (can burn, but will tan). I am considering a medium medical grade peel to help with lines, pigment changes and sun damage. Is a chemical peel better than a laser peel for these skin issues? Will one treatment promote collagen more than the other?
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Thank you for your question! Chemical peel does not provide permanent results. It can only diminish the appearance of some scars. However you can have good results for acne scarring by Fraxel treatment. This treatment eliminates irregular skin discoloration, and stimulates new collagen...
Sun damage is not strictly isolated to facial skin. As a consequence, freckles and sun spots can occur commonly on the arms, legs, and hands.
Chemical peels are effective in the treatment of solar damage on the face and body. However, peels are not the first treatment option for these areas. ...
Certain laser and chemical peels can bring out cold sores if you are prone to developing them. I would definitely ask your treating physician to pre-treat you with Valtrex prior to Fraxel or peels if you have a tendency to develop them. Best, Dr. Green