I have many small raised scars across my face. What would be the best course of action to address this scarring? Would a chemical peel/phenol peel help?
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Answer: A resurfacing laser such as CO2 or Resurfx combined with Melapeels can help even out skin texture caused by scarring
Peels of any kind, especially phenol-croton oil ones, are NOT useful in treating scars. The best way to get "the best scar possible" is to choose your surgeon very carefully. The one thing that does the most to produce a thin almost invisible scar is how the wound was closed. Doing things to...
Once the deep (phenol) peel has created new skin, we consider that new skin to be like a new baby's skin. We want to protect it from unwanted UV radiation as much as possible. So use pf sun block which contains zinc is your every day companion, especially when engaging in outdoor activities like...
Phenol/Croton Oil peels are a remarkable process that bring about a healing reaction that results in thick, stable collagen and elastin (the springy cells of the skin). This is in essence younger skin without the lifeless look of sun damage and greatly improve, if not erased wrinkles. When the...